We took a 4hr bike tour through Paris - it was fantastic! Phil was our (Aussie) tour guide, and he was terrific - shared great knowledge and fun stories and facts, was super alert and aware of where we were and what we needed (even down to my 65 year old father), and gave a really great tour. I definitely recommend!
The cycling tour of Versailles was a lot of fun and well organized. The format of the tour is to take the train to Versailles then cycle the grounds and tour Marie-Antoinette's Estate and Marie-Antoinette Hamlet, which was a mock peasant village and eat lunch by the Grand Canal of Versailles. Then in the late afternoon you turn in the bikes and tour the Palace of Versailles on your own. This allows you to avoid most of the crowds queuing to get in and take as much time as you want in the palace.
What better way to visit Paris than by bike? The price is affordable and you can see many places on the same day. Highly recommended
We loved it! Great way to see the city when you first arrive. Simon was a fabulous guide. We did the evening tour. DOn't expect this to be an 'in-depth' history lesson for each stop. That is what you schedule specific tours of the great PAris landmarks. RAther, this provides a solid overview of the layout of the city, the importance of various landmarks and the part they played in history
We used Bike About Tours twice on our trip to Paris - once to bike around the city and once for a tour of Versailles. The staff was very professional and friendly. The bikes were in great shape and central location was great for accessing the city. The trip to Versailles was very well done with a knowledgeable and friendly guide (Allie). Would definitely recommend Bike About Tours.
We ended up doing all 3 tours with "Bike About", all of them outstanding. Each very different but totally worth while. Bike's are easiest way to see and experience Paris and Versaille and we found the small groups, local, ex pat guides to be friendly, engaging, professional, helpful, bright and clever. They where really well informed of local history and places. Nothing was too much trouble. I pre booked the Champagne tour from Australia and was highly anticipating this on e bikes. It lived up to my expectations and remains a highlight of my short trip to Paris.
Thanks guys. 10/10 for value and service
Amazing and lovely trips especially for english tours.
My tour guide Tom was really good. I recommend making it the first thing you do when you arrive as it gives you a good idea of the city. There's lots of info on history, famous landmarks and insider tips. I thoroughly enjoyed my tour and the price is totally worth it. The bikes are safe and there's no dangerous roads. If it rains or might rain during the tour they bring ponchos and stop for an ice cream or pastry. You really see the best bits and it gives you an idea of what's worth visiting during your stay here.
Very friendly and helpful. I needed a bike on May day to see the sights and "bike to work" and they helped me out. I didn't take a tour, but the guides I met seemed very nice and knowledgeable.
Warning ! One night is enough to spend with Jean-Luc, and the addiction reaches you.
We were fortunate to stay at Bonne Nuit Paris with my partner for a short weekend (early September 16): a welcome and hospitality worthy of the exceptional setting ...
Good night Paris is a "suites of hosts" more than bed and breakfast, as the quality surrounds us. From the decor to the bedding, the hushed atmosphere provoked by the old stone walls, and the timber frame on the ceiling to the space allotted for a stay ... A cocktail mixing a family atmosphere and an independence that is rare to find in a Paris accommodation: it's just perfect!
Wonderful day riding around the countryside with an extremely knowledgeable and witty guide, Neil Snape. I have been drinking champagne for years and now will appreciate all the subtleties even more. The only thing the guide couldn't arrange was the weather.
I had the pleasure of doing a great tour with Bike About Tours. Our guide was very responsible and organized with a good sense of humor. He knows very well Paris and its history. Despite the fact that several paths were closed, he helped us navigate the route slowly and safely. Highly recommended!
Great tour guides, easy bikes to ride and lots of interesting facts and stories about Paris! Definitely recommend it!
We had a bike tour of Paris and our tour guide, Laura was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, witty and helpful for suggestions on what to do with the rest of our stay. I was a little nervous about biking around Paris, but the bike tour is not too fast and we stopped often to hear the history of the area we were in. I recommend this trip to everyone.
It was super informative. Our guide, Rachel, was really witty, fun and made us laugh out loud. Great for all ages. Thanks.
Great tour! We went on the Versailles bike tour. It was a great way to see the area and learn about the town. Our tour guide, Alexandria, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining and even kept our 3 kids (13, 11 and 7) engaged. The tour started off meeting in front of Notre Dame. We then traveled on the train to Versailles. The bikes were a short walk from the station. The bikes were comfortable and they had a tandem attachment for our 7 year old. I recommend this. Even though she could have kept up on her own bike, there are times when you are riding on city streets and I would have been a little uncomfortable with her riding by herself. We then visited a market and bought food for a picnic. Next we road to the grounds of Versailles and saw some of the areas that you might not make it to if you went on foot. Again, our guide was excellent and really made the history interesting. After a picnic at the grande canal we returned the bikes and had time to explore the Chateau on our own. I highly recommend this tour.
Rode with Bike About Tours on the morning of the Tour de France finale. So much fun. Great guides and a thrill to ride the Champs-Elysees just hours before the pros. Super fun back at the Le Peloton Cafe after the ride for a celebratory champagne breakfast. Highly recommended any time, not just the day of The Tour finale. Will definitely return.
A really great way to see Paris! I was a bit tentative about doing a bike tour around such a busy city but the route was mostly quiet and easy with no hills or worries. Our guide was really knowledgable, attentive and funny with stories and accents that had the whole group laughing out loud. Well worth it!
We had a great tour and learned so much about Paris history. Our guide, Mariana, was terrific! The highlight was being able to bike through the courtyard of the Louvre. Take the tour when in Paris!!
...more like Bike about Fun! Wonderful tour for all skill levels. Emma was our guide and was pure joy. She is knowledgable and friendly...solid gold. Highly recommend this tour for first time visitors and seasoned Parisian travelers.
Rachel was our guide today. Outstanding tour highly recommended to do on your first day in Paris. It is not difficult with multiple stops so pretty much anyone can keep up with the leisurely pace. So much to see and you cant do it all on foot in 3-4 hrs. In addition to an awesome tour they rent bikes, provide private tours, and after the tour provide you with a list of recommended places to go for food and drinks. Our guide even got us some info on an "after work party" in Paris.
We visited Paris for few days and rented bikes to get around. The rates were good for daily rental and comparable to Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
An amazing bike tour, with great views of the city with minimal excercise, good bikes and a great route through the city, but our guide, Rachel, made the tour. Her entertaining narrative of the building and story of Paris along with the famous space invaders set this tour apart. A brilliant idea for a few hours to get an idea of the some of the history of the city, and see the best sights with a Parisian s inner secrets. Thank you Rachel!
This was my first time ever doing a bike tour and it did not disappoint. I did the 3 hour Paris one on my first day in Paris and it really helped me find my way around the city for the rest of my trip. Jay was knowledgeable and funny and gave us lots of great tips and advice about Paris. I haven't rode a bike in awhile and this tour wasn't too difficult for a novice like me. There were people aged from about 10 to about 60 on the tour with me and it was appropriate for every age. Can't wait for my next trip to Paris to book another tour!
Absolutely the highlight of our visit! We did the "Hidden Streets" tour and highly recommend it as a great way to get oriented. I have been to Paris many times and I still learned a TON on this tour. Loved seeing all the back streets and alleyways of the Marais, Latin Quarter and St Germain and up and down along different parts of the Seine.. Our tour guide Rachel was absolutely brilliant. Loved everything about this, including the quick lunch stop and Rachel's favorite foodie spots!
Wonderful city tour. Don't expect any special tips for the local city. Remains tourist unfortunately.
Had a great tour with Simon. Enjoyed our fun chat on Champ de Mars. He s a great guide and a pretty funny. We really enjoyed our night tour and would highly recommend Bike About Tours.
If you are coming to Paris, I highly recommend taking this tour as soon as you get here. It is the best way to get figure out where to go during the remainder of your time and the various sites to see. We had Phil as tour guide and he's really knowledgeable and down to earth. We even hung out with him afterwards to watch a soccer match. Being a smaller setup this team spends the time during the tour to answer all your questions and keep the tour fun and upbeat.
Didn't do a tour, but simply rented two bikes. It was a very easy process with a very friendly man. The bike was a great way to see the city. Most of the city is flat, so minimal exercise is involved, meaning it can be quite peaceful - assuming you don't get ran over by a taxi.
9 Girls done this on a friends Hen weekend. Our tour guide Phil was amazing. We had so much fun! The company definitely got our 'vibe' and kept the trip young, fun and entertaining. We stopped for some wine at the Louvre and also for a quick sandwich along the way. I would recommend this company to anyone. Very professional and easy to book. The coffee shop when you meet is nice too.
We had an amazing day in Versailles with our guide Mark. He was so knowledgeable and made the whole experience a truly fun day out. The bike equipment was good, his instructions were clear and everyone in the group had a fabulous day. Couldn't recommend it more
We did the standard Paris intro tour with Laura. She was very knowledgeable and we highly recommend that people do this tour when they arrive in Paris. However, all the bikes that are available are the same size so they can be uncomfortable to ride if you're above average height (which I am). However, they are ok for the purposes of the tour.
Signed up the kids for a bike tour of Versailles and it was fantastic. Alexandria our tour guide was knowledgeable and organized, creative and caring. We explored the local market, saw the farm houses of the queen and then toured the dancing fountains. Stopping for a pick nick along the water. We finished the tour inside and it was a great end to a near perfect day.
Was it a nice experience, absolutely! Was it overpriced, 100%. I expected a lot more based on the good reviews which may have been my mistake but considering it was a champagne tour where the emphasis was on champagne I expected to get more than the equivalent of one glass of champagne (wasn t expecting to get a buzz but most people could handle a little more over 6 hours) The trip was not very well organized with a lot of waiting around which was a little disappointing as well, I would recommend the company have bikes prepared before arrival instead of waiting around for 45 minutes. The guide was very knowledgeable about champagne and the region and I appreciated all the information he provided. It also does take away any need to plan. Would I recommend this trip to a friend? I would recommend to just rent bikes from Epernay and do my own sightseeing.
We had a great day with Bike About Tours today on the bike tour through Versailles. Dan was our guide - he was very knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful. It was a great day and we highly recommend it especially if Dan is your guide
Rachel gave a witty and informative narrative as we cycled round Paris...good value and great fun....light exercise and great views of the city
We had a wonderful time in Versailles! Mark, our guide, was beyond excellent! He was informative and hilarious to boot. He gave great recommendations at the market where we picked up picnic supplies and also gave a great history lesson when we got to the grounds. He kept us on schedule so we could most of our time. I would highly recommend Bike About Tours to anyone looking for a memorable experience.
Think twice if you plan to pay with credit card. They clone credit cards. Be aware
My friends and I stumbled upon Le Peloton Cafe and made the spur-of-the-moment decision to go on this bike tour on our last night in Paris. It was our best night in the city by far! All of the guides at Bike About Tours are super friendly and know the city really well, but we were lucky to have Simon as our guide. He is incredibly kind, funny, knowledgeable and made our tour really fun! We learned a lot and were cracking up all night. I would highly recommend Bike About Tours to others traveling to Paris and would even take another tour again if I go back!
Wow! We set up a guided bike tour through Versailles. We saw so much. Our tour guide Mark was so knowledgeable and full of history and great tips on how to get through the most areas. He had such great food and restaurant recommendations, he was funny, very friendly and a delight to spend the day with! Yes, yes, yes do this tour! Wear good walking shoes for when you walk through the areas, something that you doubt mind getting dusty and dirty.
Excellent tour. They keep you off the busy roads when possible and ride at a leisurely pace. They take you to some of the big attractions and give great history lessons about each stop.
Just did a group ride with Simon. This guy rocks. I learned great insights to the French, tidbits of the city, and even enjoyed a beer at Peloton after (which btw has great coffee). Oh also saw CycleJordan from Instagram which was cool
Funny and engaging guide! Very helpful for planning the rest of our stay in Paris!
We've taken bike tours in many European cities and this was, hands down, the best one we've ever been on! Simon was absolutely incredible as an energetic, funny, informative, engaging guide and took us through hidden courtyards, parks and paths along the Seine, past the most picture worthy spots, and was full of fascinating stories and hilarious lesser known facts at stops all across Paris. We had a group of 7 that included adults, teenagers and even a 10 year old, and they had various sized bikes for everyone, all of which said that this was their very favorite day and activity in Paris. We will definitely book one of their other tours on our next visit!
I m so happy that I chose Bike About Tours to do both the daytime tour of Paris and the Twilight Tour. I was pretty nervous about riding in a busy city like Paris as I don t ride bikes at home, but our guide, Simon, was very reassuring and kept us safe and informed about the route as we went along. The tour was a perfect mix of history and fun stories and it was just so wonderful to gently ride through this beautiful city with a careful guide who took great care of everyone. I loved this, it was fantastic! Good Job, Simon!!
Great bike tour even on a rainy day. Joshua our guide was great. He was engaged with us the whole day telling stories and keeping us laughing and smiling throughout the day...he knew his history and gave us enough of it to help us understand what we were seeing.
Our tour guide Emily was very kind and it was fun to take a ride through Paris. We stopped at some interesting points and got a good first impression of the city - taking the tour on the first day of our 5-day-trip was quite a good idea. We can definitely recommend Bike About Tours - the bikes were in good condition and they offered helmets as well.
We loved our tour of Paris with Bike About. We have 3 teens who don't want to hear history like they are in a classroom setting. This is the perfect way to tour for kids and adults. It engages all of their senses and the ride is not difficult. You could tell our tour guide Tom loved Paris and wanted to share it with us. We also did this in the afternoon just hours after landing. It was perfect timing. We flew overnight. The sun, fresh air, mental engagement, and physical activity kept us awake. We slept great that night none of the 5 of us felt any jet lag for the rest of the trip. If we go back we would definitely do their Versailles bike tour.
Great value. I recommend you do it on your first day in Paris. Gives you a great overview start to your trip
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