- Welcome to boutique bike tours
Well hello there.
At Boutique Bike Tours we offer fun, authentic, small group and private tours led by local experts. Our experiences are ideal for foodies, inquisitive adventurers & story lovers looking to experience the very best of Paris and Versailles.
- Our most popular tours
Unique Experiences led by Local Experts.
Paris: Evening Bike & Boat Tour
Join us on our Paris Evening Bike Tour for an unforgettable evening away from the crowds, exploring the city of lights.
Versailles: Food & Palace Bike Tour
The ultimate day trip to Versailles. Escape the crowds, skip the line, explore the Château, gardens & local market.
Private Experiences Tailored to You
Let us take the planning out of your hands and create an experience tailored perfectly for you.
- What our guest's say
#1 Outdoor Activity in Paris as voted by Travellers' Choice 2018 - 2023
- Very good tour with great information. Guides were very kind and knowledgeable.read moreread lessDebra5/08/2019This was such a fun way to see Paris! Our guide was fantastic! I highly recommend this tourread moreread lessLindsay11/14/2022In my humble opinion, short of being some millionaire with unrestricted access, this is the ONLY way to go to Versailles. Our guide, Nicolai, was charming, funny, extremely knowledgeable, excited to share with us, efficient, and just an all around wonderful guy. It was like meeting an old friend (that thankfully put up with all my silly jokes). He made everyone in the group feel like they were necessary to the experience, and had a deep knowledge of all things Versailles. Biking was a dream, and was made accessible to everyone on our tour (with differing ages and abilities). I will never forget riding my bike through the Petit Parc on a tree-lined lane, with sheep and fields on either side. The day was overcast and a bit drizzly, but it didn't dampen how absolutely magical the whole experience was. There was so much laughter and discussion, and the picnic was delightful in the simple, delicious approach that the French have to meals. Versailles is crazy busy, full of people that wait in line for hours and never learn a tenth of what we did. It was truly a VIP experience, and one that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you for providing something so special!! -Ginaread moreread lessGina9/25/2019
- Excellent experience with super hosts, I was very impressed with their professionalism, enthusiasm for Versailles and the overall experience they have designed. Skipping the queue was worth the full price, and I would totally do the tour again for the full “petit parque” experience.read moreread lessKyle8/14/2019Really lovely tour, visiting both the market and the palace in Versailles. We loved our tour guide, Lola. The picnic in the gardens of Versailles was unforgettable and we loved riding the bikes!read moreread lessTovah9/01/2019Stu provided a 5 star experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Paris history. He was very engaging with us. The boat trip exceeded expectations - from the locals dancing by the Seine to close up views of the Eiffel Tower - I have memories and photos to last a lifetime. Thanks Stu.read moreread lessNancy7/04/2018
- Agate was absolutely amazing! This tour was one of the first things we did in Paris and was incredible. We loved that this tour had a good mix of tour the palace grounds as well as seeing the cute town of Versailles. Would 10/10 recommend.read moreread lessTiare10/19/2023Stu and niki gave us a great tour. They are extremely friendly. It was a bit confusing finding the location but it was worth it. I would highly recommend for first timers in Paris.read moreread lessYvett7/18/2018Great!read moreread lessLourdes7/21/2021
- Fun day in Versailles! Even with some rain the day went well and they were prepared for anything.read moreread lessHarrison9/22/2019This experience is so worth the cost! The bike ride was pleasant, the tour of Versailles interesting and entertaining, and the picnic on the Grande Canal at the end of the trip so relaxing and delicious! Would do again in a heartbeat.read moreread lessAdam5/04/2022Expect Stu and Nikki to take great care of you and to have a fabulous plan up their sleeve for a great time.read moreread lessBettegail10/09/2018
We are .
- Meet the team
Our guides make the difference.
We started with a simple goal – to work with not only the very best certified guides but great people.
Not only are they lots of fun but have obtained the Guide Conferencier certification that allows them to both skip the lines and guide inside all monuments & museums in France.
Why ride with us?
Unique Experiences
It's like being shown around by a friend, who is super qualified, has epic stories local recommendations & great insider tips!
Skip the Long Lines
The Louvre, Versailles, the Eiffel Tower are all renowned for their legendary 2-5 hour lines. With priority skip the line access we waste no time & guide inside the sites.
See More by Bike
Not possible to see all of Paris' most famous monuments in one evening or all of Versailles' 2000 acres of grounds in a day? Think again.
Hosted By Local Experts
We are a small team licensed to guide you inside the Palace of Versailles & all Museums in France. We do not drop you off at the sites with an audio guide.
Small Groups
We have always believed in small group sizes to cover more ground & keep you safe. Now more than ever we will be sticking to this policy.
Escape the Crowds
We offer experiences that combine visiting the must-see sites with ease with local hidden gems missed by most away from the hoards of tourists.
Is it safe to ride a bike in Paris?
Paris: From City of Lights to City of Bikes!
Over the last few years Paris has been busy transforming roads into dedicated bike lanes. By bike we can safely explore the city and get up close to the must-see sites. We ride at a leisurely pace so you can take it all in and see more than you ever could by foot, bus or metro!
Since 2015, the city has invested over €150 million to develop protected bike lanes & areas free of motor traffic all over Paris. As of 2022, a remarkable network of 1094km is now fully equipped with these safe bikeways. Not only in the historical city centre, but the entire greater Paris area has been fitted with these new lanes which now total 2800km of bikeways (including one of our other favourite stomping grounds: Versailles!)
Paris now ranks as the 8th most most bicycle friendly city in the world & continues to climb the rankings!
Insider tips, news & inspiration
Just in case you needed more reasons to get excited for your time in France. Full of how tos, travel news, must watch and must reads, our travel guide is here to inspire and inform.