Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods

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Secrets of Paris Off the Beaten Path Bike Tour

4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the tourist trail and discover Paris like a local on this 4-hour small-group bike tour. Get off-the-beaten-track and explore Paris’ vibrant neighborhoods as you pedal around the maze-like Latin Quarter and see the Jewish quarter of Le Marais. Make the most of your local guide as you see the City of Lights from a new perspective and get a taste of the real Paris, away from the tourist crowds.

Cycle the city streets to absorb the local atmosphere
Get inside tips from a local
Led by a local guide
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Small-group tour

What's Included

Local guide
Bike rental
Helmet rental
A look into 2 the neighborhoods of Paris that locals love the best.

Food and drinks. You will pay for your own lunch during the break.
Tips aka "Pour boire" in French. Please, tip the guide if you liked the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fontaine Saint-Michel
Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, France
Meet with your guide in the heart of the Latin Quarter, 15 minutes before your tour starts, at Place Saint-Michel in front of the Saint-Michel Fountain. Your guide will be waiting with a Blue Bike in front of the fountain.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Latin Quarter (Pass By)

Shakespeare And Company

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Procope

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Sulpice

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pantheon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marche Monge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arenes de Lutece

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Marais (Pass By)

Memorial De La Shoah

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Rue des Rosiers

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place des Vosges

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wall of Philip II Augustus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel de Sens

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Tour runs in all weather! Please, dress according to the forecast but avoid wearing flip flops!
Small Group Tour

This is a BIKE TOUR. All participants aged 10 and over MUST know how to cycle on their own.
Children aged 1-4 years old can ride in a child seat on their parents bike IF it is reserved at time of booking.
Children aged 5-9 years old can ride solo if they are able OR ride on a tandem attachment, with a parent, IF it is reserved at the time of booking.
All children, regardless of age, must have their spot in the small group reserved and paid for.
Not recommended for adults who scare easily or who are not confident when they ride a bike.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Kahren_R

What a fabulous day, and a really great way to see and hear about real-Paris from a local. I am so glad I went! Antoine was such a great guide - warm, funny, engaging...full of interesting info, and never sounded "scripted". Recommend this tour to anyone (oh and don't worry ...you don't have to be a super fit athlete - except for one hill, it's flat riding the whole way!)

Reviews

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Amazing Experience

Elizabeth_M, May 2024

Michel (I believe his name was) was amazing! He was very intelligent and knowledgeable. I learned so many things from his tour that I would’ve NEVER found myself. I loved seeing the old Roman Amphitheater. So awesome!

A fun cycle through some hidden gems.

louise_d, Apr 2024

We had a fascinating tour with Lena. She surprised us with some great historical sites and fascinating stories.

Fun bike tour!

Roxan_H, Apr 2024

Getting to see the back streets of Paris and all hidden gems. Having 8 people in a group is plenty otherwise it’s hard to hear the leader and what he is pointing out as you ride.

Great way to see Paris!

Kahren_R, Apr 2024

Great way to see Paris

Lisa_R, Apr 2024

A great way to cover a lot of ground in a new city. Also, I could never have figured out how to bike in Paris. I felt safe and loved learning about Paris.

Covered lots of ground while having fun

Michele_N, Apr 2024

Jo wa a informative and entertinaing and also careful of safety while we were biking. I learned a lot and saw thing so wouldn’t have otherwise. Plus I lucked out and it was a private tour as the other person never showed up!

Joris was amazing! Going...

KevinS, Apr 2024

Joris was amazing! Going through all The small streets of the Sixth Arrondissement was amazing. Weather was great as well. This was the highlight of our Paris visit!

Super tour

Carmella_R, Apr 2024

The old wall of paris, the guide was very good. With a lot of knowledge Highly recommended Must do tours

Great time!

Mike_W, Apr 2024

The information and a fun atmosphere! The tour leader was excellent and very pleasant. The tour leader made safety a priority.

Moms 1st time in Paris

Vincent_L, Apr 2024

Let me start by saying that this was the third time I have taken this tour. Each time I come to Paris with someone new, I make it a point to book this tour for its well thought out path, an amazing knowledge of the city. This time I came with my mother and aunt for their first time outside of the United States. And again this tour was nothing short of amazing.! Our tour guide was Irvine! And his passion for Paris is a parent with the abundance of knowledge that he shared, and his grade up beat personality. So far, my favorite of the three tours I’ve taken!! Definitely an experience I recommend and hope that you are lucky enough to get Irving as your guide!

Great experience

Sophie_S, Apr 2024

Was a great way to spend four hours very relaxed and enjoyed by every member of our family. Great guide and a little bit different.

Nice tour in the most beautiful neighborhood

Anastasia_Z, Apr 2024

The tour was really entertaining and our guide Lucien had a great sense of humor. Even rain could not destroy the experience.

Hidden Paris bike tour

dana_p, Apr 2024

We had a fun and informative experience on the Paris city bike tour that offered an excellent exposure to historical cultural sights in the Latin Quarter and Le Marais. Our guide Irving offered great historical, cultural info as we pedaled around the sights in a safe, leisurely manner allowing for time for photos and a lunch at a scenic plaza. Irving made learning about Paris history fun and his impressive knowledge of Roman Franco French Revolution made for a relaxing 4 hour bike ride. Would definitely recommend for visitors who want an unique way to see the City along the side streets not usually seen on bus tours.

Nice Off the Beaten Path Paris Experience

Kelly_M, Apr 2024

Our guide was incredible and he made the tour amazing. Saw lots of the places off the traditional big landmarks of Paris in the best neighborhoods...guide was conscious of all levels of biking and pace was comfortable with all. We had a bit of difficulty with those that are not good on bikes in the city - but that is not the guide or tour fault just something to note for those booking this should be at least comfortable on biking in crowds at some points. Overall one of the best tours I have done in Paris.

The Best part of our trip. Wonderful, Magical, Fun, Educational.

Susan_L, Apr 2024

Our FAVORITE part of our trip to my favorite city mostly because of our guide, Irving, who was more than a guide; he was a storyteller, a friend, and a curator of secrets. His passion for Paris was contagious, and his knowledge of its history was like opening a treasure chest of forgotten tales. As we cycled through cobblestone streets, he wove together the past and present, revealing hidden nooks and crannies that whispered of love, revolution, and art.. And amidst a group of fellow explorers from around the world, we discovered anew the magic of Paris—a city that forever holds our hearts. ❤️ (If you want to give him a tip, bring cash-there’s no electronic payment option.)

Great Small Group Tour

Allan_S, Apr 2024

This was phenomenal - longer than expected (which is a good thing) hitting numerous high points. So much history in the Latin Quarter and I appreciated seeing so much up close and faster than via walking with a very knowledgeable tour guide and small group.

Fantastic guide. Learnt so much about the cultural and political history of paris

derek_t, Apr 2024

The spirit of the people of paris through the years. Loved the history of st sulpice and the naming of pl de vosges

Best way to see Paris!

Shannon_M, Mar 2024

What an incredible experience! Could not have enjoyed this more. Tour guide was lovely and informative as well as entertaining. Good pace, slow enough to enjoy everything and fast enough to cover ALOT of ground! Loved this tour!

Guide was great

Joel_R, Mar 2024

Arnaud was excellent. We enjoyed our time with him very much. Tour was interesting and we went to some places off the tourist routes

A highlight of our 5 days in Paris

Emily_J, Mar 2024

A highlight of our 5 days in Paris. This was a fabulous way to see and experience the Latin Quarter and Marais up close and cover a lot of sights, including some “secret” gems. There were plenty of breaks to discover shops and lunch on our own on foot. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, accommodating and It was not strenuous as might be expected. Most of it was flat ground, and off the main roads.

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