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4, rue de Lobau, 75004 Paris, France
+33 (0) 6 18 80 84 92
Ranked #4 of 161 tours in Paris
5.0 of 5 stars 868 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Bike About Tours is a small, grassroots bike tour company in the centre of Paris that focuses on the quaint back streets of the city in small groups....... more » Owner description: Bike About Tours is a small, grassroots bike tour company in the centre of Paris that focuses on the quaint back streets of the city in small groups. The Bike About experience is designed to give travelers a rare, insider’s look into Paris' local neighborhoods. Travelers are sure to discover true Parisian secrets & the Bike About staff's favorite cafes, bars, & things to do. Paris has truly become a biking city, and tours follow carefully planned routes. « less
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Washington, DC
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
211 helpful votes 211 helpful votes
“Tremendous Introduction to All of Paris!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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There is no better way to acclimate yourself to Paris and defeat jet lag than to get on one of Bike About Tours' cycles soonafter you hit the tarmac. The English-speaking expats who run the concession out of a parking garage are top notch tour guides, full of esoteric information about Paris. I credit the sunshine exposure and exercise after my transatlantic flight for negating all jetlag symptoms soon after my arrival in Paris. You meet at the Charlemagne Statue next to Notre Dame, hike across a couple streets to get your bike, and join cyclists of all levels from around the world to learn about the City of Lights. Our guide informed us about an artist who mysteriously engineered Pac Man-looking mosaics on Parisian buildings without ever having been discovered, sort of like the Toynbee tile phenomenon that originated in Philadelphia. So our city-wide exploits included a sort of scavenger hunt to find scores of these mosaics as we biked. Apparently what had once been viewed as graffiti is somewhat of a status symbol amongst city dwellers. It was interesting tidbits like these at every quick stop that enriched my Paris experience, as well as giving me a glimpse of all the sites I'd be visiting, the topography of the land, and esoteric eateries and shops I jotted down as worthy of a return visit. Our guide had a great sense of humor, a wonderful command of Parisian history, and engrossing tales to share. I bike in every world city I visit, and Bike About Tours is one of the best. Bravo!

Visited July 2011
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Warrington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“If you've read Sarah's Key, don't miss this tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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Unfortunately, I did not read Sarah's Key until I returned from Paris. The story revolves around the Jewish section in Paris where the Nazis took people in the middle of the night. The first stop on this tour was to a monument in honor of the Jewish people who died in Paris. The tour guide was a sweet girl and we saw a lot of interesting sights that we would have missed - Jim Morrison's house, Victor Hugo's house, etc.
My daughter and I really enjoyed it.

Visited June 2011
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Melbourne, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“A definite holiday highlight!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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These guys know their stuff. From the moment I had contact, they were friendly and efficient. I had emailed them a couple of months prior to our trip, as I wanted to find out if the tour would be okay for our 8 year old, who had not done much bike riding. Everything worked liked clockwork and we were matched up with a bike and a helmet and were soon on our way. Our son got off to a shaky start and I worried that he wouldn't keep up but my concerns were unfounded. He gathered confidence and stayed up the front with our tour guide David, for the rest of our trip. Most of the riding is along quiet back streets but there are some busy road crossings where I made sure I rode alongside our son. The riding is not
strenuous and breaks are frequent. Our guide was entertaining and informative and very
English! We saw so much of Paris that we would have never seen as well as learning about
it's history. We are still talking about it and I would recommend it to anyone. It's a great way
to do something a bit different and create a unique memory of Paris. We loved it!!

Visited June 2011
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Canberra
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Fantatic tour - even in horrible weather!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Having been to Paris before I wanted to do a tour that was a little different to the typical hoards on a coach and do the key monuments - and this tour proved to be exactly what I was looking for.

The guide was great - even though not a Paris-native he was really informative. With some apprehesion around riding a bike in a busy city (it's been years since I've been on a bike) I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was - and how tolerant French drivers are of bike riders!

The only downside for us was that the weather was horrible - cold and windy, which can't be helped. On a nice day the tour would be perfect! Highly recommend to those wanting to see a different side to Paris, and to get some fantastic recommendations along the way!

Visited May 2011
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Must Do..”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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I recently returned from a wonderful Thanksgiving in Paris. When visiting only for a few days I wanted an experience that would elicit the "off the beaten path Paris",,,this tour delivered. Guide tour was informative and fun, and made a great effort to keep us all (maybe 7 of us) sightseeing while not looking too much like tourists. It's almost impossible NOT to see the Eiffel Tour or Le Louvre from any point in the city, so dont worry-you will see them while on the tour,,,but not for more than a few minutes. More importantly, I saw the amazing arrondissements that make up this magical city. By far my favorite, Le Marais, is vibrant with culture and history. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone hoping to spend a carefree day exploring the back roads that the locals call their Paris.

Visited November 2011
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