Our family of three (including my 11 yo son) chose the Paris night bike tour. Even though it's recommended for 12+, and is a late-night excursion, he's an excellent bicyclist and regularly bicycles in longer trips at home, so I knew he'd be fine, and he stayed up by the tour guide in front the whole time. We heard a lot of compliments from other tourists who enjoyed him, but beware, if your child is NOT a good bicyclist, or well practiced in bicycling, please do not subject other tourists to them-we heard a couple of horror stories of other bicycle tours where this was the case.) This bicycle tour was fantastic! The guide was knowledgeable and the locations were spot-on. Highly recommend if you (like us) only have a few days in Paris, as you can see so much on this tour! The sunset boat tour was absolutely stunning as we boated past the lit up Eiffel Tower, but my highlight was riding around the Louvre (also at sunset). Stunning tour was definitely a highlight! read more

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A fun way to go around the main tourist area of Paris and get a glimpse of the sights. As I go around Europe for work a lot, I am always looking for somethink to do different on down time, an easy bicycle ride on a beautiful day was a great think to do. I don't recommend this currently with all of the Olympic venues up. The roads are too congested and you can't get to some areas because of the street closures. read more

If there's one touristy thing I'd recommend to do in Paris, it would be this bike tour! Even if you don't do the tour, biking around the City of Love & Lights is such an experience. We came a bit early since we had a lot of time to kill and the staff was nice enough to check us in early and let us use their restroom. Since we had an hour before the start of our tour time, they gave us a recommendation for a light snack and coffee just a 5 minute walk away. Coming back, we were able to get our bikes and test each of them out before setting off on our bike tour! Our tour guide was Chaitya (Chai for short!) and he was AMAZING. So unbelievably knowledgeable and charismatic. He is a student studying acting (I believe?) but you'd think he was studying history with the amount of stories and knowledge he had about Paris and it's rich history. Before setting off, he made sure we all knew his signals while navigating the Paris streets and while we were on the tour, he always made sure nobody was left behind the entire time. Biking around the city might be intimidating but with the amount of bikers and pedestrians in Paris, it wasn't too scary. Something about seeing the city on bike is magical, especially during Fall with the crisp air & sunny skies. We made several stops, learned and even got to take some photos in scenic areas along the way. I believe our tour was about 2 hours and it flew by. So grateful we had beautiful weather on the day we booked this tour! read more

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Our guide, Tess, was amazing. She did an amazing job guiding my family of 4 through 10 miles of bike riding through the streets of Paris during a Nighttime Bike and Boat tour, showing us pretty much every important landmark and many interesting neighborhoods. She would stop every now and then to explain the history and significance of what we were seeing, illustrating with colorful stories. Tess was also very hospitable during the boat ride portion of the tour. I'd be happy to take another Fat Tire Tour, possibly to the top of the Eiffel Tower with a fast pass. read more

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Cory was an amazing host and we had an outstanding time at Versailles! The biking in the area mixed with a great history lesson was fantastic. read more

ThIs Tours was one of the highlights of our trip. What a fabulous three hours. We saw all the sides by bike and picture. Perfect weather. Absolutely loved our guide Amir. He was incredible so sweet and the Best photographer. I highly recommend this to her and will be doing it every time I visit Paris. read more

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Great experience / nice way to see the sites while staying active. Tour hit all key parts of Paris we wanted to see which include a boat ride, gelato, and a route that got us moving a good distance around town. Andrea was our guide. read more

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We selected the longer tour with lunch. First off, the staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Everyone we interacted with spoke excellent English. The bikes were well maintained and were selected based on height. After a quick test ride we left with two other groups for a total of 12 people with our guide. Our guide was an American student on an internship who was very affable and attentive to everyone and their safety. He had only been in Paris a few months. This was a little disappointing for my wife who had hoped for more local color and knowledge, but it did not detract substantially from the experience. The ride was quite easy with numerous stops for lights or sights and so it was not physically demanding for an early 50s couple and their not so active 14 year old. In fact, it was the highlight of the trip for our youngster. We liked it so much we tried to sign up for the night ride, but they were booked and it was our last day. We definitely recommend it just for another way of experiencing the city in a relaxed way. read more

This was the best tour I've ever been on and I highly recommend it as a way to see the city and palace of Versailles. I was on the Versailles Bike Tour, our guide was OJ also known "Turkish Delight." He gave an excellent experience. For those who want to experience several different experiences all at once, this is a great way to do so. It includes a tour of Versailles palace and its beautiful architecture, history, and artwork. We also visited a lovely farmers market where we bought supplies for a picnic lunch in the gorgeous Versailles grounds overlooking the lake and palace. We also visited Marie Antoinette's private home, garden, and "pretend village" that she made just to experience life as a normal person. Once we arrived in Versailles city, we got our bikes and used them all throughout the tour. The biking pace was leisurely and not overly strenuous. We biked some in the city but the majority was around the palace grounds away from cars. read more

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Did the bike tour at Chatteau Versailles with O.J. and had a wonderful time! OJ was an awesome guide who took time to get to know everyone and made sure we all had a great time. Would highly recommend this tour. read more

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Amazing Eiffel Tower tour led by Amir, filled with interesting and surprising facts and inclusive trivia. He made this tour incredibly fun and exciting. Great for all ages and a super great way to spend time with your family. Thank you, Amir! Would recommend! read more

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I've done this tour 3 times and it has never disappointed! Dave was an incredibly knowledgable, funny, and friendly tour guide. He offered to take photos for everyone at each location. Highly recommend if you have a limited amount of time to spend in Paris. The 3.5 hour day time bike tour will take you to ALLLLL of the hot spots and teach you some fun facts :) read more

These guys are very much the best Do you like being outdoors? Do you like biking? If you answered no to either of these questions, I'm not sure we can be friends, but if you answered yes, do I have the tour company for you. I did the Paris night bike tour many years ago and figured it was time to get back on. Bonus, as we were heading to Versailles this time around, we could find a fun way to check out the giant gardens. let me tell you, neither tour disappointed. Starting with Versailles - it's, admittedly, not my favorite place. I didn't do the gardens last time (mistake) and found it to be room after room after room of old beds and chairs...read; boring. This time was oh so different. We had a great tour guide who made the chateau fun and alive with history. The best part for me though was riding down to the local market, picking up lunch and wine, and then the ride back into and through the gardens. It really is a beautiful space, and being able to zip around on a bike was so so cool*. Note that we did this in reverse due to weather (it was to rain in the morning), not a huge deal but yeah, figured I'd mention Then there is the Paris night tour/wine boat. This really is one of my favorite things to do in Paris. This city is so fun to see on a bike. Not only is it beautiful, but it's exhilarating to be on the streets on a bike (kinda like riding in NYC but less scary). The tour guides are amazing and are always fun, but the joy of this tour is really just riding around and seeing the sites. Yes, you end up stopping and some of the main tourist places (the Louvre, Berthillon ice cream on Île Saint-Louis), but it's mostly just about riding around until you get on the boat. The boat is super fun too, touristy as it is. There's nothing quite like riding up and down the Seien at night and seeing the famous buildings lit up. They also supply a few bottles of wine, which makes everything even better. TL;DR, if you're in Paris and/or hearing to Versailles, both of these tours are worth doing. The staff who run Fat Tire tours are always fun and laid back, and as such both tours are engaging and chill. __________ *Even if I managed to blow a tire out - thanks again to the team for fixing for me as I casually ate lunch and drank wine....and if that's not Louis the 14th level living, I'm not sure what is. read more

Why 5 stars? Because everything about this tour was absolutely amazing. --- --- --- Joseph was probably the best guide for any tour that I've ever taken. He was funny and informative - he basically felt like he was everyone's new best friend. Many of us asked him if he ever considered stand-up comedy because he definitely had everyone cracking up the entire time. Seriously, I really do wish he was my best friend. As for the tour itself - first off, I loved the bike. Certain bikes can really mess up my neck and back, but these were super comfortable, despite being on them for hours. I honestly wish I could buy this exact bike. There were a couple of places that I wished we had stopped at to snap a couple pics, but I made mental notes and we hit those spots up on our own, the next day. But we DID stop at a ton of places, and I really felt like there was no better way to see tons of Paris, in such a short period of time. One of our stops was Berthillon, which was possibly the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. I would have visited Berthillion anyway, based on the reviews, so it was just another reason that this tour was so awesome. At the end of the tour, we got on a boat and cruises up and down the river. It was the perfect way to relax at the end of a long day of bike riding, and the city looked so beautiful at night. It didn't get dark until around 10pm in early May, but once it did, the Eiffel Tower looked really amazing when lit up. I can't recommend this tour enough - it was one of the most memorable moments of our two weeks in Europe! read more

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My 15 year old son and I took the Versailles bike tour today with Cory. she did a great job making the day fun, informative and interesting. Yes, the main palace and grounds of Versailles are stunning and impressive, but we also really enjoyed cruising on the bicycles around the other parts of the town and property. She took us to an open air market where we picked up food for a picnic, and we ate a picnic on the canal with beautiful views. The other people on the tour were fun to talk to, and it was a very pleasant day. It was nice to have pointers from an expert plus some good stories and then at the end we toured the main Versailles Palace on our own. but taking a bicycle, we got to see so much more than if we have been walking. thanks, Cory! read more

Wonderful tour! John, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He kept us safe. His knowledge of the history of Paris was never-ending. We would highly recommend this tour company and the bike tour. read more

We did the Paris Bike Tour and it was the highlight of our trip!! Aaron was so wonderful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

My wife and I did the Versailles Bike Tour. Richard was our guide and he was fantastic. The history of Versailles was shared in an engaging and interesting manner. Breaks were well timed throughout the day and the sequence of locations visited is well planned. Versailles is amazing and Richard made the experience special. I highly recommend this tour and Richard. The host guided tour on bikes does allow you to see so much in the time read more

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The Paris bike tour was one of the highlights of my trip. It was a perfect way to see the sites and hear interesting stories and fun facts at each stop, including of course the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Les Invalides, Place De Concorde to name a few. It was a leisurely 3 hour bike ride with a break for lunch as well. The tour guide was American but he knew so much about French history and my fellow bikers ranged in age starting at 9 yrs old. So no need to hesitate if you think you're out of shape. Definitely recommend. read more

We had a wonderful guide with Rory, who made our day while we enjoyed the lavish Versailles palace and gardens! He went the extra mile to make sure we had an opportunity to see the Olympic torch as well. Such great memories with my family and another epic trip and tour with Fat Tire! read more

Amir was such a great guide. Our safety was his main priority, never once did I feel intimidated or scared riding a bike in Paris. We made 11 stops where he shared some history and fun facts. Also Amir is a really great photographer. Highly recommend this tour. read more

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I'll keep this review short but first let me start off by saying I am not a tour type person. I like to explore things at my own pace BUT we did the Paris half day bike tour and it was the highlight of our entire trip! My daughter (age 12) and I had the best time. It was at the perfect pace...lots of stops for photo opps, good historical information, and literally flat road the entire time! Even a novice bike rider could do this tour. I loved stopping at the Tuileries Garden for lunch (on your own euro) Don't forget to get a photo of yourself on your bike in front of the fountain! Helpful Tips... -Request JACK for your tour guide! He was so much fun! I'll never forget his awesome jokes! -Book online and put the tour you want in your cart BUT do not check out just yet. Wait a couple days they will keep emailing you discount codes starting from 10% off, 15% then book it when you get the 20% off code! -Do not book a tour on the day you arrive in Paris. You will be tired and jet-lagged. Book tour on day 2 you will be more rested and it will give you a nice foundation of the city. -Book the Eiffel tower sunset tour. Seeing the tower light up at night is just magical and not to be missed!!! Plus with this tour you get to skip all the lines! read more

On a recommendation, we took the Fat Tire all day tour of Versailles. Rory, our Irish-born guide, was outstanding. He blended history, affability, bike sense, safety, and his feel for the group (made up of bike riders of all abilities and ages) to provide a wonderful day with memories that we'll take homeand share. He set an easy pace and made certain that all stayed with the group. Fat Tire Nike has a few on Rory, and he made our day! read more

Rory and the entire team at fat tire did a great job. We learned a lot and had fun in the process. We enjoyed the bike tour so much, we came back for a Segway tour . read more

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We had a wonderful Paris Day Bike Tour with our guide JF. We had one child in tow in a trailer, and one child riding tandem -- both options were fabulous. JF was amazing at keeping the group together and helping us feel safe as we rode on bike lanes, trails, and roads. He was so informative and we loved hearing the history of such a beautiful city. We would highly recommend! read more

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Paris Versailles fat tire bike tour! amazing! 5 stars are not enough! a great leisurely ride through the countryside. first stop though is of course the outdoor market to pick up supplies for a wonderful picnic in the gardens near the lake. what will it be, so many choices! hmmm well a baguette is a must and of course cheeses and olives and a few cherry tomatoe, many a bit of meat, wait don't forget the wine and maybe a sweet treat! the guide, an amazing story teller with each stop a better story, Marie's "farm" so fun, watch out for the chicken... did I mention the amazing country pride and Omgoodness the picnic was so special. a cherished memory for sure read more

A MUST Do First day in Paris!! We had a super guide who taught us so much about the city's history and charm which in turn helped us decide how to spend the rest of our trip! English speaking tour so we had folks from Ireland, Canada, USA, and New Zealand which made chatting along the way loads of fun. Our guide helped us navigate the city like pros even though most of us were nervous about cycling through the streets of Paris. The folks here take care of everything- they fit you with the right bike and helmet and the guide makes sure you stop for the best photo opportunities along the tour. There's even a stop at a cafe in the middle of the tour to purchase a snack and visit with everyone. Love, Love, LOVE this company and the entire experience!!! read more

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My husband and I bought tickets for the Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tour with Fat Tire, which ended up being my favorite thing that we did while in Paris. We met up with our amazing guide Eddie a few blocks away from the Eiffel Tower, where he introduced himself, found out where everyone in the group was from, and then provided all of us with earpieces so that we could hear him throughout the length of the tour. As we walked to the Tower, Eddie ran through the history of the building of it with us, took questions from the group (and maintained a lot of patience as some people asked questions that he had already answered), finishing up with more history as we arrived outside of the line to access to the Tower. Prior to accessing the line to get up to the Tower, we were walked through exactly what we needed to remove from our bags to expedite the security line process - also as an FYI if you're wondering if it's worth it to get a skip the line ticket - the line to access the Tower was LOOONG, so being able to breeze through security and into the base of the tower was wonderful. We headed to the top of the Tower first, where some of the views/sights were explained to us (the headsets really did come in handy since we didn't need to be right on top of each other to hear what was going on, and then we were given time to explore on our own. The views were so breathtaking, and being able to see so much of Paris from such an iconic landmark was truly remarkable. We then headed to the second level, where we walked around the entirety of the perimeter and were told information about what we were seeing and were able to asked questions about various sights/views from this level. The views here were just as good as the higher level, and you could see certain landmarks more clearly. I cannot say enough positive things about Eddie - he was warm, his English is absolutely perfect, he had a tremendous knowledge of the history of the Eiffel Tower/Paris, and he was hilarious. Basically anything you could want in a tour guide, you found in Eddie. The tour stretched for longer than anticipated, never felt rushed, and gave us the best sights of Paris we could have imagined. It was such an incredible experience and we will absolutely be recommending Fat Tire to our friends and family, and using Fat Tire in future trips to Paris. Thanks again, Eddie, and Fat Tire for an unforgettable experience! read more

Wow, wow, wow!!! This was the most amazing bike tour ever!!! Highly recommend if you are visiting Paris!!! We met at the South leg of the Eiffel Tower for the Midnight Bike Tour (no reservations necessary). Look for the guys with the Fat Tire sign; they'll show up a few minutes before 7pm. The midnight bike tour included a 5 hour tour guide of Paris and the major attractions, an ice cream break at Berthillon Glacier (bring cash), a boat ride on the Seine River, and lots and lots of red wine on the boat! Our tour guide, Pete, was amazingly funny and did an awesome job of explaining the history of Paris. We had a few people in our group that hadn't rode a bike in a while *cough* (me!!!), but Pete made sure we all stuck together and everyone managed to stay in one piece. Seriously, book this tour!!! For 30 euros it is a bargain. You will see so much of Paris, eat the best ice cream cone in your life, see the lights of Paris while floating down the Seine, and drink several plastic cups of wine. This was our favorite night in Paris and we were so glad we took this tour! TIP: Bring your camera! We took so many amazing pictures, especially on the boat cruise. read more

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This was the most fun that we had in Paris. Our guide, Thomas was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had been concerned about riding the busy Parisian streets on a bicycle, but Thomas was a great guide, whether in "domination " mode, or single file on the side of the road. We caught the 9 pm Seine river cruise and saw the Eiffel Tower sparkle twice on the hour! Thomas narrated the river cruise as well as the bike tour, giving us interesting historical perspectives all evening. I would definitely recommend this to friends and recommend they ask for Thomas! The only negative of the river cruise was my wife and I weren't overly impressed with the wine. Quantity was fine but taste was not to our liking. Possibly riding around for 2 hours had shaken the wine just a little too much! But this was a great time and I'd even consider another tour sometime. read more

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The Versailles all-day bike tour was one of our favorite things we did in Paris. Eddie was our guide and kept us informed and laughing all day. We were able to see much more of the grounds and hear about the cast of characters​ that make up its history. One highlight was picking up fresh cheeses, meats, bread, etc. at the farmers market and then picnicking in the grass at Versailles. I would take the same tour again on our next trip it was so great! read more

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We did the day time bike tour of Paris today. We had a great tour, and our guide, Eliza, made it exceptional. She was friendly, knowledgeable, fun, helpful and supportive of everyone, plus she had a great sense of humor. She was a joy to ride with. The rest of the staff were also extremely helpful and friendly. All around a great group, and very well organized. The bikes were 3 speed cruiser type bikes that were in very good shape. The tour was very enjoyable. Saw all the local high points and got a history lesson at each one. I'd highly recommend the group and the bike tour. read more

Our 3rd bike trip. Today is Monét Garden Tour, in Giverny. Our last two over the previous 2 years were the Paris Day Tour and Versailles. The guides are amazing, knowledgeable, funny, entertaining. We will always use Fat Tire to explore on bikes when we do our visits to France or elsewhere, highly recommended! read more

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This was the best Segway Tour, our tour guide OJ was the absolute best. He was very kind and helpful and provided so much history about this wonderful city. I recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you OJ and Fat Tire Tours! read more

Just had a great time a few days ago on the 3.5 tour in Paris with my wife and daughter. A fun group and easy ride around the city, with a stop in the park for lunch. Our guide was very attentive, even with about 20 of us moving through the city, giving us some neat information about the main sites. A good pace and well run group. Completely worth the time and fee! read more

We did the Versailles tour about 10 years ago and loved it! We brought two of our kids back to experience it - but it is completely different now. It's a walking tour, not a bike tour. We walked over 10 miles that day - we walked more than we rode. You train/walk to the bike shop in Versailles and pick up the bikes. Then you ride around the grounds, have a picnic, and then drop off the bikes at the shop so you walk back to the palace. And that's it! They leave you once you get back to the palace and your are on your own to tour the palace then walk/train back to Paris. They don't "guide" you - we learned almost nothing about Versailles. Super disappointing. read more

Fat Tire Bike Tours never disappoints!!! On our first tour with them several years ago, a bag was stolen and they not only helped recover it but they brought it to our hotel! We continue to be loyal to them and are never sorry. We just finished Versaille today and will do the Eiffel Tour later this week. read more

An afternoon bike tour through Paris is a great way to see the city. We took an afternoon tour and almost missed it. Our flight arrived late that day and after checking into our apartment, my 18yr old nephew and I had to literally run to the tour's meeting point. We got there huffing and puffing. Our tour guide had been expecting us, 'Are you Rodriguez?' When she saw that it was me and one other person she just automatically started referring us as the Rodriguez Brothers for the rest of the afternoon, even though Austin is my nephew and his last name is NOT Rodriguez. She didn't care, it worked for her. "Hey where are the Rodriguez Brothers?", etc, etc. We had to laugh about that. So the tour is a great way to survey the city and get a better idea of where you might like to go in the subsequent days of your visit. The tour was fun, and we felt very safe riding as a group through Paris. read more

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We did the Versailles bike tour and overall would recommend it, but there are areas that can be improved. Pros: - organized - they remembered we had a kid and had a bike trailer available and helmet - friendly tour guide + funny stories make history more interesting - smooth check in at Chateau Versailles/no line up at tour completion - good handling of technical issues - one guy got a flat and another broke his chain during our tour Cons: - group size too large - 20ish people is hard to manage and people go at different speeds/get stuck in lines. I had to rush through part of the Marie Antoinette buildings because I was last in the bathroom line up, for example. - awkward starting and stopping. There were several times when we would stop after less than a minute of cycling. Super had to get a good momentum. - cut down on time at the Versailles market (doesn't take an hour to buy food) and leave more time to explore the grounds and Trianon buildings Overall it was a good experience but could be even better with some tweaks. read more

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We booked an Eiffel Tower tour that was supposed to be two hours with an ascent to the top. our"guide" was a nice young man but didn't seem to know the Eiffel Tower either historically or where we needed to go for our tour. when we were told the summit was closed he said that the second plat form was as good as the top and it's not. Other than about his personal life I didn't learn one thing from him about the Eiffel Tower. I didn't pay what I paid to have someone walk me to the Eiffel tower when my hotel was 10 minutes away. Definitely not worth what I paid and I would highly not recommend fat tire yours for an Eiffel Tower tour to any one. Just go buy your own tickets and save a lot of money. read more