We did the night ride last summer. The kids said it was the highlight of their trip. Our tour guide Vlad was great. Explained the bikes, the sites, the history. Really like that they go off the beaten path and even when it is a major site like the Louvre, they explain the secret side. Highly recommend them! read more

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Wonderful tour with Vlad for evening on electric bikes! Highly recommend! Good stories! 8:30pn to 11pm still twilight for most of the tour. recommended: summer jacket when it's late. read more

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Absolutely one of the best things that we did while in Paris! The E-bikes are amazingly easy to use and you feel like you are sailing through the streets! There is so much information and background given to you on this tour that you feel like a part of the city. The nighttime tour was the one we chose and we could not have been happier. We actually wished we had done this sooner as it took away some of our concern with renting E-bikes (would have made travel a lot easier had we learned this first). The tour was very personal and you felt like you were with a friend, not a guide. I would do this tour again if I returned to Paris. DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR, you will not regret it at all. read more

"Pier is the best person I have ever met in my life" In all seriousness, an epic tour off the beaten path full of stories and history! read more

Book this tour now! It was incredible and we enjoyed every minute of it. These tour guides are students of history and will teach you stories about France in an engaging way. The e-bikes are easy to ride and allow you to cover a lot of ground. The four hours went by so quickly, we are still reminiscing about all the things we learned! read more

Absolutely enjoyed our tour with Pierre! Highly recommend this don't miss tour/attraction with him!

You MUST do this bike tour! This bike tour was recommended by a friend. It, by far, was the most fun thing my mom & I did during our trip in Paris. She literally was speeding by me exclaiming "this is so much fun!!!" Our guide was Olivier and you could tell that he was very knowledgeable, had a passion for history, and genuinely enjoyed giving tours. Olivier was EXCELLENT and the bike tour was SUPERB!!!!! read more

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Super fun e-bike tour for our party of 7 including my 9 year old daughter. Definitely need to be a good bike rider. This was one of the highlights of our time in France. Definitely recommend! read more

We took the Saturday morning electric bike tour with Constantine. We had an absolute BLAST with him! His enthusiasm while telling us the history of the locations we visited made it so much fun. He was full of great tips on things to do on the rest of our trip as well. If your going to go to Paris and are looking to do an electric bike tour then look no further. Side note- if you are doing it on the weekend go on the early tour. Its less crowded at all the locations then the afternoon tour. read more

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Fantastic!!!! A must in Paris! You can't even imagine some of the secrets that this tour unfolds for you...It was so fun, interesting, exciting and educational. I've travelled all over the world and been on many tours, none of which were filled with such interesting and beautiful stories. I will never walk aimlessly through a city or church or look at a painting the same again--there are secrets and purpose to everything. Biking just made everything that much more fun and French! We truly loved every minute of the tour and Xavier was so passionate and genuine about the history...you could tell he loved it and teaching it! Wish we could go again :) read more

Paris Charms & Secrets - Our guide Xavier was so knowledgeable! He genuinely wanted us all to learn about Parisian history...secrets and hidden gems! - Historical Tours Near Me - Paris, 75

This was a highlight of a long weekend in Paris. Last year we loved the Blue Bike tour but this one is unique and to call our tour guide "unique" would be an understatement. Olivier was passionate about every stop we made! Full of fun and knowledge on everything. Only recommendation our little group made was that he should wear a bright color because sometimes it was hard to see him ahead on a busy street. Also, It would be really helpful if we had a list to take with us after the tour of all the places that we had been to. It was just difficult to remember everything we saw. read more

This was probably our favorite activity on our week long visit to Paris. We went on the 2:30-6:30 tour on our first full day so that we could get an overview of some of the things we would see later in the week. It was a little misty, but not enough that we used the ponchos, and it was really just a ton of fun. The electric bikes take the work out of riding so that you can focus on just enjoying yourself. We went on another bike tour in Versailles later in the week, but it just was not the same after having experienced these bike. They are SO worth it. (Note that you can choose to turn if off like my husband who cycles regularly). The value they provide for the money is excellent on this tour. Additionally, our guide Sebastian was a real pleasure. He was soooo full of energy and excitement about what he was telling us that you couldn't help but be swept up. I would do this tour again in a second. Our group decided to stop at the oldest cafe in Paris and we were able to see some interesting artifacts while they made us coffee (pay on your own), so it was a very leisurely experience. Our tour lasted until about 7:15 (Sebasian checked several times to make sure no one had a pressing deadline) but I wouldn't have cared if it lasted 8 hours as long as my battery did run out haha. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187147-d2038979-r418606162-Paris_Charms_Secrets_Tours-Paris_Ile_de_France.html# read more

We found Paris Charms & Secrets online and found that it had nothing but great reviews. We decided it would be a great way to see Paris and have fun doing it. Our family of 4 (two kids ages 10 & 13) decided to do the night tour. We met Konstantine (Costa) at the meeting place and for the next 3.5 hours he entertained us, showed us the sights of Paris and let us in on some amazing secrets of this wonderful city. The e-bikes were very easy to use and made the tour almost effortless. We were concerned about having our 10 year old riding the streets of Paris but he is very comfortable on a bike and managed it with no problems. Costa kept him up front and kept an extra eye on him to start but quickly realized that there was nothing to worry about. We covered a nearly 14 mile loop of the City and saw most of the major sights. But the real beauty of this Tour is in seeing the lesser sights and back-alley finds along with the incredible stories covering the history of Paris and France. This was my 8th or 9th trip to Paris and I saw things and learned things on this tour that I don't think a native of the city would know. All of us agreed that this was the best part of our two week European vacation. And our son proclaimed that he would give the Tour - and Costa - "6 stars if that was possible!" We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Paris and we had so much fun that we would definitely do it again on our next visit! read more

Had a great time with Xavier on our bike tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Parisian history and i think was genuinely excited about sharing that with us. We were amazed at how much ground we covered and how much we were able to see. It was also nice to visit a few stops that were off the beaten path. Highly recommend taking the tour on the front end of a trip, or if you only have a few days in Paris. We have two kids- ages 7 & 9 and they both loved it as well. As they were too young to ride the E-bikes, the bike seats were easy to use and they probably enjoyed the tout even more! Thanks Xavier for a great experience!! read more

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This was one of the best afternoons in our travels. Our guide (Didier aka Olivier) is obviously an accomplished historian. As a native Parisian who is very passionate about the history of this great old city, he made the 4 1/2 hrs go by in a flash. This is something every visitor to the City of Light should do. This is my third visit to Paris and the first time I really felt the essence of the city. There is a considerable amount of walking and standing so those who have difficulty walking a lot or standing a lot might be a little challenged. But most people will find they are able to do the tour and will find it well worth the effort. Say what you will about the massive overindulgences of the monarchs of yore, they built the most beautiful edifices, public spaces, parks and gardens- all of which are bringing in massive revenues today to England, France, Germany, China and so on. It may have been all about them at the time but history and time has shown that these over the top projects built mostly on the backs of their subjects are currently a source of great national pride and identity as well as tourist revenue and worldwide prestige. Modern politicians who must answer to the people (who ALWAYS ALWAYS say anything and everything costs too much) can and will never create anything of lasting value. Democracies and republics may balance the books with their fickle sheeplike constituents, but there is something to be said for the products of absolute monarchs. read more

Olivier was a great tour guide. We went to fascinating places and heard intriguing stories. My teens loved the electric bikes and we really covered a lot of ground. read more

Enjoyed a fantastic 5 hour afternoon with Xavier - and learned so much French history in a very entertaining way. It's not easy to keep 4 kids - 11-14 - interested but the electric bikes are genius! Xavier was also a great storyteller - and was very patient. If you want to see the oldest cafe, an original arena, the only surviving church - and much more - all while zipping around Paris, you need to check this out! The only warning would be that your kid should be at least 4'8" tall to ride the bikes. They do provide helmets, but you should be comfortable cruising the streets of Paris. We've been to Paris several times but had never seen most of the places on this tour. Xavier also shared many secrets including one you get to personally experience!! Loved it - highly recommend!! read more

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Best way to see Paris! I had an amazing ebike trip with Julienne through the streets of Paris. I was pretty nervous as I'd never been on an ebike but, it was easy to maneuver; even in traffic! We saw the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter and much more. We went inside a beautiful church and another cathedral. We stopped for a coffee at this wonderful little spot, Un Dimanche a Paris which is across a narrow cobblestone street from the oldest cafe in Paris, Le Procope. Julienne is an incredible story-teller, very entertaining and funny; he truly made history come alive. His passion was genuine and he was so knowledgeable. This is a great way to be introduced to Paris especially if you are traveling alone (my husband was in meetings all day). I'm so glad I did this tour, it was one of the most memorable times during our brief stay in this beautiful city. I'm hoping to do another tour someday through this company so that my husband can enjoy Paris too. read more

Fun in the Dark! The evening tour was one of the highlights of our Paris holiday. "Lemon" was an excellent, enthusiastic, and entertaining guide. The group was small (9 people, if memory serves), so it was fairly easy to navigate through the Paris streets. The bicycles were a lot of fun to ride, and made climbing hills quite easy. We covered a lot of ground, but it never felt like we were rushing. read more

Fantastic tour! Our favorite excursion in Paris. Max, our guide, was engaging and knowledgeable. Lots of very interesting factoids about main locations as well as many off the beaten path locations. The eclectic bikes added a nice touch and was an efficient way to get around the city so we could cover a lot of territory without feeling too tired at the end. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I were delighted to take part in this fantastic bike tour! Our tour guide was an engaging story teller and we got to experience paris from the handlebars of our bikes.....such a refreshing way to tour the city! We were taken to several places that we did not know about and were quite charmed with the back stories of these places. We felt completely safe and cared for while traversing the city with our guide. He made sure to give clear directions and watched out for us. A real professional at his trade! We even showed up 30 minutes late (we got lost on the metro.....) and the group was there waiting, our apologies were given and there were no bad feelings. We would highly recommend seeing Paris on an electric bike with this tour company! You won't regret it. read more

We had an amazing time on our tour! Weather was rainy and chilly but they provided nice ponchos and gloves for us to use. Bikes were very easy to use and I was never worried about traffic. Highly recommend this tour. Tour guides were educated and very passionate about what they were teaching us. Got to see a lot of Paris and learn so much, and even stopped for one of the best hot chocolates I've ever had. If you have time, definitely do this tour! We stopped at maybe 7-8 different sites and got to see Paris in such a unique way. read more

This tour is hands down the best tour for Paris. Our tour guide Eric was a fantastic guide with stories and fun anecdotes. He weaves an amazing story and was entertaining too. My 11 year old son was even entertained. I highly recommend this tour as it does not take you to the "typical" sites. You learn about the oldest areas and where certain events and things have taken place in history. You even learn a bit of art history. If you're a history buff you will still learn a thing or two. The electric bikes are incredibly fun and easy to ride and we're very helpful for the hills you encounter. Unfortunately the city streets get busy so just be okay with lots of stopping and starting, but the electric assist makes starting again a breeze. This is such a fun tour and I could stop smiling at how Parisian it is to ride around the city on a bike! read more

Did this tour based on a friends' recommendation who had visited several months before me. It was awesome. I would definitely recommend the night tour since typically sight-seeing is a day activity, this gives you a completely different experience and perspective. Plus the monuments and buildings look beautiful lit up. Also, be sure to bring your phone or camera. They stop at each site for as long as you need to take pictures. If you are worried or hesitant about the biking part-- please be at ease. The electric bikes do most of the work and go pretty fast on their own. Very little effort is necessary. Our tour guide was awesome and his stories were great. Not your typical boring historic tour. We learned a lot of insider stories that most people don't know. I'd recommend trying to do the tour early on your trip so you have time to go back and visit their recommendations. read more

Our favorite tour in Paris! Fabian was so enthusiastic and fun! We shared our experience not only with all of our friends and family, but couples that we met on other tours during our trip! If you can only book one tour in Paris, this is the one to do! read more

What a fantastic experience! Touring through the arrondissements of Paris with a small group on electric bikes. Our tour guide Sebastian seemed genuinely as delighted to be part of the experience as we were. He brought the history of Paris to life. My two teenage kids loved it as much as I did. Not to be missed. read more

Great tour. Xavier Quincy was our tour guide and could not have been more personable, knowledgable and helpful. It is a wonderful experience. It is a 4 hour bike tour, but the bicycles are motorized, but don't take much effort so long as you are comfortable on a bicycle. The 2:30pm tour we initially wanted was booked, so we went for a 8:30am Sunday am tour which worked out well-- almost no traffic on the roads for the first 2 hours, and done before the heat of the day. Interesting stops, and Xavier was very entertaining as a tour guide. I would recommend this to anyone who is comfortable riding a bike and walking up a few high steps. A highlight of our trip. read more

The tour was absolutely fantastic. Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining as we cruised through the gorgeous streets of Paris. I would truly recommend this to anyone and it was a wonderful adventure! read more

I had an amazing experience on this tour with Fabian as my tour guide. It was a small group of 4 but his enthusiasm and excitement as our tour guide you would've thought he was catering to a larger group. Because it was a small group and we all wanted something warm to drink he took us a place that had the best hot chocolate I've ever tasted. The information that I learned at the tour stops was unique and interesting. I would recommend taking the 2:30 tour, you get to see the city in daylight and at night. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who knows how to ride a bike. read more

We had an awesome time during our Charms and Secrets e-bike tour with Xavier. Xavier was fun to be with and had a wealth of knowledge he shared with us. Being to Paris for the first time, the 4 hour tour provided just the right amount of insight and details we wanted for our first day and helped us making decisions as to where we want to go next. We would do it again in a heartbeat! read more

Amazing day! Amazing guide! Amazing experience! Should be on the top of everyone's list in Paris!!!

We did an afternoon tour with Xavier and Vlad. We visited places we would never have found on our own. The guides were incredible and obviously loved the history of the city, and the electric bikes were a lot of fun too. Whether you want to learn Paris history or explore the city beyond the standard tourist traps, you should do this tour. read more

First of all- our guide Swan is the best tour guide we have ever had! He is smart, funny and engaging. I learned so much about things I had no idea about! Swan had us all on the edge of our seats listening to what he was about to say. The electric bikes were great. I have been to Paris 6 times and went to so many new places today. This tour is highly recommended and if you get Swan, consider yourself very lucky!! read more

We loved this tour - and especially our tour guide! Eric has a gift for storytelling and he educated & entertained our group of 9 for 4 hours. I feel like we were treated to a unique tour of important - and maybe unpublished - French history. We were in Paris on a quick 2-day trip, but feel like we got to see a little of everything. Thank you, Eric!! read more

Loved this tour. First, the electric bikes were great and so much fun and second, the sites we saw were perfect. Our guide Max told great stories and kept the tour fun and interesting. I definitely walked away learning and seeing things I never would have! read more

What an outstanding experience this was.... The tour in itself was excellent, with plenty of off the beaten path historical places as stops, while immersing in the beauty of the city and having a fun time with the bikes. But what made the tour extraordinary was the guide, Xavier. This young man had such a passion for the history of the city, and so much knowledge to share, the hours just flew by. Oh and by the way, very nice and personable, which is a rarity in this city where good service is almost non existent. I highly recommend this tour, even for non first timers in Paris . Outstanding! read more

Absolutely an incredible way to see the city. I am not an especially confident bike rider but felt very taken care of by our guide Fabien.

Excellent tour. We stumbled upon it and ended up ranking it as one of the best experiences we had in our trip to Paris. Eric was our tour guide and did and excellent job of showing well-known and not-so-well-known sites. He provided an excellent background on the historical significance of each site, as well as a few of the lesser-known details. He was also good about providing recommendations for shops, cafes, restaurants, and other experiences to try. read more

The electric bike was great but the tour with Olivier was amazing! It's like getting a tour of Paris with a historian. This was the highlight of our trip and I would recommend to friends and family if they are in Paris. We did another similar bike tour in Paris that same week but nothing compared to Paris Charms & Secrets. Truly worth every penny! read more

Despite the very chilly temperatures, we had a FANTASTIC time on our tour with Fabian as our guide. There were 3 couples on our tour, so it was nice and intimate. I loved that we saw sights that the average tour doesn't see. We rode all over Paris with ease thanks to the electric bikes. We heard amazing stories. The name of the company doesn't lie, you will see charms and secrets!! I got a flat tire while riding, and Fabian was quick to take care of it and it caused no imposition on our tour. He even insisted I ride his bike to ensure my safety and comfort after. HIGHLY recommend! read more