Fat Tire Tours Paris

Fat Tire Tours has run bike tours in Paris for around 25 years and is now part of Unlimited Biking. It offers a wide range of guided rides, from short introductions to the city's landmarks to day trips out of Paris, along with walking tours and Segway tours, and it is one of the best-known operators for English-speaking visitors who want to see the city by bike.

The core offer is the Highlights of Paris Bike Tour, a relaxed ride past major sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde and the Seine, with stops for stories and photographs. The Paris Secrets Bike Tour takes in less-visited corners, and the Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour uses e-bikes to cover more ground with less effort. In the evening, the Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour rides through the lit-up city, and there is a combination tour with a Seine cruise. Day trips include bike tours of the Versailles estate and the Monet Gardens at Giverny with a market picnic stop, and there are also walking tours such as the Classic Paris Walking Tour, the French Revolution Walking Tour and a Montmartre walk.

The tours suit active travellers, families with older children, groups of friends and first-time visitors who want an overview of the city at a gentle pace. The bikes are designed for comfort, and the guides choose routes that use cycle lanes and quieter streets where possible. Private versions of several tours are available for families and groups who prefer their own guide.

Tours are booked online through the Fat Tire Tours website, where prices are shown in euros, dollars and pounds; the Highlights tour starts from around 45 euros. The company advertises flexible cancellation and 24/7 guest support, and the meeting point details are given when you book. Booking ahead is wise in spring and summer, when tours fill quickly. Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes, and bring water and a light waterproof.

Contact the company by phone on +33 1 82 88 80 94 or by email at [email protected] for questions or private bookings. A mobile app is available for managing bookings. Night tours are particularly popular in summer, when the light lasts late and the Eiffel Tower sparkles after dark.