Paris Day Bike Tour

Highlights / General details

What better way to start a day in Paris, than to pedal through its timeless streets? This is our signature tour and our world-class tour guides showcase all of the most popular sites with great commentary. Our Day Bike Tour is the perfect tour for both those new to the city and Parisian veterans. And we're sure you'll both agree that biking is the best way to see the "City of Light". We also stop for lunch during this tour (price not included).

The Eiffel Tower: The symbol of Paris was built by Gustave Eiffel sa the entrance for the Universal Exposition of 1889 and stood as the tallest building in the world until New York City's Chrysler Building was completed in 1930.

Napoléon's Tomb: Originally built by King Louis XIV in 1676 as an exclusive place or worship for the Royal family. Ceased functioning as a church during the Revolution and is now the resting place of the most famous Frenchman in history.

Alexander III Bridge - Being on this bridge makes you feel like you are in a scene in a movie. Built at the end of the 19th century as a part of the Universal Exposition of 1900, this ornate bridge would help visitors cross the Seine. Each of the statues on the bridge was created by a different artist. And you will enjoy Les Invalides to your back and the Grand and Petit Palais in front.

Louvre Museum: Originally built as a fort by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190, now one of the grandest museums in the world. The most famous works include the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Musée D'Orsay: Designed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and originally a train station. It reopened in 1986 as the museum hosting a world-class collection of Impressionist paintings.

Tuileries Gardens: Former Royal Gardens in the middle of the city where we'll settle down for lunch at a café nestled in the chestnut trees (price not included).

Place de la Concorde - One of the major squares of Paris. This place is the gateway from Paris' gruesome past to the present. You will learn about The French Revolution, Paris' most controversial gift, and the City's unique status as a fashion icon.

Champs-Elysées: The most famous avenue in the world. Its sidewalks are lined with cafés, cinemas, 5-star hotels and shops. We see the Champs-Elysées from the Place de la Concorde.

Also see the Ecole Militaire, Rodin Museum, Les Invalides, Grand and Petit Palais, UNESCO and more!

Inclusion

Bike, Helmet (provided but optional, Fully guided tour, Stop for cafe (cost not included).

Exclusion

Lunch, Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily (No Sunday tours in January). Departs: 11:00am (year round) and 3:00pm (30 Mar - 25 Oct only).

Duration

Approximately 4 hours; Distance: 6.5 miles or 10.5 km.

Location

Your tour meets at the exit of the Dupleix metro station (line 6). *Parts of the Line 8 Metro will be closed for repairs from November 1 to December 31, 2014, so our suggested route to our meeting point will no longer be accessible. Please follow the alternate directions below. The nearest stations are the RER C line, Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station and the Dupleix Metro Station, Metro line 6. From the RER C line, Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station. Estimated walking time: 8 minutes. Follow the signs inside the station to exit Bd de Grenelle (“sortie Bd de Grenelle “). When you reach street-level, please cross the street, away from the river, to Bd de Grenelle (it’s a very wide street with an elevated train track running above it). Follow the tracks down Bd de Grenelle for a few minutes until you see the (closed) Metro station, Dupleix. Our meeting point is now the area in front of the pharmacy at the intersection of Bd de Grenelle and rue Humblot. You will see a Fat Tire Bike Tours sign, as well as one of our staff wearing a blue Fat Tire t-shirt or windbreaker. From La Motte-Picquet / Grenelle, Metro line 10. Estimated walking time: 5 minutes. Follow the signs to exit 4 (“sortie 4”). When you reach street-level, walk forward, past a restaurant called Le Bouquet de Grenelle on your right to the large intersection created by avenue de la Motte-Picquet and Bd de Grenelle. You will be able to see the elevated tracks of the train. Follow these to the right until you reach the meeting point, an open area in front of a pharmacy at the corner of boulevard de Grenelle and rue Humblot. Follow the signs to exit 4 (“sortie 4”). When you reach street-level, walk forward, past a restaurant called Le Bouquet de Grenelle on your right to the large intersection created by avenue de la Motte-Picquet and Bd de Grenelle. You will be able to see the elevated tracks of the train. Follow these to the right until you reach the meeting point, an open area in front of a pharmacy at the corner of boulevard de Grenelle and rue Humblot. (When you pass the Subway sandwich shop, you are almost there.) You will see a Fat Tire Bike Tours sign, as well as one of our staff wearing a blue Fat Tire t-shirt or windbreaker.

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