Paris Seine Bicycle Tour with Optional Louvre Entrance
Pedal along the River Seine and discover the landmarks that define one of the world's great cities.
This Paris Seine bicycle tour takes riders through a curated route along the banks of the Seine, passing the city's most celebrated monuments while an accredited local guide shares the history behind each one.
The tour is designed for all tourists regardless of cycling experience. The route covers flat, scenic riverside paths and well-established city streets, making it accessible while still delivering a full sense of Paris's architectural and cultural depth.
Every participant receives a complimentary copy of the guidebook "101 Paris Secrets and Treasures," packed with insider recommendations and practical travel tips to extend the value of your visit well beyond the tour itself.
Past guests have praised the guides for their warmth, depth of knowledge, and ability to bring each site to life with personal storytelling and historical context.
Tour Highlights
Cycle along the iconic banks of the River Seine through the heart of Paris.
View the gilded dome of Les Invalides, military hospital and final resting place of Napoleon I.
Observe the Arc de Triomphe at the center of twelve radiating avenues, marking the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Receive a free guidebook valued at nearly twenty euros, full of local tips and hidden corners of Paris.
Pass the Musee d'Orsay, a former train station turned world-renowned museum of Impressionist art.
Cross the Pont des Arts, the famous bridge of love locks connecting two wings of the Louvre complex.
Take in La Defense, one of Europe's largest business districts, visible along the historical axis of Paris.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the Eiffel Tower, where your guide introduces the Champ de Mars and the prestigious French Military School that frames the esplanade. From this vantage point, the silhouette of Notre-Dame Cathedral is visible in the distance.
Riders pass the golden dome of Les Invalides, originally constructed as a military hospital under Louis XIV. The complex now houses the tomb of Napoleon I and a significant military history museum.
The guide covers the Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Napoleon to honor French military victories and completed in 1836. The monument stands at the convergence of twelve grand avenues and marks the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, established after the Armistice of 1918.
The route crosses two celebrated Seine bridges. The Pont du Carrousel links the section of the Louvre where Louis XIV held the Grand Carousel, while the Pont des Arts connects to the Palais des Arts wing and is recognized worldwide for its padlocks.
The group passes the Musee d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station converted into a museum in 1986. It holds one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, including paintings by Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet.
The smallest of three arches on Paris's historic axis, the Arc du Carrousel commemorates Napoleonic victories and provides a direct sightline toward La Defense. Your guide also references the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the hill of Montmartre, where the first bishop of Paris is said to have been martyred.
What Is Included
Included
- Accredited local guide for the full duration
- Bicycle rental for the tour
- Free guidebook: 101 Paris Secrets and Treasures
- Historical commentary at each landmark
- Optional Louvre Museum entrance (when selected at booking)
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities for the guide
- Personal travel insurance
Important Information
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Join a small group for an guided cycling journey through Paris's most storied riverside landmarks, led by an accredited guide with a deep knowledge of the city's history.
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