The 15 City Bike Tours in France That Earn Their Price

1.City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,835 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Ride through central Paris with guides such as Jasmine, Kevin, Hannah, and Aurelie, stopping at the Opera, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame. You will use bike lanes, boulevards, and the Seine route on a Dutch bike, with an e-bike option for riders at least 155 cm tall. Expect history, photos, and city traffic.

“The guide we had was Jasmine. She was extremely knowledgeable & gave us lots of info about all areas as we moved around town. The locations were great & we saw a lot. The only thing I would change is we stopped for lunch which was standing outside a bakery. It would have been better if there was somewhere to sit or if we only had a small snack & kept moving. Overall the tour was great & Jasmine was a great guide. We definitely recommend this tour ☺️”

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2.Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride about 7 to 8 miles through central Paris with a guide such as Annie, Toby, Dave, or Amir. You’ll pass the Louvre, Invalides, Champs-Élysées, Pont Alexandre III, the Seine, and Eiffel Tower, with photo stops and city history along the way.

“Dave was a great tour guide. He provided lots of information, answered questions, gave good instructions on biking in Paris and took lots of group photos. He was easy to understand and really told the stories for each of the places we visited. The ride is easy and made seeing lots of things in a shorter time a good way to get around. Dave was attentive to each person in the group making sure we were safe and together. He also offered personal suggestions and answered questions for each group. We wish we could have bought their T-shirt’s but they didn’t have our sizes. Highly recommend”

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3.Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Ride through central Paris in a group of no more than 12, stopping for photos and short stories at the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, and more. Your guide provides a bicycle, helmet, local tips, and a mid-tour break near Rue Cler. The tour begins and ends at Place Saint-Michel.

“Fun way to see a lot of Paris in a short time very knowledgeable guide, would definitely recommend thank you”

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4.Paris Sightseeing Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 405 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride a scooter-style electric bike from central Paris to the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and more. Roman, Raymond, Philippe, and other guides lead small groups of up to 15, explain the sights, and take photos. You get a short practice session before riding, but should feel comfortable near traffic and crowded bike paths.

“A wonderful experience to see all the Paris landmarks. We did this a family of 5 with 3 teenagers, they loved it.”

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5.Ultimate Calanques Panoramic e-bike Ride – 3h (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

This 3 to 4-hour small-group e-bike ride leaves from Pointe Rouge with guides such as Martin, Vincent, Iris, or Frank. You’ll pedal through Marseille and Calanques National Park, stop at viewpoints and coastal villages, and usually have time for a swim at Sormiou or Morgiou from spring through autumn. The route changes with weather, park access, and group ability.

“We had a great day touring some of the city, but mostly the national park via e-bikes. Martin was patient with us as had never ridden them before and we caught on quickly. We appreciated the thirty minute break to take a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean. Not only did we see some beautiful sites, but learned something new!”

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6.Marseille: City Highlights Guided Half-Day E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 325 reviews · 3h 30m · from $67

Ride about 20 km through Marseille with a guide such as Louis, Nori, Candice, or Stephane, visiting Le Panier, MuCEM, the Old Port, Vallon des Auffes, the Corniche, and Notre Dame de la Garde. The electric bike helps on the hills, but you still need confidence riding beside city traffic.

“Excellent tour, very informative! A must if you want to see Marseille's most important places and have little time. Be sure to have a beer or a coffee after your tour in their cafe!”

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7.Nice: Panoramic French Riviera E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 230 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $64

Ride an assisted e-bike from Nice along the Promenade des Anglais, past the port and La Réserve, to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Fort Mont Alban. Guides such as Francisco, Loric, Owen, and Mario lead the 3 to 4 hour route in French or English. Expect more than 20 kilometers, city traffic, steep hills, and superb sea views.

“Was great. Lea and Loric the 2 guides were good and provided all info and were patient. Recommend”

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8.Private Paris E-bike city highlights tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Ride a private e-bike route through central Paris with a guide such as Jack, Fadwa, Arthur, or Boris. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Invalides, the Seine, the Louvre, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. It is an active, efficient introduction to Paris, with photo stops and local history along the way.

“Our tour guide George had an incredible wealth of historical and architectural knowledge on our tour. Very polite and attentive. Highly recommend!”

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9.Lyon: Guided City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 216 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Ride across Lyon in three hours with a local guide, starting near Vieux Lyon and finishing at the rivers’ confluence. The route includes Tête d’Or Park, Croix-Rousse, Place Bellecour, the Rhône banks, and the modern Confluence district. City bikes, helmets, a short practice session, and rain ponchos are provided. E-bikes may be available for €5 extra.

“I went on a 3 hour e-bike tour with Cecilia and she was excellent! We were almost always on a bike path or dedicated lane, so it felt very safe. We covered a lot of ground and I learned many interesting facts about Lyon and its history. Highly recommend!”

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10.Highlights of Paris Bike Tour in English or Dutch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 183 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Ride a comfortable bike through central Paris with an English- or Dutch-speaking guide. In three hours, you’ll see the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Pont Alexandre III, and more, with stories, photo stops, and a relaxed route suited to first-time visitors.

“Had a good experience and found the tour very helpful and organised”

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11.Nice: E-Bike City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 164 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $44

Ride through Nice with a live English- or French-speaking guide, following the Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, port, Castle Hill, Place Garibaldi, and Place Massena. The electric bike makes the climb to Castle Hill manageable. Guides such as Francisco, Elena, Alex, and Loric add local stories and photo stops.

“The e-bikes made the cycling effortless and Francisco was great, a fun and entertaining guide. We had some great viewpoints and covered a perfect distance. Personally, I feel it would be better to have a member of staff at the back of the group too.”

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12.Marseille: Sightseeing E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

This three-hour e-bike tour covers about 20 kilometers through Marseille, from MuCEM and Le Panier to the Corniche and Notre-Dame de la Garde. Guides such as Matt, Mathieu, Tiou, Greg, and Cyril lead small groups in English or French. Expect city traffic, a few hills, sea views, and plenty of stops.

“Really can't recommend this enough! Mathieu is such an amazing guide, extremely professional and knowledgeable, but most importantly attentive and patient! We were a small group of three and my daughter hasn't been feeling well for over a week, he was very thoughtful and tailored the tour to her pace. The E-Bikes were perfect and well maintained, and the tour itself was very comprehensive, covering most major landmarks of Marseille.”

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13.Guided City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Ride a comfortable Dutch bike through central Paris with guides such as Thomas, Marco, and Jean-Pierre. In about three hours, you will pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, and more, mostly on cycle paths and sidewalks. The pace is easy, with frequent photo stops and a short break.

“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made the tour very entertaining.”

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14.Bordeaux Essentials Sightseeing Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

This 2.5 to 3-hour English-language bike tour covers Bordeaux’s cathedral, Grosse Cloche, Darwin, Palais Gallien, and lesser-known corners. Loïc and Louis are praised for clear history, safe cycling, and useful restaurant tips. Bikes, helmets, water, and a small group of up to 15 are included.

“Loic was a fabulous guide with exceptional knowledge of Bordeaux and a good sense of how to balance information and exercise. We had a great cycle. We went so far. And we learnt so much. Perfect ☺️”

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15.Guided City Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Ride a sturdy electric bike through central Paris with guides such as Roman, Romain, and Thomas. In two hours, you pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d'Orsay, Eiffel Tower, and more, mainly using bike lanes and sidewalks. The tour includes a helmet, gloves, and raincoat, with commentary in French, English, or Spanish.

“One of the highlights of our trip, for sure! Highly recommend to have this tour at the beginning of your trip to acquaint yourself with all the areas you’ll want to see more closely in the coming days. A big bonus were the photos and video taken of each party by the guide at all the iconic stops we made. The electric bikes are easy to drive and we were mainly on cycle paths.”

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