Private Paris Bike Tour: City Center Highlights

Your LivTours Paris Bike Tour starts in the Opéra neighborhood and heads directly to the historic Île de la Cité for breathtaking views of Notre Dame Cathedral. From this southern vantage point, you'll see the Gothic church's iconic flying buttresses, an architectural marvel of its time. Your guide will update you on the current restoration progress of Notre Dame as you pedal through the charming Île Saint-Louis.

The next part of your tour takes you on a scenic ride along the Seine River to the Pont Neuf. Despite its name, this "New Bridge" is the oldest on the Seine, dating back to the 17th century. You'll then journey through the expansive Jardin des Tuileries, near the renowned Louvre Museum. After snapping some photos outside the Louvre's pyramid, you'll continue along Rue de Rivoli to the Place de la Concorde. Here, your guide will recount the stories of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI, who met their fate in this square during the French Revolution.

You'll then admire the ornate exteriors of the Petit Palais and Grand Palais, both now prominent art galleries. Crossing the beautiful Pont Alexandre III, you'll head towards the gold-domed Les Invalides military museum. From there, your guide will lead you to the Champ de Mars for stunning views of the Eiffel Tower.

After plenty of photo opportunities with the Eiffel Tower, you'll start your journey back to Île de la Cité. Along the way, look out for the Musée d’Orsay, housed in a 19th-century train station, now one of Paris’s most celebrated art museums. You'll also see the exterior of the Monnaie de Paris, which has been minting coins since the 800s AD. Before concluding your tour, literature enthusiasts should ask for directions to the nearby Shakespeare & Company bookshop, a significant site in Modernist literature.

Your tour includes bike and helmet rental and a fully guided experience, covering notable sites like the Champ de Mars, Grand Palais (from outside), Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame (outside), Pont Neuf, Louvre glass pyramid, Les Invalides, Rivoli Avenue, and Jardin des Tuileries. Booking a LivTours Private Tour guarantees a dedicated, expert guide, allowing you to start at a convenient time and tailor the experience to your needs. This flexibility is perfect for families, elderly individuals, or those with accessibility needs. Note that private tours have a base price starting for two people, and prices include entry tickets where applicable.