Paris Combo: Bike Tour, Seine Cruise, and Eiffel Tower Summit

FAQ

• Expand/Collapse Do I have to do all three parts of this tour in the same day?

  No, but you are more than welcome to! The date you select for your tour is fixed to your Paris Day Bike Tour (10am) and your Eiffel Tower visit (2pm), but you are welcome to enjoy your boat cruise on a different day should you so choose. 

• Expand/Collapse Where is the meeting point?

  Your day begins at our office, located at 24 Rue Edgar Faure 75015.  The closest metro station is Dupleix (line 6), and La Motte Picquet (lines 6, 8, & 10) is just a 5 minute walk.  You will begin your day with our 10am Paris Bike Tour, then your guide will lead you to the Eiffel Tower for an afternoon visit.  You will receive boat tickets in our office so that you can enjoy your Seine river cruise at the time of your choosing. 

• Expand/Collapse Does this tour include lunch?

  Your tour includes a break for lunch (cost not included) after your Eiffel Tower visit and before your Paris Day Bike Tour. Your tour guide will be happy to point our nearby options to sit down and eat, or pick up picnic supplies, for any price point. 

  Pleases note that the meeting point for your afternoon Day Bike Tour is in the 15th arrondissement (near the Eiffel Tower) so we suggest staying to eat lunch in the area.  

• Expand/Collapse Is my Eiffel Tower ticket valid to visit whenever I want?

  No; your Skip the Line Eiffel Tower ticket is only valid for entry on the same day as your Paris Day Bike Tour, and at 2pm.  We unfortunately cannot accommodate requests to adjust the timings of this combo. 

• Expand/Collapse What cycling skill level do I need for this tour?

  While all of our tours maintain a leisurely pace, we want our guests to have fun and be safe, so being able to ride a bike is paramount.

  Our Paris Day Bike Tour is perfect for novice bike riders or those that haven't been on a bike in years, You should have average balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. We will be riding on bike lanes, through parks, and occasionally with traffic. Safety is our number one priority but confidence in yourself is the first step to overall group safety.

  If you're not sure how you'll fare, we invite you to come to our office about 30 minutes prior to your tour start time to try the bikes.

• Expand/Collapse How long is the Eiffel Tower visit?
  We will escort you to the tower and provide an orientation and a historical introduction. Once on the tower you may explore at your own pace. Keep in mind that to go all the way to the summit, look around and come back down again takes around 1.5-2 hours. 

   

• Expand/Collapse What time does our Day Bike Tour start and finish?
  Your bike tour will begin at 10am and finish around 1:30pm.  There will be a stop for lunch along the way (cost not included), or you are welcome to bring your own lunch or grab something after the bike tour and before your Eiffel Tower visit at 2pm.  
• Expand/Collapse What are your bike options?

  You can view our bike options here.

• Expand/Collapse Is this tour appropriate for children?

  Yes! This tour is a great way to introduce childrent to Paris and keep them entertained for a day. Please note the tour duration when considering if this tour will suit your child. 

  You can use this bike chart to help you reserve the appropriate bicycles for your little ones. Please keep in mind that children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.

  • For children up to 10 years old or weighing under 32kg (70lbs), we have two-wheeled tag-along tandems. The child passenger sits on a seat and can pedal or coast. All riders weighing over 32kg (70lbs) must ride their own bicycle. This is not an option for adults or anyone over the weight or age limit.
  • We have various sized city bikes to accommodate just about every size of rider, from extra small 20 inch wheeled bikes for riders that are 3.3ft (100cm) to extra large for riders up to 6.5ft (198cm).
  • Unfortunately, we do not have adult tricycles, adult tandems, or bikes with training wheels for adults or children that may be less confident in their riding ability.
  • There is no additional charge for trailers, tandems or baby seats. Due to limited availability, please book baby seats, trailers, tandems, 20” and 24” wheeled bikes in advance. 
  • Please Note: All extra small 20 inch and small 24 inch bikes are equipped with hand brakes.
  • Our city tours are very casual, with only slight elevation changes on varying surfaces including smooth gravel and pavement. It is necessary, however, that any person participating in our bike tours have at least some bike riding experience, and should be comfortable riding in a group.
• Expand/Collapse Is a helmet included?

  In Paris adults are not obliged to wear a helmet, however they are mandatory for children under 12. We have helmets of all sizes available in our office.

• Expand/Collapse Does this tour go to the top level of the Eiffel Tower?

  Yes, this tour includes a ticket with access to the Eiffel Tower Summit.

• Expand/Collapse Is this tour offered in any other languages, or only English?

  All scheduled tours are in English, but private tours can be scheduled in other languages.

   

• Expand/Collapse Do we go inside the museums and monuments?

  This tour includes a ticket to the Eiffel Tower with summit access. The Paris Day Bike Tour portion of the tour does not include interior visits due to any of the attractions on tour due to time constraints. This tour is the perfect way to get oriented to Paris and enjoy it from a broad perspective!

• Expand/Collapse How long is the bike tour?

  The Paris Day Bike portion of the tour covers approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and is approximately 3-3.5 hours long. We take regular breaks during the bike tour to hear fascinating stories, take photos, and enjoy the sights of Paris. 

• Expand/Collapse What is your cancellation policy?

  Eiffel Tower Tours must be cancelled at least 7 days in advance of scheduled tour to qualify for a full refund. Tours cancelled between 3-7 days in advance can receive a refund minus the ticket price of the Eiffel Tower ticket. There are no refunds within the 72 hour window. 

  Rescheduling Policy: Reservations may be rescheduled subject to availability and tour guidelines. 

• Expand/Collapse What is your weather policy?

  Our tours run rain or shine, and we encourage all guests to consult the weather forecast and to dress accordingly. During the bike tour portion of the tour, we have rain ponchos available for purchase in our office for anyone that needs them. We will gladly buy the ponchos back if they are not used during your tour

   

• Expand/Collapse How many people will be in my bike tour group?

  We limit the group size to 16 guests per tour guide on our Paris Day Bike Tour.  You will be able to visit the Eiffel Tower and enjoy your Seine river cruise at your leisure and without the need to stay with a group. 

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