Paris Night Bike Tour with Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Ticket

FAQ

• Expand/Collapse Where is the meeting point?

  The tour meets at the exit of the Dupleix Métro station (line 6). Look for our 'Fat Tire Tours' sign.

• 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 Night Bike Tour is perfect for intermediate bike riders. You should have good balance, be able to start and stop comfortably, and be familiar with hand brakes. Most of this tour is on roads and although we stick together as a group and carve out a lane for ourselves, we ask that all guests feel confident with their riding ability. 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 try our Paris Day Bike tour first.

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

  No, your ticket does not include access to the summit of the Eiffel Tower. Your ticket grants you skip the line access to the 2nd level.

• Expand/Collapse Is there a stop for food?

  We do not stop for dinner, although we do stop for ice cream early in the tour! Please eat something substantial prior to the tour, and bring a little extra euro cash along should you wish to purchase ice cream.

• Expand/Collapse What are your bike options?

  You can view our bike options here.

• Expand/Collapse Is this tour appropriate for children?

  Yes! Our Paris Night Bike Tour is a wonderful way for kids comfortable on bikes to discover Paris. We only ask that your children have been riding for a while, or, if they're under 12, you can reserve a tandem for them. 

  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 12 years old or 45kg (100lbs) without good bike handling skills we offer 2-wheeled tandems that allow the passenger to pedal or coast, without having to maintain a high level of balance. All riders over 45kg (100lbs) must ride their own bicycle. 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 both hand brakes and pedal 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 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 2nd level access.

• Expand/Collapse Can I leave the tour early?

  Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate special requests like this on our public tours.  Once the tour begins we ask that you stay with the guide and the group until the end.  If you're interested in something shorter, please inquire about a private tour.

• Expand/Collapse How long is the bike ride?

  Our Paris Night Bike Tour covers approximately 8.2 miles (13 km) and is approximately three and half hours long. 

   

• Expand/Collapse What is your cancellation policy?

  We are happy to offer full refunds if the reservation is cancelled more than 72 hours (3 days) before the scheduled tour. Bookings of 10 or more passengers require seven days notice for cancellations or rescheduling.

  RESCHEDULING POLICY

  • Reservations may be rescheduled subject to availability.
  • Fat Tire Tours will reschedule reservations free of charge for requests submitted at least 72 hours in advance. 
  • For requests submitted within 72 hours, the following fees will apply:
    • 15% rescheduling fee for requests submitted within 48 to 72 hours of the scheduled tour departure time
    • 25% rescheduling fee for requests submitted within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled tour departure time
    • 50% rescheduling fee for requests submitted within 24 hours of the scheduled tour departure time
• 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 tour group?

  We limit the group size to 18 guests per tour guide.

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