Paris Bike Tour

What Paris Bike Tour does

Paris Bike Tour is a Paris-based, privately held SARL (founded 2002, SIREN 499195428, €8,000 capital) that operates guided bicycle tours and bike rentals in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The company runs a fleet of approximately 200 mechanical and electric bikes out of two locations — a flagship agency at 13 rue Brantôme in the Marais district and a rental point at Lac Daumesnil in the Bois de Vincennes — and employs a small team of 1–10 staff supplemented by a network of professional multilingual "conférencier" guides delivering tours in up to seven languages. Its product portfolio spans shared day tours (electric and standard bikes, €45–€79 per adult), fully customizable private tours (Street Art, Eternal Paris, Atypical, museum combinations), corporate team-building events (Combo Pétanque, Combo Rallye, bespoke programs for groups of 2–200), institutional/school programs, and multi-day cycling trips (Paris to Chartres, Paris to London via Avenue Verte, and regional Île-de-France routes). The company does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, and serves individual tourists, families, corporate clients (BCG, BNP Paribas, Chanel, Google, Hyatt, Allianz, Doctolib), and institutions through direct-to-consumer channels, OTAs, and tourism-board partnerships.

Name

Paris Bike Tour

Legal name

PARIS BIKE TOUR

Website

https://parisbiketour.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paris Bike Tour is a Paris-based tour operator founded in 2002 that runs guided bicycle tours and bike rentals across Paris and Île-de-France for individual tourists, families, corporate clients, and schools, using a fleet of 200 mechanical and electric bikes and multilingual professional guides.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Guided Cycling Tours and Bike Rental Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling / MTB / E-Bike Guiding & Rentals (THAAALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-bike Adventures (THAJABAF), Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-Bike Adventure Tour Operators (THAAADAE), Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ)

Keywords

• Guided bike tours
• Bike rental services
• Corporate team building
• Cycling tourism operator
• City sightseeing tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Guided Group Tours: Shared group bike tours of Paris with professional guides covering iconic landmarks. Tours include Paris Electric, Paris en Seine, and Taste of Paris food tours. Prices range from €45-79 per adult.
2. Private Guided Tours: Exclusive private tours for individuals, families, or small groups with dedicated guide. Fully customizable themes including Street Art, Eternal Paris, Atypical Paris, and museum combinations.
3. Bike Rental: Daily and multi-day bike rentals from Paris Centre and Bois de Vincennes locations. Includes mechanical, trekking, and electric bikes with accessories.
4. Corporate Events and Team Building: Customized team building events including Combo Pétanque, Combo Rallye, and bespoke corporate cycling events. Serves enterprise clients like Boston Consulting Group, BNP Paribas, Chanel, Google, Hyatt, Allianz.
5. Cycling Trips and Multi-Day Tours: Extended cycling tours from 2-5 days covering Paris to Chartres (150km), Paris to London via Avenue Verte (450km), and Île-de-France region tours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paris Bike Tour operates guided bicycle tours (shared group and private) of Paris and the Île-de-France region using a fleet of 200 mechanical and electric bikes led by professional multilingual guides. It complements tours with self-service daily and multi-day bike rentals from two Paris locations (Marais center and Bois de Vincennes), and serves corporate clients with team-building events, custom cycling experiences for groups of 2 to 200, plus specialized programs for schools, institutions, and multi-day cycling trips (Paris to Chartres, Paris to London).

Product overview

Paris Bike Tour operates a comprehensive portfolio of cycling experiences in Paris and surrounding regions, built around a centralized agency in the Marais district. The core offering comprises shared guided bike tours (electric and standard bikes) and private customized tours, supplemented by bike rental services at two locations (Paris center and Bois de Vincennes). Corporate services include team building activities (Combo Pétanque, Combo Rallye, and custom events) serving groups from 2 to 200 participants. Specialized segments target youth/school groups and institutions/associations. Extended cycling travel programs cover multi-day trips within Ile de France, to Chartres, and to London. The company operates a fleet of approximately 200 mechanical and electric bikes, with professional multilingual guides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shared Electric Bike Tour - Paris Monumental & Secret Guided shared electric bike tour of Paris covering monumental sites and hidden gems across both banks of the Seine, limited to 12 participants, 3-hour duration. Targeted at adult leisure travelers and youth (14-18 years) visiting Paris. Priced at €65/adult and €55/youth.
• Shared Bike Tour - Paris Along the Seine Guided shared bike tour along the Seine river banks covering iconic Parisian monuments and scenic riverside routes, 3-hour duration, limited to 12 participants. Priced at €45/adult and €35/youth (12-18 years).
• Shared Tasting Tour - Le Goût de Paris (Le Marais) Combined bike tour and food tasting experience in the Marais district showcasing Parisian culinary specialties, 3-hour duration, limited to 10 participants. Priced at €79/adult and €69/youth (12-18 years).
• Private Electric Bike Tour - Paris Electrique Private guided electric bike tour offering a comprehensive 3-hour overview of Paris with a dedicated guide for individuals, couples, or small groups.
• Private Family Bike Tour Private family-friendly bike tour with customizable options suitable for all generations, designed for families with children visiting Paris.
• Private Marais Gourmet Tasting Tour Combined private bike tour and food tasting experience in the Marais district with a dedicated guide, blending sightseeing and gastronomy.
• Paris à la Carte - Custom Private Bike Tour Fully customized private bike tour tailored to the customer's specific tastes, themes, and preferences with dedicated guide.
• Paris Eternel - Private Historic & Marais Tour Private guided tour of historic Paris and the Marais district exploring streets, courtyards, and iconic landmarks with a dedicated guide.
• Paris en Seine - Private Seine Banks Tour Private guided tour of Paris's most iconic sites along the UNESCO-listed Seine river banks with a dedicated guide.
• Paris Street Art - Private Guided Tour Private guided cycling tour exploring Paris's street art scene, from the world's largest Invader mosaic to historic graffiti sites.
• Paris Atypique - Private Atypical Neighborhoods Tour Private electric bike tour of authentic Paris neighborhoods including Canal Saint-Martin, Belleville, and Ménilmontant with a dedicated guide.
• Combo Pétanque - Corporate Team Building Corporate team-building activity combining a guided bike tour through Paris with pétanque game sessions, approximately 3 hours in duration.
• Combo Rallye - Corporate Team Building Corporate team-building activity featuring a playful bike rally through central Paris with cultural challenges and team competitions.
• Custom / Tailor-Made Corporate Cycling Events Fully customized cycling events designed to client specifications for groups of 2 to 200 participants, including logistics, transportation, entertainment, and themed experiences for corporate clients.
• Bike Rental - Paris Centre Self-service bike rental from the Paris Marais center location, offering mechanical, trekking, and electric bikes for half-day, full-day, or multi-day periods, with accessories such as helmets and locks.
• Bike Rental - Bois de Vincennes Bike rental service at the Bois de Vincennes location (Lac Daumesnil), offering adult, children, and trekking bikes for self-guided tours of the forest.
• Youth and School Groups Programs Specialized guided cycling tours and events for school groups and young people, combining cultural discovery with active-mobility education and supervised safe cycling.
• Institutions and Associations Programs Customized cycling events for institutions, municipalities, and associations, including themed events and sustainable-tourism initiatives for member groups.
• Bike Travel - Paris & Île-de-France Multi-Day Tours Multi-day (3-5 day) guided or self-guided cycling tours in Paris and the surrounding region, including Versailles, the Marne river valley, and Canal de l'Ourcq.
• Bike Travel - Paris to Chartres 2-3 day, 150km cycling trip from Paris to Chartres inspired by the Véloscénie route, ending with a sound and light show.
• Bike Travel - Paris to London Long-distance 3-7 day, 450km cycling trip from Paris to London via the Avenue Verte, including Channel crossing and English countryside riding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7/5 average rating from 1,500+ customer reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, and major OTAs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Accueil VelocoreOthersOfficial cycling tourism welcome certification in France. Part of the national network promoting bike-friendly accommodation and services for cyclists.
• Paris Region CRT (Comité Régional du Tourisme)minorOthersRegional tourism board for Paris and Île-de-France. Partner in promoting tourism experiences in the region.
• France Velo TourismecoreOthersNational cycling tourism organization in France. Affiliated network for promoting cycling holiday destinations and services.
• OTCP (Office de Tourisme de Paris)minorOthersParis Convention and Visitors Bureau. Official tourism partner for Paris.
• Paris AnimminorOthersLocal animation and activity organization for Paris. Partnership for promoting leisure and cultural activities.
• Paris MaraisminorOthersBusiness improvement district for Le Marais neighborhood. Local partner for the Marais area where the main office is located.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Viator (Tripadvisor): Viator is a global online travel agency that aggregates and resells tours including Paris bike tours, exerting channel power over operators like Paris Bike Tour that depend on OTA listings for bookings.
• GetYourGuide: GetYourGuide is a major European OTA platform that distributes and resells Paris bike tours and acts as both a customer acquisition channel and a competitive reseller for tour operators like Paris Bike Tour.

Direct peers

• Fat Tire Tours: Fat Tire Tours operates guided bike tours in Paris (and other major European and US cities), offering shared group tours, private tours, and corporate events with a comparable e-bike/mechanical bike fleet. It is the most direct and visible competitor to Paris Bike Tour in the Parisian guided bike tour market.
• Blue Fox Travel: Blue Fox Travel provides guided bike tours and walking tours in Paris and other European cities, targeting tourists and corporate groups. Closely overlaps with Paris Bike Tour's shared/private tour product and corporate event offering.
• Discover Walks Paris: Discover Walks runs small-group guided tours in Paris (walking, food, and themed itineraries) for international tourists. Comparable in customer base (international visitors), small-group format, and use of OTA distribution.
• Holland Bikes: Holland Bikes offers bike rentals and guided cycling tours with locations in Paris and other European cities. Comparable in fleet-based rental and tour operations serving tourists in central Paris locations.
• Paris à Vélo, c'est Sympa!: A long-established Paris-based operator offering guided bike tours and themed routes (including Seine banks and Marais neighborhoods) for individuals and small groups. Directly comparable in product mix, customer segments, and Parisian geography.

Emerging players

• Paris Charms & Secrets: A smaller Paris-based operator offering themed private and small-group tours (often walking or running), targeting tourist and corporate segments with comparable customization and pricing structure.
• City Segway Tours Paris: City Segway Tours operates guided Segway tours of Paris landmarks with similar small-group formats, pricing, and target audience. Closely related experiential tour operator with overlapping sightseeing routes but a different vehicle platform.

Regional players

• Holland Bike Tours Amsterdam: Holland Bike Tours Amsterdam runs guided bike tours in Amsterdam, comparable in product (themed city tours, corporate events) but serving a different European city market. Useful as a model for Paris Bike Tour's geographic expansion potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/parisbiketour
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paris-bike-tour

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Funding overview

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