Frequently Asked Questions

Are reservations required?
How do we find your office?
What are the seasonal open dates of Fat Tire Bike Tours?
How do I reserve for the Versailles Tour and Monet’s Gardens Tour?
What is your cancellation policy?
Where do I go for my tour?
How long do the tours last?
Are the tours cancelled in case of rain?
Do we go inside the museums and monuments?
How can I work for Fat Tire Bike Tours - Paris?
Are Fat Tire Bike Tours appropriate for children?
Where do I find a shuttle to the airport, a romantic evening, or a quick get away for the day?

Are Reservations Required?

Adults? No (but appreciated).
Families with children? Strongly encouraged, we have a limited number of children’s bikes.
Larger groups (8+)? Please e-mail us.
Click here to reserve now.

We operate 7 days a week, rain or shine. Simply pick a day and time that works well for your schedule and hop on a bike tour. Reservations can be made via this website. If you decide to not make a reservation, you may pay with cash or credit card on the day of the tour. If you have children that will need smaller bikes, please read the FAQ question below. If you are a larger party, please do e-mail us with your anticipated date and number of riders. In the very rare event of too many walk-up guests, we will always cater to our reservations before those that have not paid in advance. This is very seldom, but again, reservations, though not required, are always encouraged.
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How Do We Find Your Office?

Directions to Our Office

What are the seasonal open dates of Fat Tire Bike Tours?

We are open everyday of the year except Christmas Day (December 25th).
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How do I reserve for the Versailles Tour and Monet’s Gardens Tour?

You can either reserve your tour with your credit card via our website or call our office with your credit card.

Our office is located at:

Fat Tire Bike Tours
24, rue Edgar Faure
75015 Paris
France
Click here for directions.

Telephone
01-56-58-10-54 (calling from within France)
+33-1-56-58-10-54 (calling from outside France)
1-866-614-6218 (toll-free from North America to our Paris office)
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What is your cancellation policy?

We offer 100% refunds on all tours if the reservation is cancelled more than 72 hours (3 days) before the scheduled tour. We do not offer refunds for any reason once we are within 72 hours of the scheduled tour.

D-Day Beaches Day Trip and Wine Tasting Experience Only: There are no refunds at any time for a confirmed Wine Tasting Experience or D-Day Beaches Day Trip as we are full virtually every day.
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Where do I go for my tour?

Tour Meeting Points

Both the Day Tour and Night Tour meet at the south leg (“pilier sud”) of the Eiffel Tower. Our guide will have a large white sign to help you spot him and the other customers.

The Versailles Tour meets at our office just near the Eiffel Tower (click here here for a map). The office address is:

Fat Tire Bike Tours
24, rue Edgar Faure
75015 Paris

Telephone
01-56-58-10-54 (calling from within France)
+33-1-56-58-10-54 (calling from outside France)
1-866-614-6218 (toll-free from North America to our Paris office)

The Monet’s Gardens Tour meets at the front of platform #22 inside the St. Lazare train station (Gare St. Lazare).

The Loire Valley Day Trip meets at the front of platform #8, inside the Austerlitz train station (Gare d’Austerlitz).
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How long do the tours last?

Paris Day Tour: Approximately 4 hours

Paris Night Tour: Approximately 4-5 hours

Versailles Tour: Approximately 8 hours

Monet’s Gardens Tour: Approximately 8.5 hours
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Are the tours cancelled in case of rain?

No, our tours run rain or shine. We have ponchos available for anyone that needs them in our office. They are only €1 and we gladly will buy them back from you if you don't use them during your tour. We encourage all guests to take a look at the forecasted weather and plan how you dress accordingly.
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Do we go inside the museums and monuments?

Unfortunately our Fat Tire Bike Tours, City Segway Tours, and Classic Walks of Paris cannot enter the monuments due to time constraints. Besides, there’s always some people that want 10 minutes in the Louvre and others that want 3 hours. These tours are designed to enjoy the city from a broad perspective so that’s what we’re going to do!

If you are looking to tour inside Paris' famous museums and monuments, look into our brand new Easy Pass Tours. These tours help you save your time and skip the line while you visit the city's most sought after attractions. Click here to see more on these Easy Pass Tours.

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How can I work for Fat Tire Bike Tours - Paris?

Click here for employment information.
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Are Fat Tire Bike Tours appropriate for children?

Absolutely! We have tons of families as we’re a great family activity.

We offer 4 options for children depending on their age, size, and riding ability:

For children under 18 months of age or 20kg (45lbs), we have baby seats that can be attached to the back of a bike.

For children children weighing up to 30kg (65lbs), we have trailers that can be left open or zipped up to fully enclose the passenger.

For children up to 12 years old or 45kg (100lbs), we have 2 wheeled tandem trailers. The passenger sits on a seat and can pedal or coast. All riders over 45kg (100lbs) must ride their own bicycle. We have various smaller sized mountain bikes for those able to ride on their own, and of course, our regular beach cruisers for children big enough to ride them.

We charge half the price of the tour for trailers and tandems but baby seats are free. Unfortunately, we do not have any adult tricycles or bikes with training wheels for adults that may be less confident in
their riding ability.

If possible, please let us know if you would like one of our tandems, trailers, baby seats, or child bikes (paris@fattirebiketours.com) in advance that you’d like to reserve either a child seat or trailer. Please Note: All child bikes use hand brakes. There are no pedal breaks available.
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