My Favorite Tours in Paris
We launched into a season of giveaways without much fanfare, but have had a blast as a result. I happen to know a bunch of the best tour guides in Paris and they just so happen to be generous enough to give away over a dozen spots on tours and experiences - and we’re only about halfway through! While you may have missed out on a couple, you'll be in the know for the next round if you follow me on Instagram and keep your eyes peeled!
Want to book with one you missed or maybe get ahead of the game on the others? Check them out below and use the affiliate links provided to let them know I sent you. It's going to be a fun year in Paris, and these folks all know how to enhance your time to the max.
~ Jay
The Best Tours in Paris
The best scooter tour of Paris
While the giveaway is closed for Badass Tours, don’t let that discourage you from booking in on your visit to Paris. Badass runs electric scooter tours in Paris and Champagne, and is run by my close friend Mark, who is one of the OG tour guides of Paris. He trained yours truly on Versailles when I used to tour years ago. He’s the real deal, and you won’t regret zipping around Paris; it’s safe, it’s information packed, and you cover a lot of ground.
Fat Tire Tours
The best combo tour bike tour
Fat Tire runs tons of biking tours in Paris and all over the world, so you could choose any experience you want with them - but try the combo tour of biking, river cruise, and Eiffel tower summit. You’ll tick so many big sites off from just one tour, and you won’t have to battle the Eiffel tower lines yourself. My good friend Jess runs Fat Tire Paris, so you’re in good hands with her and her team. Jess has also been liaising with the Mairie about how the Olympics might affect tourism, so they’ll be well equipped to handle the coming crowds! We have an upcoming giveaway with Fat Tire, so be sure to follow me on Instagram.
Txango Tours
The best retro tour of Paris
My buddy Simon runs these amazing tours of Paris - I’ve been on several myself! If you’ve ever wanted to see Paris in a whole new way - and cover a ton of ground - book in for a motorcycle and sidecar tour of the city. Simon runs his small business with a lot of heart, and let’s be honest, you’ll look really cool in this retro-mobile with the classic helmets. The giveaway might be over for Txango, but you’ll not want to miss this tour.
Bike About Tours
The best Versailles tour
I worked with Bike About a long time ago, and used to haunt Le Peloton Café before there were too many other coffeeshops to count! Run by my friends Christian and Paul, Bike About is one of the OG Paris Bike Tour companies. They existed well before much of the competition, and they offer several great tour experiences, but the Versailles tour is one of the best. You’ll meet at their café and the guide will take care of everything else. All you’ll need is a camera and some money for the market (strawberries are in season right now…). Be sure to follow me on instagram because a giveaway with Bike About is currently in the works! This is not an affiliate link, but if you mention I sent you at checkout, I’ll receive a little referral fee.
Amber Minogue
Amber is a comedian and podcaster whose true skills shine in her museum tours. She's taken me to the Bourdelle and Louvre museums. Every time I spend more than 30 seconds near art with Amber, I learn a dozen new things. She's hilarious, energetic, and wildly knowledgeable. If you're looking to get the absolute most out of any museum experience, bring her along for the ride. Just email her at amberminogue@gmail.com to set up a private tour, and let her know I sent you!
My Paris Portraits
These might not be tours of Paris, but you’ll still get to see the sights during your private portrait photoshoot! My friend Janelle started My Paris Portraits four years ago, and to celebrate we will be teaming up for a giveaway - so be sure to follow me on instagram to say in the loop. Janelle and her team offer incredible photos of you and your family in Paris. Many of the photos you see of me and Cooper were taken through the company; you’ll love the results. This is not an affiliate link, but if you mention I sent you, I’ll receive a little referral fee.
I have a few more receommendations up my sleeve for the future, so be sure to subscribe to this newsletter to stay up to date. And if you tour with one of my friends listed above, be sure to tag me on Instagram!