Fat Tire Tours

The Florence Night Bike Tour route is almost completely different than our Day Bike Tour. As darkness descends, we turn our focus to the intrigue and scandals involved in the mix of art, money, and power that built this beautiful city into the center of medieval trade and finance. You'll learn the hidden history behind the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Of course, no history of Florence would be complete without the famous Medici family. Our first stop is the first Medici Palace, the workplace of the young artists Michelangelo, Donatello, and Botticelli. Nicknamed the "Renaissance House", this is where it all began.

We'll take you to some off-the-beaten-path stops that bring secret corners of this city to life as well as more famous streets, like Via de’ Tornabuoni, a paradise of boutique fashion. From there we'll cross the river into the vibrant neighborhood of Santo Spirito (or Holy Spirit), where the restaurants overflow and diners eat and drink for hours.

Next, we'll head along the river past the famous Ponte Vecchio, through San Niccolò and the old city wall and then down to a beautiful river beach. Here we break out some local Tuscan wine, and sip it on the banks of the Arno while enjoying a truly unique view of Florence from the riverside.

At the end of the evening, we'll make our way back through the historical center, filled with new memories, sights, and the relaxed beauty that is the Renaissance City at night.

Our knowledgeable and captivating tour guides will entertain you with the most fascinating stories and anecdotes about the history of D.C. covering everything from past Presidents, Congress, memorial, parks, architecture, and political scandals.

This Day Bike Tour is perfect for those with limited time in D.C. hoping to see the highlights and get your bearings, as well as anyone wanting a fun day out learning more about our beautiful and historic city! For the locals, we're positive that you'll hear some new facts and stories about D.C. that you've never heard before. 

Cruise along from stop to stop on one of our comfy cruise bikes, and see so much more than you ever could on your feet! With over 18 years experience guiding thousands of travelers from all over the world, our tours have become the benchmark in D.C. and beyond.

Chicago boasts a picturesque Lakefront Trail, and we want to show you the best parts. Starting at our conveniently located South Loop office, we’ll take you on a tour from Grant Park north to Millennium Park and back down the lake front with plenty of stops, stories and photo ops in between.

This tour features a leisurely ride that focuses on the relative quiet of the parks and gets you away from the constant motion of the Loop. From the photo-friendly stop at “The Bean” to the stunning natural landscape of Northerly Island’s redesigned lagoon, the Chicago Day Bike Tour packs in a full day’s worth of sightseeing into a few short hours.

Cruise along the Lakefront and hear loads of information about Chicago’s history, architecture and culture, as well as quirky facts and stories from one of our world class tour guides. Additionally, this tour places a premium on taking the easy routes around the city, making it a perfect choice for novice cyclists and families with kids.

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of French impressionism; Giverny!  This tiny village located about 45 minutes northwest of Paris offers the perfect getaway from the hectic city streets.  We’ll meet at our office (24 rue Edgar Faure, 75015) and take a private bus for the relaxing drive through the Normandy countryside.  As you’re passing beautiful wheat and sunflower fields, your guide will begin to explain the history of impressionism and its founding father, Claude Monet.  

Monet’s works have influenced artists for decades and you’ll have the opportunity to see his inspiration throughout the day.  First stopping at the open-air market in Vernon, you’ll have some time to explore the various stalls and taste some local specialties.  Your guide will point out the not-to-miss items and give you some basic French to then procure your very own picnic lunch!

Following the market, we’ll pick out our bikes and make our way across the Seine towards the Old Windmill, a beloved site by Monet that he captured in many of his paintings.  During lunch, your guide will continue to provide you with information and anecdotes on Monet, impressionism, and the rise of it as a renowned art style in the late nineteenth century. 

Equipped with the knowledge to appreciate it, you’ll cruise down a 5 kilometer/3 mile bike path to Monet’s homestead.  Here, you’ll have free time to visit the brilliantly colored flowers lining every inch of the gardens’ pathways, the Japanese bridge and famous water lilies, and his house, left intact from when he last lived there.  Imagine yourself strolling through one of his vibrant paintings as you stop to take in the hundreds of varieties of flowers growing along every pathway.  

We encourage you to visit the town of Giverny after the gardens; you can see artists’ studios, quaint cafés, and the cemetery where Monet is buried.  Towards the end of the afternoon, we’ll gather everyone together again and make our way back to Vernon, put the bikes away, and board the bus for a peaceful ride back to Paris. 

If some members of your group are hesitant about biking, we also offer a walking tour of Monet’s gardens.  You will be able to overlap with the walking group throughout several parts of your day including the market, lunch, and walking through Monet’s house and gardens.  It’s a great way for groups of all abilities and ages to visit this beautiful destination together!

Whether talking about Kings, Queens & Princesses; palaces, parks & parliament, or battles and their heroes & villains, our knowledgeable tour guides will entertain you with the most poignant, fascinating and often downright absurd London stories, while our comfortable bikes and smooth route make cycling between sites fun and undemanding.

Halfway through the tour, we'll take a break where you can go your own way for half an hour. There are many option for lunch including cafes, restaurants, as well as the cornerstone of British culture: the pub. Your guide will be available throughout the lunch break to answer any questions you may have.

While you could spend hours on foot walking around Golden Gate Park, riding around on a bicycle is a fun and effortless way to cover tons of ground without exhausting yourself! Alongside a local tour guide, you'll hear entertaining stories and facts about what you're seeing, as you're seeing it. Spanning over 1,000 acres, Golden Gate Park is home to the Conservatory of Flowers, an Arboretum, beautiful Botanical Gardens, the Shakespeare Garden and the famous Japanese Tea Gardens. We'll cruise around Stow Lake with views of Strawberry Hill - where your guide will fill you in on some fascinating haunted history!

The tour will make its way to the beach on the western side of the park where you'll enjoy sights like the Bison Paddock, Spreckles Lake, and more. We make an optional stop for refreshments and snacks at a local restaurant inside the park where you have the opportunity to purchase food and drinks (cost not included). After your tour, we suggest enjoying two of the park's world-class museums: the California Academy of Sciences and the DeYoung.

We start by making our way through Grant Park and along the Chicago River before turning into the Loop to get up close and personal with the city’s architectural giants. From the household names to a few staff favorites and hidden gems, we’ll show you the best the city has to offer from north to south. We finish the tour with a spin out to Museum Campus before we head to Buckingham Fountain to take in the stunning views of the city as the lights come on and the buildings really shine.

Come see one of our favorite views of Chicago with the sun setting and the lights shining as we enjoy our summer nights!

You can't visit the Big Easy without sampling the food that made it famous. Fat Tire Tours will make sure you don't miss a bite, and you'll get to cover more ground the most fun and easy way - by bike! Your guide will lead you to some of New Orleans' hidden gems where you will sink your teeth into food perfected by generations of tradition.

We'll stop at six special spots where you'll get to taste the flavors of New Orleans, including gumbo, muffuletta, beignets, pralines, Cajun sausage and local New Orleans brewed beer at a brewery. You'll see the famous sites of the French Quarter, Garden District, and three other neighborhoods while learning the history behind the food and the people cooking it. Get ready to ride, see, & taste New Orleans!

Famous for overflowing restaurants, street food, and nightlife, this is the beating heart of "La Dolce Vita”.

Passing through the Trastevere, we will visit the medieval and Catholic part of the city, traveling as far as the great columned entrance to Saint Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo. On a bridge with a truly majestic view, your guide will open some local red wine and try to convince you the regional grapes around Rome are superior to those found in Tuscany!

In the last part of the tour, we will give you a glimpse of the glamorous side of the eternal city, taking via Condotti (Rome’s 5th Avenue) to visit the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish steps.

This tour provides the opportunity to cruise through the National Mall as the famous monuments illuminate the skyline. Some of the spots included on this tour are the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Tidal Basin, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, and many more.