Paris Guided Tour on Vintage Sidecar: Flexible Duration for a Unique Sightseeing Experience
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Experience the City of Light in a unique and romantic way with a guided tour on a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Choose from flexible durations and explore cultural sights and hidden streets with a knowledgeable driver-guide.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place de la Concorde - Your tour kicks off with either a hotel pickup or by meeting your driver-guide at Place de la Concorde, depending on the option chosen during booking. Climb into your vintage motorcycle sidecar and set off on three wheels, leaving the navigation of Paris traffic to your guide.

Travel in style past the city’s iconic landmarks and along some of the world’s most prestigious avenues. You’ll step back in time as you explore Paris’ lesser-known heritage through narrow streets and hidden alleys. Your guide shares entertaining and often cheeky anecdotes about each secret spot you pass. When booking, you can choose from four different tours to match your interests.

Retro Classic Tour:

Enjoy a 40-minute ride through Paris, passing by major sights. See Avenue Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars, and Les Invalides. Note: This tour does not include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Great Escape Tour:

This 1.5-hour ride is perfect for truly experiencing the charm of the French capital. Take your time and let your driver-guide’s knowledge and experience bring the scenes to life. Choose from three tour themes/locations: Bohemian Paris, Ile de la Cité, or the Latin Quarter.

Retro by Night Tour:

This 1.5-hour ride lets you soak in the romance and magic of the City of Light. See Paris under the stars and street lamps, with no vehicle roof or window to obstruct the view. This is a must-do for romantics, free spirits, or boulevardiers. Your courteous driver offers an intimate tour, including a glass of Champagne in front of the Eiffel Tower and several photo stops to capture beautiful moments.

Half-Day or Full-Day Tailor-Made Tour:

Customize your tour entirely. Choose either the 3.5-hour or 7-hour tour, with a driver-guide ready to adapt the stops and themes to your preferences, whether it’s shopping, history, gastronomy, or something else. The full-day tour is highly recommended for a comprehensive experience of Paris and its surroundings. You can enjoy a rich experience at major attractions such as the Basilica of St-Denis, Versailles, or the village of Giverny, home to Claude Monet’s house and gardens.

Please note: If you wish to book more than one vehicle, you will need to make a second reservation on this page.

  • Elysee Palace - Admire the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the President of France.
  • Avenue Montaigne - Stroll along one of Paris’ most prestigious avenues, lined with luxury stores and hotels.
  • Arc de Triomphe - The Triumphal Arch is one of Paris’ most famous monuments, located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly Place de l’Étoile. The Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
  • Les Jardins du Trocadero - Enjoy the fountains in front of Paris’ most iconic monument: the Eiffel Tower.
  • Eiffel Tower - Discover the history and architecture of Paris’ most iconic monument. Stop for pictures and enjoy a walk around with the view.
  • Pont Alexandre III - This Beaux-Arts style bridge, adorned with exuberant Art Nouveau lamps, cherubs, nymphs, and winged horses at either end, was built between 1896 and 1900. It is named after Tsar Alexander III, who concluded the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. His son Nicholas II laid the foundation stone in October 1896. The bridge’s style reflects that of the Grand Palais, to which it leads on the right bank.
  • Grand Palais - Explore the largest historic site, exhibition hall, and museum complex located on the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France.
  • Petit Palais - Construction of the Petit Palais began on October 10, 1897, and was completed in April 1900. The total cost of the Petit Palais at the time of construction was 400,000 pounds.
  • Assemblee Nationale - This is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of France under the Fifth Republic, with 577 deputies seated in this house.
What's Included
  • Sidecar ride for 2 passengers with switch option
  • Helmet, gloves, and goggles provided
  • Complimentary Champagne on 1.5-hour night tour
  • Professional driver/guide included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (excluding 40-minute Classic Tour)
Additional Information

Embark on a unique journey through the City of Light aboard a vintage motorcycle sidecar, with room for 2 passengers - one comfortably seated in the sidecar and one behind the pilot (option to alternate).

This unconventional guided tour of Paris, tailored for those in search of a divergent sightseeing experience, offers a chance to (re)explore the city in a way that’s both romantic and offbeat.

Witness the city’s cultural and heritage landmarks, and be chauffeured through lesser-known avenues while absorbing tales from a knowledgeable driver-guide.

When reserving, choose from a variety of tour durations:
40 minutes, 1.5 hours, 3.5 hours, an evening tour, or an entire day. Tours can be personalized to your preferences, even providing opportunities to visit notable spots like Versailles or Giverny.

Location
La Tour-Maubourg
Meeting point is at La Tour Maubourg subway for our 40mn and 1h tours. If you don't select any pick up for the others duration, meet us on the forecourt of Saint Germain des Prés church.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alyssabp6939bt
May 18, 2024
Great way to see Paris! - Fun and unique way to see the city! Did the 40 min tour. Amazing views of Eiffel tour (then also a stop for pictures). Liam was a great tour guide.
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Sandra_c
May 12, 2024
Best activity in Paris - One of the best things we’ve ever done in Paris. Wish we’d done a longer ride. Guide was friendly and informative. Would highly recommend.
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J6713hdmollya
May 11, 2024
Unique and worthwhile! - Amazing experience and would highly recommend!! What a wonderful way to see the city. My daughter and I loved our motorbike and sidecar experience. Worth every penny!
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Ville_o
May 2, 2024
The best tour available in Paris. - Our guide, Pierre I believe (apologies if i got your name wrong), showed up on time and met us at our hotel and customized our trip to our liking. Pierre made sure we were comfortable and safe the entire ride. It was hands down the best experience I've ever had in Paris. Pierre highlighted many interesting locations along the way, such as famous painter's previous homes, the president's home, as well as the usual tourist attractions. He took some amazing pictures for us which we will treasure forever. If booking again, I would book for an even longer time. This is hands down the best tour available in Paris. I highly recommend it!
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Agnolottotortellina
Apr 14, 2024
Paris from a different perspective - We got to know Retro Tour while walking around Paris and meeting one of the riders. The idea seemed super original to us and we booked online. We chose the 90 minute tour (3 routes available) probably choosing the least touristy one (Tour C) but which allowed us to discover wonderful places and corners of the city. Our rider (Manuel... I hope I remember well) contributed to making the experience unforgettable with anecdotes and stops in places to discover. It's not cheap but it's worth it. Highly recommended
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Clara_e
Mar 31, 2024
Must do activity while visiting Paris!! - Loved this experience! My daughter and I, her first time in Paris. Our guide knew just the right spots to help us get great views and photos. Fun champagne toast included. Amazing way to see the city. Will def recommend to others. Thx!! We loved our guide Aristide!
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Matthew_t
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing! - We had the best time! Amazing way to see Paris. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique experience.
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Choiwan_e
Mar 26, 2024
Best route to see the city in a short time - Best way to see the city. The sidecars fit through alleys so saved us a lot of walking. They took us to the top of the hills so we didn’t have ri hike up. We drove by a lot of sites and figured out what we wanted to come back for.
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Sadiejo_s
Mar 13, 2024
Great Activity for Families with Teens - Fantastic experience. Loved seeing the city from this angle and at an intimate point of view. Of all the activities and sights, this was my teen daughter’s favorite thing.
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Gloria_c
May 4, 2024
A fun experience - It was a fun experience in the side car . People watching us enjoyed waving. It was hard to hear anything with the helmets on so don't expect to learn much. Do it for a fun experience. The drivers were very kind.
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