Paris Sightseeing: A Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle City Tour Covering The Best Highlights
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Paris

The quintessence of Paris at its finest. Embark on a captivating excursion through the city’s must-visit areas in a unique two-passenger vehicle. One guest will ride in the sidecar, the other behind the driver, with the opportunity to swap positions midway through the journey.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place Vendome - It is the starting point of the rue de la Paix. Its regular architecture and pedimented screens canted across the corners give the rectangular place Vendôme the aspect of an octagon. The original Vendôme Column at the centre of the square was erected by Napoleon I to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz. Stopping for pictures
What's Included
  • Accommodates 2 passengers: one in the sidecar and one behind the driver (with an option to switch at halfway)
  • Gloves and goggles provided as needed
  • Expert local guide included
  • Helmets provided for safety
  • Professional driver ensures a smooth ride
Location
La Tour-Maubourg
Meet us near Tour Maubourg subway, Place Salvador Allende 75007
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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415hansd
Mar 28, 2024
Unique Experience Not to Miss - From the start, Martin and Alan made our trip memorable. They met us at the hotel and, after a quick safety overview, asked us what we wanted to see. My daughter was a little nervous about the sidecar and both of them were patient and cheerful as they helped her get comfortable (fast forward: She loved it!). Whether you are in the sidecar or on the back of the bike, you will have some amazing and very unique perspectives on the city. In addition, both Alan and Martin were exceptional guides - in addition to know the streets, they talk us about the history of various locations and pointed out some hidden gems.
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Daniel_w
Jan 30, 2024
Unforgettable, so Amazing. Best time ever!! - It was a Mother Daughter trip and it was the best experience we had! Our guide was so knowledgeable and charming!! It was a must to top off our amazing trip!
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Julie_f
Jan 7, 2024
SO MUCH FUN! highly Recommend! - This was the highlight of our trip ~ I highly recommend everyone to do this tour! it was so much fun!!!! The guides were informative and so nice. This was an amazing way to see most of the city by motorcycle ~ So fun!
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947demetp
Dec 16, 2023
Mike and Max are the best!!! - The tour was amazing! Mike and Max were our guides and they were very friendly and knowledgeable about the city. They made the highlight of our vacation! Thank you Retro Tours, Mike and Max!!
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Divette15
Nov 28, 2023
HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP!! - RetroTour Paris Motorcycle Ride – AMAZING!!!! They came to our hotel to pick us up for 5pm and we chose the ‘Great Escape Tour’ – there were 2 routes to choose from – Montmartre or the Eiffel Tower (which we chose). It was a little chilly (November), but you do get goggles, helmet, gloves, and the side car had a blanket. My husband and I switched mid-ride so we could both experience the side car (totally fun to ride in a side car!). Our guide (I hate that I can't remember his name - I think it was Max/Mike/Martin) drove us around and showed talked to us about some key historical spots, and took us to a wonderful photo op of the Eiffel tower at night! He timed it so perfectly so that when we arrived, the Eiffel tower started with a sparkling light display that they do on the hour! It was a definite highlight of our trip! At the end we asked hour driver to recommend an authentic creperie and he dropped us off at a local favourite – ‘Le Petit Josselin’ in Montparnasse which was delicious! I highly recommend this tour - especially at the beginning of your trip - as it's a great way to get a feel of the city and quickly see the different neighbourhoods that you may want to explore more!
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Alisonma1930tw
Nov 17, 2023
Great 60th Birthday Experience - This trip was amazing and I would recommend this to see the sites in Paris.It was my husbands 60th Birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed it. The man that was driving the bike made it for us , he was funny and spoke really good English and was very informative on the sites. Loved every minute of this 😍
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Lalocavista
Nov 4, 2023
Wonderful Experience - Absolutely wonderful tour and guide. Highly recommend! This is the perfect way to see Paris, great overview of the city from street-level with a personable and knowledgeable guide.
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Sherry_c
Oct 24, 2023
Beep beep - The guides were great and knowledgeable. So much fun. Laughed the whole time. Will never forget this trip with my daughters.
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Enda_s
Oct 20, 2023
Amazing site seeing experience - This is an amazing way to sightsee around Paris, my partner and I had the best time!! Our tour guide was so friendly and informative - we would recommend this 100%!
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Gtnztravel
Oct 14, 2023
Overpriced and underwhelming. A high speed ride through fumes. - My wife and I opted for a 90 minute Great Escape Tour in Paris. It was easily the most expensive outing on our three-week European tour. It was also the most disappointing. We were looking forward to the tour after reading glowing reviews on Tripadviser. But there are some major concerns the Retro Tours' many fans fail to mention. 1: This is not a leisurely, romantic ride. You will travel at speed, often on bumpy surfaces. As a result, we found it impossible to take photos while flying past Paris landmarks. 2. The drivers take too many risks with safety. We found ourselves constantly weaving in and out of busy daytime traffic, or swerving to avoid startled pedestrians. 3: The air pollution from traffic is nauseating. Remember - you will surrounded by a sea of cars. If you have respiratory issues, the exhaust fumes will be overwhelming. 4: The drivers only stop for traffic lights or congestion. If you want to stop for photos, you'll probably have your itinerary shortened. 5: The commentary is hard to hear over traffic noise. (This was a blessing in disguise. Our commentaries were robotic and boring.) In summary, this is a novelty ride, not a tour. We can't recommend it to anyone over the age of 12. And even then, your kids should be wearing a gas mask. We found the experience so unpleasant we immediately cancelled a planned Retro Tours outing in Florence. If we had our time again, we would opt for the comfort and safety of a Citroen car tour.
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