Paris Private Vintage Half Day Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle
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Paris Private Vintage Half Day Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle
By Retro Tour Paris
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Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Use of Helmet
- Local Guide
- Professional Driver
- Gloves and Goggles (if necessary)
- Entry/Admission - Galerie Vivienne
- Entry/Admission - Le Mur des Je t'aime
- Entry/Admission - Place Du Tertre
- Entry/Admission - Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre
- Entry/Admission - Île de la Cité
What's not included- Entry/Admission - Louvre Museum
- Entry/Admission - Place Vendome
- Entry/Admission - Domaine National du Palais-Royal
- Entry/Admission - Palais Garnier
- Entry/Admission - Eiffel Tower
- Entry/Admission - Arenes de Lutece
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 3 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, FranceMeet us in front of Saint Germain des Prés church, 3 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 2 passengers on the vehicle, 1 comfy in the sidecar 1 funny behind the pilot (possibility to switch)
Pickup details- If your hotel isn't listed meet us in front of Saint Germain des Prés church, 3 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 2 passengers on the vehicle, 1 comfy in the sidecar 1 funny behind the pilot (possibility to switch)
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26751P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26751P4
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- fcb010 contributionsFabulous way to see Paris.Amazing experience! The best way to see Paris. We loved it and our guide, Alex, was both helpful and informative. Organization was great too when I needed to change the time.Written 8 December 2024
- nataliesZ6003YX0 contributionsFun, memorable way to see Paris!Wonderful way to see Paris and great fun! Pietro took us round the city. He gave us lots of info as we went round. I booked Saturday morning so there would be less traffic. I went with my 13 yr old son who absolutely loved it. We stopped to get some great pics too. It's a lovely memorable trip to do.Written 2 December 2024
- Tom B0 contributionsSave your legs!Guides were excellent and we saw so much more than we would have by walking. Perfect if, like us, you have limited time in Paris..Written 21 November 2024
- FamVaca1231230 contributionsExcitement in ParisHighlight of our trip to Paris! Pietro was friendly, informative and made our trip incredibly enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience!Written 16 November 2024
- 379jacalyng0 contributionsRetro Sidecar Tour is a Must Do when visiting Paris!!!!This was my second experience with Retro Tours in Paris and the experience was amazing. Thank you Max for educating my niece and I on the history of each landmark.Written 16 November 2024
- raphaelr1920 contributionsFantastic tour. Best way to see Paris!Brilliant experience! Incredible. I loved every minute of the drive. I saw so much of the highlights but also Secret Paris. Martin my guide and driver was superb. Perfect English with so much knowledge and he made the tour so much fun! Unforgettable and an amazing tour. The Highest recommendation!Written 12 November 2024
- 425mitchellg0 contributionsBest tour ever!This was hands down the best tour I’ve ever taken. We need an efficient way to see as much of Paris as possible without too much walking for the kids (8 & 5). This was the perfect solution. The kids had the best time in the side cars. Our guides were amazing and so much fun. They knew the city extremely well and always avoided congested areas. They picked us up in front of our AirBnB on time and off we went. I hope I can find similar tours in other cities because this was just amazing.Written 6 November 2024
- 741griffinm0 contributionsParis Side CarAmazing experience! Such a fun way to tour paris. Drivers were so knowledgeable, warm and friendly. Shout out to Alex, Greg and Ari!!! Thanks for the great day!Written 31 October 2024
- LGM16160 contributionsEven the pouring rain didn't ruin thisIt was a downpour, and we weren't sure if this would even happen. But into our lobby comes the driver wearing a poncho and a huge smile. He suited us up in helmets and ponchos, and we were off. Other than the weather, this was so much fun. It was our first night in Paris, and a great way to get the lay of the land and see neighborhoods and sites we wanted to hit the next few days.Written 27 October 2024
- 304fran0 contributionsEmmanuel and William were amazing!We were looking forward to the tour and thanks to Emmanuel and William the trip was much better than expected, muchas gracias por la experiencia:)Written 24 October 2024
- Cbside0 contributionsBest tour everOutstanding adventure! My daughter and I did the tour - her on back and me in the sidecar. We covered so much ground in Paris and saw things from an amazing perspective. Our host/driver was prompt, very knowledgeable and an incredibly safe driver. It would not be an understatement to say I was more than apprehensive starting out. Scared *+#!less would be accurate. Our driver very quickly put me at ease. Sidecar is roomy, comfortable and very stable. We've done just about all there is for visitors to do in Paris and this is my very favorite. Core memory will be flying around the Arch de Triomphe on a sunny October afternoon with my daughter. Thanks for such a unique experience. Highly recommend.Written 16 October 2024
- florencecA8296DG0 contributionsGreat way to see the cityToured the left side for 90 minutes with Alan and Martin. Great way to see the city! Charming and informative. Don’t miss the ancient Roman ruins from the first or second century by foot. A short walk of the bikeWritten 14 October 2024
- Ann D0 contributionsGreat experiencethe retro vespa tour is a great experience to quickly have an overview of some regions within paris ! you can redo the tour and visit another part of the city. They take notice of your preferences !Written 14 October 2024
- Bdscott20050 contributionsBest part of our tripWhat better way is there to experience Paris than on a vintage motorcycle? Seeing the city and learning the history was a highlight of our trip!Written 13 October 2024
- kathim4860 contributionsBrilliantWe loved everything about this tour. Our guide/driver, Maxim, was wonderful. It was the best way to see Paris up close in a short trip. I’m in my sixties and had never been on a motorcycle and I loved every minute of this tour. Everyone should get a chance to experience this!Written 11 October 2024
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20SeattleTraveler12
Seattle, WA15 contributions
Jan 2023
I have been to Paris 50 + time since my first trip in 1974 and I lived there for one year in the eighties. This tour shows you Paris from an angle you rarely see. I saw well known sights that I have been to numerous times in a completely different way. We were fortunate that the weather was great albeit cold. It's not cheap but I think we got our money's worth.
Written 19 January 2023
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Melanie A
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Amazing and well worth the money! Leo took us on a tour of the real Paris. If you want an authentic experience we can highly recommend this tour. We would do it again in a heart beat ❤️ Fabulous beyond words. Thank you so very much 🙏❤️
Written 9 June 2023
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Victoria C
Phoenix, AZ12 contributions
Jun 2022
I realized I never wrote a review- WE LOVED this experience. It was by far my husbands favorite! We went with our two teenage kids and it was so so fun. I have recommended this to so many other friends who are visiting Paris and all of them had a blast too! We highly recommend!
Written 10 March 2023
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Oranoot S
Anchorage, AK20 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
The driver picked us up at the hotel on time. He gave us an overview of the proposed tour that we concurred. We zigzagged around the Parisian neighborhoods of Pigalle, Montmartre, Square Jehan Rictus and Secre Coeur Basilica. We loved it so much that we extended our half day to additional 2 hours! We would have chosen a full day but we had to get up early for another tour the next day.The fact that the driver accommodated us by taking us to the famous Pierre Hemmes for French macarons before heading back to the hotel makes us want to come back for more next time!
We highly recommend this tour!
We highly recommend this tour!
Written 23 November 2019
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Alli R
4 contributions
May 2023
YOU MUST BOOK THIS TOUR! After seeing several friends post pictures on their socials, I inquired how they liked the the Retro tour. Both friends (who went to Paris at different times) loved the tour and said they only wished they did the longer tour time. Both friends did the 1.5 hour tour, so we booked the half day. We could have even booked the full day if we knew how quickly time would fly.
We booked the half day tour of Paris on our first day of arrival. We were four adults, there for our 50th birthdays. We are coming back next year with our kids and already know we will use Retro Tour for our family trip. We asked to see all the major historical places in order to give us a good introduction to the city, and a visual scope of how all the districts were connected. We absolutely LOVED our tour guides. Leo was so knowledgeable about all the monuments and architecture. They were flexible and agreed to stop at a famous bakery that I had researched, and at a bar so we could have a champagne toast.
The Motorcycles/side cars were in great condition and clean. The tour guides were very handsome 😝 and had really cool Chevignon (French brand) uniforms so they looked extremely professional. Their English was perfect, and they were warm and lovely. Most important was how knowledgeable they were about everything we were seeing, stopping for photos ops at the the best locations so we weren't swarmed by tourists, and we got the most memorable photos.
I cannot recommend Retro-tours enough. It was SO much fun, and such a great way to see Paris. Definitely the best bang for your buck. My only advice is that it's fun to stop along the way if you see a charming bar, crepes, patisserie, or a cool store etc. So build that in so you don't feel like your are missing out en route. You definitely need the half day at a minimum. There is so much too see!
We booked the half day tour of Paris on our first day of arrival. We were four adults, there for our 50th birthdays. We are coming back next year with our kids and already know we will use Retro Tour for our family trip. We asked to see all the major historical places in order to give us a good introduction to the city, and a visual scope of how all the districts were connected. We absolutely LOVED our tour guides. Leo was so knowledgeable about all the monuments and architecture. They were flexible and agreed to stop at a famous bakery that I had researched, and at a bar so we could have a champagne toast.
The Motorcycles/side cars were in great condition and clean. The tour guides were very handsome 😝 and had really cool Chevignon (French brand) uniforms so they looked extremely professional. Their English was perfect, and they were warm and lovely. Most important was how knowledgeable they were about everything we were seeing, stopping for photos ops at the the best locations so we weren't swarmed by tourists, and we got the most memorable photos.
I cannot recommend Retro-tours enough. It was SO much fun, and such a great way to see Paris. Definitely the best bang for your buck. My only advice is that it's fun to stop along the way if you see a charming bar, crepes, patisserie, or a cool store etc. So build that in so you don't feel like your are missing out en route. You definitely need the half day at a minimum. There is so much too see!
Written 17 May 2023
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Richard G
Portland, United States14 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Retro tours is a unique, and great way to see Paris. I signed up for a half day tour shortly after I arrived in Paris. Julien took me to all the major sites on the right bank. One of the great things about this trip is that you can stop whenever you want and walk around and take in more of the attractions you're visiting. 3 1/2 hours goes by really quick. I didn't get to see much of the left bank so I signed up for a second 3 1/2 hour tour 6 days later. This time I had Julien take me to all the neighborhoods, and hidden streets on the left side. With the sidecar, you can go down alleys and streets that you can't with a car .. and definitely not with a bus. We also grabbed some food at the local stores and shared a picnic for 15-20 minutes as a rest stop. There's nothing like going around a roundabout that's made of brick in a sidecar! LOL
Written 18 May 2019
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Megan P
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Most fun way to see Paris! We had so much fun with our group and the guides were amazing. The entire group all agree that this was a highlight of the trip.
Written 25 May 2024
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Chad Z
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Alan, thank you for an amazing ride! What a great way to view the city while learning some of the history! Would highly recommend to any first time travelers to Paris.
Written 1 November 2023
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Gail S
4 contributions
Honestly, I don’t even know how to begin to describe how amazing my day was. Romain made this experience unique, personal, flexible, adventuresome, and perfect. He didn’t even seem to mind that I was such a tourist! I could not stop giggling. I could not stop squealing. He took me to places that I never even could have imagined. His suggestions were perfect. He didn’t mind that I had my own agenda. He allowed me such grace in planning the day. I wanted to go to a cemetery. He was fine with that. I wanted to go buy a pair of shoes at Louis Vuitton. He was fine with that. Three of my favorite French films: Amelie, Moulin Rouge, and La Vie En Rose!!!! He hit them all! Do yourself a favor and book this tour. You will not be sorry.
Written 28 June 2021
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John
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was so much fun. It was our 32nd anniversary and is now our most memorable. Our daughter joined us on a 2nd bike and we customized the afternoon. Julian was so helpful. We laughed all afternoon. Thank you-thank you-thank you.
Written 7 March 2020
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