--- title: Private Tour of Bordeaux in a Sidecar 1h30 lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/bordeaux/tours/private-tour-of-bordeaux-in-a-sidecar-1h30/ type: tour city: Bordeaux country: France price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 81 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Full sidecar loop? rank_in_category: 3 of 6 (Sidecar, 2CV & Segway Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/private-tour-of-bordeaux-in-a-sidecar-1h30/ --- # Private Tour of Bordeaux in a Sidecar 1h30 **Guidekin's take:** The longer private sidecar loop of Bordeaux with a driver guide and live commentary, one passenger in the basket and one on the pillion, two sidecars for parties of three or four. Helmets are provided, food and drinks are not, and the ride is not advised in pregnancy or with back problems. 4.93 from 81 reviews for 1h 30m. **Full sidecar loop?:** Your own sidecar and driver guide from the Quinconces to the water mirror and the old gates at €110 per person for 1h 30m, two to book. 4.93, 81 reviews. Trade-off: Per person, two to book; food and drinks extra. (last checked September 22, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 6 in Sidecar, 2CV & Segway Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview If you are one or two people: you will have a private sidecar with one driver/guide. One person in the 'basket' and the other behind the driver. You can change during the ride. If you are three or four people: you will have two private sidecars with two driver/guide ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00, 16:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Retro Tour Bordeaux - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 10:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 81 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 80 of 81. - 5 stars: 78 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and city coverage; some were surprised that a passenger rides behind the driver instead of in the sidecar. **Praised:** - Friendly, knowledgeable guides sharing Bordeaux's history with humour - An enjoyable ride covering city sights and streets larger vehicles cannot reach - Flexible itineraries shaped around guests' interests - Useful local tips on restaurants and places to explore - Careful riding and attention to passengers' comfort **Complaints:** - Some expected separate bikes or sidecars and were surprised by the seat behind the driver Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-03 to 2026-09-13); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Private tour - Driver/guide - Helmet - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Esplanade des Quinconces** (5m) - Description of the place 2. **Place de la Bourse** (5m) - Description of the place 3. **The Water Mirror** (5m) - Description of the place 4. **Porte Cailhau** (5m) - Description of the place 5. **Description of the place** (5m) 6. **Pont de Pierre** (5m) - Description of the place 7. **Basilique Saint-Michel** (5m) - Description of the place 8. **Grosse Cloche** (5m) - Description of the place 9. **Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux** (5m) - Description of the place ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Sidecar, 2CV & Segway Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 6** | €110 | 1h 30m | 4.93 (81) | private | | [Bordeaux Sightseeing Private Sidecar Guided Tour](/france/bordeaux/tours/bordeaux-sightseeing-private-sidecar-guided-tour/?format=md) | €60 | 45 min | 4.94 (87) | private | | [Médoc luxury wine tour aboard a Citroën DS Limousine Convertible](/france/bordeaux/tours/m-doc-luxury-wine-tour-aboard-a-citro-n-ds-limousine-convertible/?format=md) | €285 | 4h | 4.98 (50) | private | | [Half-day private tour in Saint-Emilion in a sidecar](/france/bordeaux/tours/half-day-private-tour-in-saint-emilion-in-a-sidecar/?format=md) | €250 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (33) | private | Ranked #3 of 6 in Sidecar, 2CV & Segway Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €285, median €100; typical length 1h 45m. 5 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/sidecar-2cv-segway-bordeaux/?format=md ## More in Bordeaux - All Bordeaux tours: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/tours/private-tour-of-bordeaux-in-a-sidecar-1h30/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/bordeaux/?format=md