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title: Paris Highlights city tour on a vintage Sidecar Motorcycle
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 99
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 182
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 28 (Vintage Car Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Paris Highlights city tour on a vintage Sidecar Motorcycle

**Guidekin's take:** See Paris by vintage sidecar motorcycle on a private tour for your party. A driver, local guide and helmet are included; with two guests, one rides in the sidecar and the other behind the driver, with a chance to swap halfway. 4.94 from 182 reviews at €99 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #3 of 28 in Vintage Car Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

An essence of the best of Paris.
Your Gentleman Sider will take you on a beguiling journey among the unmissable parts of the city abord an unexpected vehicle for 2 passengers, 1 in the sidecar, 1 behind the pilot (possibility to switch half ride)

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the fountain
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 8 start times: between 10:00 and 17:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Age 3+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €99 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 182 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: RETRO TOUR
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.94 from 182 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 179 of 182.

- 5 stars: 178 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the sidecar experience, guides and photo stops; congestion can interrupt the sightseeing.

**Praised:**
- An enjoyable sidecar ride through major sights and quieter streets
- Friendly guides share city history and answer questions
- Routes adapted to the sights and neighbourhoods passengers want to see
- Stops at carefully chosen viewpoints with help taking landmark photos
- Drivers help nervous passengers feel safe and comfortable

**Complaints:**
- Some praise traffic avoidance while others report frustrating congestion
- Poor communication when tours are cancelled or pickup times change

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-07 to 2026-09-03); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Gloves and Goggles (if necessary)
- Local Guide
- 2 guests = 1 sidecar, 3 guests = 2 sidecars
- Use of Helmet
- Professional driver

## Itinerary

1. **Odeon / Saint-Michel** (pass by, no stop) - Vue sur la fontaine Saint-Michel et Notre-Dame en toile de fond dès les premières minutes.
2. **Quartier Latin** (pass by, no stop) - Petites rues animées, ambiance étudiante et historique, librairies, cafés anciens, Sorbonne en passage ou en vue proche.
3. **Arenes de Lutece** (pass by, no stop) - Ancien amphithéâtre gallo-romain, l’un des vestiges les plus anciens de Paris.
4. **Luxembourg Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Contournement ou passage à proximité, avec le Palais du Luxembourg, le Sénat et les grilles emblématiques.
5. **Saint-Germain-des-Pres** (pass by, no stop) - Boulevard Saint-Germain, cafés mythiques (Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots), galeries et élégance parisienne.
6. **Front de Seine** (pass by, no stop) - Longements de la Seine, vues sur les quais classés UNESCO, Notre-Dame, l’île de la Cité.
7. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - Vue extérieure du Panthéon et de la montagne Sainte-Geneviève, selon la fluidité du trafic.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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.

## Meeting point

In front of the fountain
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJGXqUMt5x5kcRKGFARLKsrp0

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Vintage Car Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 28** | €99 | 1h | 4.94 (182) | private |
| [Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-flexible-duration-guided-tour-on-a-vintage-sidecar/?format=md) | €99 | 1h | 4.96 (837) | private |
| [Paris Vintage Private City Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle](/france/paris/tours/paris-vintage-private-city-tour-on-a-sidecar-motorcycle/?format=md) | €149 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (450) | private |
| [Paris: Private Vintage Sidecar Tour with Pick-Up at your Hotel](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-vintage-sidecar-tour-with-pick-up-at-your-hotel/?format=md) | €154 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (116) | private |

Ranked #3 of 28 in Vintage Car Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €295, median €144; typical length 2h. 28 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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