--- title: Paris Vintage Tour by Night on a Sidecar with Champagne lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-vintage-tour-by-night-on-a-sidecar-with-champagne/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 51 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 25 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-vintage-tour-by-night-on-a-sidecar-with-champagne/ --- # Paris Vintage Tour by Night on a Sidecar with Champagne **Guidekin's take:** See Paris at night by sidecar and stop for champagne by the Eiffel Tower on a private tour for your party. Hotel pickup, drop-off and helmets are included; with two guests, one rides in the carriage and the other behind the driver. 4.88 from 51 reviews at €179 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #14 of 25 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Aboard 2 passengers per sidecar (one in a carridge, one behind the driver) and Soak in the romance and magic of the City of Lights. See Paris by the light of the stars and the street-lights in a sidecar, no roof or windows to spoil the view! An unmissable experience for lovers. A new side of Paris that must not be missed. Our discreet and courteous Gentlemen Sidecarists will guarantee an unforgettable trip. A glass of champagne in front of the Eiffel Tower and several photo stops are included. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 551 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 18:00 and 21:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 3+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 551 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 51 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: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.88 from 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 51. - 5 stars: 47 (92%) - 4 stars: 3 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers enjoy the drivers, city views and champagne stops; sitting behind the driver can be physically demanding. **Praised:** - Friendly drivers mix local history with conversation and humour - An entertaining way to see Paris at night from a vintage motorcycle and sidecar - Champagne stops with landmark views and photo opportunities - A useful introduction to the city early in a visit **Complaints:** - Sitting behind the driver can be physically demanding - The open ride can feel very cold at night - Some consider it worth the expense, while others question its value Written by Guidekin from the 45 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-07-06 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - Gloves and Goggles (if necessary) - Professional Driver - Local Guide - Glass of Champagne - 2 guests = 1 sidecar, 3 guests = 2 sidecars - Use of Helmet ## Itinerary 1. **Louvre Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Le Louvre is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine 2. **Place Vendome** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 3. **Domaine National du Palais-Royal** (pass by, no stop) - The Palais-Royal, originally called the Palais-Cardinal, is a former royal palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The screened entrance court faces the Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre. In 1830 the larger inner courtyard of the palace, the Cour... 4. **Galerie Vivienne** (pass by, no stop) - The Galerie Vivienne is one of the covered passages of Paris. Located between the Palais-Royal, the Paris Bourse (stock exchange) and the Grands Boulevards, the passage enjoyed considerable success until the end of the Second Empire. 5. **Palais Garnier** (pass by, no stop) - Live an incredible experience and stop in front of the famous Palais Garnier which is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was called the Salle des Capucines, because of its location on the Boulevard des Capucines, but soon... 6. **Moulin Rouge** (pass by, no stop) - Originally introduced as a seductive dance by the courtesans who operated from the site, the can-can dance revue evolved into a form of entertainment of its own and led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe. 7. **La Maison de Dalida** (pass by, no stop) - The street Orchamps leads up the Rue Lepic, across from the Moulin de la Galette. Tourists do not venture there. An oasis of calm in the middle of the city. From the house, we see all of Paris. On the sky cut the wings of the Moulin Rouge 8. **Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre** (15m; admission included) - The Basilica is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark and the second most visited monument in Paris. Going for a walk inside the church to enjoy the architecture and taking pictures 9. **Montmartre** (pass by, no stop) - Driving through the village of Montmartre, enjoying the most romantic district of Paris. 10. **Arc de Triomphe** (pass by, no stop) - The Triumphal Arch is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile. The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French... 11. **Eiffel Tower** (15m) - Most iconic monuments of Paris, explanation of the architecture, and history. Stopping for pictures, enjoying a walk around with the view. Champagne Time in front of the most famous monument of Paris 12. **Pont des Invalides** (pass by, no stop) - Les Invalides, formally the Hôtel national des Invalides, or also as Hôtel des Invalides, is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France 13. **Saint Germain des Pres Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - The quarter has several famous cafés, including Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, le Procope, and the Brasserie Lipp, and a large number of bookstores and publishing houses. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was the centre of the existentialist movement (associated with Jean-Paul... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 - 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 Meet us on the forecourt of St Germain des Prés church. Hotel/private location pick up included on approval selected zone Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJHYa_Sthx5kcR1ap0p3nLXbo Pickup points listed by the operator: 551 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 Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 25** | €179 | 2h | 4.88 (51) | private | | [Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds](/france/paris/tours/louvre-evening-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max-best-avoid-the-crowds/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (250) | shared | | [Paris by Night](/france/paris/tours/paris-by-night/?format=md) | €165 | 2h 45m | 4.96 (412) | private | | [Segway by night ! Illuminated Paris](/france/paris/tours/segway-by-night-illuminated-paris/?format=md) | €79 | 2h | 4.98 (163) | shared | Ranked #14 of 25 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €300, median €95; typical length 2h. 13 of 25 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/paris/night-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-vintage-tour-by-night-on-a-sidecar-with-champagne/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md