--- title: The Ultimate Paris Private Sidecar Experience (2 Hours) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/the-ultimate-paris-private-sidecar-experience-2-hours/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 9 of 28 (Vintage Car Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/the-ultimate-paris-private-sidecar-experience-2-hours/ --- # The Ultimate Paris Private Sidecar Experience (2 Hours) **Guidekin's take:** Ride between Paris monuments by sidecar on a private tour for your party, with a customisable route and photo stops. A guide, helmets and rain gear are included; monument entry costs extra and the ride is not recommended with restricted hip or knee mobility. 5 from 46 reviews at €149 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #9 of 28 in Vintage Car Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A 2-hour monument tour in Paris by sidecar offers a unique and exhilarating way to explore the city's iconic landmarks, combining adventure with cultural enrichment that's far removed from the typical tourist experience. Ideal for solo adventurers, families, and kids (4+), this customizable journey offers an intimate glimpse of the City of Light's magic, avoiding the hustle of public transport. The itinerary includes stops at major monuments and landmarks. Each stop offers photo opportunities and the chance to learn about the monument's history and significance from your guide. This sidecar experience also allows for personalization, with the ability to adjust the route to your interests, making every tour a unique adventure. Monuments included: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Dôme des Invalides, Place de la Concorde, Place Vendôme. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 977 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 17 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00 - Age 5+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 977 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Txango Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46. - 5 stars: 46 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, tailored routes and sidecar ride; no recurring complaint appears in this sample. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, personable guides who make the history engaging - Routes adapted to guests' interests and places they have already seen - A fun way to see both landmarks and less familiar areas of Paris - Photo stops and guides who help take pictures - Careful driving that helps passengers feel safe **Complaints:** - No recurring complaints emerge from the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-06-02 to 2026-08-10); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private transportation - Rain Gear - Helmets - Fuel surcharge - Private Guide ## Not included - Meals and Beverages - Entry ticket to the monuments ## Itinerary 1. **Arc de Triomphe** (10m) - Our guide will stop near the Arc de Triomphe and discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, his nephew Louis-Napoleon, and Paris' greatest urban planner Baron Haussmann. 2. **Place-Vendome** (10m) - Our entertaining guide will tell you all the best stories about this square and take photos of you in front of the iconic Ritz Hotel or the Vendome Column 3. **Place de la Concorde** (10m) - On the Place de la Concorde you will be immersed in one of the most terrible periods of the Revolution, and also a remarkable tank-battle of WWII. 4. **Pont Alexandre III** (10m) - An icon of La Belle Epoch, le Pont Alexandre III is where we'll delve into the fanciful delights of the 1900 World's Fair. 5. **Le Dome des Invalides** (10m) - At the gilded dome of Napoleon's tomb, prepare to understand Louis XIV's and Napoleon's long lasting effects on France. 6. **Eiffel Tower** (10m) - Your tour will stop near the Eiffel Tower for photo opportunities, historical & cultural discussion, anecdotes, and maybe even a joke or two! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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 Our meeting location is on the Pont de Bir-Hakeim, on the left bank side, closest to the Bir-Hakeim metro station exit. Our guide and side-car will be visibly parked where the bridge meets the bank. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJiZgD1Bxw5kcR3jqIZ7uwE64 Pickup points listed by the operator: 977 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for travellers with restricted hip or knee mobility ## Compared with other Vintage Car Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 28** | €149 | 2h | 5.0 (46) | 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 Highlights city tour on a vintage Sidecar Motorcycle](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-city-tour-on-a-vintage-sidecar-motorcycle/?format=md) | €99 | 1h | 4.94 (182) | private | Ranked #9 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/vintage-car-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/the-ultimate-paris-private-sidecar-experience-2-hours/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md