Explore Paris on a Side Car with a Local

About this tour

Ride through Paris in a vintage sidecar with a local driver who knows the city's back routes and stories. This 90-minute private tour takes you past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral at a pace that lets you actually see the streets, not just snap photos from a bus window. You'll sit in the sidecar basket or perch behind the driver—either way, you're part of the ride, not sealed behind glass.

Highlights

• Vintage sidecar through central Paris streets
• Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame viewpoints
• One-on-one time with a Parisian driver
• Helmet and gloves provided
• Fits one or two passengers per trip
• No queuing or fixed coach routes

What to expect

You'll meet your driver, get kitted out with a helmet and gloves, then climb into the sidecar—one person in the basket, one behind the pilot. The bike moves steadily through Paris, stopping at major sights so you can take photos without rushing. Your driver points out details: why a street curves oddly, which café Hemingway favoured, how neighbourhoods have shifted. Wind and engine noise mean chat is limited, but that's part of the appeal. 90 minutes covers ground and landmarks without feeling frantic.

Good to know

Dress warmly and bring a light scarf or beanie—wind chill is real at sidecar speed. The ride suits all fitness levels since you're mostly sitting. Public transport nearby if you need it before or after. Not a thrill ride, but genuinely different from standard tours.