1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV: Local Tastings
Roll through Lille's hidden corners in an open 2CV while a local tells the stories behind the streets
A one-hour private tour of Lille by convertible Citroën 2CV includes a local driver-guide, passage through the Old Town, the Lille Town Hall Belfry, Charles de Gaulle's birthplace and a tasting stop with regional beer, handcrafted waffles, pâté and local candies. The route moves through charming streets and historic squares at a pace that lets you absorb the city without rushing between stops.
Step-by-step itinerary
Lille city tour and local tasting
- Visit Lille Old Town streets
- Admire Porte de Paris and Belfry
- Pass famous old town street and Meert pastry
- See highest Belfry of Northern France
- Pass De Gaulle family house and museum
- Pass 17th century old stock exchange
- Admire Rihour Palace from 2CV
- Taste local beer, waffles, and pâté
The experience
One hour in a convertible 2CV means the car itself becomes part of the experience. You're not watching Lille through a window, you're moving through it in the open air. The driver-guide handles the route while you take in the Old Town's narrow streets, the Porte de Paris next to the Lille Town Hall Belfry (the highest in Northern France), and the 17th-century Grand Place. The car stops long enough at each landmark for the guide to share the history and local legends tied to what you're seeing, then moves on without the dead time of a walking tour.
The tasting happens mid-tour at a gourmet stop where you sample regional specialties: a local beer, handcrafted waffles, traditional pâté and local candies. It's not a restaurant sit-down. It's a break built into the drive that lets you taste what Lille is known for without derailing the itinerary. You also pass the Meert pastry shop on the famous old-town street, and the driver points out the house and museum of the de Gaulle family with the context that makes the stop matter.
The guide speaks English or French, and the car accommodates infants on an adult's lap or in a pram if you're traveling with small children. The whole experience is private (it's your group, your pace, your questions), which means the guide can adjust the route slightly if something catches your interest or skip ahead if you've seen enough of a particular square.
What’s included
- Private transportation in a convertible Citroën 2CV.
- a local driver-guide speaking English or French.
- passage through Lille's Old Town, the Lille Town Hall Belfry, the Porte de Paris, Charles de Gaulle's birthplace and the 15th-century Rihour Palace.
- a gourmet tasting stop with local beer, handcrafted waffles, traditional pâté and local candies.
Information
Lasts 1h, runs every day, 8 start times, from € 60 per person, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, a small family or a group of friends who want to see Lille without the pace of a walking tour or the anonymity of a larger group. The convertible and the private guide mean the experience stays intimate and flexible: the driver adjusts to what interests you, and you're not keeping time with strangers.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
What is the Lille Town Hall Belfry and why does the tour pass it?
The Lille Town Hall Belfry is the highest belfry in Northern France, a landmark that rises above the Grand Place next to the Porte de Paris. The tour passes it as one of the city's most recognizable monuments, and you see it from the convertible as the guide explains its significance to Lille's heritage.
Does the tour include time to get out and walk around, or is it all from the car?
The tour is primarily from the car, which keeps the pace moving through the city's streets and squares. The gourmet tasting stop is where you step out to taste the regional specialties (beer, waffles, pâté and candies), but the sightseeing itself happens as you ride.
Can I bring my baby or small child on this tour?
Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the ride, or you can bring a pram or stroller if you prefer. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.
What exactly do I taste at the gourmet stop?
The tasting includes a local beer, handcrafted waffles, traditional pâté and local candies: regional specialties that represent Lille's food culture. The stop is built into the one-hour route, so you're not adding time to the tour.
Is the driver-guide the same person for the whole hour?
Yes, your local driver-guide stays with you throughout the entire tour, sharing stories and local legends about the landmarks and neighborhoods you pass. The guide speaks English or French, depending on which you choose at booking.
What happens if I want to spend more time at one of the stops?
Because this is a private tour, the driver-guide can adjust the route slightly based on your interests. If a particular landmark or street captures your attention, there's flexibility to linger. The one-hour timeframe is the overall commitment, but how it's spent can shift within that window.
1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV: Local Tastings
1h · EN · FR
from € 60 per person
≈ US$ 69 in your currency