Paris Sidecar Tour by Night with Champagne

See Paris from a sidecar under the stars, glass in hand.

A two-hour night tour of Paris by vintage sidecar with a professional driver and local guide, covering the Louvre, Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a glass of champagne at the tower and several photo stops. Two passengers share one sidecar. Three guests ride in two sidecars.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. 2nd Arrondissementpassing by
2. 9th Arrondissementpassing by
3. Moulin Rougepassing by
4. Sacré-Cœur BasilicaEntry included15m
5. Montmartrepassing by
6. 8th Arrondissementpassing by
7. Eiffel Tower15m
8. 6th Arrondissementpassing by

Paris vintage night sidecar tour

• Board sidecar with driver
• Pass by Le Louvre
• Pass by Place Vendôme
• Pass by Palais-Royal
• Pass by Galerie Vivienne
• Stop for photo at Palais Garnier
• Pass by Moulin Rouge
• Drive through Montmartre village
• Visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica
• Pass by Arc de Triomphe
• Pass by Les Invalides
• Pass by Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter
• Stop for champagne at Eiffel Tower

The experience

You get picked up from your hotel and driven to the starting point in the 1st Arrondissement, where the Louvre and Place Vendôme set the tone for the night ahead. The sidecar has no roof or windows. Just you, the driver, the wind and the city lights. One passenger sits in the carriage beside the driver. The other rides behind. Helmets, gloves and goggles are provided if you need them.

The route moves through central Paris, stopping at the Palais-Royal and its covered arcades, then the ornate Palais Garnier opera house in the 9th Arrondissement. You'll pass the Moulin Rouge and climb into Montmartre, where the streets narrow and the crowds thin out: the guide points out the quiet corners tourists usually miss. From there, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica comes into view, and you walk inside to see the architecture before heading back to the sidecar.

The tour swings past the Arc de Triomphe and down the Champs-Élysées toward the Eiffel Tower. When you arrive, you stop for a walk around the base, take pictures, and sit down with a glass of champagne to watch the tower lit up against the night sky. The return route passes through the 6th Arrondissement (the Latin Quarter with its cafés and bookstores) before the driver takes you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional driver and local guide in English or French.
• helmet, gloves and goggles.
• glass of champagne at the Eiffel Tower.
• photo stops throughout the tour.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 179 per person, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00Thursday: 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by RETRO TOUR

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want an open-air night ride through Paris with champagne at the Eiffel Tower. Book the two-seater sidecar for an intimate experience that's more personal than a group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What neighborhoods does the sidecar tour pass through?

The tour covers the 1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th and 9th Arrondissements, plus Montmartre. You'll see the Louvre, Place Vendôme, Palais-Royal, Palais Garnier, Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower, with several stops for photos and a walk inside the basilica.

Is the champagne included, and when do you drink it?

Yes, a glass of champagne is included. You drink it at the Eiffel Tower near the end of the tour, after a walk around the base of the monument.

How many people fit in one sidecar?

Two passengers ride in one sidecar: one in the carriage beside the driver and one behind the driver. If you're a group of three, you'll use two sidecars.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel, so you don't need to arrange transport to the starting point.

What should I wear on a sidecar with no roof?

Helmets, gloves and goggles are provided if you need them. Dress warmly, as you'll be riding in the open air at night with wind exposure.

How long does the entire tour take?

The tour runs for two hours from pickup to drop-off, covering all the major landmarks and including the champagne stop at the Eiffel Tower.