2CV night tour Paris: Private car with local Parisian guide
See Paris at night in a classic 2CV, driven by someone who grew up here
You’ll ride through Paris at night in a classic 2CV with a born-and-raised local guide: windows down, headlights gliding past icons like the Eiffel Tower and Grand Palais. Expect spontaneous stops for photos, funny stories only Parisians know, and maybe even a little music drifting in from the Seine. It’s relaxed, flexible, and more personal than any bus tour could ever be.
Step-by-step itinerary
Tailored 2-hour Paris night tour
- Pick up anywhere in Paris
- Drive through Bois de Boulogne
- Stop for photos and anecdotes in 4th Arrondissement
- Stop for photos and anecdotes at Eiffel Tower
- Stop for photos and anecdotes in 8th Arrondissement (first spot)
- Stop for photos and anecdotes in 8th Arrondissement (second spot)
- Stop for photos and anecdotes in 5th Arrondissement
- Stop for photos and anecdotes in 1st Arrondissement
- Stop for photos and anecdotes at Grand Palais
- Stop for photos and anecdotes at Place de la Concorde
- Stop for photos and anecdotes at Petit Palais
- Drop off anywhere in Paris
- Bois de Boulogne 1m
- 4th Arrondissement 5m
- Eiffel Tower 5m
- Champs-Elysees 5m
- Arc de Triomphe 5m
- 5th Arrondissement 5m
- 1st Arrondissement 5m
- Opera / Bourse 5m
- Grand Palais 5m
- Place-Vendome 5m
- Place de la Concorde 5m
- Invalides 5m
- Petit Palais 5m
What’s included
Your evening includes private transportation around Paris in an unmarked vintage Citroën 2CV with flexible pickup and drop-off anywhere you choose within the city center. You’ll have a native Parisian guide driving their own car (and sharing their favorite anecdotes), plus plenty of time for photos at iconic spots along your custom route before returning you safely wherever you want to end your night.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Feel the pulse of Paris after dark in a classic 2CV, guided by a true Parisian. Flexible pickup, photo stops at icons like the Eiffel Tower, and personal stories included.
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The experience
We nearly missed our pickup because I’d mixed up the arrondissement numbers: honestly, they all started to blur together after a few days in Paris. But then this little blue Citroën 2CV rolled up right where we stood, headlights blinking like it was winking at us. Our guide, Camille, leaned out with a grin and just waved us in: no fuss about being late. The car smelled faintly of old leather and something sweet I couldn’t place, maybe her perfume or just Paris itself.
I’d expected a set route, but Camille asked what we wanted to see. My partner blurted “Eiffel Tower!” (of course), so we zigzagged through quiet lanes and suddenly there it was: lit up like it had its own heartbeat. We parked somewhere that didn’t look legal (Camille shrugged and said “C’est Paris”), and she told us how her grandfather used to picnic here before the crowds took over. She pointed out the Grand Palais too, its glass roof catching the city lights. There was this moment when traffic stopped and all you could hear was someone playing saxophone down by the river: a real cliché but also kind of perfect.
We passed through Place de la Concorde and I tried to say it with a French accent. She laughed so hard she nearly stalled the car. The city felt different at night: softer, less hurried. At one point we rolled down all the windows near Petit Palais and this cool air rushed in, carrying that mix of chestnut trees and distant bakery smells (or maybe I imagined that last part). The whole thing felt like slipping into someone else’s memory for two hours.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
How long does the Paris night 2CV tour last?
The private 2CV tour lasts approximately two hours.
Is hotel pickup included for the 2CV tour?
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included anywhere in Paris city center.
Can I customize my itinerary on this Paris night tour?
Yes, your route is tailored based on your interests and knowledge of Paris.
What landmarks can we see during the night drive?
You can pass by landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Place de la Concorde, and several arrondissements.
Are guides fluent in English?
Yes, all guides are native Parisians who speak good English.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Children must be over 6 years old to join the tour.
Are there any markings or advertisements on the cars?
No, these privately owned 2CVs have no external advertising or markings.
Is public transportation nearby if needed after drop-off?
Yes, public transportation options are available near most drop-off points in central Paris.
Operated by Cédric's Paris. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 15 days ago
2CV night tour Paris: Private car with local Parisian guide
2h · EN · FR · at your hotel
from € 306 per group
≈ US$ 344 in your currency
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