Paris sidecar tour by night: Vintage Ural motorcycle

Glide through Paris streets at sunset with champagne and vintage charm

A guided tour of Paris on a vintage motorcycle sidecar, departing at sunset or in the evening glow, that takes you past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and Palais Garnier while a driver-guide shares stories of the city. The tour lasts 90 minutes, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and seats two passengers per sidecar: one in the sidecar, one behind the pilot, with the option to switch halfway through.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. 8th Arrondissementpassing by
2. Eiffel Tower15m
3. 6th Arrondissementpassing by
4. 9th Arrondissementpassing by

Paris vintage sidecar city tour

• Meet driver-guide or hotel pickup
• Ride vintage motorcycle sidecar
• Pass by Arc de Triomphe
• Stop at Eiffel Tower
• Pass by Les Invalides
• Pass through Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• Pass by Palais Garnier

The experience

Your tour starts at Place de la Concorde or from your hotel, depending on which option you choose at checkout. You climb into a retro-style Ural motorcycle sidecar (either in the sidecar itself or riding behind the pilot), and head out into Paris traffic while your driver-guide handles the navigation. The bike moves through the 8th Arrondissement past the Arc de Triomphe, then swings toward the Eiffel Tower on the Champ de Mars, where you stop long enough to take in the 324-metre structure that dominates the skyline.

From there, the route crosses into the 7th Arrondissement to Les Invalides, the military complex that houses Napoleon's tomb and the Dôme des Invalides church, before rolling through Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th. This quarter is lined with the cafés and bookstores that shaped Paris in the mid-twentieth century (Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, the École des Beaux-Arts), and your guide points out the streets where existentialist writers once gathered. The final stop is the Palais Garnier in the 9th Arrondissement, the opulent opera house that opened in 1875 and still anchors the neighbourhood. Throughout the ride, you can switch positions with your co-passenger at the halfway mark if you want to experience both the sidecar and the seat behind the pilot.

The tour runs at sunset or after dark, so you see the monuments lit and the city shifting into evening. You get a helmet, gloves and goggles if needed, and a glass of champagne at the end. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole experience takes 90 minutes.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional driver and local guide speaking English or French.
• helmet, gloves and goggles.
• glass of champagne at the end of the tour.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 7 start times, from € 168.77 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 day7 departure times: 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00Another 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?You ride as a passenger in a vintage sidecar (stationary sightseeing swapped for continuous movement between monuments), while your driver-guide navigates backstreets and shares local stories under Paris's evening lights.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What's the difference between riding in the sidecar and riding behind the pilot on this tour?

The sidecar gives you a lower, more open perspective on the streets and monuments as you pass them. Riding behind the pilot puts you higher up and closer to the driver. You can switch positions halfway through the tour, so you experience both vantage points in a single ride.

Does the tour stop at the Eiffel Tower, or do you just pass by it?

The tour stops at the Eiffel Tower so you can get out and take in the monument. You also stop at Les Invalides and pass the Palais Garnier and Arc de Triomphe, with your guide sharing stories about each site.

What happens if I book the hotel pickup option?

Your driver-guide will collect you from your hotel and drop you back there after the tour ends, so you don't need to navigate to Place de la Concorde or arrange your own transport to the starting point.

Is this tour private, or will I be sharing the sidecar with strangers?

Two passengers travel together per sidecar. You and one other person, or two people you book with. If you book three people, you get two sidecars running together on the same route.

Can I do this tour if I've never ridden a motorcycle before?

Yes. You're a passenger, not the driver. Your driver-guide handles all the riding and navigation. You sit back and listen to the stories about Paris as you move through the city.