Private Paris tour in 2CV: Hidden streets and side alleys

See Paris the way locals do, from the seat of a classic 2CV

A private 2-hour tour of Paris in a vintage 2CV, with a guide who knows the city's lesser-known streets, squares and passages. You choose the departure time, and the driver picks you up anywhere in central Paris (zip codes 75001–75020). The tour covers Rue François Miron, Hôtel de Sens, Arènes de Lutèce, Panthéon, Jardin du Luxembourg, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Pont des Arts and Pont Bir-Hakeim, moving at a pace that lets you absorb each stop instead of racing through a checklist. Blankets are provided in cold weather and refreshments when it's hot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Discover hidden Paris in 2CV

• Drive through Rue François Miron
• Pass by Hôtel de Sens
• Stop at Arènes de Lutèce
• Pass by Panthéon
• Pass by Jardin du Luxembourg
• Pass by Église Saint-Sulpice
• Pass by Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• Stop at Pont des Arts
• Pass by 29 avenue Rapp
• Pass by Place des États-Unis
• Pass by Place Gérard-Oury
• Pass by Pont Bir-Hakeim

The experience

The 2CV itself is the point. This small, open-sided car was built for French countryside roads, and it changes how you move through the city: slow enough to notice details, intimate enough that your guide's stories about the neighborhoods actually land. You're not watching Paris through a bus window. You're threading through cobbled side alleys and past grand mansions in Le Marais, stopping where a regular tour bus cannot fit.

The route threads through the 5th and 6th arrondissements, where the real texture of Paris lives. Rue François Miron's medieval facades, the Arènes de Lutèce (Roman ruins tucked into a quiet corner), the Panthéon rising above the Latin Quarter, then the green sprawl of Jardin du Luxembourg where locals actually sit. Your guide fills the gaps with the anecdotes and small histories that explain why each street matters. The kind of knowledge that comes from living somewhere, not from a script. Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Pont des Arts, the Art Nouveau building at 29 avenue Rapp, and finally Pont Bir-Hakeim, the bridge that appears in every film about Paris, all fit inside the two hours because the car moves you between them without the dead time of a larger group.

You pick the start time to match your schedule, and pickup happens anywhere in the central zones (75001 to 75020). The guide speaks English or French. If you book for one person, you can bring a companion on the day at no extra charge. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one when you book.

What’s included

• Private guide in English or French.
• pickup and drop-off anywhere in central Paris (zip codes 75001–75020).
• transport in a private 2CV.
• blankets when it's cold.
• refreshments when it's hot.

Options for this experience

2 options

Daytime tour in a 2CVGuide in English or French · 16 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30Lasts 2 hours in a Citroën 2CV, pickup is included

Evening tour in a 2CVGuide in English or French · 19:00, 19:30 and 20:00Lasts 2 hours in a Citroën 2CV, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to2d before

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.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by 4 roues sous 1 parapluie

Is this one for you?Book the daytime tour if you want to see the architecture and street art clearly. Choose the nighttime departure if you prefer Paris lit up and a quieter atmosphere. Either way, the 2-hour window and fixed route mean you're not building the day yourself. The guide handles the timing and the stops, so you can focus on what you're seeing instead of navigation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What's the difference between the daytime and nighttime 2CV tours?

Both tours follow the same route and last 2 hours. The choice is when you want to see it. The daytime tour lets you see the architecture and street details clearly, while the nighttime tour shows you Paris lit up and the city in a different rhythm. Pick whichever suits your schedule.

Does the tour stop at the Panthéon and Jardin du Luxembourg, or just drive past them?

The tour includes stops at both the Panthéon and Jardin du Luxembourg so you can step out and look around. The pace is built for that. You're not rushing through a list of ten sites in two hours, but actually spending time at the places that matter.

Can I book this tour for just one person?

Yes. If you book for one person, you're welcome to bring a companion with you on the day at no extra cost, so you don't have to ride alone if you don't want to.

Where does the pickup happen?

The driver picks you up anywhere in central Paris within the postal codes 75001 to 75020, which covers all the main neighborhoods. You choose the location when you book.

What happens if it's very cold or very hot during the tour?

Blankets are provided when it's cold, and refreshments are offered when it's hot, so the open-sided 2CV stays comfortable regardless of the weather.

Is this tour suitable for young children or infants?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one at booking. The tour moves slowly enough that it works for families.