Paris: Private Vintage Car Tour & Top Landmarks with Local Guide

Summary

Paris icons from a vintage car with stories and laughter

You’ll ride through Paris in a classic open-top Citroën DS with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. From the Champs-Élysées to Montmartre’s winding streets, you’ll catch glimpses of daily life and famous sights—plus small surprises along the way. Pickup is easy, laughter is guaranteed, and you’ll see Paris from a whole new angle.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I wasn’t sure if riding through Paris in a vintage Citroën DS would feel cheesy or magical. But when Benjamin pulled up near our hotel, grinning behind that big steering wheel, it just felt right. The seats were ridiculously comfortable (my knees thanked me), and the city looked different from that low, open-top view. We zipped past the Champs-Élysées while Benjamin pointed out little things — like how Parisians always seem to argue at crosswalks but end up laughing anyway. There was this faint smell of fresh bread drifting in from a bakery as we slowed by Monceau Park. I still think about that.

We got the full tour: Grand Palais’s glass dome catching the afternoon sun, the gold on Pont Alexandre III actually shining (I thought it was just Instagram filters before), and then suddenly there’s the Eiffel Tower peeking between rooftops on Rue de l’Université. Benjamin had stories for everything — he even knew which café in Pigalle serves coffee strong enough to “wake up your French soul,” whatever that means. At Place du Tertre in Montmartre, artists waved at us like we were old friends. Maybe it was the car, maybe it was Benjamin’s wave — hard to tell.

I tried my best French at La Madeleine (“un café crème, s’il vous plaît”), and got a smile from the waiter that felt half-pity, half-charm. The city felt so alive from that car — street musicians by Tuileries Garden, someone singing off-key near Moulin Rouge, pigeons everywhere (of course). We ended wherever we wanted; I picked Sacré-Cœur because I wanted one last look over Paris before heading back down into regular life. There’s something about seeing all those landmarks in one sweep — not rushed, just rolling along with someone who knows every shortcut and story. Still feels a bit surreal now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paris vintage car private tour

• Pickup and board vintage Citroën DS
• Drive along Champs-Élysées and see Élysée Palace
• Pass by Les Invalides
• Visit Rue de l’Université and Eiffel Tower
• Stop at Arc de Triomphe
• Pass by Grand Palais and Petit Palais
• Cross Pont Alexandre III bridge
• Pass Place de la Concorde and Luxor Obelisk
• Pass French National Assembly
• Pass Church of La Madeleine
• Drive through Tuileries Gardens
• Pass Musée d’Orsay
• Cross Pont de la Concorde
• Drive along the Seine and its bridges
• Pass Louvre Museum
• Pass Place Vendôme
• Pass Opéra Garnier
• Pass Church of La Sainte-Trinité
• Pass Pigalle nightlife district
• Pass Place du Tertre in Montmartre
• Climb Montmartre stairs
• Visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica
• Pass Le Chat Noir cabaret
• Pass Rue de l’Abreuvoir
• Pass Clos Montmartre vineyard
• Pass Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church
• Pass Rue Lepic street
• Pass Moulin de la Galette windmill
• Pass Van Gogh’s House
• Pass La Maison Rose bistro
• Pass Wall of ‘I Love You’
• Pass Parc Monceau and Courcelles neighborhood
• Pass Statue of Liberty workshop site
• Return to starting point

Top questions

How many people fit in the vintage Citroën DS for this private tour?

The car comfortably fits up to four guests per tour.

Is pickup included for this private Paris car tour?

Yes, pickup is included within the designated zone in Paris.

Can I choose where to end my tour?

Yes, you can be dropped off at any location of your choice inside the pickup zone.

Is this vintage car tour suitable for children?

No, children under 10 are not allowed due to seat belt regulations on the back seats.

Are wheelchair users able to join this private tour?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible; foldable wheelchairs can be stored in the trunk.

Which landmarks are included on this Paris private car tour?

You’ll see places like Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Grand Palais, and more.

Who will be our guide during this Paris vintage car experience?

Your driver and guide will be Benjamin—a licensed professional with local knowledge.

Does the car have heating for colder days?

Yes, the vintage Citroën DS has heating for comfort during your ride.

What’s included

Your day includes easy pickup anywhere inside central Paris’s designated area, bottled water for everyone onboard (nice touch), a professional licensed driver—Benjamin himself—who doubles as your passionate local guide with plenty of stories to share along each stop. The open-top Citroën DS has comfortable heated seats with space for four adults; drop-off is flexible so you can finish wherever suits you best within central Paris.