Paris Private Guided Tour in a Vintage Citroën: Iconic Sights

See Paris from a restored French Citroën, not a tour bus window.

A private guided tour of Paris in a fully restored vintage Citroën Traction with retractable roof, driven by a local guide who stops at major landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Louvre, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Moulin Rouge and the Latin Quarter. The tour runs two hours. Up to four people fit in one car, and the route adapts to traffic conditions to show as many monuments as possible. Your guide speaks English or French and explains the architecture and history at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each9 stops

1. Eiffel Tower10m
2. 8th Arrondissementpassing by
3. Montmartre15m
4. Moulin Rouge5m
5. 4th Arrondissement10m
6. Pont des Artspassing by
7. Place de la Concorde5m
8. Grand Palais5m
9. Sacré-Cœur Basilica15m

Paris vintage car guided tour

• Explanation at Eiffel Tower
• Stop for Eiffel Tower pictures
• Drive around Arc de Triomphe
• Stop for Arc de Triomphe pictures
• Drive through Montmartre village
• Stop for Montmartre pictures
• Stop at Place Vendôme for pictures
• Stop for Moulin Rouge pictures
• Pass through Latin Quarter roundabout
• Drive through Latin Quarter streets
• Stop at Louvre for explanation and pictures
• Explanation at Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Drive along Île de la Cité
• Stop for Île de la Cité pictures
• Stop at Panthéon for pictures
• Pass under Pont des Arts bridge
• Pass under oldest Paris bridge
• Stop at Place de la Concorde obelisk
• Pass by Grand Palais exhibition center
• Stop at Sacré-Cœur Basilica for pictures and explanation

The experience

The Citroën Traction is the car itself: a fully restored open-roof classic that turns the drive into the experience. You sit in the back while your driver navigates the city, stopping for photographs and explanations at the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian obelisk, the Arc de Triomphe roundabout, and the narrow cobblestone streets of Montmartre. The retractable roof means you see Paris from street level, not filtered through glass, and the car's size keeps the group small enough that your guide can talk without shouting over an engine.

The route covers the major landmarks in sequence: the Louvre and its medieval fortress origins, Notre-Dame on Île de la Cité where the city began, the Panthéon overlooking the 5th arrondissement, Pont des Arts (the former bridge of locks), and the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Pigalle. You pass through the Latin Quarter's narrow streets, the same ones featured in the film Midnight in Paris, and drive along the Seine's oldest bridges. Sacré-Cœur Basilica sits at the top of Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Your guide walks you inside to explain the gothic architecture before you return to the car.

Because traffic shapes the day, the supplier coordinates the tour time after you book and confirms the schedule based on when your request comes in. The itinerary may shift to fit what's possible. Your driver will adapt the route to show you as many monuments as possible, though the operator cannot guarantee every site on the list. Pickup is included, and the car is wheelchair accessible. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase during the tour.

What’s included

• Private transportation in the vintage Citroën with driver.
• local guide in English or French.
• stops and explanations at major landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Louvre, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Moulin Rouge and the Latin Quarter.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 9 start times, from € 309 per group, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CITY WHEELS PARIS TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Paris's major sights without the logistics of navigating traffic yourself. The guide handles the route and the driving, so you focus on the landmarks and the city passing by. The vintage car and small group size suit travelers who prefer intimacy over a large bus tour, though the route adapts to traffic, so arrival times at each stop may vary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Citroën Traction and why does it matter for this tour?

The Citroën Traction is a fully restored vintage French car with a retractable open roof that lets you see Paris from street level instead of through a bus window. The classic design is part of the experience, and the small capacity, four people maximum, keeps the group intimate enough for real conversation with your guide.

How many stops does the tour make, and do we get out at each one?

The tour passes or stops at roughly fifteen landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Louvre, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Moulin Rouge, Place de la Concorde, Notre-Dame and the Latin Quarter. You stop for photographs and explanations at major sites. Your guide walks you inside Sacré-Cœur to explain the architecture, and you drive through the narrow streets of Montmartre and the Latin Quarter rather than stopping at every corner.

What happens if traffic is bad or we can't see everything listed?

The route adapts to traffic conditions on the day of your tour. Your driver will do their best to show you as many monuments as possible, but the operator cannot guarantee you'll see every site on the list. The itinerary may shift depending on congestion and timing. The supplier confirms the exact tour time after you book.

Can I bring children or someone in a wheelchair?

The car is wheelchair accessible and all areas are accessible. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour runs two hours, and the small group size makes it manageable for families, though the narrow streets of Montmartre and the Latin Quarter involve some walking outside the car.