Paris: Vintage 2CV Highlights Tour with Private Pickup

Summary

Paris icons in a vintage car, winding streets and music with a local

You’ll slip into a classic 2CV for a private Paris highlights tour with pickup wherever you’re staying. Expect laughter with your local guide as you cruise Montmartre’s hills and the Latin Quarter’s winding lanes. Smell fresh bread through open windows and end wherever feels right — maybe a garden or café you’d never have found alone.

What’s the experience like?

We were already squeezed into the back seat of this bright blue Citroën 2CV when our driver, Luc, flicked on some old French chanson — something about the way it crackled out of those tiny speakers just felt right. He grinned in the rearview mirror and said, “Ready for my Paris?” and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The city outside was all movement: mopeds buzzing past, someone shouting at their dog, the smell of fresh bread sneaking in through the cracked window.

First stop was Montmartre. Luc pointed out where Picasso used to drink coffee (I think he said “probably too much,” which made us laugh), then we rattled over cobblestones so uneven my teeth almost clicked together. There’s something about seeing Sacré-Cœur appear suddenly between two buildings — not staged or dramatic, just there, like it’s always been. The main keyword here is Paris highlights tour but honestly, it didn’t feel like a checklist. More like drifting through someone else’s memories.

I tried to pronounce “Quartier Latin” properly and Luc winced in mock horror — I definitely butchered it. He told us about his student days near the Sorbonne and waved at a group of teenagers who looked exactly how I imagined Parisians would look: scarves, books under their arms, all that. We rolled past little bookshops and cafés that smelled like burnt espresso and rain-soaked paper. Somewhere around the 3rd arrondissement I lost track of time; maybe that’s part of the point with this kind of day trip in Paris.

By the end, Luc offered to drop us anywhere — museum, garden, or some rooftop he swore had “the best view if you don’t mind stairs.” We picked a café instead (my legs were jelly from laughing so much). I still think about that hour crammed in that tiny car with Edith Piaf singing somewhere behind me and Paris sliding by outside — not perfect, but somehow exactly right.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paris 2CV private city highlights tour

• Pickup from your Paris location
• Ride in mythic Citroën 2CV car
• Listen to French classic music
• See Montmartre district
• Pass through 3rd Arrondissement
• Pass through 6th Arrondissement
• Explore Latin Quarter streets
• End tour with drop-off options

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Paris highlights tour?

Yes, pickup is available from any location within Paris city limits.

How long does the 2CV tour last?

The tour lasts approximately one hour.

What neighborhoods are visited during the tour?

The route typically includes Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, 3rd arrondissement, and 6th arrondissement.

Is this Paris day trip wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join?

Yes, infants can ride in prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available.

Is lunch included in this private tour?

No lunch is included; your guide can suggest restaurants at drop-off.

Are service animals allowed on this Paris highlights tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board.

Will we see all major monuments?

Sightings depend on traffic and weather; not every monument is guaranteed.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup anywhere inside Paris walls, an hour-long ride through iconic neighborhoods like Montmartre and the Latin Quarter with a local guide at the wheel (and often singing along), plus flexible drop-off at gardens, museums or cafés based on your mood or your guide’s suggestions.