Vintage sidecar tour through Saint-Emilion vineyards: 1h30

A vintage sidecar carries you through winding vineyard paths, past châteaux, with stops to photograph the landscape.

A private vintage sidecar tour through the vineyards around Saint-Emilion lasts 90 minutes, departing from the medieval village center. You ride either in the sidecar or behind the driver on small paths through the vines, passing châteaux and stopping for photos. The operator provides a helmet and gloves. Guides speak English or French. The sidecar holds two people total: one passenger in the sidecar, one behind the driver.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vintage sidecar ride through vineyards

• Meet driver in Saint-Émilion village
• Receive instructions and equipment
• Begin vintage sidecar ride
• Drive along vineyard paths
• Stop for photos at scenic spots
• Complete 1h30 ride

The experience

The meeting point is in the heart of Saint-Emilion's medieval village. Your driver greets you, fits you with a helmet and gloves, and briefs you before departure. Then you head out on small winding paths that cut through the vineyard landscape, moving at a pace that lets you take in the châteaux and rolling terrain. The sidecar itself is the experience. Vintage, open-air, and built for two: one person sits in the attached sidecar while the other rides behind the driver on the motorcycle seat.

The route stays on the small paths threading through the vines rather than main roads, which is what makes it feel like a genuine ride through working vineyard country instead of a tour bus loop. Photo stops are built in so you can step out and capture the original setup and the views. The whole outing runs 90 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• Private sidecar transportation through the vineyard paths.
• helmet and gloves for both passengers.
• a driver-guide who speaks English or French.
• photo stops at châteaux and viewpoints along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Retro Tour Bordeaux

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French, so you can follow the commentary in your preferred language. The sidecar format means one of you rides in the attached sidecar and the other behind the driver. If you want to experience both positions, plan to book a second ride or travel with someone willing to swap.

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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.

Can I ride in the sidecar the whole time, or do I have to switch with my travel partner?

The sidecar holds one person. Your companion rides behind the driver on the motorcycle seat. If you are traveling as a pair, you each experience the ride from a different position. If you are alone, you ride in the sidecar for the full 90 minutes.

What happens at the photo stops?

The route includes stops where you get out, take off the helmet, and photograph the châteaux and vineyard landscape. These breaks are built into the 90-minute duration.

Do I need any experience riding a motorcycle or sidecar?

No experience is required. The driver handles all the riding. You are a passenger. The operator recommends the tour for all fitness levels and welcomes riders from age 4 onward, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

Where exactly do we meet, and how do I find the driver?

You meet in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Exact meeting coordinates and driver contact details are provided when you book.