Vintage Car & Sidecar Tours in France: 14 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Discover Paris by Night in a Vintage Car with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $81Our pick

Ride through Paris after dark in a private Citroen 2CV with a local driver-guide. You’ll pass the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Montmartre, and more, with time for photos and local stories. Guides such as Alain, Celine, Remi, Max, and Thomas have made this tour personal and flexible for past visitors.

“Brilliant experience! Really good fun and brilliant to give our feet a rest after the 20,000+ steps walked during the day. Remi was knowledgeable and friendly. He also was flexible and did a detour so we could see something we wanted to see. Daughter and I loved it!”

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2.Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Emmanuel, or Gio. Choose a one to seven-hour route covering sights like the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, and the Arc de Triomphe, or set your own priorities on the longest option. Two people share each vehicle and may switch seats.

“This tour and experience was awesome and the most fun thing we did in Paris! We had 5 in our group so three motorcycle with side cars and three drivers. All drivers were so nice, friendly, engaging, flexible, told us of many things we were seeing along the way. They first asked where we had been in Paris and asked where we wanted to go. We took their suggestion to go to areas we had not yet been, and it was so great! Fun seeing expressions of lot of tourists as they watched us driving around. A lot of kids telling parents, “I want to do that.” I would highly…”

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3.Lille Driving Tour by Convertible Citroen 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 30 - 90 minutes · from $34Best value

Meet at Place Rihour for a private chauffeur-led tour in a classic convertible Citroen 2CV. Your English- or French-speaking guide points out Lille’s monuments, architecture, and old streets, with time for photos and local restaurant tips. Choose 30, 60, or 90 minutes, and roll back the roof when weather allows.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city and this was a great way to orientate ourselves. He pointed out great restaurants and places to visit as well as providing us with interesting historical and cultural context in a fun and lively way.”

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4.Vintage 2CV Adventure: 2 -Hour Paris Secrets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through Paris in a private vintage Citroën 2CV with an English-speaking driver-guide. You will pass Montmartre, the Marais, Saint-Germain, the Panthéon, and more, with pickup from a central hotel, restaurant, or museum. Guides such as Hugo, Clara, Sofiane, and Moussa are known for friendly storytelling and smart photo stops.

“Great experience. Relax and enjoy the amazing views! Had Hugo as my guide/driver. Super hot and funny, gave me time to take pics”

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5.Discover Paris 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 472 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Ride through Paris in a private vintage Citroën 2CV with an English- or French-speaking guide. Thomas, Rémi, Alex, and other drivers take you from the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées to Montmartre, the Left Bank, and lesser-known streets. Choose one to three hours, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and baby seats available by request.

“Alex and his yellow Citroen were great, well worth doing, do this trip when you first get to Paris - it will help you get your bearings and a better idea on some areas to return to.”

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6.Unique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV – 1h00

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

Explore Lille with a private driver-guide in a vintage convertible Citroën 2CV. In one hour, you’ll pass Place Rihour, the old town, Lille Cathedral, Hospice Comtesse, Porte de Paris, and the Town Hall Belfry while hearing local stories. Guides such as Raphy, Lilian, Anne, and Charlie add humor and useful tips for the rest of your visit.

“A birthday surprise for my husband which was a great success. Nicholas our chauffeur was fun, engaging and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”

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7.Classic Sites Tour by Vintage Citroen 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · 2 hours

Ride through central Paris in a private vintage Citroen 2CV with a multilingual driver-guide. In two hours, you will pass the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Opéra Garnier, and Left Bank. Guides such as Vivien and Celine add local stories, photo stops, and a few streets too narrow for tour buses.

“The whole experience was fantastic. JJ our guide friendly and knowledgeable. The car is charming and so is Paris. A really great way to get a feel for a great city. With the added bonus of getting where the buses won’t fit. Dropped at the entrance of the Sacre Cour. All good. Guy and Marian”

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8.Private tour: visit Deauville in a sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Ride through Deauville and nearby Trouville in a vintage sidecar with a local pilot such as Thomas, Florent, Nico, Rémy, or Thierry. Helmets, gloves, goggles, and rain gear are supplied. The private tour lasts about 45 minutes, carries up to two adults and one small child per sidecar, and visits historic churches, racecourses, grand villas, and scenic viewpoints.

“This tour was lots of fun! Lasted about an hour and we learned a lot about the history of the town in a new way.”

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9.Private sidecar tour and cider tasting from Deauville or Honfleur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $136

Ride through Honfleur, Villerville, and the Côte Fleurie in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private driver such as Nicolas, Rémy, Thomas, or Remy. Stop at coastal viewpoints, Notre-Dame de Grâce, the Vieux Bassin, and an apple farm or cider distillery. Pickup and drop-off are available in Deauville or Honfleur.

“Driving around the countryside on a vintage motorbike and sidecar. Seeing the town of Honfleur, cider tasting and the church that Rollo built. Not to mention Remi, our guide’s, terrible jokes!”

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10.2- to 6-hour sidecar excursion on the D-Day Landing Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Ride from Bayeux in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Rémi or Philippe. Choose a 2-hour sector visit, half-day outing, or full 6-hour route covering Arromanches, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc. Helmets, gloves, goggles, and rain gear are supplied.

“I had an amazing tour in the sidecar today with Remy! A super special experience. Remy was the perfect guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional- but also great fun! I want to book another trip with him asap!”

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11.Private vintage sidecar tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299

From Bayeux, ride with Philippe, Remi, Thomas, or another Gentleman Sider in a vintage motorcycle and sidecar. Over 3.5 hours, visit Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, Port-en-Bessin, and the American Cemetery, with helmets, goggles, gloves, rain gear, and personal stories included.

“An incredible, unforgettable experience!! I brought my 8 year old son on a round trip from Paris by train in one day, in December. I was nervous it would be a long cold day, but no! Every minute was engaging, adventurous and compelling. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history and spoke excellent English. The gear they provided kept us warm and comfortable the entire time. We were never bored and we learned so much. I’m so glad we took a precious day away from Paris to experience the sites of D Day and the amazing history. We will never forget it!”

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12.Visite guidée en Ferrari sur les routes de Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 35 min

Meet your English or French-speaking driver in front of the Martinez Hotel and ride a red Ferrari California along Cannes’ Croisette, Port Canto, Mourre Rouge, and Palm Beach. The private tour fits up to three people and includes a professional photo session by the marina. Driver Byron has been praised for his friendly service and photos.

“Wunderbare Fahrt, eindrucksvolles Erlebnis! Würde ich immer wieder machen!”

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13.2-hour tour of the D-Day beaches, by vintage sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 2 hours

Meet Philippe, Rémy, Thomas, or another Retro Tour Normandy pilot in Bayeux, then ride in a vintage American military-style sidecar through the Normandy countryside. Stop at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Longues-sur-Mer battery, and Widerstandsnest 62 while your guide explains the events of June 6, 1944.

“Amazing! We had such a great time with Remy and it was an amazing way to see the area!”

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14.2-Hour Wine & Scenery Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $143

Leave Aix-en-Provence with guides such as Kevin or Eric at the controls, riding a vintage motorcycle and sidecar along Cézanne Road. Stop for Sainte-Victoire views, village scenery, and a local vineyard tasting. You can switch between the sidecar and rear seat, making this a lively private outing for couples or friends.

“The ride was really fun, great communication from the organizers and Kevin was a great driver and guide! My only wish is that there were more stops than just one winery. That was great but would have loved to stop at a few places throughout the ride.”

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