About this tour
Trade the tour bus for a vintage sidecar and see Paris and beyond as locals do. This seven-hour personalised tour takes two passengers through the capital and into the surrounding countryside—think Versailles or Giverny—with a knowledgeable driver who shares the quirks and history that guidebooks miss. You'll swap seats halfway through if you like, experiencing the city from both the sidecar's intimate vantage point and riding behind the pilot. It's transport and storytelling rolled into one.
Highlights
- Vintage sidecar ride for two, with seat swapping option
- Customised route: Paris, Versailles, Giverny, your choice
- Local driver doubles as anecdote-rich guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Helmet, gloves, goggles provided
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel and hop into an authentic vintage sidecar with one passenger snug in the sidecar itself, the other riding behind the driver. The beauty of this format is the slow-travel intimacy—you're low enough to catch street-level details and street-side banter that buses blur past. Your driver handles navigation and shares lesser-known stories about neighbourhoods and landmarks. Over seven hours, you'll cover significant ground (Versailles' gardens, Monet's water lilies at Giverny, or wherever your interests lean), stopping as whim dictates. Halfway through, swap positions so both of you experience each vantage point.
Good to know
Bring a light jacket—sidecars catch wind and weather. The vehicle accommodates various fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible; discuss any mobility needs when booking. Weather may affect comfort; gloves and goggles help. Public transport is nearby if you need alternatives. Service animals are welcome.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.