Vespa Tours · FRANCE
The 15 best private vespa tours in France you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and whether you ride or are ridden. Number one is first for a reason.
Ride through Paris with a private English-speaking driver in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Choose a 1 to 7-hour route, switch seats halfway, and focus on landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Marais, or the Latin Quarter.
“Great tour - guide very informative - a lot of fun! Very comfy bike & side car - would recommend as a great way to see the sites”
Ride through Paris with a private driver-guide such as Timothy, Clément, Antonio, or Max, seeing the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Montmartre in about 90 minutes. One passenger rides in the sidecar and one behind the driver, with a chance to switch places.
“Very fun way to see Paris up close and from a different perspective. Personable driver. Offered good narrative of the various sites/attractions. Wasn’t clear we would have a stop to get off and walk around at one of the major attractions, but ended up a positive as we could get something to drink and use facilities. Not sure what cleaning process is used for shared helmets between customer trips.”
Meet pilots such as Nicolas, Remy, or Thomas at your Deauville hotel or the tourist office, then ride a vintage motorcycle sidecar toward Honfleur. Expect coastal views, historic churches, countryside roads, photo stops, and organic cider, pommeau, and calvados tasting at Manoir d'Apreval.
“Amazing! Being picked up from port & then climbing into side cart, made us feel super special. All eyes were on us! Then off we went on a brilliant tour & got a little taste of history. Our guide was very friendly & knowledgeable. Only thing I say be aware of, is when you are on the bike and the winds are blowing in your face… it can be a little eye watering, so glasses are a must!”
Ride through Deauville and nearby Trouville in a vintage sidecar with a local driver-guide such as Thomas, Florent, Nico, or Remy. In about 45 minutes, you’ll see grand hotels, churches, racecourses, historic villas, military sites, and hilltop viewpoints. Helmets, gloves, goggles, and rain gear are included.
“Premiere fois a Deauville, excellente et originale activite pour decouvrir et comprendre la ville avec des guides tres sympathiques et plein d’anecdotes, de coco chanel a yves saint laurent en passant par jean gabin. Les enfants ont adore le side-car, je n’en avais vu que dans les films! excellent point du vue en hauteur pour les photos. hautement recommande!”
Ride through Normandy with Philippe, Remi, or Thomas in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. This private 3.5-hour tour covers Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with helmets, goggles, gloves, rain gear, and personal stories included.
“Fantastic experience . I would recommend this - it was 10/10 experience . Family of 5 with a 6 year old . We all enjoyed it very much !! Our guided were amazing !”
Manuel and Thierry take you from Bayeux through Normandy’s back roads in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Over four to nearly five hours, you visit Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and an optional cider tasting. Gear and pickup are included.
“We had the bet time going to Normandy. We took the train out from Paris with our two kids and they loved it! We enjoyed riding on the bikes and learning about Dday. Manuel and Terry were so knowledgeable and great with the kids! Do not wait just do it!”
Ride through Bordeaux for 90 minutes with a private driver-guide such as Alex, Hugo, or Arnaud. You’ll visit major sights, slip into narrow old streets, hear local stories, and switch between the motorcycle seat and sidecar basket if two people share one vehicle.
“Great way to get to know the city, learn the history, the culture and learn things not taught in school books.”
Ride through central Bordeaux in a private vintage-style sidecar with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Alexandre, Alex, Arnaud, Thomas, or Lucio. You’ll see the Water Mirror, Porte Cailhau, Saint-Michel, and the Grosse Cloche, with time for photos and local stories.
“Absolutely loved it! Recommend it highly. Alex our guide was superb. Very knowledgeable & charming, & great fun too!”
Ride through Deauville in an authentic vintage sidecar with a local guide such as Thomas or Rémi. In 45 minutes, you’ll see grand hotels, the racecourse, Villa Strassburger, St. Lawrence Church, and a hilltop cemetery, with photo stops and commentary in English or French.
“Très bon guide et visite super sympa, je pensais pouvoir piloter le side-car c’est dommage mais on a passé un très bon moment, pas donné pour 45mn mais c’était cool.”
Join Philippe, Thomas, Remy, Michael, Flo, or another Gentleman Sider for a two-hour private ride from Bayeux. You will gear up with a helmet, gloves, goggles, and rain gear before visiting selected D-Day sites by vintage motorcycle and sidecar.
“Our guide Phillipe was Knowledgeable, personable and engaging. Gave us a thorough tour of Omaha Beach and the US cemetary. The hilight was the stories of just some of heroes buried there. Highly recommend. AND riding in a motorcycle and sidebar was super cool!”
Leave Le Havre cruise port with a professional pilot such as Nicolas, Remy, or Tomas, riding in a vintage sidecar toward Honfleur. Visit Sainte-Catherine Church, Notre-Dame de Grâce, and Mont-Joli, then taste organic cider, pommeau, and Calvados at Manoir d’Apreval.
“From the moment this exciting vintage motorbike began, everything was FUN! Our guide (see photo 2) was better than we could’ve ever expected. He was so knowledgeable even in the history of the area and always had a good, or should we say bad joke to tell 😁 We HIGHLY recommend this tour for any age. We always felt safe and would do it all over again!”
Ride through Paris in a vintage motorbike and sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Raphael and Greg offer hotel, rental, or restaurant pickup, cover major sights in 90 minutes, share local history, and take photos at key stops. It is a lively first look at Paris, not an inside visit to its museums.
“What a wonderful way to see Paris! The guide was highly knowledgeable and had tons of information we never thought we would learn. We saw so much! The ride was fun and safe and we had a blast!”
Ride through Paris in a private motorcycle sidecar with a guide such as Simon, Paveen, or Fidel. Over two hours, stop for stories and photos at six major sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Place Vendôme, and Pont Alexandre III. Helmets and rain gear are supplied.
“This tour is SO cool!! We had 3 adults and two 10 year old girls, who absolutely loved it! Our tour guides were super knowledgeable and accommodating. My adult son had a broken leg, with a knee scooter. Someone picking it up at the meeting point, and walked it to the Eiffel Tower, because that’s where we wanted to be dropped off. If you’re going to Paris, you need to do this! You won’t be disappointed.”
Ride through Paris with a private English-speaking driver-guide on a vintage Ural motorcycle and sidecar. In 90 minutes, you pass the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and Palais Garnier, with time for photos and possible champagne stops. Choose sunset or a later city-lights departure.
“This tour was by far the most memorable I have ever experienced. Driving through Paris in a sidecar! It’s exhilarating….just do it! Thank you, Roman for being such a wonderful guide.”
Manuel, Thierry, or another Normandy Time Riders guide collects you near Bayeux for a private vintage sidecar ride. Expect quiet lanes, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and personal D-Day commentary. Each bike carries one or two guests, with helmets, glasses, and rain gear supplied.
“If you’re on the fence about booking this- DO IT! It was the highlight of our trip in Normandy. Manuel was SO NICE and was an excellent and extremely knowledgeable guide. The drive through the French countryside on our way to Normandy was absolutely gorgeous and the side car was so fun to ride on! We spent ample time at the cemetery and the beach, and it was something we’ll never forget! It was amazing and humbling all at once, and seeing all of the American flags hanging on the French houses was so cool to see. 10/10 experience, I know you will have the same! I can’t say enough…”
Drive it, ride pillion, or sit in the chair and look up.
