Vespa Tours · FRANCE
Good vespa sidecar tours in France run small fleets and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
Ride through Paris with an English or French driver-guide in a vintage motorbike sidecar. Choose a 40, 60, or 90-minute route covering sights such as Notre Dame, Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Latin Quarter. Night tours add Champagne and glittering city views.
“Peter was exceptional! He showed us so much of Paris, was incredibly fun and did little extras (photos etc) to make sure we got the most out of the experience with a rich of adrenaline. I seriously recommend this to all!”
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 central Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Starting at Place Saint-Michel, you’ll pass the Seine, Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Luxembourg Gardens area, the Panthéon, and other landmarks while your driver handles traffic. Helmets, gloves, and goggles are included.
“This is an amazing way to sightsee around Paris, my partner and I had the best time!! Our tour guide was so friendly and informative - we would recommend this 100%!”
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!”
Meet Rémi, Philippe, Thomas, or another Gentleman Sider in Bayeux, gear up with helmets, gloves, goggles, and rainwear, then ride a vintage sidecar through Normandy’s D-Day sites. Choose a two-hour sector tour, half day, full day, or six-hour route with Pointe du Hoc.
“Our knowledgable and courteous guide Philippe was happy to share information about the D-Day beaches that you just wouldn’t get without the guide experience. The bikes were so much fun and the countryside scenery and off main roads were immensely better than the main roads. My sister and I are early 50&51 -great time!”
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.”
Join Gilles or another English- or French-speaking guide for a private one-hour ride from Meursault in an original vintage motorbike with sidecar. You’ll pass Blagny, Gamay, Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Puligny-Montrachet, with photo stops and clear explanations of Burgundy’s vineyards.
“My husband and I each had a driver and a sidecar. Great tour of the Beaune vineyards and great chauffeurs.”
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 Paris in a retro sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Emily’s neighborhood, Luxembourg Gardens, the Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Palais Royal, and more, with hotel pickup available and time to switch seats during the ride.
“Alan & Roman were THEE BEST. My friends and I enjoyed each spot. They provided commentary, stories and were expert photographers. We have an amazing pictures and memories to memorialize our time in Paris. THANK YOU”
Join Eric, Kevin, George, or another La Belle Echappée guide for a private two-hour ride in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. You’ll follow Cezanne Road through Aix countryside toward Sainte-Victoire Mountain, with lavender views and a winery tasting, often at Chateau Bonisson.
“Amazing tour! So much fun and Kevin made it so informative and fun. Thanks again we had a great time and would 100% recommend this tour. You won’t regret doing it! Jayden and Bianca x”
Meet Philippe, Remy, Thomas, or another Retro Tour Normandy guide in Bayeux, then ride a military-style vintage sidecar through the Normandy countryside. Visit the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Longues-sur-Mer battery, and Widerstandsnest 62 with time for photos and guided stops.
“The guides! Philippe was fantastic, such knowledge and passion, I learnt more from him about the D-Day Landings than any lesson at school. I was totally engaged, and in admiration of his detailed knowledge. I have real respect for how he is honouring the people that went through that. He was so thoughtful and caring with my 83 yr old mother too! We weren’t rushed at all and went quite a way over the time. Jack his colleague came along, a friendly and humorous bonus addition. They both wanted us to have a great and educational time. We covered a lot of ground and really were walked through what started…”
Drive it, ride pillion, or sit in the chair and look up.
