Secrets of the Left Bank Sidecar Tour
Off-the-Beaten Path
Private Tour
Discover the cultural heart of Paris by retro sidecar with your guide, and learn the secrets of the Left Bank.
This sidecar motorcycle tour takes you off the beaten track to discover parts of Paris far less well known but with some of the coolest stories few have heard about!
Popular with families and those who have been to Paris before, this left bank tour is a great way to round out your Paris experience!
Hidden Gems of Paris and
the Latin Quarter
Tour Highlights
The Roman Roots: See the Arènes de Lutèce, a hidden Roman amphitheater tucked away from the modern street.
Legends of the stage: Discover the the story of Josephine Baker and her American influence on Parisien entertainment
The Pantheon & Sorbonne: Experience the monumental scale of the university district and the final resting place of France’s heroes.
Notre Dame: We find hidden spots on the river bank between the historic bridges to spy the Île de la Cité for a view of the Notre-Dame.
Tour duration
2 hours
Available everyday.
Itinerary
- Place Josephine Baker
- Le Panthéon & St. Geneviève
- The Latin Quarter
- Notre Dame
Price
2 hr : €297 per sidecar (2 guests per sidecar)
Room for one in the basket and one on the bike
All tours are private. Up to 12 guests
with our small fleet of 6 sidecars
Meeting point
810 Pont de Bir-Hakeim according to Google Maps NOT Apple Maps
Hotel pick-up possible free of charge. Subject to daily guide schedules. Inquire to secure a pick-up.
FAQ
Sidecars can accommodate 2 guests, and 1 driver (your Guide).
One guest sits in the "bucket" and the other sits on the back of the motorcycle, secure between a back rest and your Guide. No need to hold on!
YES, all of our guides are experienced motorcyclists and trained sidecar pilots.
On the back of each motorcycle is an additional backrest to keep the motorcycle passenger feeling snug and secure.
Furthermore, speed limits within Paris are limited to either 30 or 50 kms/hour. We rarely ever reach these speeds.
We provide ECE R22-06 safety rated helmets and gloves on all tours.
In case of rain or cold, we have rain gear and wool blankets.
YES, we go out rain or shine!
Rain in Paris rarely lasts and is rarely heavy. We provide rain gear if it does rain.
YES with full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before the start of your tour.
After 72 hours, you may postpone your tour, depending on availability, but cannot be refunded.
YES, Txango Tours has third party liability insurance with AXA Assurances. Our policy n° is on our legal notice page.
NO, Due to the training required in safely piloting a sidecar we only allow our trained Guides drive our sidecars.
MOST OF THE TIME, this will depend on a few factors, notably where your accommodation is relative to where we are, and how many other tours or pick-up requests we have already scheduled. Please contact us for pick-up & drop-off requests.
Sightseeing in Paris by Sidecar Motorcycle
