Old Iron, Still Running: 15 Vintage Motorbike Tours

1.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,699 reviews · from $55Our pick

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and local motorbike driver. You’ll see Ba Dinh Square, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, narrow backstreets, markets, and tucked-away neighborhoods, then finish with food and drinks at Hidden Gem Café. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available, with Old Quarter pickup.

“Fabulous tour, it was nice to get out of the main city area & look at other parts of Hanoi. Our tour guide Rocky was a delight & my driver Snow was great. The bikes were good, very comfortable to sit on & our riders drove safely. Restaurant at the end was amazing …. the owner has done a great job on using second hand things 👍 yes, I’d highly recommend it.”

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2.Paris Vintage Private City Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

See Paris from a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private guide and professional driver. In 90 minutes, you may pass the Louvre, Palais Garnier, Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and Les Invalides. Hotel pickup may be available in an approved zone. Two people share one motorcycle, with the option to switch seats.

“What a fun way to see Paris. I booked this adventure for my family to see not just the traditional route through Paris but the outskirts as well. When they stepped outside the hotel to find the bikes and sidecars they squealed with delight. The route to the top of Montmartre was the highlight!”

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3.VIETNAM BACKSTREET TOURS: Explore Bat Trang Ceramic Village By Minsk Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · from $59

Ride pillion on a Minsk motorcycle from Hanoi with a local guide such as Boo, An, Linh, or Hay. Follow Red River dykes and garden lanes to Bat Trang, explore its alleys, shape a ceramic bowl or tea cup, then visit a home for a local meal. Hotel pickup is available, and vegetarian options can be arranged.

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4.Paris Highlights city tour on a vintage Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $119

You’ll ride through central Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with an English-speaking guide, passing Saint-Michel, Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Gardens, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Seine, and the Panthéon. Helmets, gloves, and goggles are included. Guides such as Max, Louis, Thierry, and Anand are praised for friendly commentary and thoughtful photo stops.

“Taking photos in front of the Effiel tower Great tour guides! We were a little late but the guides managed to wiz us around everywhere”

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5.2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $287 per bike, up to 2

Explore Oslo by classic motorcycle and sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. You can be collected at a hotel, meeting point, or cruise ship, then ride from Karl Johans Gate to Holmenkollen, Vigeland Park, and Bygdøy. One person rides pillion and one sits in the sidecar, with the option to swap seats.

“We enjoyed the unique way to experience Oslo. Our guide was knowledgeable and we learned alot about the city. It had the vibe of a walking tour, without the walking.”

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6.Hanoi Food, Culture, Sightseeing & Fun By Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $57

See Hanoi from the back of a vintage Minsk motorbike with an English-speaking guide and licensed driver. Ride through narrow alleys, local markets, French boulevards, the Red River area, and major sights such as Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and Train Street. The tour includes food, drinks, entrance fees, helmets, and hotel pickup if selected.

“Great tour, Kai was a great guide and highly recommend requesting him to guide you on this tour. Good was great and seeing some of the back streets and hearing the history was a highlight. If in HaNoi highly recommend.”

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7.Paris Vintage Sidecar Tour – Emily in Paris highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $240

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Emily’s neighborhood, Luxembourg Gardens, the Panthéon, Pont Alexandre III, the Eiffel Tower, and Palais Royal, with room to adjust the route. Two people share each vehicle, with helmets provided and a seat switch halfway through.

“Our guide, Martin was knowledgeable and so nice! We loved cruising through the streets of Paris. People would wave at us like we were royalty ! 10/10 experience!”

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8.Lisbon Half-Day Handpicked – Private Vintage Sidecar Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $456 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Lisbon in a private vintage motorcycle and sidecar for about 3.5 hours. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Belém, Alfama, Chiado, Sé Cathedral, the National Pantheon, and key river viewpoints. Guide Fred is noted for attentive service and strong local knowledge. Pickup is offered, and you can finish anywhere in central Lisbon.

“Great fun ….a cool way to explore the city of Lisbon and surrounding landmarks. No other motorbikes with side cars spotted which makes this company unique. Fred our guide was attentive, good local knowledge and kind. Certainly the most memorable motorbike ride I have ever had! Loved it… good value and a great way to see Lisbon within 3 hours…..dodging cars and tourists was fun too!”

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9.Paris Private Vintage Half Day Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $337

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Share one motorcycle with two people, switch seats, and stop for photos at the Louvre, Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Helmets, gloves, goggles, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“A unique and exhilarating way to get an excellent overview of Paris sites. We put our group in the expert hands of our guides and we’re not disappointed. Roman was engaging with great stories and a joyful zest for engaging with our group. Couldn’t have been a better first day in Paris! If you’re on the fence about this tour, get off it and get on that bike or in the sidecar! You will have a blast!”

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10.Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Florence – The Highlights of the City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Ride through Florence and the nearby hills in an open-air Ural motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Tommy, Gilberto, or Massi. This two-hour evening tour visits San Frediano, Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, and the Chianti road, with room for six people and time for wide city views.

“These two dudes were great! It was the highlight of our two days in Florence. We got to see the best part of Florence from great views and locals spots. Check ‘em out if you get a chance, you’ll be glad you did.”

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11.Lisbon Historic – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $156 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Lisbon in a private vintage sidecar with an English-speaking guide, starting near Rua Garrett and returning there. In about an hour, you’ll pass Praça do Comércio, Carmo Church, Rossio, Baixa, Lisbon Cathedral, the National Pantheon, Alfama viewpoints, and Liberty Avenue. The small format gives you a quick, personal look at the city.

“The tour in side car around Lisbon, with the guide, was a fantastic experience! The 1-hour duration of the tour is perfect to appreciate the ride with the vehicle, the tour around some great points of interest in Lisbon, without having to block half a day for the experience. The guide (french-speaking for our experience), was really attentive to us, helping us to get in and out of the vehicle if needed, and did not hesitate to make the tour last a little bit longer than scheduled. During the break, he also offered us coffee cups and local sweets, which was very well appreciated. Thank you very much for the…”

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12.Lisbon El Cristo-Rei – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $361 per bike, up to 2

Ride with Stéphane or Frédéric in a private vintage sidecar from central Lisbon to Christ the King and back. In about two hours, you cross the Tagus, pause for photos, visit historic sites, enjoy a coffee stop at Casa da Cerca, and finish in central Lisbon. Helmets, gloves, goggles, transport, and support are included.

“Super expérience, tout d'abord merci à Stéphane et Frédéric pour leur gentillesse et leur bienveillance. Pas de stress, on visite dans la bonne humeur avec la facilité offerte de pouvoir personnaliser la visite sur les points que l'on souhaite voir ou pour s'arrêter prendre une photo. Les sides sont confortables et bien équipés avec chargeur pour portable. Les motos et équipements sont neufs. La visite en side est très agréable avec un petit vent frais et la faculté de pouvoir échanger avec le guide en roulant. Le gros atout par rapport aux autres solutions de visite c'est la faculté de sortir de Lisbonne pour traverser l'estuaire sur le pont de…”

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13.Paris Vintage Private & Bespoke Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $342 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a professional local driver, passing Notre-Dame, Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, and Les Invalides. Your 90-minute private tour includes hotel pickup when available, helmets, goggles, and a blanket. Two people share one sidecar, with the option to switch seats halfway.

“What an incredible experience!!! So much fun to see Paris via a side car! He stopped and took our picture in front to the Eiffel Tower! He was even kind enough to recommend local spots for us to try afterwards.”

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14.Florence Vintage Motorcycle Sidecar ride – Morning or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $199

You ride through Florence with an English or Italian-speaking guide in a vintage motocarrozzetta, stopping at old city gates, San Miniato al Monte, San Niccolò, Oltrarno, and Michelangelo Square. Guides such as Tommy and Gilberto combine city history with quieter countryside roads. Choose a morning or sunset departure, with breakfast included and a winery option available.

“Tour excepcional! Gilberto nuestro conductor y guía fue muy simpático y atento.”

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15.2 Hours Morning Ride on a Classic Royal Enfield in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $42Cheapest day out

Start at RETZA in Salt River for a relaxed Royal Enfield Classic 500 ride through Cape Town’s forest roads, Constantia, Hout Bay, and the Atlantic Seaboard. You’ll stop for coffee, use the supplied helmet, jacket, and gloves, and return by about 11:30 am, leaving the rest of your day free.

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