Paris’ Tourist Unusual Areas Explored by Safe Guided Sidecar Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 5 more

This 2-hour guided sidecar tour explores parts of Paris often not visited by tourists, offering insight into the city’s urban and social realities beyond landmarks.

The route includes areas around Gare du Nord, Barbès, La Goutte d’Or, Marx Dormoy, La Chapelle (Little India), Stalingrad, the Bassin de la Villette, Porte de la Chapelle, and Belleville, passing local markets, canals, historic buildings and viewpoints.

The tour starts with a hotel pick-up in Paris and follows a defined route designed for calm observation and safety.

Your guide, Raphaël, is a native Parisian with family roots going back seven generations. He knows these neighborhoods extremely well.

This is not a sightseeing or leisure tour, but a guided experience for curious visitors.

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What's Included

Helmet and gloves
Hotel Pick-up
Drop-off at your hotel
Side-car Driver
1 or 2 passengers: one in the basket, one behind the driver

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up in front of your hotel, air bnb or restaurant

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Goutte d'Or

    A neighborhood with deep working-class and cultural roots, shaped by successive waves of immigration. It is known for its local life, music history and community networks, offering a more intimate view of Parisian diversity.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Home to Paris’ main South Asian community, sometimes called “Little India”. The area stands out for its restaurants, grocery stores and cultural presence, illustrating Paris as a global city.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A busy open-air market illustrating street commerce and everyday life.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    A lively and creative neighborhood known for street art, cultural mix and panoramic views over Paris. Belleville provides perspective on how formerly working-class areas evolve

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Canal Saint-Martin

    This part of the canal shows a less polished but very real side of Paris, contrasting sharply with more fashionable sections. It offers a strong visual example of urban contrasts and transformation.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    An important crossroads between different districts and social realities. The area helps explain contemporary urban challenges, public space management, and the complexity of modern metropolitan life.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Wild Side Tour

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Sidecar Tours
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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