We had a great time, our guides were so nice and experienced. Their explanations of the area were very interesting and the ride was very fun!
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A super fun and interesting tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and very friendly. Way better than the bus tour we did. Highly recommend!
This was so so so much fun! Luke was a wonderful guide, so funny and we saw such great sites. Highly recommend!!
A fun way to see Bordeaux. Our guide was entertaining as well as knowledgeable. We went to every corner of Bordeaux.
Alex was outstanding, very knowledgeable and pleasant. The experience was truly wonderful, highly recommend!
My wife and daughter had booked massages and I looked for a solo tour. This is a one on one experience that can happen organically! If you want more information or want to stop somewhere it is all possible. You can see so much in such a short time BUT without feeling rushed. I highly recommend!!! Alex was the best! For us English (only) speakers, no worries! Plus, you will see things that you won’t on other larger tours.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Bordeaux, Hugo was our guide and he was so knowledgeable about the area and the history. We saw places that we never knew existed and on top of that the motorbike and sidecar is so much fun. Definitely recommend it and more fun than the usual hop on hop off!! Do it you won’t regret it
This tour was so much fun! Everywhere we went, people smiled and looked at us with envy! This is a quick way to see a lot of Bordeaux in a short time. Our driver, Alexandra, was so enthusiastic! She was a careful driver as well. She stopped for photo ops along the way and shared the history of the city. My only words of caution are that one will ride on the seat behind the driver. You must be able to hold on to the rubber handle. The second person will ride the sidecar. My husband was comfortable, but he isn’t tall. If you are over six feet, this might be a small space for you. We loved it!!
Side car tour was great fun. Drivers/guides were great. I wish I’d been on a tour out of the city. We spent more time at traffic lights than feeling the wind in our hair. Highly recommend the company, but go for a vineyard tour instead. Do the city on e-bikes or walking tour instead.
Great way to start our trip in Bordeaux! Very knowledgeable guides and we were the stars as we drove around Bordeaux!
Extremely enjoyable expedience and our host Hugo was extraordinary, friendly and knowledgeable Must do if visiting Bordeaux
The way this tour is offering a false and unclear images of there services is a scam! The tour claims a sight seeing tour in a sidecar but in reality only if you’re lucky you get a sidecar and someone else rides in back of the operator in an uncomfortable seat! The tour operator was aggressive and using foul language towards us after he tried to make up an excuse that the sidecar was for two people which in fact it was for one and how it’s was advertised a sidecar per person! This in fact is a scam and false advertising on their part! Also they did not offer a solution instead the manager wanted to charge us more! We didn’t feel safe especially in a foreign country our safety is top priority! I’m surprised that Viator is allowing this type of vendors on their platform!
We absolutely loved our tour w “ No - No “ He was very knowledgeable and helpful with the area !! We decided to let the driver help us with lunch and dinner recommendations! We were pleased with “ BLIND “ ! Excellent , thanks so much for this memorable trip!
Great way to get to know the city, learn the history, the culture and learn things not taught in school books.
The activity was so much fun and a great way to see the city. Nono had such an infectious energy and was truly passionate about Bordeaux. My friend and I had a great time and felt the timing of the tour was perfect
Awesome experience guide was personable and fun with lots of local knowledge. We booked for 2 I did think we were getting 2 bikes but one was on the back and other in side car
Arnold was so personable, considerate and knowledgeable that the entire experience was an absolute delight. We intend to "hire" Arnold the next time we are in Bordeaux so he can take us beyond Bordeaux and into the countryside. We can not recommend the friendly,personalized service any higher.
We are just returned from Bordeaux following a river cruise. When there my husband and I did this motorbike and sidecar tour of Bordeaux and this was the very favourite activity of our visit. As our driver Jean Charles (JC) was excellent and very knowledgeable. For us he and the tour itself really captured the essence, culture and fun of this beautiful city. It’s a ‘must do’ tour for any visitor and thank you JC for helping to make it so special. Annette & Bobby Hogg .
The sidecar was such a fun way to travel around Bordeaux as we toured. I always wanted to ride in a sidecar, and the beautiful city of Bordeaux was a bonus!
Such a fun experience. We could not stop laughing while we enjoyed the beauty and great information shared of all sites. Lucio and Team made this experience unique in Bordeaux. Side car was just exceptional. Thank You for this gratifying experience. A must do in Bordeaux you will only regret not doing it!!! Thank You Lucio. ❤️
This tour was a HIT! You get to visit the entire city on the coolest motor bikes. With the motor bikes you get to go to places not otherwise accessible and our guides Alex and Alex were so fun and knowledgeable.
The tour in the sidecar was exceptional. Alex was knowledgeable, attentive and fun! He explained much of the history and told us about the events that made Bordeaux what it is today. My friend was initially hesitant but after the tour she said it was one of her favorite things we did!
Our guide, Alexander was great! This tour was so much fun and it is the best way to see Bordeaux. The motorcycles can get around much faster than a car or bicycle and have access to roads where cars are not allowed to drive. We got to see a lot of sites in 90 minutes with some stories and history about the city.
Alex was great fun and informative. The whole experience left us smiling with some great photos. Definitely recommend 😃
This tour is a lot of fun ! Great way to view and understand the city, highly recommended. The guides will make a great experience.
Luke was such an entertaining guide around Bordeaux. He took the utmost care to make sure we were safe and ready to roar down the streets of Bordeaux in his cool bike/sidecar. It was such a fun and comfortable ride! What a great way to learn the history of this beautiful city!
I already wrote a review for this OUTSTANDING excursion! Lucio was terrific…couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
We had just 24 hours in Bordeaux as part of our summer holiday, so wanted an opportunity to see the best the city had to offer in the short time we had. I came across these brilliant motorcycle sidecar tours while researching and was sold. We had a brilliant 90 minutes with our rider and guide Arnault, a true Gentleman Sider, very knowledgeable, a lot of fun and a safe and courteous rider. We're now completely sold on Bordeaux and will be back for more next year (and we'll be booking a longer tour to get out to the vineyards)
This was truly a new experience and a great way to see Bordeaux. There were two of us, my friend rode in the sidecar and I rode on the back seat. It was very comfortable and at no time did I feel concerned about my safety - and I am not one to advocate motorcycle rides. We were able to get down into the narrow side streets. Arthur was very knowledgeable about Bordeaux and hit all the hi-lite's and some interesting information. I would highly recommend this if you want a different experience and a break from walking tours. Highly recommend!
Our guides were very knowledgeable and they were great fun. It was a great experience seeing Bordeaux from a motorbike.
Absolutely brilliant way to see and learn about the history of beautiful Bordeaux! Guide was super brilliant. Highly recommend
Going places around the city in compact vehicle was very good. Guide was very nice and very helpful to us
Out of 5 we give 10!! Alex was the perfect host, funny and interesting- and had good wine! We were a group of three 50+ women that did the night tour and had so many laughs - this is a must do experience! Thanks Alex, you made our time at Bordeaux very special and memorable.
Fantastic tour of Bordeaux, a great way to start your visit here , Alex was great and told me a lot of the history of here, and also showed me some great places to go for the evening. Very friendly and helpful, and very skilled with the Ural motorcycle, you will feel safe and have a lot of fun. After the tour I felt I had more of a grasp on the city and where to spend my time.
We loved this experience! It was so much fun and onlookers seemed envious! Alex was very friendly and full of trivia, history and tips! We got a really good overview of the city as well as a fun ride! Alex was very careful to check we were within our comfort zone and happy to make the ride more exciting if we were OK with it. We ended up using most of his tips for the rest of the holiday!
Made city much more accessible. Got to see many neighbors you won’t on a bus or car. Plus a pretty funky way around town.
This is without a doubt the best way to see and experieince Bordeaux if you have limited time (or sore feet). You get to see the sights close up, and you get an entertaining commentary - Alexandre will answer all those questions about culture and daily life too. The side car is surprisingly comfy - plenty leg room in front and 'skirt' that covers your legs and keeps you warm.
Excellent tour, really great guide Alexandre, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended and the best way to see the city.
We were visiting Bordeaux by cruise ship and on a previous visit had seen the city from a coach. We are not so good at walking and this sounded like just what we wanted. The standard tour is 1.5 hours, but we wanted a little longer. We contacted Retro Tours and were able to arrange for a 2-hour tour. Neither of us like wine or oysters, so it was arranged that instead we would be able to experience some local pastries. Alexandre collected us from our cruise ship and that was the start of an amazing tour both on the right bank and the left bank of the city. It was obvious that Alexandre loves the city and it was wonderful to see where locals went to relax (on the right bank) and also to see the main sights and landmarks from a very different perspective, being able to get down narrow streets where coaches and not many cars could get. Alexandre took photos of us at various points and i was also able to take photos as we went. Helmets were provided and not much walking was involved, which was just fine. We were lucky in that the weather was dry and not too cold - one does have to be prepared for all weathers. The only suggestion would be for in-helmet comms, to make it easier to exchange information on the move. This tour is for a maximum of two people per bike - one in the sidecar and one on the pillion behind the driver, but it can booked as a solo occupancy with the passenger just being in the sidecar and a little bit of agility is required to get in and out of the sidecar.
Unexpectedly we ran into a Retro-Tour offer. How nice this was. So you see Bordeaux in a very different and funny way.
I seriously cannot recommend this tour enough! I did it with a friend and it was an absolute blast! Alexandre was hilarious and took his time to explain everything in a way that we understood. We took turns in the sidecar and on the back of the bike. The views were incredible and so much more interesting than anything you would see on a tour bus! I am so so so glad we did this and would highly recommend it. Book in advance so that you get the wine tour you want.
Experiencia diferente, visitamos a parte mais antiga da cidade de Bordeaux . O guia/ motorista foi muito gentil , atencioso.
simply brilliant: the side ride a treat, the driver kindness personified. A tailor-made tour of Bordeaux with relevant comments
Wonderful experience! Great fun. Accessible to all. Educational. Funny. We were 7 and took 4 sidecars. All the drivers were nice and we were all delighted. To try absolutely whether you are from Bordeaux or elsewhere.
Super activity and atypical way to discover burgundy with Arnaud our friendly mustache guide!!! Thanks again!
A very nice guide, very helpful, full of anecdotes and curiosities. Turning in a sidecar allowed us to enter and exit the center throughout the tour, to get closer to the monuments and quickly get around the city, always with that dynamism that distinguishes the 2 wheels (the 3 in this case). Really a fantastic experience at a price that, if before it could be a deterrent, after it seemed a great investment.
First moments in Bordeaux and ... first laps of wheels for the shining hitch! Our "Pilot/Guide" knows the city in every detail: details, details and anecdotes satisfy the curiosity of the passengers. Operating in a relaxed Mood in the middle of a historic urban environment, the crew put on a surprising show for onlookers.
Visit of burgundy offered to my sister-in-law. Super warm Welcoming. Despite the overwhelming heat, only positive. Thank you for her and her spouse
An original visit to discover Bordeaux from another angle! The drivers / guides share anecdotes about the city while making you enjoy the Side-Car experience. They are very accessible and put you at ease which makes this visit a real moment of sharing. I can only recommend that you call on them!
The Telephone Welcoming let us foreshadow the best... It was even better than that: happiness! Thank you Alexander for putting stars in Jeff's eyes (young adult with TSA) & sharing with me your love for your city.
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