Private Tour
Guided tour of Paris in Citroën Traction Avant or DS 21
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
It’s like reverse the time on board of two vintage car from Citroën. The Traction Avant 11B from 1955 and the Citroën DS 21 BHV from 1971. During a short trip in the city of light.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Place de la Concorde
A explanation of the Place.
Champs-Elysees
A explanation of the Avenue.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Food & Drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
DS 2h with Champagne
Duration: 2 hours
Bottle of Champagne
DS 21
Pickup included
Traction 3h
Duration: 3 hours
Traction Avant
Pickup included
Traction 2h with Champagne
Duration: 2 hours
Bottle of Champagne
Traction Avant
Pickup included
Traction 1h
Duration: 1 hour
Traction Avant
Pickup included
DS 1h with Champagne
Duration: 1 hour
Bottle of Champagne
DS 21
Pickup included
Traction 1h with Champagne
Duration: 1 hour
Bottle of Champagne
Traction Avant
Pickup included
Traction 3h with Champagne
Duration: 3 hours
Bottle of Champagne
Traction Avant
Pickup included
Traction 2h
Duration: 2 hours
Traction Avant
Pickup included
DS 3h
Duration: 3 hours
DS 21
Pickup included
DS 2h
Duration: 2 hours
DS 21
Pickup included
DS 1h
Duration: 1 hour
DS 21
Pickup included
DS 3h with Champagne
Duration: 3 hours
Bottle of Champagne
DS 21
Pickup included
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A stylish "joy ride" but lacks substance and cultural commentary
Keran M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We booked a 3-hour tour in a vintage Citroën DS for a special birthday celebration. Overall, it was a mixed experience that functioned more as a stylish chauffeur service than a guided cultural tour. The Positives: The car itself is incredible—it’s a beautiful piece of history that turns heads and gets a lot of attention throughout the city. Our driver was a nice man and a skilled navigator, expertly "zooming" through Paris traffic with ease. He was also very helpful in finding the best spots for photos, which we appreciated. The Disappointments: As a "tour," this experience fell completely flat. The issues went far beyond a language barrier (his English is limited) Our driver seemed fundamentally unable to connect with his audience or fulfill the basic requirements of a guide. He provided next to none cultural or historical commentary; instead, he simply pointed at things and named them (at best gave a date of when it was built) without stories or engaging context. At times, The commentary was almost comical in its randomness. He pointed out "gas station" three times, and named grocery stores , 5-star hotels and a list of luxury brand stores, as we passed them, providing no further information—something we could obviously see for ourselves. Also distracting and unprofessional, however, was his attempt to "engage" by showing us K-pop and other celebrity contents on his phone while we were touring. Even when we showed absolutely no interest, he continued. It was a strange distraction and took away from the beauty of the city we had paid to see. When we tried to ask about history or culture, he either gave no response or continued to his random, irrelevant comments. Verdict: If you want a stylish "joy ride" in a cool car and someone to take photos for you, this works. But if you are looking for a professional guide who can provide cultural depth and engage with a family, this is not it. It felt like a hollow performance that was often more confusing than informative.
Lovely tour of Paris
Victoria C,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Collected on time at our hotel, great tour of Paris. Beautiful car and very knowledgeable driver. Recommended.
Regrettably, the private...
Alexandra G,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Regrettably, the private sightseeing tour was cancelled by the provider due to vehicle issues, with confirmation that both vehicles were out of order. This is disappointing, and I am now required to cancel and pursue a refund.
Overall the tour was very...
Mark M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall the tour was very good, but the drivers accent made of hard to understand if you need English. Also, he has a bit of a you're lucky to be here with me attitude.
Avoid.
Nicole J,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This experience was not just disappointing, it was deeply upsetting. This tour was part of my elderly, disabled grandmother’s bucket list, and we were in Paris for just over 24 hours. Abi failed to show up, leaving us both standing in the rain at the meeting point with no warning and no apology. Because of the short notice, we were left without any alternative way to see the sights, which was particularly distressing given the significance of this trip for her. Abi then asked me to cancel the booking, despite knowing that cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Had I followed his instruction, I would have lost the entire cost of the tour, even though it was he who failed to meet the booking. To me, this felt like a cheeky and inappropriate attempt to retain the payment despite not providing the service. When I explained we couldn’t wait an additional 1.5 hours due to a pre-booked dinner reservation, still no apology was offered. Instead, I received rude and unprofessional messages. He also admitted he had already taken the car to the garage and was on his way home by train, meaning he knew well in advance that he wouldn’t make our scheduled time but still chose not to inform us. I opened a case with Viator to request a refund, but he has been unresponsive to their enquiries as well, causing further unnecessary delays. Overall, the conduct was extremely unprofessional, irresponsible, and showed a complete lack of respect for our time and circumstances.
A fantastic tour with Abi our great guide
Abra W,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Abi is a great guide and speaks English and French. He showed us great views of monuments and took photos of us next to his beautiful red Citroën Traction! That was really fun and a great way to see Paris! Thank you Abi
Fantastic experience
Bernadette R,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a fantastic experience. Abi, arrived at our hotel ahead of time. He is very polite, patient and knowledgeable. The ride was most comfortable and enjoyable and we were able to take some iconic pictures!
One must see the city of lights at night
Merle B,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We really enjoyed our night tour of Paris. We saw all the main sites an and many wonderful neighborhoods. While we have been in Paris many times, some of the neighborhoods were new to us. Also, many of the major sites were from an angle we had not experienced before. My reason for the 4 rating is the drivers English was difficult to understand.
Perfect ride with unforgettable moments!
Frederik V,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The city tour with “the goddess” in noble black from 1971 was an absolute dream of youth for the recipients on their birthday, which has come true. Starting with the fact that the courteous excellent and safe driver received his guests right in front of the hotel five minutes before the start and after an hour there again dropped off with unforgettable moments and experiences - including great souvenir photos! The driver has also complied with requests, such as the repeated circumnavigation of the Arc de Triomphe, making the journey a great experience - not least because the driver was able to drive the Citroën DS confidently through vibrant Paris. Thank you very much!
Abi is the BEST! We have...
Deborah J,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Abi is the BEST! We have taken 3 tours with him over the past 2 years, each time so that family members with mobility limitations could feel like they had the keys to the city! I don't doubt that we will take more trips with him...
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