Private Tour: Best of Lisbon by Sidecar
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Lisbon, Portugal
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
With so much to see in Lisbon, trying to cover the top sights can mean hours of walking—which is especially tiring in the "City of Seven Hills." Save time and energy with a private tour by sidecar, and head directly to highlights such as the 16th-century Tower of Belem, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the charming districts of Alfama, Bairro Alto, and Chiado. As you cruise through the city, soak up the sights, and gain a local's perspective from your guide.
- Cover ground with ease as you ride in a sidecar
- Check off the best of the city in just a few hours
- Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on a private tour
- Choose the departure time that best suits your vacation plans
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Helmet(s), rain-gear and gloves
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Pastel de nata
- Ginjinha liqueur
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Meet your local driver-guide in central Lisbon and get acquainted before climbing into a stylish sidecar motorcycle. Set off through the city with the Atlantic breeze in your hair as you cruise toward some of Lisbon’s top sights.
Begin in Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood. Wind through its narrow streets lined with Moorish-influenced architecture while your guide shares stories about Lisbon’s past. Continue through the lively districts of Bairro Alto and Chiado, known for their cultural heritage, historic cafés, and vibrant atmosphere.
Next, head toward the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, one of Lisbon’s most celebrated landmarks. Along the way, stop at a traditional Portuguese patisserie where you can try Lisbon’s famous custard tart, the pastel de nata (morning and afternoon tours only; own expense).
Continue to the 16th-century Belém Tower, a symbol of Manueline architecture and Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.
Your tour concludes with a ride through the historic Moorish Quarter before returning to your original departure point in central Lisbon.
Begin in Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood. Wind through its narrow streets lined with Moorish-influenced architecture while your guide shares stories about Lisbon’s past. Continue through the lively districts of Bairro Alto and Chiado, known for their cultural heritage, historic cafés, and vibrant atmosphere.
Next, head toward the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, one of Lisbon’s most celebrated landmarks. Along the way, stop at a traditional Portuguese patisserie where you can try Lisbon’s famous custard tart, the pastel de nata (morning and afternoon tours only; own expense).
Continue to the 16th-century Belém Tower, a symbol of Manueline architecture and Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.
Your tour concludes with a ride through the historic Moorish Quarter before returning to your original departure point in central Lisbon.
1
Alfama
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chiado
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Parque Eduardo VII
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Bairro Alto
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jeronimos Monastery (Pass By)
Torre de Belem (Pass By)
LX Factory (Pass By)
Moorish Quarter (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Sidecar allows two passengers, one in the sidecar and another on the in motorbike behind the driver
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Prices are per sidecar
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- max total weigh 190kg (2 passengers)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 379 reviews
MENDYK_H, Apr 2026
I wanted to surprise my husband for his birthday with this tour. Not only was he surprised but had so much fun! Our tour guide, David, was excellent, knowledgeable and punctual. I highly recommend this tour! Everyone was waving and smiling as we rode by! Folks were taking photos and inquiring how they could do the tour. I am so glad we did this tour! It was worth every dime! 😊
Christopher_F, Apr 2026
Jorge was fantastic! We had a blast cruising around town on the side car motorcycle. It was for sure one of the highlights of our trip. Having perfect weather and opportunity to see many sights on the tour. Thanks for the good tips and conversations on the area. My wife who tends to be on the nervous side said it was the highlight of our trip! Really enjoyed our time Thanks Jorge!
Mark_B, Jun 2025
My wife and I had an absolutely incredible first day in Lisbon thanks to this sidecar motorcycle tour. Our guide David was simply outstanding – entertaining, engaging, and incredibly informative with tremendous knowledge of Portuguese culture and history. His fluent English made every explanation crystal clear.
The convenience of hotel pickup was perfect, and we felt completely comfortable and safe in the well-maintained sidecar motorcycle throughout the journey. David's attention to detail in educating us about the city's rich history was spectacular as we explored numerous neighborhoods and iconic sites across Lisbon.
This approximately 4-hour excursion provided the perfect comprehensive overview of the city, giving us invaluable context for the rest of our visit. It's truly an ideal way to be introduced to Lisbon's layout, culture, and fascinating past.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lisbon – especially if you can book David as your guide. His expertise and passion for his city made this an unforgettable experience that set the perfect tone for our entire trip.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks a lot for your awesome review!
We’re really happy you had such a great time with us — riding with you was a pleasure. Glad you felt safe, relaxed and enjoyed the views and the vibe.
Whenever you’re back in Lisbon, just hop on again. We’ll be ready for the next ride! 🚀🛵
Rachel_S, Apr 2025
This was a once in a lifetime experience with the fabulous Luis. The perfect way to navigate the cobblestone streets and learn about the city, its culture, and its history from a passionate source. We covered every twist and turn, and left wanting more. Thank you for this truly magical day.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for the awesome review!
We’re thrilled you loved the ride — we promise we only drive fast enough to make your hair look cooler in the photos. 😄
Great company makes great tours, and you definitely helped with that!
Whenever you’re back in Lisbon, jump in the sidecar again. We’ll save you the best seat… okay, there are only two seats, but still. 🛵✨
Caroline_E, Feb 2025
Absolutely brilliant experience - Daniel and Claudio were excellent. Good fun, informative and efficient. We had a really great time - covered really interesting areas and sights with great commentary. A real must do.
virginia_w, Oct 2024
Brilliant experience!! We saw all the important parts of Lisbon and Luis gave us a history lesson on the go. I would highly recommend doing this on day one of your holiday as it give you a good grasp of the city and each of the areas.
James_m, Sep 2024
Absolute must do in Lisbon. Our guide explained the important aspects of the city and made it fun and memorable. The stops showed great insight into the city and the sidecar kept us smiling all evening. You cannot have a better time in Lisbon
Dana_S, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for a memorable time in Lisbon. This was the BEST way to the city and your 3 tour guides were the best. We loved Lisbon and this tour.
Nicole_H, May 2024
We loved the side car tour! We had a limited time in Lisbon and it provided the perfect amount of spots to get our bearings and figure out where we wanted to spend our time. Daniel was a wonderful guide and was so knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon. Highly recommend this experience!
Dean_G, May 2024
Simply the best way to experience & see Lisbon with a super fun & knowledgeable guide. Loved it. Thank You.
Sharon_G, Apr 2024
OMG the best tour in Lisbon Louis was fabulous and was passionate about his country and his city. Louis was full of knowledge. The side car tour allows one to see everything in a very short time. This is the only way to go.
Lynn_K, Apr 2024
Daniel and his team were fantastic! The sidecars are the best way to see the most of Lisbon. The team is so incredible that when they found that I had to leave our group a little early to catch a flight, David, my sidecar driver offered to take me to the airport straight from the tour. I’ve never arrived at the airport in a sidecar before! . Amazing Lisbon hospitality and customer service!
Chenoa_S, Apr 2024
This tour was absolutely outstanding! I highly suggest booking it for your first day in Lisbon. It was so much fun and Daniel provided us with an invaluable local overview of the entire city from which we could plan the remainder of our stay. Think history class meets no reservations from the sidecar of a motorcycle. The ride was surprisingly smooth with door to door service and a text summation of all the suggestions he made along the way.
Doug_S, Dec 2023
What an awesome experience! Daniel was excellent and able to narrate throughout. So knowledgeable! We saw so much more than we expected and were able to better familiarize ourselves with Lisbon right off the bat. Highly recommended!
kelly_H, Oct 2023
Great way to see the city. Jorge picked us up at our hotel and although we had more traffic than normal for the day we spent the three hours seeing all areas of the city. Jorge was a great guide and either walked with us to explain where we were and what we were seeing or let us wander for a short time. Gave us options of where to end the tour and directed us to an amazing seafood restaurant for lunch. I will say that whomever sits on the second seat has to hold on tight going up and down all of the hills. It is a little strenuous. Would definitely recommend for a new adventure.
Susan_L, Sep 2023
THE VERY BEST EXCURSION THAT YOU CAN DO. We have traveled to many place and explored
many countries and this is by far the best tour that we have done. We had the best of guides,
They were on time, so friendly, so professional and very safe drivers. Do not worry about being cramped in the side car. It was very comfortable and surprisingly most of the time smooth riding. They told us when to start recording so we did not miss any of the quaint side streets and stopped for pictures in very beautiful sites. We rented two bikes with two drivers. I would recommend this way to see Lisbon, totally unobstructed, but do it early in your stay. This way you can go back to the areas that interest you. They took us to every nook and cranny of Lisbon. The tour is almost 4 hrs long and we did not want it to end.
Edda_C, Sep 2023
David was fabulous. He was a great historian, told great stories and was all around the best tour guide.
Lauren_D, Aug 2023
David was a wonderful host and a fantastic tour guide! Learned a ton about Lisbon and saw a lot of the sites so now we know what we want to see today
Nadolyn_L, Jun 2023
Getting to see SO much of Lisbon with a knowledgeable and fun guide! The sidecar experience is unbeatable and Daniel gave us some cool shortcuts on popular attractions!
Wendy_B, Apr 2023
This was so much more than a ride around Lisbon. Daniel was very informative on Portuguese history. We had a great time. Highly recommend this tour!
Mia_R, Mar 2023
Highlight of our trip. Super fun way to see the city. We got lots of thumbs up and waves as we rode around =) Showed us all the best spots and the most fun we had in Lisbon. Highly recommend to do on your first day so you get a feel for the city.
OLIVIER_V, Mar 2023
Excellent way to discover Lisboa. Great driver with lot of advices and historical stories. You will make around 40 kilometers, coat, gloves are available
In case of cold weather. I recommend to make this trip at the beginning of your Lisboa visit.
Jacqueline_W, Mar 2023
Learning more about a city we had visited previously. Enjoyable new experience from a different viewpoint with a knowledgeable guide who tailored our tour to take in places that are not widely known.
Thank you George, a great ride and a wonderful experience giving us the history of each place as we went.
Nordy_L, Oct 2022
Unique way to see the city. Informative, fun... and people couldnt stop looking at the amazing sidecars.
Jeanie_D, Apr 2022
We had a very wonderful time with Daniel! We would highly recommend this trip. We saw so much of Lisboa and learned so much history. I wish we had more time to send riding around Lisboa. I would go again for sure! Thank you so much for the most enjoyable trip!
Carol_W, Apr 2022
Fantastic trip around Lisbon with Daniel & George as our guides. So informative and fun. Would recommend to anyone!
Andreas_S, Apr 2022
Don’t ever miss the chance of having this wonderful experience, the knowing of history and the beauty’s of this city
Allison_A, Sep 2021
One of the most unique and fun experiences I have had traveling! Daniel made us feel at ease right away and felt like a friend by the end. He was did an amazing job of explaining the history and showing us parts of Lisbon I never saw before even though I've been there 2 times prior. I recommend this to anyone who wants a fun experience that is unique
Olivia_H, Feb 2020
We had the most amazing time touring in Lisbon with Daniel, he is super friendly and knowledgeable, he took time to take some pictures of us and took us to some of the nicest viewing points in the city. He gave us some addresses of nice places to go! Definitely a must do in Lisbon, a bit off beaten tracks!!! Thank again Daniel!
Bambi T, Oct 2019
What a fun day! Highly recommend you do this early in your visit to Lisbon. You see the whole city in just a few hours. Daniel was amazing!
Response from Host, Nov 2019
I m happy you had a good time! Keep my contact for future bookings or to pass to friends
bikemyside@gmail.com Wattsapp me +351962554610
Cheers Daniel
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