Sidecar Experiences in Porto

The ABSOLUTE best thing we did in Porto. Joao, our driver put my nerves at ease (I was worried we may go fast) and the whole journey was at a leisurely and very safe pace. We saw things we would never have noticed or learned about in the city. Joao was so much fun, an absolute star! He took some fantastic photos of us too! Please make sure you do this tour to get the best out of Porto! Do NOT miss this opportunity!

Seeing Porto from a different perspective See the Porto Sidecar Tours team pass Porto on Sundays and book directly for Tuesdays.First of all, a big thank you to João our sympathetic driver, guide and solo entertainer.WOW, what a great experience. Since we had already seen some of Porto we booked the Street Art Tour and were rewarded with great artworks and coincidentally also with active artists.João has entertained us for over 3 1/2 hours with great information about the city, small anecdotes about the street art and delicious treats and provided us well. Informative, funny and never boring or forced. Nice to be out with someone who likes to do what they do.According to João, we were his first German guests and will certainly do another tour with him on his next postage stay. Five stars and an absolute recommendation.Greetings Carina and Uwe

I wish we had taken this tour of Porto earlier. We ha Pacio as our tour guide. He gave us recommendations around the city as well as taking us to places to watch the sunset. I had the best octopus of my life at one of his recomendations. I couldn’t emphasize more the great sites and recomendations he gave us. Thank you!!

Wonderful fun and safe experience! This is definitely an essential tour to see the real Porto! Our guides, Joao and Peter, gave us the most wonderful morning showing us around their city. We went to all the key landmarks, and Joao explained the history of each. We also saw places that we’d never have found by ourselves and got lots of tips and recommendations for places to go. Joao even organised an impromptu celebration for my partner’s birthday! The motorbike and sidecar ride felt very safe - helmets provided - and we travelled slowly to ensure we took in all there was to see.Highly recommend! Thank you PortoSideCar tours!

So much fun Fantastic afternoon with Pedro on the sidecar. He was truly an awesome guide and driver. Took us everywhere an accommodated request. An awesome way to see the city, learn the history, and take some great pictures. Highly recommend!!!

Perfect way to explore Porto town What an amazing way to spend morning exploring Porto from the outskirts to the heart of the town. Our guide was super informative and very knowledgeable

My wife and I have taken private tours in many cities across Europe, but experiencing Porto from the vantage point of a sidecar motorcycle was absolutely unique and unforgettable. This was our first visit to Porto, and we couldn't have asked for a better introduction to this beautiful city. The sidecar tour format is genius – it combines the best of all worlds. Unlike walking tours, we covered extensive ground and saw far more of Porto than would be possible on foot. Unlike traditional car or van tours, we remained outdoors with an intimate connection to our surroundings and maintained close proximity to our guide throughout the experience. Safety was never a concern. The sidecar is extremely comfortable and secure, operating at leisurely speeds that never exceeded 10 mph. This allowed us to fully appreciate the scenery while feeling completely safe. Our guide João "John" was absolutely exceptional. His perfect English, combined with his tremendous knowledge of Porto's culture and history, made every moment engaging. He was incredibly friendly and witty, keeping us both entertained and thoroughly educated about the city throughout the entire tour. We wholeheartedly recommend Porto SideCar Tours to anyone wanting to truly understand Porto's rich culture and fascinating history. Without hesitation, this ranks among the very best tours we've experienced in all of Europe.

An unforgettable adventure that felt like riding through the hidden chapters of history itself! Off the Beaten Path in a Sidecar isn’t just a tour—it’s a cinematic, soul-stirring journey guided by a dynamic host whose knowledge of Porto is nothing short of masterful. Every stop revealed another secret link in the city's story, like clues in a treasure hunt, and by the end, it all wove together into a tapestry of meaning and wonder. Watch out because by the end of it you'll definitely fall in love with Porto.
The experience was thrilling, thoughtful, and unlike anything else—10 stars isn’t enough. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

We lucked out with beautiful weather. Pacio seemed to want to cater the tour specifically to us and our interests which was great. We felt like we saw so much of beautiful Porto and would highly recommend this as a great option. Both of us were very comfortable and felt very safe as well

Our time in the sidecar was very fun! Pacio was a wonderful host, very kind and knowledgeable about the city and it felt like we went everywhere! We didn’t feel rushed and felt particularly grateful for Pacio’s great eye in picture locations. Recommend!

Unique and quirky !! Unique, quirky way to see the city! We were picked up on time from our hotel and taken on a tour of Porto, including some little steep streets we wouldn't have noticed on our own and told lots of interesting facts about Porto.Lots of stops along the way to enjoy views, architecture, art and ice cream !!A ' must do' if you're in Porto. !

Wow, what an incredible tour! Joao is so welcoming and friendly and gives a detailed history of Porto and surrounding area. The tour was a fantastic introduction to every day Porto and hidden gems off the beaten path. Recommend for an unforgettable and unique experience!

Such a fun and unique way to see Porto with a local! I went as a solo traveler and João made me feel so comfortable and welcome. He had great stories and explanations about the sites and he took some great photos of me with my phone. The vehicle drew in a lot of attention while driving and parked, so I felt like a celebrity. Everyone was smiling, waving, and taking photos. Definitely recommend!

4 Aussies sidecar hopping around Porto This was the most memorable experience of our stay in Porto. We had organised this tour on recommendation of a friend and travel agent in Australia.We met João (John) and Farez at the meeting point, which was conveniently changed to our advantage the day before.We rode to the markets where we walked around and received an insight into the building, history and all the delicacies. We visited St Francis of Assisi church with beautiful blue and white tiles, stopped for a special drink at a local cafe and viewed the Atlantic Ocean from St Catherine church while hearing turkeys gobbling, viewing lemon and peach trees below while sipping champagne. Our tour navigated sunshine and showers but ponchos were provided and the rain did not dampen our experience. We always felt safe and people enjoyed taking photos of us wherever we passed.João conducts a very professional tour and has time to impart his great knowledge of Porto and Portugal with humour and warmth. This is a tour not to be missed.

Our sidecar tour of Porto with Pacio was an incredible experience! We met him at an easy-to-find location, and right from the start, he was prepared — even for the rain that was in the forecast. The ride was super comfortable, and he let us know that we could switch seats throughout the tour if we wanted to.
As we started the tour, Pacio asked what we had already seen in Porto, and since we hadn’t explored yet, he took the opportunity to show us around in the best way possible. He shared a lot of history about the city and gave us a really personal look at Porto through his eyes as a local. It’s always special to experience a city with someone who truly knows and loves it. This was such a fun, memorable way to start our time in Porto — we couldn’t have asked for a better guide!

What a great way to experience Porto and the Atlantic Coast A unique way to tour Porto's street and surrounding area in an evocative and fun way. My guide was friendy, very knowledgeable, and happy to taylor the tour to my particular interests. He had good tips on best places to visit together with local locations to eat and drink. Thoroughly recommended.

The highlight of our weekend in Porto! Thanks so much Joao and Pacio for your good mood and sense of humor! We all loved this tour which gave us a different perspective on Porto and surroundings. Our children were thrilled and asked us right away if we can come back to ride with you again! Thanks as well for your flexibility postponing the tour due to weather conditions. For sure, we'll book a tour again with you next time we'll be in Porto. Wishing you all the best, David

Highly recommend, experience Porto through the eyes and expertise of a local! Also, great experience for Solo travelers. This was the highlight of my trip to Porto.
I did this tour towards the end of my trip and had already seen many of the major sites. As such, João was able to quickly pivot and cater my tour towards showing me the many famous beautiful street art installations all over Porto & Gaia in addition to gorgeous vantage points and cafes frequented by locals, exclusive.
As a bonus, this ride is a show stopper! Be prepared to bring big smiles and waves to all you ride past. SO MUCH FUN!!