The 6 Best Motorbike Tours in Portugal

1.Belem Motorcycle Side-car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $228 per bike, up to 2 Our pick

Ride with an English-speaking guide in a private motorcycle sidecar for about 90 minutes, starting in central Lisbon. The route links Carmo Church, city viewpoints, Pink Street, Time Out Market, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém pastries, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Monsanto, Estrela, Bica, and Camoes Square. Pickup is offered, and Stéphane is one named guide.

“It was a great activity for the first day in Lisbon. You get to see the whole area in a short time and now we know where we want to go back to. Our Teenagers loved the experience, too!”

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2.Lisbon Half-Day Handpicked – Private Vintage Sidecar Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $456 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Lisbon in a private vintage motorcycle and sidecar for about 3.5 hours. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Belém, Alfama, Chiado, Sé Cathedral, the National Pantheon, and key river viewpoints. Guide Fred is noted for attentive service and strong local knowledge. Pickup is offered, and you can finish anywhere in central Lisbon.

“Great fun ….a cool way to explore the city of Lisbon and surrounding landmarks. No other motorbikes with side cars spotted which makes this company unique. Fred our guide was attentive, good local knowledge and kind. Certainly the most memorable motorbike ride I have ever had! Loved it… good value and a great way to see Lisbon within 3 hours…..dodging cars and tourists was fun too!”

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3.Lisbon Historic – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $156 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Lisbon in a private vintage sidecar with an English-speaking guide, starting near Rua Garrett and returning there. In about an hour, you’ll pass Praça do Comércio, Carmo Church, Rossio, Baixa, Lisbon Cathedral, the National Pantheon, Alfama viewpoints, and Liberty Avenue. The small format gives you a quick, personal look at the city.

“The tour in side car around Lisbon, with the guide, was a fantastic experience! The 1-hour duration of the tour is perfect to appreciate the ride with the vehicle, the tour around some great points of interest in Lisbon, without having to block half a day for the experience. The guide (french-speaking for our experience), was really attentive to us, helping us to get in and out of the vehicle if needed, and did not hesitate to make the tour last a little bit longer than scheduled. During the break, he also offered us coffee cups and local sweets, which was very well appreciated. Thank you very much for the…”

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4.Lisbon El Cristo-Rei – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $361 per bike, up to 2

Ride with Stéphane or Frédéric in a private vintage sidecar from central Lisbon to Christ the King and back. In about two hours, you cross the Tagus, pause for photos, visit historic sites, enjoy a coffee stop at Casa da Cerca, and finish in central Lisbon. Helmets, gloves, goggles, transport, and support are included.

“Super expérience, tout d'abord merci à Stéphane et Frédéric pour leur gentillesse et leur bienveillance. Pas de stress, on visite dans la bonne humeur avec la facilité offerte de pouvoir personnaliser la visite sur les points que l'on souhaite voir ou pour s'arrêter prendre une photo. Les sides sont confortables et bien équipés avec chargeur pour portable. Les motos et équipements sont neufs. La visite en side est très agréable avec un petit vent frais et la faculté de pouvoir échanger avec le guide en roulant. Le gros atout par rapport aux autres solutions de visite c'est la faculté de sortir de Lisbonne pour traverser l'estuaire sur le pont de…”

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5.Hills & Thrills: 4 Hr Fonte da Benémola Electric Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $151Cheapest day out

Join Russ or Brad for a small-group electric motorbike ride from Almancil to Fonte Benémola. You will follow country lanes, Via Algarviana trails, and hill roads, with a café stop and, when conditions allow, a chance to swim in the spring. Bikes have no pedals, so expect a real ride.

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