Sidecar Tours: 15 Cities Best Seen From the Chair

1.Barcelona Private Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Ride through Barcelona with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Valentina, Pablo, Stephan, or Andre. In 3.5 hours, you’ll see Gaudi sites, Passeig de Gracia, Montjuic, Port Vell, Barceloneta, and El Born. Hotel pickup, helmets, headsets, and private transport are included, but attraction entry is not.

“What a way to see the city! We were traveling with our 13 year old granddaughter and she as well as us had so much fun. Valentina and Pablo were wonderful tour guides - keeping us informed as well as entertained! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Paris Vintage Private City Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

See Paris from a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private guide and professional driver. In 90 minutes, you may pass the Louvre, Palais Garnier, Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and Les Invalides. Hotel pickup may be available in an approved zone. Two people share one motorcycle, with the option to switch seats.

“What a fun way to see Paris. I booked this adventure for my family to see not just the traditional route through Paris but the outskirts as well. When they stepped outside the hotel to find the bikes and sidecars they squealed with delight. The route to the top of Montmartre was the highlight!”

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3.Paris Highlights city tour on a vintage Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $119

You’ll ride through central Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with an English-speaking guide, passing Saint-Michel, Notre-Dame, the Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Gardens, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Seine, and the Panthéon. Helmets, gloves, and goggles are included. Guides such as Max, Louis, Thierry, and Anand are praised for friendly commentary and thoughtful photo stops.

“Taking photos in front of the Effiel tower Great tour guides! We were a little late but the guides managed to wiz us around everywhere”

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4.2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $287 per bike, up to 2

Explore Oslo by classic motorcycle and sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. You can be collected at a hotel, meeting point, or cruise ship, then ride from Karl Johans Gate to Holmenkollen, Vigeland Park, and Bygdøy. One person rides pillion and one sits in the sidecar, with the option to swap seats.

“We enjoyed the unique way to experience Oslo. Our guide was knowledgeable and we learned alot about the city. It had the vibe of a walking tour, without the walking.”

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5.Meursault: Tour of the Vineyards on Motorbike with Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · from $64

Join Gilles or another English- or French-speaking guide for a one-hour private ride from Meursault through Blagny, Gamay, Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Puligny-Montrachet. You’ll travel on a vintage motorbike with an authentic sidecar, stop for photos, and learn about Burgundy’s vineyards, wine villages, and appellations.

“The Tour in a different way and with Gilles was EXCELLENT ... he told us about the bourgogne, so we did learn from HIM! Thank you again 👍🏽”

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6.Paris Vintage Sidecar Tour – Emily in Paris highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $240

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Emily’s neighborhood, Luxembourg Gardens, the Panthéon, Pont Alexandre III, the Eiffel Tower, and Palais Royal, with room to adjust the route. Two people share each vehicle, with helmets provided and a seat switch halfway through.

“Our guide, Martin was knowledgeable and so nice! We loved cruising through the streets of Paris. People would wave at us like we were royalty ! 10/10 experience!”

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7.Night Tour of Barcelona by Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $193

Ride through Barcelona at night with a private driver-guide in a motorcycle sidecar. You’ll see Montjuïc, the Olympic Ring, La Rambla, Barceloneta, Arc de Triomf, Passeig de Gràcia, and three Gaudí sites from outside. Hotel pickup, helmets, photo stops, and guide commentary are included.

“What an awesome way to experience Barcelona with this nighttime tour. Johannes made us forget that we hadn’t slept in 24 hours - it was exhilarating! I highly recommend this exciting way to experience the highlights of this city.”

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8.Belem Motorcycle Side-car Tour

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

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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9.Half Day Tour on Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $194

Ride through Barcelona in a private motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Valentina, Pablo, Stephan, or Lorenzo. In 3.5 hours, see Gaudí landmarks, El Born, Montjuïc, the Olympic area, the port, beaches, and city viewpoints. Helmets with wireless communication let you ask questions as you ride.

“This was absolutely the best thing we did on our trip to Barcelona, it was a great way to see the sights and Valentina and Jo were great fun and very knowledgeable. If your like me and thinking it’s rather a lot of money it’s well worth every penny and we made great family memories I highly recommend!”

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10.Live-Guided Tour – Trike-Harley Adventure of Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $12Cheapest day out

Take a 2 to 3-hour guided e-trike tour from Malá Strana through Prague’s major sights. You’ll ride past the Lennon Wall, Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle, Strahov, and Petřín. Guides including Nick, Daniel, Sebastian, and Stanley have led this route, with training, helmets, drinks, and photo service included.

“Interesting, excillarating and mich better than expected. Stanley was patient and understanding of the groups needs, excellent training made this experience all the better. Fast or not so was up to you. Fun 3+ hours with loads of interesting facts”

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11.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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12.Paris Private Vintage Half Day Tour on a Sidecar Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $337

Ride through Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar with a private English-speaking guide. Share one motorcycle with two people, switch seats, and stop for photos at the Louvre, Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Helmets, gloves, goggles, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“A unique and exhilarating way to get an excellent overview of Paris sites. We put our group in the expert hands of our guides and we’re not disappointed. Roman was engaging with great stories and a joyful zest for engaging with our group. Couldn’t have been a better first day in Paris! If you’re on the fence about this tour, get off it and get on that bike or in the sidecar! You will have a blast!”

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13.Vintage Sidecar Motorcycle Tour of Florence – The Highlights of the City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Ride through Florence and the nearby hills in an open-air Ural motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Tommy, Gilberto, or Massi. This two-hour evening tour visits San Frediano, Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, and the Chianti road, with room for six people and time for wide city views.

“These two dudes were great! It was the highlight of our two days in Florence. We got to see the best part of Florence from great views and locals spots. Check ‘em out if you get a chance, you’ll be glad you did.”

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14.Tapas & Sidecar Motorcycle Barcelona Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $271

Ride through Barcelona in a private motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Lorenzo, Pablo, Esteban, Joe, and July. You will pass Gaudi landmarks, Gracia, the waterfront, Montjuic, and the Olympic Ring, then sit down to a full tapas dinner with wine, beer, soda, and dessert. Hotel pickup and flexible routing are included.

“This was a wonderful adventure we had one evening while visiting Barcelona with our 3 teenage children. Everyone loved it. The bikes are so much fun and surprisingly comfortable. All 3 of our guides (Joe, July, and Lorrezo) were extremely personable and engaging. We learned so much about the history, architecture, and culture of Barcelona. The guides adjusted the itinerary on the fly based on what we had already seen in the city, and to avoid the traffic of a soccer game. For a fabulous evening of sightseeing, tapas, and cava, you should definitely take this tour!”

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15.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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