Vespa and Sidecar Tours in Lisbon: the 10 Best Rides

1.Private Tour: Best of Lisbon by Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride through Lisbon with guides such as Daniel, David, Luis, Jorge, or George at the wheel. In about three hours, you’ll see Belém, Alfama, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa, and major viewpoints from a private sidecar. Helmets, gloves, and rain gear are supplied.

“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!”

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2.Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $117

Ride through Lisbon with guides such as Sergio, Jonathan, Miguel, or Tercio, choosing the motorcycle seat or sidecar. This private 3.5-hour tour links Alfama, Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Cathedral, viewpoints, and local streets, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Can highly recommend this Sidecar tour. Sergio was a great guide, friendly and entertaining. We learnt a lot about Lisbon's history and a bit of politics. We saw many areas around Lisbon, and ended the tour out at Belem. Riding on the back of a motorbike was a fun exhilarating way to see the city. I also tried sitting in the sidecar, where I could take little videos on my phone. This isn't a tour where you stop and go inside places for long, more of a whistle-stop tour, but didn't feel rushed. My friend and I both loved the experience. Extra bonus, he took great photos and videos of…”

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3.Lisbon Sidecar Tour ( the netflix one)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours

See Lisbon from a Ural sidecar with a Portuguese driver-guide such as Luis, Daniel, or Jorge. This private three-hour ride covers major sights, hilltop views, and lesser-known streets, with hotel or cruise-terminal pickup and room to tailor the route.

“We only had 2 days to fit as much sightseeing in as possible when in Lisbon last week. It was also my mums birthday so I booked the SideCar tour for us to discover Lisbon from a different angle and it didn't disappoint! Our driver was Luis and he was just brilliant. He knows Lisbon like the back of his hand. He brought us to off the beaten track locations as well as the main tourist sites. We ate amazing Pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) and were given loads of info of other places to visit to make the best of our short time in the city. My mum…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon in a vintage motorcycle and sidecar with a private English-speaking guide, including Fred when available. Visit Belém, Alfama, Chiado, the Sé Cathedral, National Pantheon, and major riverfront sights, with pickup offered and a flexible central Lisbon drop-off.

“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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5.SIDECAR – 4 hours – Overview Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Ride through Lisbon in an open-air motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Sérgio, Silvio, Mike, or Tercio. In four hours, you can cover viewpoints, Alfama, central squares, Belém, and the Discoveries Monument, with time to customize the route and stop for photos.

“Great time and wonderful alternative view of the city! Sergio was amazing and the tour was so much fun!”

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6.Lisbon Historic – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon in a private vintage sidecar with an English-speaking guide. In one hour, you’ll see Praça do Comércio, Carmo Church, Baixa, Rossio, Alfama viewpoints, the National Pantheon, and more, with pickup offered and only your group aboard.

“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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7.Lisbon El Cristo-Rei – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride with Stéphane or Frédéric in a private vintage sidecar from central Lisbon to Cristo Rei and Casa da Cerca. Expect helmets, gloves, goggles, photo stops, a coffee break, and room to tailor the route.

“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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8.Private Experience Motorcycle Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $107Best value

Join Rétro Tour Lisboa for a private one-hour motorcycle sidecar ride through Lisbon’s street-art districts. Guides such as Stephane take you through LX Factory, Mouraria, Alfama, Cais do Sodré, and other mural-filled areas, with helmets, gloves, water, and photo stops included.

“This was amazing!!! The highlight of our trip. The people giving the tour were knowledgeable, chill, and very flexible! Would do it again!”

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9.Guided Electric Piaggio Tuk-Tuk Tour of Historic Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours

Ride through historic Lisbon in a private electric Piaggio tuk-tuk for two hours. Your guide may tailor the route to your interests, from Alfama and Mouraria to hilltop viewpoints. Guides including Sergio, Andre, Hugo Pina, and Richie have offered strong local knowledge in several languages.

“Sergio did a very good job in showing us the most important parts of Lisbon and its street art that otherwise we wouldn’t have seen. Very nice experience for us and our kid, and because he speaks fluent Italian our child enjoyed it as well. Also, he’s passionate about his work and it shows! Thank you Sergio!!”

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10.Lisbon by Fiat 500 Jolly convertible!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon in a private 1967 Fiat 500 Jolly convertible with Saulo, also referred to as Saul, as your guide. The route can include Alfama, Mouraria, Bairro Alto, Estrela, Lapa, Parque Eduardo VII, Belém, and even Cristo Rei when time and interests allow.

“A fabulous, fun filled, educating, one hour tour of Lisbon in an eye catching bright red open top Fiat 500 delivered by Saulo. Forget the yuk tuks, do it in style.”

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