15 Private Vespa Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

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.Half-Day Private Sidecar Tour on Madeira’s West Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.)

Ride through Madeira’s west coast with Nuno or NooNoo in a private motorcycle sidecar. You can adjust the route, stop at fishing villages, cliff viewpoints, banana roads, and Calheta’s rum factory. One person rides behind the driver and one in the sidecar. Helmets, insurance, and pickup are included.

“Very friendly and informative guys. Enjoyed thoroughly for 3+ hours, they took us to some places which we would not have researched and found ourselves in Madeira”

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3.Private Sidecar Tour – Downtown Funchal for 1 or 2 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through Funchal with a private driver-guide on a motorcycle and sidecar. You will visit the old center, Farmers Market, Nazaré viewpoint, and Miradouro do Pináculo, with pickup from hotels, Airbnb apartments, or the harbor. Guides such as Nuno offer local history and practical restaurant tips.

“The company was top notch to work with- we received a welcome email from owner (after booking) with concise instructions, bike/sidecar in great condition, uniforms and follow up email with bonus surprise. The ride itself was our first of its kind (ages 62 and 54) and I would definitely recommend. What a great way to see the sights! Our guide Nuno was very informative and a genuinely good guy- we felt safe and comfortable the whole time. When we come back to the island, which is a must- we will definitely book them again.”

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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.Private 4-Hour Scenic Tour by Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours

Ride through Madeira in a classic motorcycle sidecar with guides such as Nuno or Luis. This private four-hour tour links coastal viewpoints, mountain roads, villages, and Cabo Girão, with hotel pickup, helmet, intercom, fuel, and route flexibility included.

“De trip met motor met zijspan was super! de gids heeft ons veel enorm veel over Madeira verteld en ons prachtige vergezichten laten zien. de motor is verbazingwekkend comfortabel. Zowel in het zijspan als achterop. Top”

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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.Porto Private Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

João or another local guide takes you and one companion through Porto in a private sidecar. In three hours, you’ll travel from the Douro to Foz do Douro, Gaia, Boavista, and Matosinhos, with slow driving, photo stops, local stories, and a route shaped around your interests.

“Awesome insight of Porto. Guide explained everything very well. Saw many different streets of Porto that we would have missed. (Guide should carry some pocket change😉- inside joke) We will recommend this to others!!”

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9.Private Sidecar Sunset & Drinks!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

João or a member of his team drives you by private motorcycle sidecar through Porto, Gaia, Virtudes, and along the Douro. Expect hotel pickup, photo stops, local stories, and a sunset toast with Portuguese wine or another drink. The sidecar has two passenger seats.

“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.”

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10.Private Experience Motorcycle Sidecar Tour

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

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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11.Private Vintage Sidecar Tour to Sesimbra’s Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at Praia da Califórnia in Sesimbra for a one-hour private ride with a vintage motorcycle and sidecar. Guides such as Stéphane and Frédéric combine coastal scenery, photo stops, local stories, helmets, and bottled water for up to two people.

“It was unique experience to do Lisbon city tour in moto cycle side car, it was awesome and really fun, he was also guide at same time each place we were going, very caring, we could decide where we want to go , we continued to go till to th”

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12.Private Vespa Tour Funchal & Câmara Lobos (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $90Best value

Ride a 125cc Vespa with a private guide through Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. Miguel or Mike leads you past the Old Town, Farmers’ Market, cathedral, Pico Fortress, and coastal viewpoints, adding local stories and practical tips along the way. Scooter experience and a valid license are required.

“What an unforgettable experience! I did the 4-hour guided tour today with Mike, the owner of Vespa Madeira Scooter Rent, and it was absolutely amazing. Mike is not only super knowledgeable about Funchal and the best hidden spots, but he's also just a genuinely cool and relaxed guy to hang out with. We cruised through the most beautiful locations in and around Funchal, places I would have never found on my own. The tour was perfectly planned and felt really personal and special, especially since I did it to celebrate my 40th birthday. To top it off, I (accidentally!) broke the key off in the ignition 😅... and even then,…”

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13.Private Vespa Tour Nun´s Valley,Câmara Lobos,CaboGirão(4hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Join a private four-hour Vespa tour from Funchal with stops at Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, Câmara de Lobos, and Cabo Girão. Guide Miguel brings local knowledge, safety, and route flexibility. You need scooter experience, a valid A1 or B license, and must be at least 25 to drive.

“Super schöne Vespa Tour in die Berge von Funchal. Mit Miguel einen sehr netten und erfahrenen Tourguide! Kann die Tour wirklich jedem weiter empfehlen!”

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14.Private Vespa West Tour-Seixal,São Vicente,Porto Moniz(4hr)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Join Miguel for a private four-hour Vespa ride from Funchal to Madeira’s north coast. Ride through Serra de Água, cross Encumeada Pass, follow the old cliff road to Seixal, and finish at Porto Moniz’s lava pools. A valid A1 or B license, scooter experience, and age 25 or older are required to drive.

“If you have any concerns or doubts for this tour, I hope this review will help you get rid of them. I myself am not a very experienced scooter rider, but the idea of seeing all those stunning mountain views and feeling the ocean wind got me on a Vespa. And I have to say - it was awesome. Right from the start and throughout the entire ride, I was constantly amazed by everything we saw and experienced. First, the route is very well planned: you are always riding on good, well-paved roads, and it’s not difficult at all. You get the chance to see a lot of nature -…”

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15.Private Guided Vespa Tour Mountains (7hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Ride your own Vespa Primavera 125cc with Miguel through Madeira’s mountain roads and coastal villages. This seven-hour private tour includes Monte, Pico do Arieiro, a Levada walk to Balcões, lunch at a traditional restaurant, Porto da Cruz, Machico, and views over Funchal Bay. Driving experience is required.

“An unforgettable Vespa tour through the mountains of Madeira! This Vespa tour was an incredibly fun and unique experience. Miguel created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere right from the start. He shared interesting facts along the way and took me to surprising, less touristy spots that I would never have discovered on my own. We also made some great food stops where I got the chance to taste delicious local dishes (not included in the tour price, but absolutely worth it!). All in all, it was a fantastic day on every level – a wonderful guide, amazing food, and breathtaking hidden gems. Highly recommended!”

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