The 10 Best Portugal Motorcycle Tours

1.Belem Motorcycle Side-car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Ride through Lisbon in a private motorcycle sidecar for up to two people. Guide Stéphane takes you from central Lisbon to Belém, with stops near Carmo Church, São Pedro de Alcântara, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Pastéis de Belém, and Belém Tower. Blankets, gloves, and a pastry may be provided.

“Excellent way to see the city! Well done itinerary . Our guide was amazing and thoughtful. He had blankets and gloves for warmth and pastry to snack on .”

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

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

You’ll explore Lisbon in a vintage motorcycle and sidecar with a private English-speaking guide, including Fred when available. The 3.5-hour route links Belém’s riverside monuments with Alfama, Chiado, Sé Cathedral, the National Pantheon, and city viewpoints. 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.)

Ride through Lisbon in a vintage sidecar on a private one-hour tour for up to two people. From the meeting point on Rua Garrett, you’ll see Praça do Comércio, Carmo, Rossio, Baixa, the cathedral, Alfama viewpoints, the National Pantheon, and more. The guide speaks English, with French available in some cases.

“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.)

Ride from central Lisbon with Stéphane or Frédéric in a private vintage sidecar for two. Cross the Tagus to Cristo-Rei, pause at Casa da Cerca for coffee and views, and see Lisbon landmarks including Rua da Bica, azulejo-covered architecture, and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Helmets, gloves, goggles, transport, and pickup 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.Ride the Day Away: Algarve: Affordable Premium 2×2 E-Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Pick up a pedal-free electric 2x2 bike at Dirtebikers near Almancil and spend up to eight flexible hours exploring the Algarve. Bradley and Anna can help with local route ideas, while you choose between coast roads, trails, beaches, salt flats, nature areas, and Faro Island. A valid driving or moped licence is required.

“Fun day exploring off the beaten track. Bikes easy to get hang of, 6x friends, we all picked it up and had smiles on faces. Big thanks to Bradley for getting us all going and welcoming us home (great local trails tips). Also to Anna for managing. Definitely recommend, unique and memorable.”

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6.Motorbike Tour in Algarve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend seven hours riding a classic Yamaha motorcycle from São Brás de Alportel through the Serra do Caldeirão, quiet villages, mountain roads, and the Ria Formosa coast. Guide Carlos leads the private tour, with bike, fuel, safety gear, lunch, and drinks included. You need riding experience and a valid driver licence.

“My experience was outstanding. The day started out with an easy flowing ride through some quiet roadways. Then we proceeded along some beautiful spots where we had some breathtaking views of Algarve. The trip and locations were explained by Carlos in great detail and he was able to answer any and all questions that I had. Unfortunately we had a massive power failure throughout Portugal but we were unaffected by this power failure. The day concluded at his place of business and we enjoyed conversation/discussions about our trip. Excellent adventure…”

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7.Historic Motorcycle Side-car Tour 1H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

Ride through Lisbon in a private motorcycle sidecar for two, guided in English or French by Stefan. In one hour, you pass Chiado, Carmo, Alfama, Sé Cathedral, Commerce Square, and Graça viewpoints. Helmets, gloves, and goggles are provided, and the route can change with traffic or your wishes.

“This was an excellent experience. Stefan showed me much of the city and gave me a lot of interesting information. I had never been in a sidecar before. It is a fun way to get around and a great way to see this beautiful city.”

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8.Ride & Wine: Scenic Quinta Da Tor Winery Electric 2×2 bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

You’ll ride a UBCO electric 2x2 bike with a personal guide from the Algarve countryside through Loulé and Tôr to Quinta da Tôr winery. Expect small roads, an Arabian-style market, a Roman bridge, wine tasting, optional tapas, and mountain views. Guide Russ is known for adjusting the pace and explaining local sights.

“Awesome experience! We enjoyed every minute, the bikes were so fun! Would highly recommend! Great communication and instruction from the Dirt E bikers team.”

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9.Discover Loulé: Premium 2×2 E-bikes: 3hr Guided Algarve Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $111

Ride from Almancil to Loulé on a premium electric 2x2 bike with no pedals. Your English-speaking guide, including Russ on some tours, takes you through calçada streets, market life, scenic viewpoints, and the Nossa Senhora da Piedade shrine. The private three-hour outing can suit calm sightseeing or add off-road riding.

“Amazing service! Our guide Russ accomedated our wishes and former experience on offroad motorbikes. We got a maximized riding experience with both offroad and onroad sightseeing in and around Loulé with stops at Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade (Mãe Soberana) and a lovely café in Loulé. We also recieved a lot of recommendations on what not to miss while in Algarve, such as Silves. We also got sent photos and videos from the trip which was lovely. This was not a lame moped-trip. Would recommend for all experiance levels! Depending on the whole group the experiance might vary ofcorse since the guides have to accomendate for everyone. We were…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $151

Ride a no-pedal UBCO electric motorbike from Almancil into the hills around Fonte Benémola. Guides Russ and Brad lead a small group through country lanes, Via Algarviana trails, and scenic valleys, with a café stop and, depending on water levels, a chance to cool off at the spring.

“An absolutely fantastic experience. A perfect way to see the Ria Formosa in a different way, whilst enjoying the experience of the e-bikes. Our guides Russ & Brad where fantastic and full of insightful information. A must for those on holiday or that live in the Algarve.”

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