Porto Sidecar Tours Reviews

James Ganley 2025.11.17

     

Simply put, João is the Man!  The Not Port! Wine Tour was the highlight of me and my wife's 5-year wedding anniversary in Porto which is saying something because it poured the entirety of the tour (see pic). Despite the rain, the experience was unforgettable as we saw the sights and visited some really cool off-the-beaten path bars/other cool spots. We got a glimpse into what the life of a local can be and needless to say, I wish our trip was longer and we could relive that kind of day over and over again. Cannot recommend enough making time on one of João's sidecars on your next trip to Porto.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.11.19

Thank You for choosing to go ahead with the tour despite the rain and what fun we had! Amazing guests make amazing experiences!

JGNYC5 2025.11.17

     

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Highlight of Porto Trip!!! Simply put, João is the Man! The Not Port! Wine Tour was the highlight of me and my wife's 5-year wedding anniversary in Porto which is saying something because it poured the entirety of the tour (see pic). Despite the rain, the experience was unforgettable as we saw the sights and visited some really cool off-the-beaten path bars/other cool spots. We got a glimpse into what the life of a local can be and needless to say, I wish our trip was longer and we could relive that kind of day over and over again. Cannot recommend enough making time on one of João's sidecars on your next trip to Porto.

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Steph Nova 2025.11.01

     

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A Must-Do Sidecar Tour Experience in Porto By far, the highlight of our Porto experience was our tour with Sidecar Tours. My mother and I were taken around the city in style by the fantastic Oscar. It was such a treat to ride through side streets and hidden paths while learning about Porto’s history and seeing countless beautiful sights. We had an amazing time and truly can’t say enough good things about this experience.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.11.02

Thank You for the very kind words!

NancyDines 2025.10.24

     

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Fabulous Tour of Beautiful Porto by Motorcycle + Sidecar — Don’t Miss This Unique Experience! I can honestly say this was some of the best money spent on our Porto vacation! Our guide, João, met us at our hotel ready for a 3-hour guided adventure. He arrived with a stunning new Ural motorcycle and sidecar in classic olive drab paint — such a stylish way to see the city! Helmets were provided, and before setting off we chatted about our interests and the sights we hoped to explore.From the moment we left the hotel, we felt like the envy of everyone we passed. The ride was smooth, the pace perfect — never rushed — and João’s knowledge of Porto was truly stellar. We cruised through charming side streets, visited historic churches, and stopped at cozy cafés, soaking up the city’s beauty and hospitality.João kept us entertained the entire time with his fun banter and fascinating local insights. His humor, warmth, and genuine love for Porto made this experience unforgettable. Thank you, João, for sharing your city and giving us such wonderful memories — this was truly a highlight of our trip!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.25

Wow! Thank YOU so much for the very kind words! Its the best reward to hear how our Amazing guests love our local's perspective of Porto!

nchurchill 2025.10.23

     

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It’s safe and exhilarating!!! Our guide was so kind, thoughtful, cautious and respectful of not only us, but pedestrians or other vehicles as well. We saw so much of Porto - it’s an experience beyond words. I strongly recommend the all day tour that includes a tour of the oldest winery of port wines. The day was altered to the interests of two senior ladies who had a blast. We even went to the fisherman area for fresh fish cooked on an outdoor grill…amazing. The day had plenty of stops for photos along with some short guided walking tours…a perfect balance to stretch and explore. You’re going to love it too!!!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.24

It was our pleasure to slowly drive you exploring our Porto that we love! Thank You!

Marjon 2025.10.21

     

We had an incredible time exploring Porto with Porto Sidecar Tours. One of us rode in the sidecar and the other on the back of the motorbike. Such a fun and unique way to see the city! Pedro, our guide, was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Porto. He told us all about the city’s history and architecture, showed us the best spots for port tastings, and recommended great local restaurants. The route through the old town and along the Douro River to the Atlantic coast was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.11.19

Thank You! So happy to hear you enjoyed our locals perspective of Porto!

David F 2025.10.19

     

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Highlight of our trip to Porto Pacio met us 10 minutes early and we had a chat about everything we had already seen while in Porto to give him a plan for us to see as much new sites and areas as possible. Pacio then asked preferences such as beach or city, Porto or Gaia, the tour was tailored to exactly what we wanted and throughout the evening Pacio gave options and choice. Pacio stopped at amazing viewing points for photos and as a bonus he was a very passionate and talented photographer. The price of the tour alone was worth it for the quality and the amount of photos all taken from viewing points only a local would know. This was by far the best experience we had in Porto and we felt Pacio's knowledge of local history and ability to chat and answer questions while the motorcycle was moving enhanced the experience. If you're in Porto for a short period of time this is by far the optimum way to see the most sites while learning about the history with a really friendly very informed guide and also an exhilarating way to travel the small streets of the city. As a bonus we had a meal booked in a resteraunt after the tour and Pacio dropped us to the door, the guy could not have been more helpful, highly recommend.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.24

Thank You so much by the very kind words! We are very happy to see that you liked our local's perspective of Porto! P.S. - the photos are our treat because our city is too beautiful not to photograph :)

Mª Esther Martínez Louzao 2025.10.18

     

We enjoyed very much the Sidecar tour and it surpassed our expectations. The Sidecar was spotless. Joao explained to us and showed us like a great Historian. Plus, he is very funny. He very much knows Porto and how to enjoy the time. I highly recommend him.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.19

Very glad you both enjoyrd my local’s perspective of Porto! Thank YOU!

Mª Esther M 2025.10.18

     

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Sidecar Porto excellent time! We enjoyed very much the Sidecar tour and it surpassed our expectations. The Sidecar was spotless. Joao explained to us and showed us like a great Historian. Plus, he is very funny. He very much knows Porto and how to enjoy the time. I highly recommend him.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.19

Its our amazing guests that make our experiences much better! Thank You!

markdE1210JN 2025.10.18

     

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Fun, unique way to see the city So fun seeing the highlights of Porto with Joao! We did a quick two hour tour, and Joao did a wonderful job hitting the high points and educating us on the city.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.19

Thank You for the very kind words!

Paul W 2025.10.05

     

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October 3 Pacio and Pedro were fantastic!!! This was easily the highlight of our week-long tour of Porto and Lisboa. We’d rate this tour as a 6-star tour if we could.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.07

It's our amazing guests that make our experience as locals stand out even more! Thank YOU!

Michael B 2025.10.05

     

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Street art tour! Highly recommend this experience. Joao was very informative and friendly. A great selection of stops for art and history. We had a nice break for coffee and pastry and Joao coordinated my drop off at a small fishing village for lunch.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.07

So glad that you liked our local's perspective of Porto's history and art! Enjoy the rest of your stay and Thank You!

PAULA R 2025.10.05

     

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Best Porto Experience! What an amazing day and the best way to experience all that Porto has to offer! Beautiful views, private experience, amazing lunch with the freshest sea bass and really unique port tasting. Loved it!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.07

So glad to hear that you enjoyed our private and unique local experience! Thank You!

Nancy A 2025.10.02

     

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Super Fun This sidecar experience was exceptional! Joao was entertaining, informative, and brought Porto to life as a multi generational local. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.10.07

Thank You for the very kind words and amazing time exploring my Porto :)

Linda Pierce 2025.09.25

     

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Best thing ever! Joao was a wonderful host in a beautiful city. He is the friendliest, most informative guide. If there are places you b want to see..or don't want to see.. He will customize your experience. If you're not sure..he will offer suggestions. He knows the history and the current situation and future plans for many parts of Porto. The sidecar is so much fun! Everyone waves at you..kind of jealous at how you're getting around! Spending time with Joao is making a friend. Enjoy!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.09.26

Its our Amazing guests that make it so much fun! Thank YOU!

Nell R 2025.09.20

     

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Fantastic experience We loved this tour. Our guides were so kind and friendly and it was an excellent way to see the city from different vantage points and to learn snippets of history. A fantastic introduction to Porto and such fun. We were a group of four ladies and we LOVED it. Highly recommend.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.09.21

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our local perspective of Porto with our private experience. Thank You for the very kind words!

Irwin G 2025.09.15

     

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A fun and unique way to see Porto A different and fun way to see Porto, Oscar was our guide. He was knowledgeable and delightful. We highly recommend on mend Oscar and this tour.

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.09.18

Thank You for choosing our sidecar experience!

Jeremy D 2025.09.10

     

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The best way to see Porto and the surrounding area A friend recommended this tour and we are so glad they did. It was such a fun way to see the city from ( quite literally ) one end to the other, plus Gaia over the river. Our driver was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and very flexible to include our preferences. We booked the trip for our first day and it was a brilliant way to get our bearings and decided which areas we wanted to return to to see more. Honestly I wish all cities offered this tour as it is much more fun than the hop on hop off bus!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.09.18

Thank You for joining us and enjiy our local perspective of Porto!

Myrthe1291 2025.08.22

     

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A special way to discover Porto The tour was a lot of fun. We did this on our 2nd day and that was ideal. So we immediately got a good idea of Porto and nice tips. The guide knew a lot to tell and did the tour with great enthusiasm and pleasure. A fun and special way to discover the city!

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.08.23

Very happy that you enjoyed my local perspective of Porto. Thank You!

Tourist581927 2025.08.19

     

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Unforgettable introduction to Porto! Three hours of ear to ear smiles from everyone! Such a fabulous and unforgettable experience on our arrival in Porto. My partner, 6yr old son and I LOVED this tour. I can’t tell you how many times our son has asked us when he can go back on a motorcycle. Bikes were pristine and clean, so well kept. Joao and Peter were fantastically enthusiastic and great with our son as well as knowledgeable giving us a thorough introduction to Porto. In all honestly, this wouldn’t have been my first choice of experience but the boys wanted to do it, but I 100% stand corrected!! Do this if you can, brings joy to everyone who sees you and you too! Lots of stops with information and photo opportunities a brilliant memory of our visit and I’m sure it will be THE highlight of our whole Portugal trip. Many thanks for such a wonderful experience! From a new secret sidecar convert ☺️

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Reply from Porto Sidecar Tours 2025.08.23

Its our Amazing Guests ( and their parents!) that make our tours so much fun! Thank You!