Our guide Andre was fantastic and it was a great all day excursion. The vantage point from the motorcycle was great! Would definitely do again and strongly recommended.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Pick-up at your hotel/apartment (city center)
- Driver / Guide
- Helmets with wireless communication
- Live commentary on board
Excludes
- Gratuities / Tips are optional (not mandatory) and not included in the rate.
- Travellers lunch & drinks are not included in the rate. Guide will make arrangements for restaurant according to customer preference.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions (exterior visit & explanation)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Scenic drive by the Colombus Monument, Medieval shipyards and La Rambla.
Scenic drive by the Old Port and Barcelona yatch marina.
5 minutes stop at the beach of Barceloneta and scenic drive by the old fishermen district.
Walk around the charming neighborhood of El Born in the Old City.
Ride thru the historical fishermen district of La Barceloneta, plentiful with seafood restaurants and bars.
Scenic drive by the water front and 10 minutes stop at the beach and Olympic Port of Barcelona.
30 minutes easy walk around the charming El Born medieval district. Only outside visits.
10 minutes outside visit to the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in El Born.
30 minute easy walk around the historical areas of the Gothic Quarter: Plaça del Rey, Avinguda de la Catedral, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. Only outside visits.
Drive by and quick stop for photos and explanations at the iconic Arc de Triomf.
40 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world Heritage Site by Antoni Gaudi. Extended stop for outside visit, in-depth explanations and pictures all around the Basilica.
10 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world Heritage Site by Domenech i Muntaner
Lunch time! 1 hour stop at a delicious local restaurant according to your preferences (luch is not included in rate, you should order freely and pay directly to the restaurant of choice).
Scenic ride thru the charming local Gracia neighborhood, away from the tourist tracks.
Outside visit to the UNESCO site by Antoni Gaudí.
Scenic drive by the neighborhood of Sarrià, a local's favorite.
Scenic ride thru the luxury residential area of Avenida Tibidabo, plentiful of mansions, nature and beautiful views.
Outside visit to the XIV century monastery for explanations and pictures.
10 minutes stop outside the famous gates designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Outside visit to the football Cathedral of Barcelona.
Scenic drive by the upscale boulevard of Diagonal Avenue.
10 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world Heritage Site by Antoni Gaudi.
Scenic drive by the most exclusive boulevard in Barcelona.
10 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world Heritage Site by Antoni Gaudi.
Scenic drive by the local's favorite Rambla de Catalunya, perfect time for a coffee with the locals in this gorgeous promenade.
Scenic drive by Plaza de España, Venetian Towers, National Palace and Poble Espanyol.
15 minutes outside visit to the National Museum of Catalan Art (National Palace) to enjoy the atmosphere and the amazing views.
Scenic drive all around Montjuic Hill's most iconic and beautiful areas, including the Olympics, Museums, viewpoints and gardens.
5 minute stop, outside visit only. Barcelona Olympic Stadium and Olympic Ring.
20 minutes stop (outside visit only) for a toast with Sparkling Cava wine (juice also available) whilst enjoy the amazing views over Barcelona and coastline.
Scenic drive by the lively downtown district of El Raval.
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Reviews
We did the 8 hour tour on a hot August day with our 7 and 9 year old. What a fantastic way to see a lot with kids and also beat the heat. The guys were great, stopping when we needed a break, answered tons of questions, and gave us a great feel for Barcelona. I highly recommend this as a way to tour the city in an efficient way, or get oriented at the start. Great for families too - we felt incredibly safe the whole time.
Fun way to explore Barcelona. So much easier to get the full overview as opposed to walking since it is such a large city. Our guide Stephan did a great job and was very attentive to detail. We stopped for lunch and had a great authentic meal with our guide who helped guide us through ordering which is so nice when you are unsure how to read the menu. We learned a lot. We enjoyed our day!
My husband and I had a very fun day with Johannes. Hubby was on the back of the bike and I was in the side car. The down side is that when you stop at a light, the exhaust fumes of the car or bus in front of you are pretty strong. Also, when we visited the cemetery, which was fascinating, the road was very bumpy! I think we could have spent less time in the cemetery and maybe gone to the castle, which we didn't get to do. Johnnes was friendly and engaging and really know alot about the city. Highly recommend!
I cannot say enough good things about this tour. We had three days in Barcelona before a cruise and this was the highlight of our vacation. There is no way we could have seen as much of the city without this tour and Stefan and Oscar were so knowledgeable and so much fun to ride with. We will tell everyone that is going to Barcelona to use this company.
Johannes provided us a very fun and informative day seeing a lot of Barcelona which was perfect as our time in Barcelona was fairly short. This is a great way to cover a lot of territory quickly.
We did a full-day tour with Johannes, we had a wonderful day, being able to see everything in Barcelona we needed to see on a tight schedule. Johannes was very pleasant to deal with, the day just flew past. We caught a lot of attention throughout the day which made us feel like royalty :)
Our one day tour on a private van with Lorenzo just made our short trip to Barcelona an unforgettable one. We have included entrance to Sagrada Familia and to Park Guell to our tour and we are truly glad we did. The cava on the top with a full city view was cherry on top! Lorenzo’s energy and knowledge made the tour so special and fun. We did nit understand how 8 hours went by this quick. Definitely a must for every Barcelona trip!
This was our 1st time to Barcelona and our tour guide over-exceeded our expectations!! Lorenzo was absolutely amazing!! We didn’t know the meeting point and he was so gracious and patient with us. He came and picked us up and didn’t skimp on the sites despite our delay. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with!! He even left us with suggestions on places to go back and see as well as restaurant recommendations. I’d encourage anyone visiting this beautiful city for the first time to take this tour!! Request Lorenzo!! He’s the best!
This has got to be the best way to see Barcelona! Juli was my guide/driver and he was amazing!! He customized the tour to my likes and was extremely knowledgeable. I strongly recommend this tour!
My wife and I have never experienced a tour such as a motorcycle side car tour. It was amazing. Our tour guide, Guiu was wonderful. Funny, informative and very passionate about his city of Barcelona. He took us all across town- giving us an inside look and history of this fabulous city. For lunch he suggested a quiet little "out of the way" historical Taverna- and the food was absolutely delicious. One the best lunches we had in Barcelona. We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a fun and enlightening day in Barcelona. Ask for Guiu- you'll love him!
Joe was very knowledgeable and very adaptable to small changes we did to our tour. Motorcycle tour is very fun and can get through places a car wouldn’t be able to.
I've traveled to many cities and taken many tours. This was hands down the best tour experience myself and my family (husband and two kids aged 11 and 13) have ever experienced. Joao and Allesandro spent 8 hours with us over the course of two days showing us all the highlights of Barcelona (the must-see attractions) but also parts of the city most tourists never get to experience. Off the beaten path spots, local neighborhoods, all on a super fun way to get around the city. We felt absolutely safe the whole time, and the tour was completely customizable. As Joao put it, riding the motorcycles makes you feel and see the city in an entirely different way. You will not be disappointed in this experience - trust me! And my kids LOVED it.
We had such a great time in Barcelona! The tour was really interesting and it was so fun going around in the sidecar of this amazing motorcycle. The helmets were equipped with a headset and a microphone so we didn't miss a thing and we could also ask as many questions as we wanted. I totally recommend it and we would definitely do it again.
Our guide and driver for the day, Alessandro, met us outside of the cruise terminal right on time, and after introducing himself, pulled out a map and gave us an overview of what we would see and do on our tour. Next, Alessandro fitted us with our helmets, tested the wireless headsets, and since it was a chilly morning, pulled out a wool blanket for my wife (who had the sidecar seat). With everything in order, we were off! The tour route was a very thorough drive through the entire city, stopping along the way for pictures and commentary. We were given the option of going inside Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell – we decided to only go inside Sagrada Familia (which is amazing) so that we had more time to spend touring the city. A few of the many highlights of our day – • Alessandro was always the slowest driver, usually taking side streets, and often pulling over to allow faster cars to pass. Not only did this make us feel safe but allowed us to soak in all of the sights. • Alessandro made frequent stops for us to stretch our legs and take pictures. One stop was at an overlook high above Barcelona, and Alessandro had a small bottle of sparkling white wine for us to enjoy. • Throughout the day, we were stopped by a lot of folks on the street for pictures of the sidecar – that was fun! • For lunch, Alessandro gave us several different options based on what we liked and didn’t like, and then dropped us off at a very nice Tapas restaurant. A great choice with good food! • Because we were on a motorcycle sidecar, parking was never a problem. Alessandro was able to park as close as possible to Sagrada Familia, right at the front door of the restaurant, and in the middle of the Gothic quarter for our walking tour. • Our tour ended in the Gothic quarter, and Alessandro offered to either drive us back to the cruise terminal or let us walk. We chose to walk – after being on a motorcycle for 8+ hours, we needed to stretch our legs. Alessandro gave us great directions, and we had a nice walk along the marinas. Overall, an amazing day. Can’t say enough about Alessandro – he was very knowledgeable as a tour guide, very courteous, extremely helpful (he helped us with a little shopping), and gave us a great day in Barcelona. Thanks Alessandro!
We are pretty much speechless about how fabulous this day has been. Every single thing, from pick up to drop off was perfect. The schedule allowed us plenty of time to see Sagrada Familia and Park Guell as well as stops at all other landmarks and monuments. We feel like there is no better way to become acquainted with this charming city. Our guide was beyond knowledgeable and happy to share his keen insights about his town. Thank you for introducing us to one of your favorite Bodegas for lunch! The octopus was the best we have ever had. And the cava on the mountain- well that just topped it off. Do not hesitate to take this tour or any tour with Brightside. Worth every cent! Do dress warmly and in layers!
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