Matthias was a very knowledgeable and personable guide full of information about the city!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- The food and wine menus served at the restaurant are included in the rate, no need to pay to the restaurants unless for extra orders (which really shouldn't be necessary, lots of food).
- The food and wine menu served at the restaurant are included in the rate, no need to pay to the restaurants unless for extra orders (which really shouldn't be necessary, lots of food).
- Water, beer, soda or pop drinks available for the ones not interested in wine.
Excludes
- Gratuities / Tips are optional (not mandatory) and not included in the rate.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions (exterior visit & explanation)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Pick-up at your hotel in the city center or at agreed meeting point if outside the city center.
Scenic drive by Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona's most exclusive boulevard.
10 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world Heritage Site by Antoni Gaudi.
10 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world heritage site by Antoni Gaudi.
Scenic drive by the charming local neighborhood of Gracia, away from the tourist tracks.
10 minutes stop, outside visit only. UNESCO world Heritage Site by Antoni Gaudi
Dinner time! Fabulous stop at a local's restaurant for a first class tapas, wines and deserts experience.
Drive by and quick stop for photos and explanations at the iconic Arc de Triomf, beautifully illuminated in the evening time.
Scenic drive by the Old Port and Barcelona yatch marina.
Scenic drive by the Colombus Monument, Medieval shipyards and La Rambla.
15 minutes stop, toast with Sparkling Cava (juice also available) overlooking Barcelona from this viewpoint on Montjuic Hill.
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.
Scenic drive by Plaza de España, Venetian Towers, National Palace and Poble Espanyol.
Scenic drive by Gran Via de les Corts Catalanas en route to the city center to end the tour back at the hotel.
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Reviews
This was an experience of a lifetime. I drove around with the Tour Guide on a motorcycle which had an accompanying sidekick and we drove all around Barcelona at night and stopped at several locations for tapas. Our last visit was to the top of Mount Montjuïc. The Guide had Champagne and we watched the city glow as we had a nice drink. We saw many sights of the city. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants something unique and your beautiful.
This was our favorite experience we had while in Barcelona. Pablo, our tour guide, was an expert historian and foodie. He loves motorcycles! He took care of us with small details, like bringing nonalcoholic beverages for our hillside romantic view. Pablo picked a small amazing gluten-free restaurant in his local neighborhood. It was a wonderful local experience. He was an expert in gluten-free for my spouse! We will 100% use Brightside again and specifically request Pablo!
First day in Barcelona and best way to discover the whole city!!! Food stop way top notch, but the guidance and exposure to the city was the highlight of the evening. Spending the evening with Johannes was great as he was flexible to our requests and has great knowledge of the city!! Don’t hesitate to book this tour! For context we are a couple 60ish yrs old!!
What a blast! A must-do when you’re in Barcelona. Our driver, Johannes, was excellent. A great driver with very good knowledge of the city & its history. He made the journey really interesting & a lot of fun. The tapas were fab-u-lous! & the restaurant we went to was beautiful in a very quaint city neighborhood. We got to see so much of Barcelona that we would otherwise never have had the opportunity to experience. Definitely a very unique, fun way to see the city. Many thanks to Johannes for a one of a kind, fun trip.
The motorcycle transport gave us a new and unique perspective of Barcelona. The tour’s itinerary was well explained at the beginning and end with a map. Along the way Johannes told us stories of each area as well as its history and significance today. The meal was a delicious sampling of Catalan food and highlighted with fun conversation.
Book this! We had so much fun. Grandmas and kids alike loved this experience. The guides/drivers are so kind and knowledgeable, zooming us all around the city. It’s super safe and so much fun!!
Highly recommend -a must-do if visiting Barcelona! And I bet ALL of their tours are just as awesome! We were staying in the Gothic Quarter and had to meet our fantastic guide, Stephan, just a little walk away--but it was easy to find the meeting point and he was right on time! Very friendly and informative, with lots of fun facts and knowledge about the city. Went up to Mt. Mounjuic to see the city from above along with a glass of cava, then visited major sites around the city and had a pit stop for some fantastic tapas and some more sights. It was an incredible way to see the city. I wish every city had a tour like this!
We spent the evening exploring Barcelona with Stephan. He is a marvelous guide and we had a fantastic time. It's such a unique and fun experience. Stephan also allowed us to customize the tour to be able to experience Barcelona our own way. For example, we had not seen Casa Batllo or Sagrada Familia at night so he made sure we did. Book it now. You won't regret it!
My husband and I had so much fun on this tour. Pablo is an excellent guide and great to hang out with. We got a perfect overview of the city on our first night, plus amazing views of the lighted fountains and overlooking the city. As an added bonus, the tapas and drinks were excellent, some of the best we had during our stay.
Pick up & drop off are great. The ride is a fun & different way to see the city without walking. The tapas are FANTASTIC & customized to your tastes.
Esteban was our guide and he showed us so much of the city of Barcelona. Dinner was excellent and taste of tapas was delicious. We throughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend this tour and Estaban.
Lorenzo was an excellent tour guide. We saw all parts other city and learned much about the history and architecture. Highly recommend.
Our first night in Barcelona was transformed into an extraordinary adventure, thanks to our fabulous tour guide, Lorenzo. Riding through the city in a motorcycle sidecar, we experienced Barcelona in the most thrilling way possible. Lorenzo’s choice of route through the city showcased key landmarks and breathtaking views, making us fall in love with the vibrant streets and scenic vistas. Lorenzo didn’t just ride; he narrated our journey with stories and facts that enriched our understanding and appreciation of Catalonian culture. The highlight of the tour was the tapas experience. Lorenzo took us to a local gem that served authentic Catalonian cuisine, capturing the essence of Barcelona’s rich culinary traditions. Each dish was a delight, perfectly paired with the lively atmosphere of the city. Lorenzo’s knowledge and tips greatly enhanced our visit, making our first night in Barcelona truly unforgettable. His warm personality and expert guidance made us feel instantly at ease, and his passion for his city was infectious. If you want to dive deep into the heart of Barcelona with style and flavor, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Lorenzo. It was not just a tour; it was one of our best travel experiences ever!
We had a great tapas and side car tour. We had three guides to accommodate our family of five. Lorenzo, David, and Johannes were all very friendly and engaging. All three were knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the city. We had already toured part of the city and they customized the tour to focus on areas we had not yet seen. Went to a cozy local eatery for delicious variety of tapas. They had some great food suggestions for our family and went out of their way to make all three of our kids feel comfortable and welcome. Lorenzo went so far as to purchase an extra piece of cheese cake as a surprise parting gift for one of our kids who was especially effusive about the cheesecake at dinner. Highly recommend the tour and all three guides.
Our sidecar tour was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona. Our guide Lorenzo, was very knowledgeable and personable, just the kind of person you want spend the afternoon with. The entire tour felt customized and personalized. Being on the motorcycle allowed us to go places we wouldn't have been able to in a car or bus. The tapas restaurant Lorenzo took us to felt very authentic and not a tourist trap, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!
This was a wonderful adventure we had one evening while visiting Barcelona with our 3 teenage children. Everyone loved it. The bikes are so much fun and surprisingly comfortable. All 3 of our guides (Joe, July, and Lorrezo) were extremely personable and engaging. We learned so much about the history, architecture, and culture of Barcelona. The guides adjusted the itinerary on the fly based on what we had already seen in the city, and to avoid the traffic of a soccer game. For a fabulous evening of sightseeing, tapas, and cava, you should definitely take this tour!
I have been on a bright side tour before some three years ago, it was really great then and still is today. Myself and my daughter opted for the tapas tour. Our guide Jo was informative, fun and very good motorcyclist. We toasted each other with a glass of cava courtesy of bright side tours whilst looking across the amazing city. Well worth the money, the tapas at the end was lovely. I thoroughly recommend taking any of the tours, thank you for an amazing experience.
In the beginning, I was a little concerned because I had a phone call about an hour to hour and half before we were supposed to take this tour. I was advised they had an issue with one of their sidecars, and asked if I would I be able to reschedule. We had just flown in that day, so we were a bit tired, so I said sure, it wasn’t a problem and they rescheduled for the next day. But we did go the next day! I booked this as a surprise for my husband. I told him we needed to go stand outside to wait for the surprise and he saw the sidecar parked on the street. He says, I bet this isn’t it, because he knows I’m not that adventurous. I’ve never been on motorcycle in my life. Joe promptly came out of the hotel where he had gone in quickly and greeted us. He was very kind and helped me get my helmet on and off. I chose to sit in the actual side car, (thanks hubby for being cool about that) and off we went. I took quite a bit of video of the adventure, it was so much fun!! We stopped at many excellent locations for Tapas, wine and beer. Joe was very cool, he and my hubby got a long great as motorcycle riders - my husband used to race motorcycles. So they talked shop a lot. :) He did give us quite a bit of history too! We saw a lot of Barcelona and appreciated some of the stops that we hadn’t already seen on foot. It really was a great tour, well worth the cost! Would definitely do again!
The food was amazing and our tour guide was very professional. I would absolutely recommend this to others.
Alessandro and Pau were the ultimate hosts and guides. We had a very safe and enjoyable, unique experience that we can recommend to anyone including those traveling with young children. Included were food and drink recommendations along the way, helmets equipped with headphones to communicate with the knowledgeable guides, a stop with chilled Cava to enjoy overlooking the city. Highly recommended.
2nd tour with Brightside and definately won't be our last! Fantastic tour. Pau and Alessandro were excellent guides and very knowledgeable about area. Felt that we really got to know them during the trip. Such a lovely way to see this beautiful city and sample local hospitality and excellent food. If you haven't yet booked your missing out! Until next time Brightside.
Our group had an amazing time on the tapas tour with Alessandro and the Joaos! We got to learn all about the city and history and make some new friends! It was also our favorite food of the trip. Highly recommend to everyone. We had people who have owned motorcycles their whole lives, to a couple who have never sat on one. Everyone had a blast! Thanks for the memories, guys!!
We had an amazing time! Alessandro was a wonderful guide, very accommodating and friendly. Great fun
This was an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. My family and I were privileged to have Joao, Joe, Pau, and Alessandro as our tour guides and they were fantastic. They made the experience enjoyable and informative and left me with a greater appreciation for the city of Barcelona. All four drivers were extremely respectful and incredibly well versed in the history, culture, and geography of Barcelona. Not booking them would have been a mistake.
This was an incredible experience for me and my wife! It is an innovative activity that gives a different kind of experience while learning about the culture and the city. It's much more exciting than touring in a van. Our guide was Joao and he was super friendly and knowledgeable! He took us to 2 different restaurants for tapas which both had delicious food while explaining to us how people in Spain like to eat. The activity was totally safe and the helmets had speakers and a microphone so we can talk to each other. At the end of the activity, he gave us a map as well as other recommendations of what to visit in Barcelona. It was quite a romantic activity for our honeymoon, and one that we won't forget. I highly suggest doing this kind of tour early on in your visit to Barcelona as it will help you get acquainted with the area. We will recommend this tour to all our friends who plan to visit Barcelona.
Had a great day on the motorcycle tour. The owner was a great tour guide and his other driver was also amazing. We enjoyed seeing the various areas of Barcelona and learning about the development of the city. Would recommend this tour to anyone!!
Joao was fantastic! He provided us with a perfect overview of Barcelona highlights and helped us, on our first day in town, understand how best to shape the rest of our time in town. Can’t recommend Joao or Brightside Tours highly enough.
This was the highlight of our family’s vacation! I did this same tour with my girlfriends a couple of years ago when we visited Barcelona and it was so terrific, I had to share it with my family! They all loved it! The tour guides are knowledgeable and so much fun! The food was amazing both times! We were so lucky we took our trip in November, 2019, before the pandemic.
Fantastico! What a blast we had in Barcelona taking a private tour via motorbike and sidecar with Brightside Tours! (@brightsidetours) They have many tour options but we chose the Foodie/Tapas Tour. Our drivers/tour guides picked us up at 7p. Over the next 3.5 hours our group of 10 cruised around sightseeing and stopped at 3 different restaurants for Tapas — all via these fun motorbikes. Our guides spoke to us through microphones that transmitted to our helmets. Delicious and fun! 😋 It was a special experience that I highly recommend — especially if you are traveling with teens. Eye-rolls quickly changed to huge smiles and fist bumps. 👊🏻 Thank you Giorgio, Ale, Quim, Joppe and Tarek! The Foodie Tour was the highlight of our Barcelona trip! We hope to return soon for the Wine Tour and Tasting! ❤️
The best time ever, was able to experience the foodie and not drive! Our driver was awesome, my husband and I really enjoyed it.
So much good food, great to see the city from another angle! Host was great fun and very helpful, gave a lot of advice and help
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