Lisbon Sidecar Tour: Belem Tower, Alfama & Jerónimos by Motorbike

Three hours on a sidecar motorbike through Lisbon's steep streets and waterfront landmarks.

A private sidecar tour of Lisbon where you ride in the sidecar while a qualified guide drives a motorbike through the city's highlights: Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Alfama's narrow cobbled streets, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Edward VII Park, LX Factory and Campo de Ourique Market. The tour runs three hours and comes in morning, afternoon or evening slots. Helmet, rain gear and gloves are included. The sidecar holds two passengers (one in the sidecar, one behind the driver), and a guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Alfama5m
2. Chiado5m
3. Edward VII Park5m
4. Bairro Alto5m
5. Jerónimos Monasterypassing by
6. Belém Towerpassing by
7. LX Factorypassing by
8. Campo de Ourique Marketpassing by

Explore Lisbon's main districts and landmarks

• Visit Alfama district
• Explore Chiado area
• Enjoy view at Edward VII Park
• See Bairro Alto district
• Pass by Jerónimos Monastery
• Pass by Belém Tower
• Pass through LX Factory
• Pass through Campo de Ourique Market

The experience

Three hours is enough to move through most of Lisbon's layered neighborhoods without rushing. The sidecar itself is the point. You sit low and sideways, watching the city unfold at street level while the driver navigates the steep hills and tight turns of Alfama, the warren of medieval streets that climb from the Tejo Estuary up to Castelo de São Jorge. That district alone holds the Se Cathedral, the Panteão Nacional and Igreja de Santo António, all woven into the maze of ancient houses and cobbled lanes.

From there the route moves through Chiado, a traditional shopping area split between old and modern storefronts on Carmo and Garrett streets, and into Bairro Alto for a viewpoint. Edward VII Park offers another vantage across the city. The 16th-century Belem Tower and Jerónimos Monastery sit on the waterfront west of the center: the monastery's stone tracery and scale are the kind of thing a motorbike lets you circle and approach from angles a bus cannot. LX Factory, a redeveloped 19th-century industrial site now filled with design studios, artists' studios and street art, breaks the rhythm with something contemporary. Campo de Ourique Market rounds out the loop, a working market in a neighborhood that has stayed multiethnic since the Moors were expelled in 1497.

You choose the time (morning, afternoon or evening), and the guide handles the driving and the pacing. Helmet, rain gear and gloves come with the booking. The sidecar holds two people total: one in the sidecar and one on the motorbike behind the driver. Weight limit is 190 kg combined for both passengers.

What’s included

• Helmet, rain gear and gloves.
• qualified guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• three-hour private sidecar route through Alfama, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Edward VII Park, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, LX Factory and Campo de Ourique Market.
• all taxes and fees.

Options for this experience

3 options

Evening Half-Day TourGuide in 4 languages · 20:00Private half-day evening tour of Lisbon by sidecar. Departs at 8 pm, pickup is included.

Morning Half-Day TourGuide in 4 languages · 10:00Private half-day morning tour of Lisbon by sidecar. Departs at 10 am, pickup is included.

Afternoon Half-Day TourGuide in 4 languages · 14:00Private half-day afternoon tour of Lisbon by sidecar. Departs at 2 pm, pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:00 and 20:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bike my Side

Is this one for you?Book the morning or afternoon slot if you want daylight on the monuments and the city views. The evening tour suits travelers who prefer to ride when the streets cool and the light softens. The sidecar format works best for travelers comfortable with open-air riding and the motion of a motorbike. It is not a bus tour, and the experience hinges on being in the vehicle itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Alfama like when you ride through it on a sidecar?

Alfama is a maze of narrow cobbled streets and ancient houses climbing steeply from the Tejo Estuary up to Castelo de São Jorge. The sidecar lets you move through the district at street level, passing the Se Cathedral, Panteão Nacional and Igreja de Santo António: all historic buildings contained within the neighborhood's chaotic, charming layout.

Can I choose what time of day I want to ride?

Yes. The tour comes in morning, afternoon and evening half-day options, so you pick the slot that fits your schedule.

What does the sidecar hold, and who sits where?

The sidecar motorbike carries two passengers: one sits in the sidecar itself, and the other rides on the motorbike behind the qualified guide who drives. The combined weight of both passengers cannot exceed 190 kg.

What's included in the booking?

Helmet, rain gear, gloves and the guide are all included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French and drives the entire three-hour route.

Is there an age minimum?

The minimum age is 8 years old. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

What is LX Factory?

LX Factory is a trendy shopping and dining area built inside a redeveloped 19th-century industrial site. Former textile warehouses and printing factories have been transformed into design offices, artists' studios and hipster stores, with colorful street art covering the walls.