Barcelona: Sidecar Motorcycle Tour & Tapas Dinner with Cava

Riding Barcelona's Landmarks in a Sidecar, Stopping for Tapas & Cava

You ride in a sidecar through Barcelona's main landmarks (Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Sagrada Família, Arc de Triomf) with 10-minute stops at each. Dinner is a full tapas meal at a local restaurant with wine included, followed by a Cava toast overlooking the city from Montjuïc Hill. The guide explains everything via helmet headsets, and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package.

Step-by-step itinerary

Barcelona sidecar tapas and sightseeing tour

• Pick-up at hotel or meeting point
• Drive along Passeig de Gracia boulevard
• Stop outside Casa Batlló for photos
• Stop outside La Pedrera for photos
• Drive through Gracia neighborhood
• Stop outside Sagrada Família for photos
• Dine at local tapas restaurant
• Drive by and stop at Arc de Triomf
• Drive by Old Port and yacht marina
• Drive by Columbus Monument and La Rambla
• Stop for toast with sparkling Cava on Montjuic Hill
• Drive around Montjuic Hill's iconic areas
• Stop outside Olympic Stadium
• Drive by Plaza de España and National Palace
• Drive along Gran Via back to hotel

The experience

You're climbing into a sidecar attached to a classic motorcycle, your guide in the saddle ahead, and the city starts moving past you at a pace slow enough to actually see it. The route threads through Passeig de Gràcia first, Barcelona's most exclusive boulevard, where you'll pass Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, both Gaudí UNESCO sites, with 10-minute stops to step out and look at the architecture without the crowds you'd find on foot. Wireless headsets in your helmets mean you can hear your guide explain what you're seeing and ask questions without shouting over the engine. The whole experience lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes, and it's designed to feel unhurried, not rushed.

The ride takes you through Gràcia, a neighborhood locals actually live in, away from the tourist drag, then past Sagrada Família before heading toward dinner. You'll stop at a local tapas restaurant where the food and wine are already included in your rate: no surprises at the table, no extra charges unless you order something beyond what's served. The menu is generous enough that you won't need to. After eating, the motorcycle carries you past the Arc de Triomf (lit up in the evening), along the Old Port and past the Columbus Monument, then climbs Montjuïc Hill for a 15-minute stop at a viewpoint where you'll raise a glass of sparkling Cava (or juice, if you prefer), while looking out over the city and coastline. The final stretch loops past the Olympic Stadium and Plaza de España before returning you to your hotel in the city center.

What makes this different from a bus tour is the motion itself. You're not sitting in a window seat. You're part of the ride, feeling the turns, hearing the guide's voice in your ear, stopping at landmarks that matter rather than photographing them from a distance. The driving is safe and slow-paced, and your guide handles all the navigation. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out where to meet or how to get back.

What’s included

• Private sidecar motorcycle transportation with a guide.
• scenic stops at Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Sagrada Família, Arc de Triomf, Columbus Monument, Olympic Stadium and Plaza de España.
• full tapas dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
• sparkling Cava toast with views over Barcelona from Montjuïc Hill.
• wireless helmet communication.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by BrightSide Tours Barcelona

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Barcelona's main landmarks and eat well without arranging transport, restaurant reservations or timing yourself: the sidecar and fixed itinerary handle all three, and the motion of riding makes the city feel different than it does from a bus.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

How many people can ride in the sidecar at once?

One person per sidecar. You ride with your private guide on the motorcycle.

Is the tapas dinner included in the price?

Yes. The food and wine menu at the restaurant are included. Water, beer, soda and juice are also available if you don't want wine.

Can I ride if I'm under 18?

The minimum age is 7 years old.

What should I wear?

Bring sunglasses and warm layers. In spring and fall, add a light windbreaker jacket. In winter, wear very warm clothing, a scarf and gloves. Summer requires just sunglasses.

Do I need to pay for anything extra during the tour?

No. Hotel pickup, the motorcycle ride, all stops, the tapas dinner, wine, and the Cava toast are included. You only pay extra if you order items beyond the set menu.

Where does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup in the city center (or an agreed meeting point if you're outside the center). The tour returns you to your hotel at the end.

Can I hear the guide while riding?

Yes. You'll wear a wireless headset in your helmet so you can hear the guide explain landmarks and ask questions during the ride.

Is this tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.