My company booked a sidecar tour of the sights of Barcelona for me. My driver was Fernando and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this cool and unique way of touring Barcelona. How many people can say they have viewed a European city from a sidecar?! Highly recommend!! read more

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This surprise 74th birthday tour was four hours of TOTAL FUN! Having already been to Barcelona, we were interested in exploring interesting new neighborhoods and sights. Alex is amazing! He asked what we'd like to see, then outlined in detail on a map and explained the sights and areas we'd visit. Mission accomplished! It was exciting way to see a variety of local neighborhoods and places off the beaten path not typically toured. We had never motorcycled before, and yet Alex made the whole experience safe and comfortable. We absolutely loved the experience, and it exceeded anything we had hoped for. We highly recommend the tour as it is a fabulous way to explore Barcelona and all that it has to offer. read more

Bright Side - Wine Tours Near Me - Barcelona, B

Alejandro was very accommodating. Made room for us last minute, and because it was raining during our AM appointment he moved us to PM no hassle. The tour itself was great we did the 2 person sidecar tour for 3 hrs. One seat behind the driver and one in the sidecar. It felt safe on either seat. It was a great way to cover alot of ground efficiently. Joaquin our guide was fantastic...very knowledgeable and native to Barcelona. Gave us some great restaurant tips. When it started raining he even had ponchos for us and bought us coffee! We wish we had time to do it again tomorrow! read more

WOW!! The 1/2 day Barcelooona tour was absolutely AMAZING! Two days before leaving London for Barcelona, I decided that I hadn't planned enough for my upcoming trip. Based on Internet recommendations, I contacted BrightSide to see if they could accommodate my last minute request. I was in luck! I booked a Saturday afternoon tour for one. I spent a delightful 4.5 hours with Joao as we zipped around the city in Motorcycle and sidecar. The intercom system in the helmets allowed for us to keep the conversation flowing all afternoon long. We made several stops along the way and took a closer look at landmarks. Joao's knowledge of Barcelona's History and command of the English language were impeccable. This was a perfect start to my vacation in Barcelona. The tour provide a highlight of all the main historical sites and many more that were off the beaten path. As it turned out, my November Saturday afternoon adventure was the only day of my vacation that was rain free. In hindsight I was so glad I made the splurge as there were places I would have never made it to later in the week given the weather conditions. I have to admit that when I initially saw the pricing on the Internet, I did pause as the tours are not cheap. However, I can assure you that the personalized attention and overall experience far exceeds the prices that BrightSide charges. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a novel way to explore Barcelona. read more

This was our second day in Barcelona and Peter was so great at showing us the city. Having never been to Barcelona this was a really fine way to get a lay of the land and get the full city view. I had been a little nervous about the sidecar but I totally felt safe. (Also as a little bit of a larger girl I had the room I needed.) In addition the cava with he perfect view of the Sagrada was lovely. High recommend on others taking this tour! read more

This was by far the highlight of not only my stay in Barcelona but during my entire visit to Spain. My guide took me to all the major spots, shared an in-depth "non touristy" background and history of each of the places we drove by and customized our route based on my interests. I can't imagine there being a more unique way to see the city. read more

My husband and I visited Barcelona this December and absolutely LOVED Brightside's Sidecar Tour. Not only was it a perfectly sunny day, but our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we got to see everything we requested. He even added in some extra hidden stops to places we would have never been able to find on foot - it was wonderful! We could not recommend the sidecar tour more. A must do while in Barcelona! read more

We definitely recommend asking for Giorgio when you book this tour. He's informed, engaging, and a joy to spend three hours with as you zip around exploring the sites. He designed a personalized excursion tailored to our interests and introduced us to a delightful outdoor cafe in the Gracia district to which we returned afterwards. The tour was a highlight of our visit. read more

Brightside is doing something awesome and unique. Their sidecar tours are really a fantastic way to see Barcelona- you get amazing views, cover a lot of ground, and your guide (Matthew in our case, who was so knowledgeable and friendly) talks to you the whole time via a small intercom that attaches to your helmet, so while you're driving around you can hear all the details about where you are and ask questions. They will take you to small streets and up large hills and you will see everything that you want to. They also make sure there's time off the bike, so you can walk around, take photos and really take things in, and for a little extra money, they will bring a bottle of Cava and a pair of champagne flutes so that you can have a romantic toast looking at Sagrada Familia (or wherever you want really, that's where we did ours). The tour is so much fun and such a thrill, and you learn so much about history and culture, and the bike itself is truly awesome - you get so much attention riding around in it because it really is so unique. I had booked my trip super last minute and Joao was a dream to work with- quick to respond, helpful and so accommodating. They have a large variety of tours to suit pretty much any kind of time restraint or wish, and afterwards, your guide will draw you a map and give you suggestions on where to eat and what to see. We started off our trip to Barcelona with this tour and we are so glad we did; it helped us get better acquainted with the city and the sense of direction, and we also felt like we had seen a lot and could now pick and chose what to see more of. Plus, now I have ridden in a sidecar! read more

If you are thinking about doing this tour, stop thinking and just do it! Nothing could have prepared me for what a special experience this is. The motorcycle itself is amazing, and you will get quite a few onlookers, and some people taking your picture. We had locals stopping the guide to ask him about the bike and others just yelling from their own bikes next to us at stop lights. The tour itself didn't seem long enough, I could have done it all day. We did the 3.5 hour tour and I can't believe how much of the city we saw this way. On a Sunday morning the streets are quiet and even more charming. The tour itself was excellent. Our tourguide, french Matt, was informative and entertaining about all of the sights we visited. He tailored the tour specifically to our interests and what we had already visited. He told us that each of the guides only do a specific amt of tours each week (maybe 3) so they don't get burned out. And it really shows, I felt like he was just as excited to be on the tour with us as we were. Each helmet has a microphone with excellent sound quality so you can listen and ask questions without feeling like your straining to hear over the sound of the bike. He was a safe driver, and always aware of our safety as we entered/exited the bike on busy streets. I asked for recommendations to restaurants/tapas locations and instead of just giving me a list of places to try he dropped us off by the Picasso museum and walked us past all of his favorite places! It doesn't get much better than that! Plus he took us to a bakery that is famous in Spain for crossaints, after just arriving from France we were a bit suspicious of this claim. But of course he wasn't exaggarating, they were some of the best I've ever tried. And if I wasn't already convinced that he was the best tourguide I've ever met, he gave us his email address and sent us recommendations for other places to visit and eat at on the rest of our trip in Barcelona. After reading positive reviews on TA about this tour the only thing that was holding me back was the cost. Well, I'm here to tell you that they are undercharging for such a great experience! Thank you sidecar tours! read more

My husband and I went to Barcelona and we're looking for unique tours that involved delicious food. The sidecar motorcycle tour was a great match. It was everything we'd hope it would be and so much more! Our guide, Quim, was our favorite guide in 10 days in Spain! We made ya feel safe on the bike, was extremely knowledgeable about the city, and an absolute pleasure to spend an evening with! I can't recommend this company enough!! read more

This an incredible way to tour Barcelona!!!!! My wife and I were looking for a different way to see Barcelona outside of sitting on top of a tour bus; after searching Trip Advisor and various blogs we stumbled across BrightSide. We immediately decided this was something we had to do! We had already seen some of the main attractions so our guide - Matthias, first rate by the way, extensive knowledge of Barcelona history and very, very cool and accommodating - showed us many things off the beaten path. His restaurant recommendations were really helpful and showing us the Born District was a revelation as we spent the remainder of our trip exploring and eating there. BrightSide was a really cool experience, I mean how cool is cruising around any city in a side car motorcycle? We had many opportunities to take pictures and people were taking pictures of us as these bikes are quite unique! This is an easy cruise around Barcelona, Matthias did not zip us from place to place; I was comfortable on the back and my wife loved being in the side car. The Bluetooth mike system allowed us to talk back and for easily. This is a no brainer 5 star experience and the ultimate way to see Barcelona. I cannot recommend this enough!!!!! read more

Excellent tour to see Barcelona try the food and have a great time! Our tour guides were excellent!

I surprised my boyfriend with the "must do" 3-hour tour for his birthday. We had Peter who was so sweet and very personable. He took us all over the city in a very personalized tour. He also gave us great lunch recommendations. The side car was really fun (although I preferred the back of the motorcycle seat because there were less fumes). This was a great way to see the city if you have very little time. read more

My daughter and I had the best time on this tour with Alessandro as our guide - he was fantastic. We created quite a stir in the streets of Barcelona zipping around and we laughed the whole time. Alessandro took us to prime seating for the Magic Fountain show and gave us a champagne toast at sunset. This tour really set the tone for the rest of our visit as it was the first thing we did. I can't recommend it enough!!!! This is an absolute must do for sure! Thank you! read more

We booked a last minute full day for BrightSide - Sidecar Tours Barcelona our 2nd day in Barcelona. We had a fantastic time. Our driver, Joao was on time and he was very knowledgeable. He did not leave a stone in the city unturned. We were able to plan the rest of our vacation based off of his recommendations. Joao was detailed with were we would go and why we should see those areas. The tour was a fantastic way to see the city and we are so glad we did it! Thank you! read more

A great way to see Barcelona! Our Family did this on our second day in the city, and it was a wonderful way to see and learn more. Our guides Peter and Joelle were full of fun facts and were very personable. read more

My wife and kids requested a tour and Peter was a true gentleman and helped us achieve our vacation goals. High ethics and true personal service! read more

We came to Barcelona to celebrate a friend birthday- first thing we did was a sidecar tour with Brightside- It was spectacular! Not only was it tremendously fun, but our outstanding guide-Allasandro was informative, knowledgeable and genuine in his love and appreciation of this beautiful city. When the trip was over, all of our friends were equally impressed with their guides- Giorgio, Juanma and Joppe. I highly, highly recommend Brightside! read more

We loved touring around Barcelona in a sidecar! Our guide Giorgio was amazing and we learned so much about this beautiful city! We love Bright Side Tours and your Barcelona! read more

Absolutely the best way to see Barcelona!!!!! So fun to ride in a side car and have a personal and very knowledgeable guide. We had been in Barcelona for three days before going on the tour - and our guide took us to all the places we hadn't been to. Don't skip this tour if you are in Barcelona. read more

Every review has said what I would say!! Absolutely the very best thing to do on day one in Barcelona. So well run! such wonderful drivers??? I don't even know what it cost.. Doesn't matter... This was singularly the best!!! Picked us up at our apartment right on time, and delivered us to the restaurant, our son was waiting at exactly at 7:30. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this company. We were looking forward to this tour from the moment we booked it and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide picked us up right from our hotel and started off by giving us a map and running through all the key sites and history behind all of Barcelona. We could customize the tour to what we wanted to see specifically but since we didn't see much at that point in the trip we totally trusted him to show us around to all the places he recommended. We chose the night tour which was awesome to see all the sites which we normally wouldn't have done. One of the best parts was going up to the top of Montjuic and looking down at all of Barcelona. There even happened to be fireworks that night! We also added the cava toast at the end which was a nice treat. Our tour guide was so accommodating and took as many pictures as we wanted!! Such a unique experience. read more