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Afternoon Porto off the beaten path Sidecar Tour
Joined 2023
A Morning Tour of Porto from the perspective of your local private guide.
We’ll explore Porto’s best viewpoints off-the-beaten-path as we travel slowly discovering the history and stories of Porto told by your private Local guide.
Explore Porto away from the historical center, along the river, to the ocean and across to Gaia with your private guide.
Amazing moments, at a slow pace and loads of photos!
End with the most beautiful view of Porto and tons of suggestions for your next days in Porto.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
R. de Arnaldo Gama,4000-192 Porto
- Let's meet at the top of the street by the statue. You can't miss the sidecar :) As the historical center becomes more and more pedestrian there are areas that don't allow direct pick up. Your guide will message you to check if the area of your hotel allows pick up and if so he will meet you there.
Meeting Point
Let's meet at the address mentioned on your booking by the statue.
We will check if its possible to pick you up at your hotel
Bonfim
Let's start exploring the neighborhoods of Porto away from the historical center
River Douro
Let´s follow the road along the Douro river and see a different perspective of Porto
Foz & Massarelos
Let's explore beautiful viewpoints. Lots of photos and a surprise stop before we make our way across the river.
Cross the river to Gaia
Let's cross the river Douro to Gaia and learn about the Port wine district and see some of the best views of the city.
Drop off
Time to drop you off with lots of suggestions for the next days in Porto.
Ending Point
At Meeting Point or Wherever you prefer
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Services
Private Transportation
Helmet
Water bottle
Private guide/driver/photographer
Feeling like a movie star aboard our glamorous sidecars
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Visits to Inside of Attractions or Museums
Tour Important Information
Transportation:
Classic looking motorcycle with sidecar, with modern engine and brakes.
Room for 2 passengers, one on the sidecar and the other on the back of your private driver/guide.
Prices are per sidecar, 1 or 2 passengers.
Important message from the supplier
I have 2 sidecars that can carry 2 passengers each.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Joao M.
My name is João, a native son of Porto.
I've been a certified Tourism Animator for the last 5 years, a Gentleman Rider for a few decades now and most importantly, in love with my city, her stories and importance in the World history.
After a successfull, but not very fullfilling, career in management and mechatronics engineering, I decided to create experiences that would allow me to work on and share my passions: my classic motorcycles, the love of my city, history and storytelling ( yes, I talk a bit!)
That combination came together naturally to create my tour experiences that use the old neighborhoods, landmarks, viewpoints and facades to tell you the history and stories of Porto. ( It also allows me to start tours with guests and end with friends. )
My tours focus on: Porto history, local stories, local perspective, landmarks, vistas & viewpoints, photography, Port wine tasting.
After being a tourism guide for 5 years I realize that meeting new people and seeing them fall in love with Porto is what I really love to do. I hope to meet in Porto soon!
Disclaimer: I'm also a part of secret world conspiracy to make people fall in love with Porto. . . you've been warned :)
I will be your private guide. Welcome to Porto!
Reviews
Danielle J.
Morning - Porto off the beaten path Sidecar Tour
“Great way to see and learn about the city!”
Went on a morning tour and had a great time! Our guide for the morning, Pacio, was friendly and informative and we learned a lot about the city. We booked the tour early in the week, so we were able to follow up on some of his many suggestions for where to go and what to do. There were a lot of nice sights and plenty of photo opportunities. Highly recommend this tour!
Joao M.
Thank You! Its our amazing guests that make our experiences more amazing :)
“A must do tour. See Porto from a different perspective ”
For me this is a must to do while in Porto. Joao our driver and guide is so proud and passionate about his city. He took us through its history while transporting us around. Many stops for photos and explanations of the city's past and culture. We travelled through the cobbled back streets taking in the views from the motorbike and sidecar. Stunning! We ended the tour in the old fishing village with views out to sea. Joao's recommendation for lunch was spot on! It's set us up for the rest of our stay in Porto. We now have a list of what to visit and what not to. Excellent tour! Well done Joao for producing such a novel and fascinating tour!!
Joao M.
Its our amazing guests that make it look easy :) Thank YOU!
$240/ per group
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