Private Tour: Algarve Wine and Tapas Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle from Portimao

Highlights

  • Ride a chauffeured bike and stop for tastings, all free from driving worries

  • Savor classics such as tapas and seafood; plus wines at a vineyard

  • You choose: ride pillion or by sidecar and flex your itinerary around you

Summary

After selecting a departure time to suit your schedule, make your own way to central Portimão to greet your private guide. Inform your guide of any preferences you have regarding sights and information, and then receive a safety briefing and protective helmet. Once you are ready, board either the sidecar or motorcycle and feel the engine roar into life. As you cruise around the gorgeous coastline and villages surrounding Portimão, hear of the region’s history and stop to taste Algarve culinary classics. Relish the freedom to customize your tour according to your interests and choose to follow itineraries similar to the ones suggested below. Stop in Alvor—a quaint village replete with cobbled streets and tapas bars—and enjoy incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and Praia da Rocha beach. Alternatively, enjoy the whitewashed splendor of Lagoa—replete with leafy vineyards and famed for its wine varietals, samples of which you taste. As you relax and enjoy fine wine, listen to commentary that details the unique microclimate and award-winning wineries of the area. Then, return to your vehicle and relax during the journey back to your original departure point in Portimão, where your tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a motorcycle ride and the western Algarve’s wines and tapas all rolled into one on this private tour from Portimao—a combo difficult to achieve on your own. With a driver-guide chauffeuring your vintage motorcycle, choose to ride pillion or by sidecar and customize your itinerary if you wish. Then, head off to explore local food haunts; stopping to savor everything from tapas and pastries to select local wines.

What’s included?

  • Expert driver-guide

  • Safety briefing

  • Use of a motorcycle helmet

  • Taxes and fuel

  • Food tastings

  • 4 samples of wine

  • Entry/Admission - Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

  • Any entrance fees

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Sidecar Tours by Bike My Side

About operator:

Do you wish to do something really unique, fun, exciting and truly memorable during your holidays in Algarve? Then come on a PRIVATE SIDECAR TOUR with Delfim and his Vintage Classic, Russian Ural motorcycle. Your chauffeur Delfim is Portuguese born but a true citizen of the world that have travelled to different countries and cultures. With an Architecture background he will show you the quirky, undiscovered Algarve that is off the beaten track and down the side and picturesque streets that only a sidecar can get too. Delfim is a highly trained guide who knows all the best places to eat, drink and have fun so that you can truly make the most out of your stay in our great Algarve. Tours last from 2 hours to all day. Get picked up from your hotel or Portimao cruise terminal and tailor your trip to your exact requirements. We are open all year and recommend you book in advance. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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