“Porto Off the Beaten Path Sidecar Tour” can uniquely cater to solo travelers, offering a rare and much-needed option in the touring landscape.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning explorer, João and team sidecar tour promises an authentic and unforgettable Porto experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Porto with João – it’s an adventure like no other.
The open-air motorcycle sidecar provides an exhilarating and immersive way to explore Porto, free from the confines of typical tour enclosed in car, tuktuk, or hills of walking. With no barriers between you and the stunning sights, you can truly appreciate the city’s beauty and vibrancy. Genuine passion for Porto shines through every story and stop, offering a captivating and insightful experience.
What sets this tour apart is João’s exceptional dedication to his guests. He goes above and beyond to ensure each traveler feels welcomed and valued, creating a personalized adventure that exceeds expectations.

The best part was that we were the center of attention in the entire city of Porto while riding around! And add to that Joao’s energetic company made the tour and experience absolutely worthwhile. This was the first time I found an experience like this in a European city and trust me I’ve travelled a bunch around. Must do because:
1. You get to see most of the city and beyond with lesser walking
2. Some stunning views that may be hard to reach on foot
3. The amazing history of Porto & Portugal detailed out by Joao and his photography skills are an add on so you will end up having a bunch of them
4. The pleasure of riding in a sidecar takes the cherry on the cake.
Have a good one! Thanks Joao, we now have a friend in Porto :)

We had an incredible experience on this tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and took his time to ensure we had a unique, immersive journey through Porto. The thoughtful recommendations he gave us for the rest of our trip were an added bonus!
Highly recommended!

had a great time and learned a lot as well. 10/10 would recommend

Truly the best tour we did in Portugal Of all the tours we did in Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), the half-morning tour with Joao and Peter was by far the best! Joao was super engaged with our kids (8 and 11), funny, spirited, and very knowledgeable. He even got my daughter a pastel de nata with a birthday candle on it because her birthday was coming up. I appreciated some of the historical places we saw, but I especially loved the modern art around the city that he showed us that is relevant to today. I also want to point out that not only did he stop for great photo opportunities, he took really fun posed but also “candid” photos and videos that made them much more interesting. He also dropped us off at a more local seafood spot for lunch which was super delicious. Highly, highly recommend this tour!

My husband and I were in Porto for 8 days and this experience was in our top two activities of our trip. Because this excursion happened on Day 7 of our trip, we had already seen a lot of Porto. Joao pivoted and took us on an “off the beaten path” adventure to view awesome street art, head to the ocean, and have yummy snacks. Joao had awesome recommendations and an incredible sense of humor. Thanks Joao for a very memorable experience! It was fun being a celebrity on your cool bike!

We went on a sidecar tour a few days ago and we absolutely loved it. Porto is a beautiful city with stunning views. But the best part of the tour was our driver / guide João. Loved his stories. Loved his knowledge and passion for history. Loved his recommendations for food and activities. But most of all we just loved João. He has a kindness, cheerfulness, humor, and generosity that makes you feel welcome and made the tour extra special. Highly recommended.

Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide taking us thru winding, narrow side streets in Porto on both sides of the Douro while telling us all about Porto. I loved our stop at Cafe El Rey’s, a neighborhood bar where our guide João’s grandfather used to visit. We discussed history, Porto, his family and more over wonderful espresso, pastels de nata and glasses of Favalos while a little rain passed by. We explored Fisherman’s Village and visited several beautiful view points and ended the evening as the sunset, drinking sparkling wine at the Mosteiro Santo Agostinho da Serra do Pilar. It was our last night and this was the perfect way to spend it.

Do this tour, it's a great price for a very special time This was a fantastic tour with a wonderful guide taking us thru the magical, winding, narrow side streets in Porto on both sides of the Douro while telling us all about the city. I loved our stop at Cafe El Rey, a neighborhood bar where our guide João’s grandfather used to visit. We discussed history, Porto, his family, and more over wonderful espresso, pastels de nata and glasses of Favalos while a little rain passed by. We explored Fisherman’s Village and visited several beautiful view points and ended the evening as the sunset, drinking sparkling wine at the Mosteiro Santo Agostinho da Serra do Pilar. It was our last night and this was the perfect way to spend it.

Fantastic guide makes for a great tour My wife and I loved the side car, loved the wonderful views and beautiful buildings of Porto, but what made the tour memorable was our guide / driver João. Great stories, wonderfully told. Loved the tie-ins to Portugal’s rich history and the country’s place in world history. But the best was João’s humor and cheerfulness. We highly recommend this tour.

I don't usually leave reviews, but for this one I had to. João, and this company, is nothing short of exceptional!

It was an A.Mazing morning on this side car tour around Porto and Gaia!! Passio was informative and fun with a passion for tradition, culture and beauty! We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours! The ride was comfortable and there are opportunities to get out for a snack, photo ops and a little walking around. Highly recommend this unique experience!!

Had a beautiful afternoon exploring Porto with lots of laughs, photos and the best kidnapper in town. Even though he kidnapped up for a few hours he kept us well hydrated with local drinks and food. My mom had the time of her life in the side car. Such an awesome way to see the city with the most kind hearted man in the city.

What a terrific experience! Juan gave us a great tour, including things we wouldn’t have seen on our own (nature preserve, ocean, hilltop sunset) and lots of interesting information about the region and its history. He was delightful company and has a great sense of humor. He also is LGBT friendly. We strongly recommend his tour.

Fantastic tour! Wonderful way to see Porto, learn stories, have conversations, and experience the unique taste of Porto.

I would like to start the review saying that it was the best activity that we had on our family trip. The tour it’s super personalized and the tour guides were such an amazing people. We see Porto in one day and the chocolate and wine tasting was supreme. Thanks very much to Joao and the rest of the team, they love what they do and as tourists we loved to feel that too. We will recommend to everyone in Spain. Obrigadooooooo !!!!

This was by far my favorite activity in Porto. Such a beautiful way to see the city. Joao was a magnificent host that took pride in telling you as much as he could about the city. Truly a one of a kind experience.

DO THIS FIRST! Joao our driver and guide is passionate about his city and took us on an unforgettable tour around cobbled streets past all the sites. I'm my mind a must do.