Your Barcelona Local Tour Guides
This is where you get to meet your Barcelona local tour guides and next best friends in town.
Founded in 2009, BrightSide Tours is a small boutique company. We are born out of a dream of a highly personalized, truly authentic and plain fun way to explore one of the most exciting cities in the world: our Barcelona! Small in size but big in spirit, we aimed to be much more than just another Barcelona tour guides local business.
And what better way to tour our beautiful Barcelona than by classic sidecar motorcycle with our amazing private guides?
Barcelona is truly who we are: a happy mix of natives and international long-time residents. We are hopelessly in love with our city of which we rode virtually every nook and cranny! Coming from various walks and backgrounds, we’re insiders and true experts of Barcelona sightseeing. We know what’s really worth your time, we know the inside stories and we know how to get you there safely and in style.
Barcelona is the city of sushine with an architectural legacy that makes it a true open air museum. Plus, it has the most motorcycles per capita in the whole of Europe, so of course we love motorcycles. And our sidecars are just perfect!
Meet the team, get to know your next best friend in Barcelona.
Joao
Father and founder of BrightSide Tours, Joao was born and raised in Portugal and he’s a Barcelonan by choice since 2003. His passion for Barcelona, beautiful motorcycles, world cultures and fine food is the root of BrightSide Tours. When off duty, you’re likely to find Joao chasing waves, wineries or vintage goods.
Johannes
Meet Johannes, a sociologist and musician from Austria, who after living in Italy and Turkey, finally found his home in beautiful Barcelona. Though naturally born as a skier, he now enjoys exploring the Catalan countryside with his dirt bike. He loves to share stories about his adventures, discuss about music and explore the deep and rich history of his chosen home of Barcelona.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo is a vibrant soul from Caracas, Venezuela, who finally found his place in Barcelona after living in Miami, Boston and New York. An incredible foodie and former chef, he loves exploring diverse cuisines. Music is his muse, he loves culture and history as well as sharing all his passions with others. Lorenzo radiates happiness and positivity, embracing life as a big adventure.
Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a born & raised Parisian who left for Barcelona at the young age of 19. Needless to say, he immediately fell in love with the city. When he’s not practicing the sweet science of boxing or tending to his beloved cacti, he explores the city’s hidden gems. Ferdinand’s love for Barcelona shines through his curiosity and passion for its culture and history.
Matt
The most Mediterranean of all Bavarians. Finishing his degree in Languages and driven by an insatiable curiosity, Matt travelled the globe on the chase of his passions, like photography or kitesurfing. He anchored in Barcelona in 2010 where he loves to share the city secrets with travelers from all over the world.
Stephan
Child of a winegrower, traveller and history enthusiast, Stephan has lived on three continents. Avid motorcycle rider, his last road trip was over the Alps from Austria to Rome and on to Barcelona. Self proclaimed coffee nerd, and amateur photographer…. The world is a beautiful place so let’s enjoy the ride.
Pablo
Pablo is a passionate explorer based in Spain. He is drawn by family, work, and the Mediterranean weather. A round-the-clock biker who loves tinkering with engines as much as riding. Pablo is a frequent-rider in stunning destinations like Iceland, Patagonia, and Morocco. He treasures the blend of nature and culture, embracing diversity as a way of life.
Oscar
Born and raised in Barcelona, Óscar is highly experienced on Barcelona’s best kept secrets as well as the best dirt roads across many borders. Oscar is a worldwide motorcycle tour guide and a skilled off-road motorcycle driving instructor. Passionate for food, sports and nature, he’s looking forward to share authentic local lifestyle.
Esther
Esther belongs to the very first breed of BrightSide tour guides, at the beginning of our adventure back in the early 2010’s. Now supporting the team from the back-office, Esther is born and raised in Barcelona, foodie, art & music driven. Also a mom of two, petrol head, and loves to explore the city and share the authentic Catalan culture.
André
Meet André, a globe-trotting Brazilian with a bass guitar on one hand and a helmet on the other. After jamming through London’s beats, André traded the fog for the sunshine and found his rhythm in Barcelona. These days, you’ll catch him riding his motorbike through Catalonia’s backroads, hunting for hidden villages and great local food. History lover, music addict, and Mediterranean soul.
Joppe
With a degree in Spanish literature and a passport loaded of road miles, Joppe first rode into Spain on a motorcycle holiday and never looked back. Combining a corporate tech career with private and professional motorcycle travel, he moves between freelance consulting and curating unforgettable moments for travelers looking to explore Barcelona’s best on a sidecar motorcycle. Joppe is drawn to wide-open spaces exploration, anywhere in between the fjords in Norway and the glaciers in Patagonia.
Roberto
Born and raised around the poetic landscapes of southwest Spain. Roberto is an enthusiast of classic motorbikes, photography and history. With a solid journalistic background and an avid curiosity, Roberto is your local partner-in-crime to discover Barcelona. He knows the way to the hidden places, the unknown side stories and the great landmarks of our vibrant city.
The Story of BrightSide Tours
Our phone first rang back in the spring of 2010. On the other side of the line an adventurous Dallas family was determined to jump on our sidecars and explore Barcelona. Since that day, whilst unveiling the heart and soul of Barcelona to travellers from around the globe, we made so many new friends and shared our stories and glories.
With bulletproof focus on the quality of our work and stirred by the overwhelming response of our customers, our small business flourished. For all the smiles and countless good times we are immensely grateful and proud. This is who we are are we look forward to know who you are too!
What People
Say About Your Barcelona Local Tour Guides
Over the last 15 years, we have gathered more than 2000 excellent 5-star reviews that speak the most about who we are. Click below and see what people have to say about BrightSide Tours local team of Barcelona guides: