About this tour
When Noah from our BugBitten team got behind the wheel of a Barcelona supercar, the 90-minute drive up to Tibidabo was pure adrenaline mixed with proper city views. You're not just a passenger here — you're driving a legitimate high-performance machine through Barcelona's natural landscape with a professional instructor riding shotgun, talking you through the route and handling safety. It's the kind of activity that appeals to petrol heads and thrill-seekers who've always wondered what it'd feel like to grip a supercar's wheel on a real road, not a track.
Highlights
- Actually driving a supercar, not being driven in one
- Professional instructor provides real-time coaching, not just commentary
- Natural landscapes between city and Tibidabo make for scenic variety
- Choice of exclusive vehicles means some customisation to your taste
- Fuel included, so no hidden costs mid-experience
- Route to Tibidabo offers altitude gain and proper driving challenge
What to expect
You'll start by meeting your instructor and getting briefed on the car's controls — this isn't a tame suburban cruise. They'll guide you through Barcelona's urban stretches before heading toward Tibidabo's winding roads, where the real driving happens. The 90 minutes moves quickly; the mix of city navigation and mountain bends keeps you focused. Noah found the instructor's presence reassuring but not patronising — they let you feel the car's performance without making it feel like a supervised learner experience. Weather matters here; you'll notice wind and grip differently at speed, and the views from higher elevations are crisp on clear days.
The pacing suits intermediate drivers keen to stretch a supercar without needing years of racing experience. You're not sitting in traffic; most of the time is actual driving with genuine road conditions — which means real traffic, real pedestrians, real consequences for mistakes. That keeps you honest.
What travellers say
- You're the one driving — proper hands-on experience, not a ride
- Professional instructor keeps you safe without micromanaging
- Tibidabo route combines city driving with genuine scenic roads
- Fuel included; insurance options mean you can choose your outlay
- Suitable for fit drivers of all experience levels, 21 and over
- Mandatory insurance adds 59–79€; security deposit alternative ties up cash
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with heart concerns
- International driving permit required for most Commonwealth citizens
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're a driver who loves cars, this scratches an itch you can't get renting a regular sedan. The Tibidabo route is genuinely scenic, and you're building real driving memory with a professional watching your line. Fuel's included, so you're not sweating the fuel gauge.
Insurance costs are mandatory — budget an extra 59–79€ on top of the tour price, or tie up 1,000€ as a security deposit. Right-side drivers must put down a 1,000€ deposit (non-negotiable). Pregnant travellers and anyone with cardiovascular concerns shouldn't attempt this; it's adrenaline-heavy. The experience is driver-only — no extra passengers tagging along. You'll need a valid driver's licence with at least two years' experience, and if you're from outside the Vienna Convention (Australia, USA, Canada, NZ), you must carry an international driving permit. There's no video package included, so if you want proof you did it, organise that separately. Public transport is nearby for getting to/from the meet point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.