Portugal · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2.5-hour walking tour through Porto’s city center, from Aliados to Sé. See top sights, hear local stories, pay what you want.
“Tiago was great, such a thorough history of the city! Enjoyed walking around and learning about the past and present, including great spots in the area to visit for food/drink/fun.”
Pay what you think it is worth, a 2.5-hour walk through central Lisbon squares, churches, viewpoints, and cafés, ending at Praça do Comércio.
“Great tour for city for orientation when first arriving in Lisbon - three neighborhoods and great views. take free tours.com”
2-hour sail on the Tagus with live crew commentary, a welcome drink, and iconic Lisbon waterfront views by day, sunset, or night.
“Guides Vasco and Luiz were fantastic. Really informative and welcoming. They made the activity feel really special and we thoroughly enjoyed the morning. Would highly recommend!”
3-hour Porto e-bike tour with a guide: Ribeira streets, Porto Cathedral, and top-deck views from Dom Luís I Bridge. From $51.
“It was very good. the guide Shuri is very passionate about the history and guides us very well. it was an amazing time”
Tour Porto by Magic Train, visit the oldest port cellar and taste 2 wines, then cruise the Douro for famous bridge views in about 3 hours.
“Very full experience to get the most from the city within 4-5 hours.”
Hop-on hop-off buses cover Porto fast, with audio in 9 languages, free port wine tasting, walking tours, and optional 6 Bridges Douro cruise.
“I enjoyed everything including the boat tour of the six Porto bridges and the two walking tours. I thought it was extremely good value for money and I didn’t even take advantage of the numerous local discounts offered and the free glass of port wine!”
A 3-hour Porto highlights walk with a local guide, cruising Aliados Avenue, clifftop views to the Douro, and Miragaia’s stairs.
“Ariann was an authentic, knowledgeable guide. The tour covered a small area of Lisbon but we went to these little beautiful places with tasty food and wine! Would definitely recommend this tour!”
Cruise Lisbon by e-bike for 3 hours, hitting Alfama viewpoints, grand squares, and aqueduct sights with a local guide in English for $29.
“Miguel was a fantastic guide who modified things to our pace and gave us a wonderful insight into Lisbon”
Hop-on hop-off buses in Lisbon for 48 or 72 hours, hitting Belém, Alfama viewpoints, and more, with optional night tour and boat ride.
“I do this tour in every city I visit on the first day of travel. Best way to Recon/orient yourself a city and see every area quickly, then decide what to come back to. Love the headphones you can plug in for commentary about the neighborhoods and sights you drive by.”
Explore Lisbon highlights in a private 100% electric Eco Tuk Tuk with a bilingual guide, photo stops, and blankets for hilltop views.
“Lucas was an amazing and very friendly tour guide!! He made the experience so worth while and had great knowledge of the history of Lisbon. I learned a lot from him.”
2-hour Tagus River sailboat cruise with a guide, a drink, and music, passing Belém, bridges, Alfama, and a sunset view.
“Both the skipper and Isaac were very informative, cordial and knowledgeable. Thought it was going to rain but got pictures of us with the sun setting. Highly recommend!”
3-hour historic Porto walking tour with local guide, São Bento tile station, medieval streets, Aliados Avenue, and Douro viewpoints.
“We had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with our guide- Barbara. I highly recommend this tour. Barbara was very knowledgeable about the history of Porto. A kind and enthusiastic guide whose love for Porto shone through. I would say this is a must tour for first time visitors.”
Ride a vintage Ford T through Porto and Gaia, enjoy Eiffel bridges, a Serra do Pilar climb, a Douro cruise, plus a Cálem Port tasting.
“Collins was amazing and so knowledgable. He gave us loads of tips and covered the history of many different places. He was so friendly and a great tour guide.”
Story-filled Porto walking tour through São Bento Station, Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookshop, and Ribeira. 2.5 hours.
“This was a great way to see the city for the first time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.”
Hop-on hop-off Porto bus with Red and Blue routes, headphone audio in 9 languages, port tasting, and walking tours, from $32.
“Bus ride around Porto. Nothing special and a lot of roadworks. The bus didn't follow the route shown in the leaflet and the commentary was minimal.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
