Portugal · TOUR REVIEWS
A week or a fortnight, the problem is the same: a small country with far too many good days in it. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
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”
Lisbon day trip to Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca and Cascais, with guided history and big Atlantic views.
“I had a wonderful trip to Sintra. Our guide, Pedro was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. As I have some mobility issues Pedro really looked after me which made the trip all that more special. Sintra is a lovely place and definitely worth a visit”
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with Port tastings, a 1-hour river cruise, wine-cellar lunch, olive oil tasting, and N222 viewpoints.
“Our day tour was fantastic! Our guide, “Jesus,” was incredibly engaging and enjoyable. Each winery offered a unique experience and the knowledgeable staff provided a wealth of information about port wine. We also learned fascinating details about the wine regions and their distinct characteristics and some historical insights from our guide. The cancelled boat tour due to the weather was perfectly compensated with extra wine. Overall, it was a wonderful way to conclude our trip in Porto.”
Lisbon Card covers 24-72 hours of public transport and free or discounted admission to many top sights plus perks in shops and restaurants.
“If you use the transportation and go to just a few of the museums on the list the card is very worthwhile!”
Timed entry to Pena Palace and Park in Sintra, with audio guide and skip-the-line ticket access. Expect big views and lots of walking.
“The tour by Andreina Melo was outstanding. Made the past come to life and was so warm and informative. We could not have asked for more. I had knee surgery a few months prior and she made sure I was ok all along the way.”
Jerónimos Monastery ticket for Belém, with Manueline cloisters, Vasco da Gama and Camões, plus UNESCO-level architecture by the Tagus.
“Check you get into the correct queue! It is on the LHS.”
Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two wineries, lunch, port tastings, and a 50-minute Rebelo cruise.
“A wonderful opportunity to spend a day outside of the city and in the gorgeous valley with scenery that is so beautiful it must be seen in person. The tastings were delicious and the lunch was even better. Miguel was our tour guide and really took his time to explain the history of the wine making and interesting bits of information on the different towns we visited. His energy and humor is perfection! Thank you Miguel for the special day!!!”
Ride a classic rabelo boat on the Douro for 50 minutes, see six Porto bridges, and follow a multi-language audio guide with great river views.
“Releasing and fun river cruise down the Douro river. The commentary on the bridges was insightful.”
90-minute RIB speed boat from Portimão to Benagil Caves, with a sunset option. Views of Ferragudo and Carvoeiro, plus a live guide.
“We booked the sunset tour (16:30) which was perfect. We had daylight during the tour and saw loads of different caves and lighthouses. And experienced the sunset on our journey back to the port. Both the tour guide and the guy driving that were great, they were funny, informative and great with the kids. Would highly recommend!”
A 3-hour Lisbon walking tour with viewpoints, Bairro Alto and Alfama, an iconic tram ride, plus coffee and cake for $29.
“This is an absolute must do if you are in Lisbon. Beatrice was the most fantastic, fun, informative, knowledgeable guide and we were very lucky to have her. Her extensive knowledge and clear passion for her home country shone through and made this a very interesting tour. It’s accessible for people who aren’t really fit - lots of stopping, plenty of photo opportunities, a chance to see Lisbon from a local’s viewpoint and knowledge, a tram ride, pastry and a coffee. It’s a definite must do.”
2.5-hour speedboat cruise from Albufeira to Benagil Sea Cave, with a dolphin search and a possible swim stop if conditions allow.
“The activity was very well planned and the guide was very informative, we enjoyed the views and caves and the amazing coastline, the main attraction for everyone is the dolphins but they are not guarenteed sightings however everyone works together in order confirm sightings, this should be experienced and is value for money”
Lisbon sunset boat party on the Tagus River with a DJ and open bar, passing Commerce Square, 25 de Abril Bridge, and Belém Tower.
“We discovered this event by chance and it was a very pleasant experience at an almost negligible price.”
A 10-hour guided day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais, with free time and sea views.
“Our guide was personable and adaptable. She accommodated the group and requests. It was rainy, windy, and foggy. She changed up the trip to adjust to the conditions. I told her I wanted to go to dinner with Fado, and she called for me and the owner squeezed in a little table for me! She definitely went above and beyond!”
Oceanário de Lisboa ticket for Europe’s largest indoor aquarium, with 8,000+ sea creatures, sharks, coral reefs, and rare sea otters.
“I like the big aquarium. It would be. cool if I could pet those pinguins though. They are adorable.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
