Things to do in Portugal
Douro Valley Wine Tour from Porto88 optionsSintra Day Trip from Lisbon84 optionsTuk Tuk Tour Lisbon58 optionsBest Museums in Lisbon24 optionsBoat Ride Lisbon54 optionsLisbon City Tour15 optionsDay Trips from Lisbon18 optionsQuinta da Regaleira Tickets98 optionsDay Trips from Porto16 optionsSantana Tours36 optionsBoat Tour Porto73 optionsHiking Tour Madeira11 options
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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Cruise & Wine with City LightsYou’ll watch Lisbon shift from day to night on a Tagus River sunset cruise with local Portuguese wine in hand. See Belém Tower and Cristo Rei glowing after dark while your skipper shares stories only locals know. Includes all fees and a relaxed atmosphere — perfect for travelers who want something quietly memorable.
Coimbra University & City: Joanina Library Skip-the-Line TourYou walk through the University of Coimbra's main buildings, including the Joanina Library with skip-the-line entry, then move into the historic city to see the Sé Nova Cathedral, Old Cathedral, and Santa Cruz Church. Your guide handles the history and timing, so you don't have to research or queue separately. Expect moderate to heavy walking across cobblestone streets and uphill sections.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Coimbra's role in Portuguese history without spending time researching or queuing separately; the guide and included entry handle both, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing. The substantial walking and cobblestone terrain mean it works best for travelers with moderate fitness and comfortable shoes.
Porto: Private Vintage Car Tour & Serra do Pilar ViewsYou’ll ride through Porto’s historic center in a vintage Ford T replica with a local guide who shares stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Touch ancient walls, cross the Dom Luís I Bridge with river breezes in your hair, and pause for panoramic views at Serra do Pilar Monastery and Jardim do Morro. It’s not just sightseeing—it feels like slipping into someone else’s memories for an afternoon.
Sintra: Private Palace & Castle Tour with Local GuideYou choose which palaces to enter and which to see from outside, your guide handles the driving and timing, and eight hours covers the highlights without rushing. Hotel pickup, lunch break, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The Moorish Castle involves real climbing, so plan for that if it's on your list.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in the Lisbon area who want to see Sintra's main palaces and castles without arranging transport or deciding the route themselves. The eight-hour window means you'll see highlights, not everything — which is exactly what makes a full day possible instead of a rushed sprint.
Sunset Sailing Tour on the Tagus River, LisbonA 2-hour sailing tour on the Tagus River in Lisbon passes Belém Tower, Cristo Rei, the Monument to the Discoveries, São Jorge Castle and the 25th April Bridge, with light snacks and one drink per person included. The boat holds 10–12 people on a sailing yacht or 16–18 on a catamaran; larger groups are split by availability. Tours run subject to favorable weather, and cancellation with a full refund or alternative date is possible if conditions don't hold.Is it for me?Book this tour for a late afternoon or early evening when you want to see Lisbon's scale without walking the hills—the Tagus gives you five landmarks in two hours, and the sunset timing means the light stays good for photos the whole way.
Benagil Cave Sunrise Kayak Tour & 4K Photos from CarvalhoYou’ll start early at Carvalho Beach with a local guide and paddle in a small group toward Benagil Cave before crowds arrive. Explore hidden caves, see ancient fossils up close, pass under Marinha’s arches, and snap free 4K photos along the way. The quiet moments inside Benagil Cave really stay with you long after you’ve left.
Algarve: Beginner Surf Lesson Arrifana, Amoreira & Monte ClérigoYou’ll start your day with pickup from the surf school HQ before heading out to one of three Algarve beaches—Arrifana, Amoreira or Monte Clérigo—depending on conditions. With a local guide showing you how to read waves and paddle out safely, you’ll suit up in comfy wetsuits and try catching your first wave (expect some wipeouts). You’ll leave sandy, tired, probably smiling—and maybe wanting another go tomorrow.
Faro Wine Tasting & Tapas at Quinta da TôrYou taste four regional wines on a terrace or by a fireplace overlooking the Algarve mountains, paired with homemade tapas, bread and olive oil. The tasting takes place at a family vineyard near Faro where the wines are made, and you can buy bottles at the end. Bring your swimsuit if you visit in summer — the pool overlooks the same view.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste wines where they're made, without the formality of a larger tour — the family-run setting and small-group pace mean you actually talk to the people who grow the grapes.
Lisbon to Sintra: Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca & Wine Tasting TourYou’ll wander Sintra’s palace gardens with a local guide, taste regional wines in a historic cellar, stand on windswept cliffs at Cabo da Roca, and end your day by the sea in Cascais. This small-group tour includes pickup from Lisbon and plenty of chances to soak up Portugal’s flavors—and its quieter moments too.
Lisbon: Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Ginjinha & PastéisYou’ll zip through Lisbon’s steepest streets by private tuk tuk (with pickup), sip traditional ginjinha in Alfama, skip the lines for fresh pastéis de Belém near the monastery, and hear stories from your local guide as you pass colorful neighborhoods. Expect laughter, new flavors, and a real sense of place long after the ride ends.
Porto: Private Walking Tour with Lello Bookstore EntryYou’ll wander Porto’s winding streets with a private guide—skipping lines at Livraria Lello, marveling at São Bento’s blue tiles, feeling cathedral breezes on your skin. From hotel pickup to local stories along hidden alleys, every step is layered with history and warmth you can’t quite explain until you’re there.
Lisbon Alfama Walking Tour: Old Town Streets & ViewpointsYou’ll wind through Alfama’s maze-like streets with a local guide who brings centuries-old stories to life. Expect hands-on moments at St George’s Castle, sweeping city views from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, and glimpses of daily life—like hearing Fado music or catching fresh bread scents in hidden corners. This is how Lisbon feels when you walk it for real.Is it for me?Built for travelers who want the real Alfama—the working-class homes, the neighborhood churches, the stories behind the postcard views—without arranging a guide themselves. A small group with a licensed local keeps the pace unhurried and the access genuine.
Lisbon: Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Historic Stops & Local GuideYou’ll squeeze into Lisbon’s oldest corners by tuk tuk with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste market air, hear church bells in Alfama, pause for city views at Castelo de São Jorge — all in two hours that feel too short. Includes pickup and drop-off wherever you need.
Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live MusicThis four-hour walking tour through Lisbon's Alfama and Mouraria neighborhoods ends with dinner and live fado music at a traditional fado house. A guide leads you through the working-class streets where the genre originated, explaining fado's cultural weight and how it shaped Portuguese identity. Dinner includes bread, chorizo and olives to start; a choice of grilled chicken, mixed meat, cod with cream, or octopus rice; dessert; and one drink of wine, beer, water or soft drink. Vegetarian options are available, and the guide speaks English.Is it for me?Start from a central meeting point in Lisbon with no hotel pickup required, so this tour works whether you're staying in Alfama, elsewhere in the city, or arriving by public transport. The fixed four-hour schedule means the walk, dinner and live music all fit into one evening without you arranging the sequence or the timing.
Lisbon: Food & Wine Walking Tour with 14 TastingsYou’ll taste your way through Lisbon’s downtown and Mouraria neighborhoods with 14 different bites and drinks—from codfish cakes with green wine to bifanas with beer, port wine pairings, samosas, cheese and ham, plus Ginjinha liquor in an old bar. Expect laughs with your local guide and small surprises around every corner—a real slice of Lisbon you can feel.
Porto: Clérigos Tower & Port Wine Cellar with Guided WalkYou walk through Porto's historic center with a local guide, stopping at Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station's tile panels, and the Cathedral of Sé for views. A bus takes you to Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit where you learn how port wine is made and taste three varieties. The whole experience runs about 4 hours and ends back in the city center, leaving your afternoon open.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Porto's main landmarks without navigating the city yourself and want to understand port wine beyond just tasting it — the cellar visit and guided walk together give you the context that makes the afternoon stick with you.
Lisbon: Private Sidecar Tour with Historic Stops & Local GuideYou’ll ride through Lisbon by sidecar with a local guide—feeling the city’s textures and sounds up close. Wind through Alfama’s tight lanes, see Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, pause for coffee at LX Factory, and catch river views from Bairro Alto. You’ll get stories you won’t find in guidebooks—and maybe leave with grease on your hands too.
Madeira: Fanal Forest Walk & Porto Moniz Pools Day TripYou’ll ride from Funchal with a local guide through Madeira’s dramatic landscapes: step onto Cabo Girão’s glass skywalk, wander misty Fanal Forest where movie scenes come alive, swim or relax at Porto Moniz volcanic pools, and catch wild Atlantic views at Ribeira da Janela. Along the way, expect laughter, small surprises, and plenty of time to soak up each moment.
Lisbon: Alfama Walking Tour with Stories & Miradouro ViewsYou’ll wander Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood on this Alfama walking tour, hearing local legends from your guide as you climb steep alleys, pause for river views at Portas do Sol, and end at the city’s cathedral. Expect music drifting from windows, stories that stick with you, and a real sense of Lisbon’s layers beneath your feet.
Porto Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer 24/7You’ll step off your flight in Porto and spot your name held by a smiling driver who’ll help with your bags and whisk you straight to your city hotel. Enjoy a quiet drive through town with local tips along the way, all in an air-conditioned car with 24/7 service—so you can relax into Portugal before you even unpack.
