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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Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Boat Tour 1h15m with GrottosYou board a modern boat in Lagos and spend seventy-five minutes cruising past Dona Ana, Camilo, and the famous grottos of Ponta da Piedade, with a guide explaining how wind and sea carved the rock formations. Padded seats and small groups come standard. No need to arrange your own transport or worry about timing — the boat runs daily and returns you to the harbor by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Lagos who want to see Ponta da Piedade's famous grottos and beaches without arranging their own boat or timing the tides themselves. The tour is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon, and the padded seats and small groups mean you're comfortable the whole way.
Sintra, Pena Palace & Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon with Small GroupYou’ll wind through Sintra’s lush hills with a native guide, skip lines at Pena Palace, sample fresh pastries in Sintra’s old town, wander mysterious gardens at Quinta da Regaleira (tickets extra), then pause by the Atlantic in Cascais. Expect laughter, real stories—and maybe pastry crumbs on your shirt.
Lisbon Food & Wine Tour with Full Meal: Six Venues in BaixaYou'll taste six courses across six carefully chosen venues in Lisbon's Baixa: codfish cakes, hand-carved Pata Negra, grilled chouriço, two Portuguese seafood classics, and a custard tart with Port. Your hosts are the local couple behind The Lisbon Guy, and the full meal—four appetizers, two mains, four drinks, and dessert—is included. Groups stay under ten, so the pace stays personal and the food stays hot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Portuguese food without assembling the meal yourself, and if you'd rather have someone who actually knows Lisbon explain what you're tasting—the small group size is what keeps the pace personal and the hosts present.
Algarve Jeep Tour: Coast, Mountains & Silves History RideYou’ll ride through Algarve’s coastal villages and mountain roads in a 4x4 jeep with a local guide who knows everyone. Expect moments with fishermen in Alvor, sweeping views from ancient fortresses, orange-scented air near Silves, and hands-on stops in cork oak groves. It’s less about checking boxes than feeling part of rural Portugal for a few hours.
Porto Bike Tour: 3-Hour Private Ride Through Riverside & ParksA private 3-hour guided bike tour of Porto starts at the Portuguese Centre of Photography and follows the Douro riverside through the historic Miragaia district, past the Dom Luís I Bridge, and out to Matosinhos Beach and Porto City Park. A local guide leads the route in your choice of language; the bike and helmet are included, as is bottled water. Children from age 6 are welcome, and electric bikes are available as an option at checkout.Is it for me?Book the regular bike option if you want a steady pace through the city's main sights; choose electric bikes if you prefer less pedaling effort over the 3 hours or want to cover the ground without tiring before the parks.
Lisbon: Tuk Tuk Old Town Tour & Ginjinha TastingYou’ll ride an eco-friendly tuk tuk through Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Sip Ginjinha overlooking Alfama’s rooftops, pause at viewpoints like Senhora do Monte, and hear stories that bring each stop to life. If you want Lisbon’s history mixed with laughter and real street sounds, this is it.
Lagos Walking Tour: Old Town History & Portuguese Food TastingsYou walk through Lagos old town for two hours with a local guide who's lived here nearly two decades, visiting churches and statues while learning the city's maritime history. The Central Market stop includes Portuguese snack tastings, and you get practical tips on restaurants and bars that won't overcharge you. The tour runs Monday to Saturday and finishes with a Portuguese delicacy tasting.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Lagos beyond the beaches and postcards—the guide lives here and knows which places matter and which ones don't, which saves you both time and money on your own meals later.
Madeira: Private Trike Tour to Pico do Arieiro & Nun’s ValleyYou’ll ride custom trikes through Madeira with a local guide, stopping for coffee in fishing villages, walking out onto the glass skywalk above Nun’s Valley, then climbing forest roads up to Pico do Arieiro. Expect fresh mountain air, flexible timing at every stop, and moments that linger longer than you’d think.
Whale & Dolphin Watching in Madeira: 28 Species Year-RoundA 2-hour whale and dolphin watching tour in Madeira puts you on a boat to observe up to 28 cetacean species that inhabit or visit the archipelago year-round. The tour includes a life jacket, a live guide in English or Portuguese, and a return past the Ponta de São Lourenço Nature Reserve and the clear waters of Cais do Sardinha. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see multiple cetacean species without waiting for migration season—Madeira's year-round population means sightings happen consistently no matter when you visit.
Sintra & Cabo da Roca: Palaces, Beaches & Cliffside VillagesYou get picked up in Lisbon at 8:30 AM and spend the day moving between four stops: the coastal town of Cascais, Cabo da Roca at the continent's western edge, the cliffside village of Azenhas do Mar with its natural ocean pool, and one palace or monument of your choice in Sintra. Your guide drives the minivan and stays with you all day. You choose your monument in advance and buy the ticket yourself, but everything else — the route, the timing, the stops — is handled. You're back in the city by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sintra's main sights and the coast in one day without renting a car or juggling multiple buses and timetables — the guide and transport take that off your hands, and the fixed 8:30 AM start means you're moving while Lisbon is still waking up.
Alvor boat and kayak tour: Secret caves and beachesA boat and kayak tour departing from Alvor estuary that combines motorboat travel through a protected natural reserve with a guided paddle into the João de Arens caves and secluded beaches. You board the handcrafted boat Frontino, sail past Alvor Beach and 3 Irmãos Beach while your skipper shares local fishing village history, then switch to kayaks for the cave exploration and a swim in clear water. The tour runs three hours total, includes all safety gear and equipment, and keeps groups small enough for personalized attention.Is it for me?Most Alvor boat tours stick to the main beaches and return the same way; this one swaps the second half for a kayak paddle into the caves and hidden stretches, so you're exploring rather than sightseeing from the deck.
Lisbon Airport to Troia & Comporta: Private Mercedes TransferYou get a professional English-speaking driver, real-time flight tracking, and a pristine Mercedes-Benz for the journey from Lisbon Airport to the Alentejo coast. Luggage help is built in, the route is direct, and the driver meets you at Arrivals with your name. Plan for the drive time to Comporta or Troia — roughly 90 minutes depending on traffic — but that's time in a quiet, air-conditioned car with a driver who knows the route, not time spent negotiating or waiting.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving at Lisbon Airport heading to Troia, Comporta, or Carvalhal who want to skip the taxi queue and arrive refreshed. The 90-minute drive is part of the service — you're not rushing; you're settling in with a professional driver who knows the route and has already tracked your flight.
Porto: Vintage VW Kombi City Tour & Iconic SightsYou’ll climb into a vintage VW Kombi and cruise through Porto with a local guide who shares stories behind Livraria Lello, Clérigos Tower, and bustling Bolhão Market. Expect photo stops at panoramic viewpoints and time to soak up city sounds from an open sunroof. It’s relaxed, personal—and leaves you feeling unexpectedly connected to Porto.
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Sailing & Cave Swim with TapasYou sail to Ponta da Piedade on a traditional Portuguese boat with a multilingual guide, transfer to a smaller vessel to explore the sea caves up close, swim in clear water, and eat authentic tapas on deck. All safety equipment and the cave boat are included; the pace is relaxed, not rushed.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to actually enter the Ponta da Piedade caves instead of viewing them from a distance, and you'd rather not arrange a boat yourself. The smaller transfer boat is what makes getting inside the caves possible, and the relaxed pace means you're not watching the clock.
Lisbon: Dolphin, Whale & Bird Watching Boat TourYou’ll feel the ocean wind as you pass Belém Tower by boat, then watch dolphins leap through Atlantic waves outside Lisbon. Binoculars help spot seabirds swirling above fishing boats—and if luck’s on your side, maybe even a whale or blue shark. Local guides share stories as you drift offshore. That sense of wildness stays with you long after you’re back on land.
Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio GuideYou arrive at the meeting point, receive your skip-the-line ticket, audio guide, and estate map, then enter Quinta da Regaleira without waiting in the ticket queue. You explore the initiation well, hidden tunnels, lush gardens, the neo-Gothic palace, and the lake at your own pace. Security screening takes 10–15 minutes and applies to all visitors. The visit is self-guided, so timing and route are entirely yours.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Quinta da Regaleira's initiation well, tunnels, and gardens without standing in the ticket line — the skip-the-line access and audio guide mean you move through the estate on your own schedule instead of following a group or waiting at the entrance.
Sesimbra: Guided Kayak Tour Arrábida Caves & BeachYou paddle a double kayak from Sesimbra into sea caves and rock tunnels within Arrábida Natural Park, swim at Ribeiro do Cavalo beach, and return with photos and a snack included. The guide handles navigation and safety while you focus on the water and the cliffs. No kayaking experience needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the caves and cliffs of Arrábida from the water without arranging your own boat or navigation — the guide handles both, which is what makes paddling into rock tunnels feel safe instead of uncertain.
Funchal: Diving with Sharks & Rays in Madeira AquariumYou descend six meters into a 500,000-liter tank with sharks, rays and morays, guided by a professional who stays at your side. All equipment is provided, and the dive works for first-timers and certified divers alike. Family and friends watch from above, and you get a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium afterward. Plan the dive for a day when you're not traveling by plane.Is it for me?Right for divers and non-divers who want a close encounter with sharks and rays in a controlled setting, without the uncertainty of a boat trip. Plan your dive day away from air travel — the pressure changes afterward mean you need time on the ground before flying.
Aveiro day trip from Porto: Boat ride, azulejo churchesA full-day guided tour from Porto to Aveiro and the surrounding coast, combining a traditional Moliceiro boat ride through the city's canals, a walking tour of Art Nouveau streets and the fish market, and stops at two azulejo-decorated churches. The tour departs Porto in the morning, includes transport in an air-conditioned minibus and a professional guide in English or Spanish, and returns by late afternoon. You choose whether to add the boat ride at checkout; all other stops and the guided portions are included.Is it for me?Choose the option with the Moliceiro boat if you want the full Aveiro experience—the boat ride is what makes the canals memorable and is the centerpiece many travelers come for. Skip it if you prefer more time on foot exploring the city's streets and squares, or if you're traveling on a tighter budget; the walking tour and churches still give you the cultural and visual highlights.
Douro Valley wine tour from Porto: Quinta, river cruise, lunchA full-day tour from Porto to the Douro Valley combines wine and olive oil tasting at a family-owned quinta, a traditional lunch with wine pairings at a working farm kitchen, and a cruise on a 100% electric boat along the Douro River. The group stays under eight travelers, pickup is included from your Porto hotel or meeting point, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age 1 are welcome with an adult.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the Douro Valley's wine and food without driving or navigating—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean everything is arranged, and the guide handles the route and timing so you can focus on the tasting, the meal and the river itself.
