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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Sesimbra: Clear Boat Tour with Swimming & Marine ViewsYou’ll step onto Portugal’s first clear boat in Sesimbra and watch marine life glide beneath your feet as you cruise past Praia do Ouro toward Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo. Swim in cold Atlantic waters, share stories with your small group and local guide, and let the wild coastline work its quiet magic on you.
Porto: Hands-On Portuguese Cooking Class & Wine PairingYou’ll join a small group in Porto for a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef—chopping, stirring, tasting your way through classic Portuguese recipes. Savor each course you prepare together, paired with regional wines around a communal table. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and stories behind every dish—a slice of real Portugal you’ll want to bring home.
Funchal self-guided food tour: Six stops, your paceA self-guided food tour through Funchal where you visit six handpicked independent eateries and local businesses at your own pace, tasting Madeira wine, Poncha, Pastel de Nata, tapas and local specialties. You receive the full itinerary in advance with exact locations and what to order at each stop, so you can start whenever suits your day — whether you're between cruise excursions, fitting it around another activity, or simply want to linger over coffee without rushing.Is it for me?The three- to four-hour timeframe leaves room for other activities the same day, and the flexible start time means you can fit it around a cruise schedule, another tour, or simply sleeping in. If you want a guide leading you through stops on a fixed schedule, a group tour would suit you better.
Lisbon: Private Tuk Tuk Tour & City ViewpointsYou ride through Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods in a private electric tuk-tuk, stopping at five viewpoints that show the city from different heights and angles. Your local guide shares stories about Alfama's fado history, the 1755 earthquake's mark on the city, and the bohemian energy of Bairro Alto and Chiado. You taste Pastéis de Belém and see landmarks from the Cathedral to the Estrela Basilica. Hotel pickup is included for city center addresses.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lisbon's main viewpoints and neighborhoods without navigating the steep streets on foot or figuring out which tram goes where—the tuk-tuk and local guide handle the route, and the electric motor means you move quietly through the oldest parts of the city.
Faro Ria Formosa Islands: Small Group Boat Tour & Local StopsYou’ll ride with a local skipper from Faro through the winding channels of Ria Formosa, stopping to walk windswept Deserta Island and visit Culatra’s fishing village. Expect sea breezes, small group company, wildlife sightings, and plenty of time to wander or swim — plus stories you won’t find in any guidebook.
Lagos: Benagil Cave Kayak & Beach Day with PickupYou drive from Lagos to Benagil in a party van with beer and sangria, paddle a 2-seat kayak to the cave's entrance, float underneath the rock formations for 60 minutes, eat a picnic lunch on the beach, and see the cave from the clifftop before returning by early evening. Transport, life jackets, lunch and drinks are all included; the trip depends on calm seas.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Benagil without arranging your own transport, kayak rental or food — the van handles the drive, the kayaks are faster than beach rentals, and lunch is already packed. The small group size and included drinks make it feel less like a tour and more like a day out with people who know the coast.
Porto: Food & Wine Tasting Tour Small GroupsYou visit five local restaurants in Porto, tasting bifana, salt cod salad, pica-pau, and Portuguese cheeses paired with Port wine, green wine, and white wine. A guide introduces you to the owners and explains the history of each dish. The morning tour adds a 45-minute Bolhão Market tasting. Coffee and dessert close the experience. Vegetarian options available.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals eat without arranging five different restaurants, ordering in Portuguese, or figuring out which wines pair with what—the guide and the fixed itinerary handle all of that, and small groups mean you actually get to talk to the owners instead of moving through a line.
Lisbon Food & Local Drinks Evening Tour: 4 Stops, Local GuideAn evening food tour in Lisbon that takes you through 3 local districts to 4 family-owned restaurants, taverns and shops over 3 hours. You taste petiscos (Portuguese tapas), Bacalhau, Bifana, Polvo and Pasteis de nata paired with local wines from the north and south, guided by an English-speaking local who has eaten at each spot and knows the owners. The tour stays away from the touristy center and moves at the pace of a real night out—you're eating and drinking what Lisboners order, not what menus write for visitors.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to eat what Lisboners eat, not what restaurants write for visitors—the guide has chosen the 4 stops and knows the owners, so you're not navigating menus or wondering if you're in the right place. If you prefer to move at your own pace or need vegetarian or gluten-free options as standard, a self-guided food walk or a specialized dietary tour would work better.
Azores: Family Home Cooking Class & Wood-Fired DinnerYou’ll join an Azorean family for a hands-on cooking class inside their own kitchen—bake fresh bread in a lava stone oven, share homemade dishes around the table, sip local wine, and swap stories as part of the family. Expect laughter, real flavors, and maybe a new recipe or two to take home with you.
Lisbon Surf Lesson: Beginner-Friendly Waves & Equipment IncludedYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Tacaruna beach, fitted with a wetsuit and board, taught the basics on sand, then guided through your first waves by a coach who stays with you in the water. The lesson includes all equipment, a post-session shower, and insurance. Plan for a half-day commitment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try surfing without renting equipment separately or figuring out how to reach the beach — the pickup and all-in pricing mean you just show up ready to paddle.
Pico Island: Jeep Tour, Volcanoes & Earthquake SimulatorYou’ll ride across Pico Island by jeep with a local guide, wander quiet nature trails among UNESCO-listed vineyards, taste regional food at a family-run restaurant, and feel your heart race in an earthquake simulator. Expect little surprises — like birdsong over volcanic lakes or laughter during lunch — that you’ll remember long after you leave.
Albufeira Quad Biking: 25-35km Algarve Trail & Orange GrovesYou ride your own quad bike through 25–35 kilometers of Algarve trails, orange groves, and rural Portuguese terrain. The tour includes safety gear, water, fuel, and instruction tuned to your experience level. You don't arrange transport or worry about pacing yourself — the guide handles both, and you focus on the ride itself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through the Algarve landscape instead of watching it from a hotel pool, and you'd rather not arrange your own transport or worry about pacing — the guide handles both, and you just ride.
São Miguel boat tour: Caves, cliffs & volcanic coastA three-hour boat tour along the north coast of São Miguel departing from the fishing village of Rabo de Peixe, with stops at sea caves, headlands and beaches between Porto Formoso and Ribeira Grande. The guide provides safety briefing and detailed explanations of local wildlife and geology throughout the route. Life jacket, insurance, pre-tour meeting and coffee or tea are included; the boat departs around 9:15 a.m. and returns by 12:30 p.m.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group or family and want a guided morning on the water without arranging transport yourself—the three-hour window fits easily into a day of exploring the island, and the boat handles the logistics of reaching the caves and cliffs that the coast road cannot reach.
Lisbon Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get picked up by name at arrivals, skip the taxi queue, and reach your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a fixed price agreed before landing. The service runs 24/7, handles luggage, and works for groups up to eight. One-way or round-trip, so your departure transfer is sorted too.Is it for me?Right choice if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation entirely—the driver meets you by name, the price is fixed before you arrive, and you reach your hotel without detours or surprises. Plan for travel time that varies by time of day and traffic, which is why the driver tracks your flight and adjusts pickup timing automatically.
Lisbon: Private Market Tour & Home Cooking Class AlmadaYou’ll join Paula for a private Lisbon market tour in Almada, then cook traditional Portuguese and Goan dishes together in her home kitchen. Expect laughter over language slips, hands-on lessons with family recipes, and a relaxed meal around her table — plus plenty of stories you won’t find in any guidebook.
Sunset Jeep Safari with Dinner in Algarve: Includes hotel pickup and dinnerA six-hour Jeep safari through the Algarve countryside with hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, a swim in a local river, and dinner at a typical restaurant. The route passes Paderne Castle and the village of Alte, stops at a working farm to taste medronho and honey, and climbs to a high vantage point for sunset over the countryside and coast. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking.Is it for me?The six-hour pace and river swim mean you're moving and active, not sitting through a long coach tour—book this if you want to get out of the Jeep regularly and don't mind being in the water. The early evening timing works if you're free from late afternoon onward and want to end your day with dinner rather than squeeze the tour into a morning slot.
Évora Winery Tour from Lisbon: Small Group, 4 Wine TastingsThis small-group day trip from Lisbon combines a guided tour of Évora—a UNESCO World Heritage city—with a winery visit in the Alentejo countryside and tastings of four regional wines. The group stays under eight people in a minivan, and you choose whether to add entry tickets to the Chapel of Bones and Montemor-o-Novo Castle or skip them. A live guide leads the tour in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French, and the day runs ten hours door-to-door.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to combine Évora's history with Alentejo wine in a single day without renting a car or navigating between separate bookings. The minivan and guide handle the route and timing, so you move through both the city and the countryside without building the itinerary yourself. The small group—never more than eight—means the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions as you go.
Porto: Wine Experience Museum & 3 Wine TastingsYou move through Portugal's wine regions at your own pace, guided by audio in your language, then sit down with a sommelier for three guided tastings that teach you how to actually taste wine. Kids taste grape juice in parallel, families stay together, and if you want more, three additional tastings with personalized guidance cost just €5 extra. Everything is wheelchair accessible, and you can spend as long as you want inside.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Portuguese wine without a formal class — the self-guided format and sommelier-led tasting give you real knowledge and confidence, while the flexible timing means you're not locked into a group schedule.
Madeira Whale & Dolphin Watching with Marine BiologistYou’ll head out from Machico with a marine biologist and local crew searching for whales and dolphins along Madeira’s wild coast. If conditions allow, you might even swim with dolphins—otherwise just watching them leap is its own thrill. Raincoats and life vests are included so you can focus on the sea (and maybe your Portuguese pronunciation).
Lisbon: Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré & Óbidos with Ginjinha ToastYou visit four of Portugal's most significant sites in a single day: the Fátima Sanctuary with 45 minutes of free time, the Gothic Batalha Monastery, the coastal fishing village of Nazaré, and the walled medieval town of Óbidos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a local guide, air-conditioned minivan transport, and bottled water. Lunch is on your own at either Batalha or Nazaré.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Lisbon who want to see Portugal's spiritual and medieval landmarks in one day without arranging transport or a guide. The full day out — roughly 10 hours — is what makes visiting four separate sites possible in a single departure.
