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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Porto: Food, Wine & Douro River Sailing with PickupYou’ll ride through Porto by Mercedes van with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, taste classic sandwiches at a bustling market stall, then sail down the Douro River sipping port wine as the city drifts by. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and small moments you’ll keep replaying long after you leave.
Private Sintra tour: Pena Palace, Regaleira & Cabo da RocaA private guided tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with hotel pickup and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver-guide has over 12 years of experience and leads the day in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Groups stay under 16 people, so the pace stays personal and the stops stay unhurried.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Sintra's two major palaces and reach Cabo da Roca in one day without renting a car or arranging separate transport — the fixed route and included pickup mean the day holds together without you building it.
Ponta da Piedade sunset tour Lagos: Caves and rock formationsA 1.5-hour boat tour along Ponta da Piedade in Lagos explores limestone cliffs, hidden caves and golden-sand beaches from the water at sunset. The boat carries a live multilingual guide and padded seats; you navigate narrow rock passages like the Siamese Twins and the Arc of Triumph, enter caves including the Cathedral and the Kitchen, and watch the light change over Dona Ana, Camilo and other coves as the day ends. Service animals are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour for a free afternoon or evening in Lagos when you want to see the cliffs and caves from the water without arranging transport or a guide separately. The fixed departure time and multilingual commentary mean you show up and the rest is handled—no planning, no language barrier, no wondering how to get there.
Porto: Douro Valley Wine Tasting & Boat Ride Private TourYou spend a full day in the Douro Valley with a private guide who knows the region, including a one-hour boat ride on the Douro River, lunch at a local restaurant, and wine tasting at a family winery founded two centuries ago. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport or navigation yourself.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the Douro Valley without arranging transport, restaurant reservations, or winery entry yourself—the private guide and fixed itinerary handle all of that. Expect a full day out from Porto, which is what makes time for the boat ride, lunch, and winery without feeling rushed.
Porto: Private Walking Tour with Livraria Lello & São BentoYou’ll wander Porto’s winding streets with a local guide who brings history alive—from tasting pastries near Clérigos Tower to marveling at Livraria Lello’s staircase and São Bento’s famous tiles. Cross Dom Luis I Bridge as evening falls and feel the city settle into your bones—a day trip in Porto that stays with you long after.
Algarve: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour & Marine Life SearchYou’ll join marine biologists on an Algarve dolphin watching tour, scanning open waters for wild dolphins while learning about local laws and conservation efforts. Feel ocean spray on your face as you spot fins together, share laughs over Portuguese names, and relax along dramatic coastline before heading back ashore.
Douro Valley: Quinta do Beijo Wine Tasting & Cellar TourYou’ll walk ancient Douro cellars with a local guide who feels more like a friend, taste three DOC wines—including one aged in oak—and finish with a 10-year-old Port poured straight from the barrel. Expect laughter, real stories from winemakers’ lives, and those small moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Lisbon Highlights: Belém, Alfama & Cristo Rei Full-Day TourYou’ll wander Lisbon’s grand parks and riverside in Belém, cross the famous bridge for sweeping views at Cristo Rei Sanctuary, and lose yourself in Alfama’s winding lanes with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Expect moments of quiet awe mixed with laughter and real stories—plus easy hotel pickup so you can just enjoy the ride.
Lisbon Private Tuk-Tuk Tour: Electric three-wheeler, your paceYou ride through Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods in a private electric tuk-tuk with a local guide, stopping for photos and questions at your own pace. The tour covers Alfama's cathedral and monastery, the viewpoints of Graça with river views, and optionally Belém's historic monuments and riverside. Choose between 1.5, 2 or 3.5 hours depending on how deep you want to go; your group travels alone, and the narrow three-wheeler reaches streets regular tours can't access. Hotel pickup is included, and the guide handles the route so you focus on what you're seeing.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Lisbon's historic neighborhoods without the pace of a group schedule or the logistics of renting a car — the tuk-tuk's size and your guide's local knowledge mean you reach narrow streets and quiet viewpoints most visitors miss, and you stop whenever something catches your eye.
Kayaking and snorkeling near Lisbon: Arrabida beach dayKayaking and snorkeling activity departing from Lisbon city center to Arrabida beach, a 45-minute paddle through the sea of Arrabida to a wild beach known as the pearl of the Atlantic. You paddle your own kayak, snorkel in emerald and blue waters, and eat lunch on the beach, with a live English-speaking guide, all equipment, and refreshments included. The day runs 8 hours and operates in all weather; children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine paddling and snorkeling in one outing—you'll spend a full day on the water rather than squeezing in a quick beach visit, so choose it only if you can commit the time away from Lisbon.
Benagil Cave boat tour from Armação de Pêra: 15 cavesA 1.5-hour guided boat tour departing from Armação de Pêra beach takes you to Benagil Cave, the Blue Eyes Tunnel, Senhora da Rocha Chapel, Arcos da Praia da Marinha and a dozen more sea-accessible caves and beaches along the Algarve coast. Life jacket, guide and captain are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Infants sit on an adult's lap; service animals are welcome.Is it for me?The boat stays in motion the whole 1.5 hours with no stops to walk or climb, so it suits anyone who wants to see the caves and beaches without leaving the water. If you're traveling with an infant, they're welcome but must sit on your lap for the full duration.
Lagos: Pastel de Nata Baking Class & Port Wine TastingYou'll spend two hours making Pastéis de Nata from custard to golden crust in a small, hands-on class at The Kitchen in Lagos. The experience includes all ingredients, three pastries per person, and a Port wine tasting at the end. You leave with the recipe and the confidence to make them again at home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real Portuguese skill in a relaxed setting without the pressure of a formal cooking school—the small group size and hands-on pace mean you actually absorb the technique instead of just following along.
Cascais Surf Lesson for Beginners & IntermediateYou arrive at Praia da Torre, learn board handling and stand-up technique on the sand, then practice in the water with a professional instructor who keeps the group small. Beginners get the full foundation; intermediate surfers can check conditions the day before. The lesson includes all gear and instruction, and you're back on land knowing what your next session should look like.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about surfing but nervous about starting alone — the instructor handles technique, gear, and pacing so you focus on the feeling of riding a wave. Expect a moderate physical workout in the water; that's what makes the learning stick.
Lisbon to Arrábida & Sesimbra: Private Day Trip with WineYou’ll start your private day trip from Lisbon exploring Sesimbra’s medieval castle and harbor life before winding through Arrábida’s dramatic hillsides and turquoise coves. Taste local wines and creamy Azeitão cheese at a family-run winery, stroll cobbled villages scented with pastries, then finish above Lisbon at Cristo Rei as sunset colors spread across the river—a day that lingers long after you’re home.
Algarve: Sagres 4x4 Coast Tour & Secret Beach SwimYou’ll feel the wild side of the Algarve on this Sagres 4x4 tour—wind in your hair, toes in Atlantic sand, local stories echoing off the cliffs. Expect a secret beach swim, dramatic viewpoints over Costa Vicentina, and time to wander nature trails before heading back with sand stuck between your toes.
Scuba Diving in Albufeira: First Dive with InstructorDiscover Scuba Diving is a beginner scuba class in Albufeira where you complete pool training, a guided sea dive on a natural reef, and earn SSI certification valid to 12 meters. The instructor works with two students at a time, guiding you through safety exercises in the pool before taking you out on the boat to a reef site in the Algarve. You'll observe marine life and reef structure during a 30-minute dive, then return to shore for a shower and your official certification card, which also credits toward an Open Water course.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to try scuba without committing to a full Open Water course—the pool training removes the guesswork, and the shallow reef dive keeps the pressure manageable while you're learning. The small group (two students per instructor) means your guide stays focused on you, not on managing a crowd.
Lisbon: Private Catamaran Cruise & River Landmarks with DrinksYou’ll feel Lisbon open up as you cruise its riverfront by private catamaran, sipping your welcome drink while passing Belém Tower and under the 25th of April Bridge. With a local guide sharing stories and plenty of room to relax inside or out, you’ll catch glimpses of Alfama and Commerce Square from a new angle — and maybe find yourself lingering over those views long after you’re back on land.
Lisbon: Cinematic Photoshoot with Local Pro PhotographerYou’ll wander Lisbon’s textured streets with a local photographer who puts you at ease and captures your real moments in iconic spots and hidden corners alike. Expect gentle direction, genuine laughter, and 40 beautifully edited images that feel like your own story in this city of sunlight and tiles.
Lisbon to Algarve: Benagil Caves Cruise & Lagos Private TourYou're picked up from your Lisbon hotel or port, driven south in a private car with a professional guide, taken on a one-hour boat cruise through the Benagil sea caves, and walked along the cliffs at Ponta da Piedade and the beaches of Lagos before returning to Lisbon. The guide handles all the stops and timing, so you don't arrange transport, tickets or logistics yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Algarve highlights — caves, cliffs, beaches — in one day without renting a car or coordinating their own boat booking. The private car means no bus schedules and no crowds, and the guide handles all the stops so you focus on the views.
Portimão: Benagil Cave & 10 Caves Private Boat TourYou board a private boat in Portimão with your group (up to ten people) and spend two to three hours exploring the Benagil Cave and ten other sea caves, plus fifteen beaches — many only accessible by water. Your experienced captain navigates the route, life jackets and safety gear are included, and the small group size means you're never fighting for space or light. You return to Portimão in the afternoon, having seen the Algarve coast the way locals do.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Benagil Cave and the hidden Algarve coast without fighting crowds or arranging your own boat — the private group size and experienced captain are what make the smaller beaches and quieter cave moments possible.
