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: Fátima, Óbidos & Nazaré with Portugal's Biggest CavesYou visit four distinct regions of Portugal in one day: a world pilgrimage sanctuary, a medieval castle town, a clifftop fishing village, and caves that descend 180 meters into rock formed before dinosaurs died out. Your guide drives, navigates, and explains; you arrive at your hotel and leave from there. Cave entry and Portuguese drinks are included, so the only cost you add is lunch in Nazaré.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying near Lisbon who want to see multiple regions in one day without renting a car or managing GPS. The private van and guide handle logistics, and the personalized route means you're not locked into a fixed schedule — you adjust as the day unfolds.
Lamego: Quinta da Portela Winery Tour & 6 Wine TastingsYou’ll walk ancient cellars in Lamego’s Quinta da Portela de Baixo, taste six wines (including port), snack on farm-made olive oil and cheese, and hear real stories from your guide. Expect laughter over mispronounced words and unexpected flavors — this is a wine tour you’ll remember long after you leave.
Madeira Island: Half Day Cruise with Lunch & SnorkelingYou’ll feel the Atlantic breeze as you cruise along Madeira’s coast, stopping to swim and snorkel beneath dramatic cliffs at Calhau da Lapa. Enjoy homemade lunch and unlimited drinks on deck while your local guide shares stories about life along these shores. The small moments—fresh coffee after swimming or laughter over dessert—make this half-day cruise linger in your memory.
Sunset at Pico do Arieiro from Funchal: Mountain peak viewsThis shared sunset tour from Funchal takes you by vehicle to Pico do Arieiro, Madeira's third-highest peak at 1,818 metres, where you spend roughly 90 minutes watching the sky change colour above the clouds. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included within the service area. The optional self-guided walk to nearby viewpoints like Ninho da Manta and the Stairway to Heaven is available during your time at the summit, though the return transfer leaves 30 minutes after sunset, so timing matters if you choose to explore. Mountain weather can shift quickly and clear views are not guaranteed; if conditions at the peak are poor, an alternative viewpoint in the Palheiro area may be used instead.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch the sunset from the peak without hiking—you'll spend most of the time at the viewpoint itself, though you can optionally walk to nearby spots on your own if you choose.
Lisbon: Tagus River Traditional Boat Cruise with Fado & SunsetYou’ll ride a hand-painted wooden boat along Lisbon’s Tagus River with a small group and local guide, passing landmarks like Belém Tower and the 25th of April Bridge. Listen to Fado music drifting over the water as sunset colors hit Lisbon’s skyline. Feel connected to the city’s rhythms—slow down and let yourself breathe it all in.
Porto: Night Heritage Tour with Fado Show & DinnerYou’ll wander Porto’s historic streets by night with a guide who actually knows their stuff, see Clérigos Tower and São Bento lit up, then settle into a cozy spot for dinner and live Fado music. Between bites of local bread and that first aching note of song, something about this city will stick with you long after you’re home.
Lisbon to Porto: Private Transfer Tour with Óbidos, Nazaré & FátimaYou’ll travel from Lisbon to Porto with a private guide who brings each stop alive—from sipping Ginja in medieval Óbidos to feeling ocean spray in Nazaré and sharing laughs over pastries in Aveiro. Expect real conversations, small surprises, and plenty of time to wander at your own pace.
Porto: Private City Tour with São Bento & Port Wine TastingYou’ll follow a local guide through Porto’s historic center, from tiled São Bento Station to the medieval cathedral and lively streets near Livraria Lello. Cross into Gaia for a guided Port wine cellar tour with tastings included. Expect small surprises—like student capes or unexpected views—and leave with more stories than you arrived with.
Madeira Jeep Safari: Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools & Santana HousesYou’ll ride an open-top jeep from Funchal with a local guide through misty UNESCO forests, dip your hand into volcanic pools at Porto Moniz, taste honey cake in Santana village, and share laughs with fellow travelers on muddy mountain roads. Expect unexpected moments — and maybe a new favorite view.
Lisbon: Tagus River Small-Group Cruise with Wine & LandmarksYou’ll drift along Lisbon’s Tagus River with a small group and local crew, sipping vinho verde while passing landmarks like Belém Tower and Alfama. Feel the breeze, listen for fado music across the water, and see familiar places from an entirely new angle—this is one of those rare tours that lets you slow down and really watch Lisbon unfold.
Peneda-Gerês: Waterfalls Day Trip & Local LunchYou’ll wander forest trails in Peneda-Gerês, hear stories from your local guide about wolves and mountain life, taste homemade wine over lunch in Fafião village, and feel cool spray from three different waterfalls—all with transport included so you can just relax into it.
Benagil Cave Cruise from Vilamoura: Private yacht with swim stopsA private yacht cruise from Vilamoura along the Algarve coastline, visiting Benagil Cave and secluded beaches with stops for swimming and snorkelling. The five-hour itinerary shifts with weather and tides, so the captain adjusts the route to show you the best caves, rock formations and hidden stretches of sand. All drinks—Portuguese wines, beers and bubbles—plus snacks, snorkelling gear and paddle boards are included on board.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see Benagil Cave from the water and have the freedom to swim, snorkel and paddle board at stops the captain chooses based on that day's conditions—the route is never locked, so you get the best the coastline offers rather than a fixed itinerary.
Porto to Lisbon Private Transfer with WiFi & StopsYou’ll leave Porto behind in a comfortable private car with WiFi and bottled water at your fingertips. Your local driver handles everything — even extra stops for sightseeing if you want them. Expect small surprises: stories along the road, maybe a pastry break or two, and a journey that feels easy instead of rushed.
Lisbon: Queer History Walking Tour & LGBT Nightlife StoriesYou’ll walk Lisbon’s lively streets with a local guide who knows every scandalous detail—from drag bars after the revolution to hidden love stories behind church walls. Expect laughter, unexpected emotion, and a sense of belonging as you end your day sharing drinks at Lisbon’s largest gay hotel lounge—and leave with an insider’s guide that’ll change how you see the city.
Madeira East: Pico do Arieiro, Santana Houses & São Lourenço Day TripYou’ll ride high above clouds at Pico do Arieiro, wander laurelwoods near a trout farm, explore Santana’s famous triangle houses over lunch, and feel Atlantic wind at Ponta de São Lourenço—all with a local guide who shares stories along every bend. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’ve left Madeira’s east behind.
Madeira: Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day West & East RoutesYou ride in a 4x4 jeep through terrain regular cars can't access, choosing between the west coast (Porto Moniz, black sand beaches, fishermen's village) or the east (Santana villages, Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva forest). Your local guide navigates narrow mountain tracks, stops at waterfalls and ocean viewpoints, and includes a swim at Porto Moniz or time to explore traditional villages. The full day covers significant ground without feeling crowded because groups stay small and the vehicle is built for the terrain.Is it for me?This suits travelers who want to reach the parts of Madeira that regular cars can't access and prefer a small group and a local driver over a crowded tour bus—the private vehicle and narrow mountain routes are what make those remote valleys and coastal cliffs actually reachable in a single day.
Braga & Guimarães Day Trip from Porto: Medieval Castles, Bom Jesus & CathedralYou’ll walk ancient castle walls in Guimarães, climb the famous Bom Jesus stairway above Braga, and step inside one of Portugal’s oldest cathedrals—all with a local guide who brings each story to life. Expect quiet moments among centuries-old stones and lively ones sharing jokes or trying new words over lunch. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s feeling history under your feet.
Porto to Lisbon tour with 4 stops: Aveiro, Nazaré, ÓbidosA private guided tour from Porto to Lisbon with your choice of stops in Aveiro (canal-side Art Nouveau town), Nazaré (clifftop fishing village), Fatima (pilgrimage sanctuary) and Óbidos (walled medieval village). The driver and guide speak English, Spanish or Portuguese; you pick which stops to visit and how long to spend at each. Transport, water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; lunch is on your own.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see multiple stops between the two cities without driving yourself or following a fixed schedule—you pick which places matter and how long to spend at each one. Skip it if you need a coach tour with a large group or if you want lunch and entrance fees bundled into one price.
Serra da Lousã: Wildlife & Hiking Tour: Deer in the wildYou ride into Lousa Mountain's forests by 4x4, then hike on foot to spot wild deer, boars and foxes in their habitat. The tour includes visits to restored and abandoned shale villages, binoculars for wildlife viewing, and a professional photographer guide who gives you a souvenir photo. Hotel pickup from Coimbra is included, and the whole day takes four hours with a maximum group of ten people.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch wild deer and forest animals in their natural habitat without the logistics of finding the mountain yourself — the guide's knowledge of where animals move and the included pickup from Coimbra are what make a four-hour trip feel complete.
Douro River Tour: Wine Tasting & Boat CruiseA 3-hour guided tour of the Douro combines a 50-minute boat cruise on the river, a visit to a traditional Quinta, and wine tasting with a local guide traveling in a minivan. The guide meets you at the Douro Tours meeting point and handles the route and timing; you taste three wines at the farm and return by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in the Douro without a car—the guide handles navigation and wine knowledge while the minivan moves you through the valley and into a working Quinta.
