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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Funchal tuk-tuk tour: Colonial streets and local marketsA guided tuk-tuk tour of Funchal takes you through the city's colonial architecture, historic sites and working markets in one hour, with a local guide, hotel pickup and photo stops included. The tour covers Santa Maria Street, the Sé Cathedral, Quinta das Cruzes Museum, the farmers' market, Socorro Church and Vila Guida viewpoint. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover the colonial center and markets in one loop without stopping to navigate—your guide handles the route while you stay seated in the tuk-tuk.
Terceira Island 4x4 Safari & Lunch with Wine TastingYou ride in a equipped 4x4 jeep through Terceira's off-road interior, stopping at viewpoints and farm tracks most tours skip. Lunch with wine and traditional food is prepared on-site and included. The itinerary adapts to what you want to see, and hotel pickup means you start and end at your accommodation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Terceira beyond the main viewpoints without renting a car or navigating narrow farm roads yourself — the jeep and driver handle the terrain and the route, leaving you free to look around and decide where to stop.
Quinta do Beijo wine tasting and tapas: 3 wines, 2 portsA wine tasting and guided winery tour at Quinta do Beijo, a small family estate, where you taste 3 table wines and 2 aged ports while learning the traditional winemaking process. The experience includes local food pairings and runs about an hour. Live guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese; minimum age is 16.Is it for me?The one-hour timeframe means you taste and learn without the day disappearing into wine country — the structure fits a morning slot before lunch or an afternoon break, leaving the rest of your schedule intact.
Sintra & Cascais: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pena Palace & Cabo da RocaYou spend a full day in a tuk-tuk moving through Sintra's mountain palaces and down to the Portuguese coast. You choose one palace to enter (Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, or Monserrate), stop at Castelo dos Mouros, Azenhas do Mar, and Cabo da Roca, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and finish in Cascais. The tuk-tuk does the driving and navigating; you handle the camera and the decisions about where to linger.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sintra's main palaces and the coast in one day without renting a car or navigating the mountain roads yourself — the tuk-tuk handles the driving and the timing, leaving you free to choose where to spend time and which palace to enter.
Private Sailing Catamaran Lisbon: 2-Hour Tejo River TourA 2-hour private sailing tour on the catamaran Scarlett takes up to 16 people out on the Tejo River to see Lisbon's main monuments and the city's waterfront. The skipper handles the boat; you bring good friends or family, and you can bring your own catering (limited alcohol). Infants and children under 5 must be named at booking and wear a life jacket until the boat returns to dock.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a group of friends or family and want to stay together on the water without a guide narrating every monument—the private boat and the skipper handling the sailing are what make that possible. The two-hour window works well for an afternoon that's free but not the whole day.
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro & Santana Electric Tour with PickupYou travel in a quiet electric vehicle through Madeira's eastern highlands and coast, starting at Pico do Arieiro's 1,818-meter peak and descending through a forest levada walk to the village of Santana for lunch. You stand on a glass viewpoint above the ocean and explore the windswept cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal are included, and the small group size means the pace adjusts to your interests rather than a fixed schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Madeira's eastern highlands and coast in one day without driving yourself or arranging separate transport and timing—the small group size and flexible pace mean you spend time where you want instead of rushing between stops on a fixed schedule.
Sintra & Cascais Private Tour: Palaces, Coast & Dinosaur TracksYou’ll get picked up in Lisbon and whisked away to Sintra’s palaces, secret gardens, and dramatic coastlines—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste regional treats, stand at Europe’s edge at Cabo da Roca, explore Cascais’ beaches, and touch ancient dinosaur footprints most visitors miss.
Snorkeling in the Algarve: Private Boat with Benagil CaveA private full-day boat cruise in the Algarve lets you snorkel at Benagil Cave and other sites, with swimming stops, paddle boards, lunch at a beachfront restaurant and all gear included. The boat holds your group alone, so the timing and the route bend to what you want to do that day.Is it for me?The private boat means your group sets the pace and chooses which caves to visit, so families with mixed swimming levels or groups wanting to linger at one site don't have to keep up with a schedule or a larger crowd.
Madeira Island: Santana & Ponta de São Lourenço Full-Day TourYou start at a mountain peak with views across the island, pass through the northeast's dramatic coastline at Ponta de São Lourenço, stop in Santana for lunch among its famous thatched houses, and visit a rum factory. An optional 45-minute forest walk through UNESCO-protected Laurel Forest can be added if booked in advance. Transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Madeira's contrasting landscapes—mountains, coast, and village culture—without arranging transport or timing between stops. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you're not deciding what to do each hour; the optional forest walk lets you add depth if you plan ahead.
Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: 3 Hours, Cathedral & CastleA 3-hour guided walking tour of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods—Alfama, the Baixa District, and the area around Castelo São Jorge—starting at Casa dos Bicos and moving through hidden alleys, interior patios and secret stairways to the Lisbon Cathedral. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or German; cathedral entry and liability insurance are included. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Lisbon for the first time or have a free afternoon and want to understand how the city's oldest neighborhoods fit together—the guide and the fixed route mean you follow the history instead of searching for it, and the cathedral entry is already arranged.
Madeira: Porto Moniz 4x4 Jeep Safari & Natural PoolsYou ride in an open jeep through Madeira's remote northwest, climbing to a mountain plateau at 1,500 meters with stops for photos and a levada walk if weather permits. Lunch and a swim happen in Porto Moniz's natural volcanic pools, then you descend the north coast past waterfalls and coastal villages before finishing with a homemade poncha. Hotel pickup and the private jeep are included; lunch and the levada walk are optional.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Madeira's remote valleys, plateaus, and waterfalls in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the private jeep and driver handle navigation, timing, and the flexibility to stop whenever something catches your eye.
Lisbon Dolphin Watching on RIB Boats: Small Group Ocean SafariA small-group dolphin-watching tour in Lisbon aboard high-speed RIB boats led by a marine biologist who navigates to real-time sightings and adjusts the route based on sea conditions. The trip scans the river first, then heads into the Atlantic to hunt for dolphins and other marine life, with ethical wildlife practices built in. Life vest, dry locker for luggage, insurance and a guide in your choice of five languages are included; the ride lasts about two and a half hours and suits ages six and up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to chase dolphins in real time rather than follow a fixed route—the RIB's speed and the guide's live tracking mean you go where the animals actually are that day, not where they were yesterday. The fast pace and open boat suit travelers who are comfortable with wind and spray and want the hunt itself to be the point.
Pico do Arieiro sunrise & Larano trail hike from FunchalA full-day hiking tour from Funchal that starts before dawn at Pico do Arieiro for sunrise, includes an optional 1.2 km ascent of the "Stairs of Heaven" trail, a stop at the Glass Platform viewpoint, and ends with a self-guided 7 km hike along the Larano trail between Machico and Porto da Cruz. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the tour suits hikers with moderate fitness who want mountain and coastal scenery in one day.Is it for me?You hike the Larano Trail at your own pace on a self-guided section, which suits anyone who wants to control the rhythm without a group keeping time—the mountain sunrise and coastal cliffs are arranged and timed for you, so the day holds together without building it yourself.
Lisbon: 3D Fun Art Museum & Optical IllusionsYou walk through 40 interactive 3D scenes and optical illusions designed to bend perception and fill your camera roll. Each room plays with depth and perspective — you can embody famous artworks, flip upside down, or appear in impossible situations. Photographs are encouraged throughout. Entry fees and taxes are included, and you move through at your own pace with no time pressure.Is it for me?Book this if you want an indoor activity that works for mixed ages and doesn't require planning around opening hours or guided tours — you arrive, walk through the illusions, take photos, and leave whenever you're done.
Bike Tour Porto and Atlantic Coast: Pine Forest and BeachesA bike or e-bike tour of Porto and the Atlantic coast that starts in the city's historical center, passes through fishing villages and beach towns, and ends in a pine forest overlooking wild beaches. The route covers four to six hours of cycling on dedicated paths and roads; you return to Porto by train. Water and a live guide in English or Spanish are included; children from age 10 are welcome, and e-bike options are available for less strenuous riding.Is it for me?Choose the e-bike option if four to six hours of pedaling would tire you out, or the standard bike if you want the physical engagement of the coast ride. The Porto option suits anyone who wants to see the city's monuments before heading to the ocean; the Esmoriz and Ovar options are for riders who'd rather skip the city and spend more time on the coastal and forest stretches.
Lisbon: Jerónimos Monastery & Belém Walking Tour with EntryYou walk through Belém's riverfront past the Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower with a guide who explains Portugal's maritime history, then enter the Jerónimos Monastery—a UNESCO site—and walk through its ornate cloisters and the Church of Santa Maria de Belém, where explorers like Vasco da Gama are buried. Entry, guide, and travel insurance are included; groups stay under 15 people; the tour runs with a minimum of 2 participants.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Jerónimos Monastery's interior without waiting in the entry line and prefer a guide explaining the Age of Discoveries history as you move through the district—the small group size and included entry mean you skip the logistics and spend your time actually inside the spaces that matter.
Sintra & Cabo da Roca: Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Private TourYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to Sintra, where you tour Pena Palace and its park, then Quinta da Regaleira's gardens and underground chambers. After tasting local pastry in Sintra's historic center, you head west to Cabo da Roca — the continent's edge — then visit a beach and explore Cascais before returning along the Estoril Coast. The whole day is private, with entry tickets included and a guide who adjusts the pace to what you want.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Sintra's main sights and Cabo da Roca in one day without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or joining a group — the private car and included entries mean you move at your own pace and never wait in a queue with thirty other tourists.
Algarve Food Tour: Tapas, Farm & Falésia CliffsA 3.5-hour guided food tour through the Algarve combines a tapas tasting at a traditional restaurant, a visit to a family-run farm for homemade jams and liqueurs, and a stop at Falésia Beach's dramatic cliffs. You travel in a 4x4 jeep with a local guide who speaks English or Portuguese, and the tour includes four tapas and two drinks per person, plus pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Algarve food and see the coast without renting a car or planning the route—the guide handles both, and the 3.5-hour pace fits the stops into a single afternoon.
Funchal Airport - City: Private Transfer with Local DriverYou’ll step off your flight in Madeira and spot your driver waiting with your name — no hunting for taxis or figuring out buses. Enjoy a smooth ride in an air-conditioned car through Funchal or Caniço, maybe pick up some local tips from your driver along the way. It’s a gentle welcome you’ll remember long after you unpack.
Porto: Private Douro Cruise with Wine & TapasYou board a small private boat with local hosts and sail past Porto's four iconic bridges—Dom Luís I, Arrábida, the historic Eiffel bridge, and Infante D. Henrique—while sipping Portuguese wine and eating regional tapas. The Ribeira and Gaia waterfront pass slowly by. You avoid the packed tourist cruises and return to Freixo Marina after a few hours on the water, with a blanket and music included.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Porto's bridges and waterfront without the noise and crowds of standard river cruises—the small group size and local hosts are what make the difference between a tour and an actual afternoon on the water.
