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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Belém Tower tour with entry tickets and guided introThis Lisbon tour pairs a guided introduction to Belém Tower's history and exterior with independent access to explore the interior at your own pace. Entry tickets are included, so you walk straight in to climb the narrow spiral staircase, visit historic rooms, and reach viewpoints overlooking the Tagus River. The tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a landmark from Portugal's Age of Discoveries.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting Lisbon for the first time or want the context that makes a UNESCO World Heritage Site come alive—the guided introduction outside sets up what you're seeing inside, so the climb through the tower's rooms and the river views mean more than they would on your own.
Private Surf Lesson for Two in Matosinhos BeachA 90-minute private surf lesson for two on Matosinhos Beach in Porto, taught by a certified instructor who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. You get a surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and access to the school's facilities; the instructor stays in the water with you to guide technique and timing.Is it for me?The lesson starts at Matosinhos Beach with public transport nearby, so you don't need a car or a driver to get there—book the time that fits your day and the language your instructor speaks.
Arrábida Wine Tour from Lisbon: Two Wineries & Sesimbra CastleA full-day wine tour from Lisbon into the Setúbal Peninsula and Arrábida Natural Park, visiting two wineries with tastings of Portuguese wines, sampling Azeitão cheese at Livramento Market, and walking the battlements of Sesimbra castle overlooking the coast. The route takes eight hours with a professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included; lunch at a local restaurant is on your own. Children from age 8 are welcome, and guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste wines from two different producers in the Setúbal region without arranging the route, the tastings or the stops yourself — the guide handles the timing and the driving so you can focus on the wine and the food.
Lisbon to Seville Private Transfer & Sightseeing StopSettle in for a relaxed journey from Lisbon to Seville with your own local driver — plus a two-hour stop at places like Évora or a winery along the way. You’ll get hotel pickup in Lisbon, stories from someone who knows these roads by heart, and small moments (like fresh pastries) you’ll remember long after arriving in Spain.
Lisbon: Belém, Jerónimos Monastery & Alfama Private TourYou get hotel pickup, skip-the-line timed entry to Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, and a private driver who knows the route and the timing. The tour covers Belém's main monuments, then moves to Alfama for an evening walk through the neighbourhood when it's most alive. Full-day options add LX Factory and Graça Viewpoint. You return to your hotel without having arranged a single detail yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Lisbon's main monuments without arranging tickets, transport, or timing yourself—the pre-booked entry and private pickup are what turn a potentially scattered day into a coherent one.
Madeira jeep tour with wine tasting: Cabo Girão & local ponchaA 4-hour jeep tour of Madeira travels off-road to hard-to-reach sites including Cabo Girão's clifftop viewpoint, Câmara de Lobos fishing village, and a wine cellar, with a live English guide, hotel pickup, and tastings of Madeira wine and traditional poncha included. Children from age 5 can join; the tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary without translation or gaps — book this one if you want the story of each place as you move through it, not just the views.
Kayak the Douro River near Porto: Hidden LandscapesA guided kayak tour on the Douro River near Porto takes you paddling through calm water and quiet landscapes for 2 hours, departing just 30 minutes from the city. The tour includes a kayak, vest and water; after paddling, you can swim at the Lomba river beach or choose a picnic basket or lunch at a regional restaurant. English and Portuguese guides lead groups or private tours, and children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable paddling with other small groups and want to meet people; choose the private option if your group wants the river to yourselves and the flexibility to linger at any point along the way.
Vila Franca do Campo Snorkeling: 1 Hour in Azores WatersA one-hour snorkeling activity at Vila Franca do Campo islet in the Azores, where you explore the waters around the volcanic formation with mask, fins, wetsuit and life jacket provided. The guide stays with you in the water to point out fish species and watch for safety. Snorkeling happens outside the islet to protect the internal marine ecosystem. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the guide speaks English or Portuguese.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Portuguese, so you can follow the commentary and safety instructions in whichever language you're comfortable with. If you have a free afternoon and want to see the Azores underwater without committing a full day, or if you're a weaker swimmer and want a guide staying close beside you, the one-hour window and the life jacket support make this work.
Lisbon: Alfama Walking Tour, Castle & Belém by CarYou walk Alfama's steep alleys and reach São Jorge Castle on foot, learning about Moorish Lisbon and the 1755 earthquake along the way. Then you're driven to Belém to see the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and Monument to the Discoveries with their Age of Exploration stories. You visit the crypt of the Church of Saint Anthony and taste fresh pastéis de Belém at the historic factory. Hotel pickup, local guide, and transport are all arranged.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see Lisbon's main landmarks — medieval castle, Age of Discovery monuments, oldest cathedral — without arranging transport, tickets, or timing between sites yourself. The combination of walking and driving lets you cover more ground than a walking tour alone while keeping the afternoon from becoming a hike.
Madeira half-day tour from Funchal: Small group, three viewpointsA half-day guided tour from Funchal visits three of Madeira's landmark viewpoints — Pico dos Barcelos overlooking the bay, Eira do Serrado in the island's interior, and Monte — in a small group of at most eight people, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour runs four hours and includes a tasting of traditional chestnut cake and Ginja liqueur. Choose between a shared shuttle or a private vehicle.Is it for me?Book the shared shuttle if you're traveling solo or don't mind meeting other visitors — it keeps the cost down and the group stays under eight anyway. Choose the private vehicle option if your group wants the three viewpoints and the interior route without sharing the van with strangers.
Mértola Private Wine Tasting & Local Bites in AlentejoThis is your chance to taste three unique Alentejo wines you select yourself, paired with regional petiscos like black pork charcuterie and marinated olives—all inside a peaceful 19th-century estate near Mértola. Enjoy personal stories from local hosts and stroll through tranquil gardens for an experience rooted in real Portuguese tradition.
Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon: Pena Palace, Wine & Cabo da RocaYou're driven from your Lisbon hotel through Sintra's UNESCO streets to Monserrate Palace and its botanical gardens, then up to Pena Palace with its Romantic-era views. A wine tasting at a local bar breaks up the palace visits, followed by Cabo da Roca — Europe's westernmost point — and the coastal towns of Cascais and Gincho's dunes on the return. Hotel drop-off is included, and the whole day runs with a private driver and small group, so timing stays flexible.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Sintra's main palaces and the westernmost point of Europe in a single day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the private driver and fixed itinerary handle all three, leaving you to focus on the views and the wine.
Benfica Stadium & Museum: Private Lisbon Tour with PickupYou get hotel pickup, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, full access to the stadium's changing rooms and field, and entry to the Cosme Damião Museum with over 20,000 Benfica exhibits. The 4-hour tour includes a guide and all tickets, so you don't arrange anything yourself — just show up at your hotel and the rest unfolds.Is it for me?Book this if you're a football fan visiting Lisbon and want to see inside Portugal's largest stadium without arranging tickets or transport yourself — the private pickup means you skip the logistics and spend your time on what matters, the stadium and its history.
Porto day trip from Lisbon: Skip the line at Livraria LelloYou leave Lisbon early morning and spend seven hours in Porto with a private driver-guide who handles all entry fees and logistics. Climb Clérigos Tower for the first view over the city; walk the medieval Ribeira down to the Douro; cross the Dom Luís I bridge for the best perspective. Choose between skip-the-line entry to Livraria Lello or a Port wine tasting at Caves Ferreira. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; you return to Lisbon in the evening.Is it for me?Right for anyone based in Lisbon with one free day who wants Porto's main sights—the tower, the bridge, the bookshop or a Port house—without arranging trains, timetables or separate tickets. The early start and private driver mean you fit a full second city into a single day and return to your hotel by evening.
Lisbon: Benfica Stadium Tour & Museum with Private GuideYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Estádio da Luz, where a private guide walks you through the locker rooms, executive seating, and the pitch itself. Afterward, you explore the Benfica Museum at your own pace, browsing exhibits on the club's history and legendary players. The driver returns you to your hotel when you're finished, so you handle nothing except showing up.Is it for me?Choose this if you're a football fan who wants more than a standard stadium walk — the private guide and locker-room access give you the behind-the-scenes view, and hotel pickup means you don't navigate transport yourself.
Lisbon: Helicopter Tour Christ King & Belém TowerYou board a helicopter at the heliport, fly over eight of Lisbon's main landmarks including Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and Christ King, pass under the 25th April Bridge, and return after circling the Caparica beaches. The flight includes a safety briefing and takes you close enough to see architectural detail and the river's shape. You land back at the heliport near the Port Authority Control Tower.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lisbon's main landmarks in one unbroken sequence without spending hours walking between them—the helicopter does the connecting and the altitude does the framing.
Lagos Ponta da Piedade: Boat & Kayak Tour with KidsYou start on a boat moving through Ponta da Piedade's golden cliffs, then transfer to kayaks to paddle into caves accessible only by water. Your guide stays with you the whole time, keeping the pace manageable for children and beginners, with booster seats for younger paddlers and shallow routes throughout. You avoid the stress of arranging transport, timing the tides yourself, or figuring out which caves are safe to enter — the guide handles all of that, and you're back on land by early afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the caves and cliffs of Ponta da Piedade without arranging your own boat, timing the tides, or worrying whether your kids can handle a full kayaking day — the combination format and shallow routes are what make it work for families and first-time paddlers.
Sintra: Pena Palace & Monserrate with Private Guide & Luxury CarYou choose which of Sintra's five main palaces to visit—Pena, Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, the National Palace, or Monserrate—and set your own pace at each one. A private guide walks you through every monument, not just the entrance; all tickets are included in the price. You travel in a luxury car with water and WiFi, eat lunch with local pastries in the town center, and avoid the crowds that come with group tours. The whole day is designed around what you want to see, not a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sintra's main palaces without the pace and crowds of a group tour—the private car and guide mean you control how long you spend at each site, and all tickets are sorted before you arrive.
Paiva Walkways and 516 Arouca Bridge Day Trip from PortoA private full-day tour from Porto to Arouca built around the Paiva Walkways—a wooden boardwalk route through a protected river valley—and the 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, which spans 516 metres and hangs 175 metres above the Paiva River. A licensed driver-guide handles transport in a premium vehicle, and the day runs 9 to 10 hours with flexible lunch in Alvarenga and optional stops at the Museum of Trilobites and Santa Maria de Arouca Monastery. The walking portion takes around 2.5 to 3 hours at a steady pace, and you choose whether to add heritage visits and tastings at checkout.Is it for me?Book the 3-passenger SUV if you're traveling as a couple or small group and want the most compact vehicle; choose the 7-passenger van if you're bringing family or friends and prefer more space. Both include pickup from your Porto hotel, so you don't arrange transport to the starting point yourself.
Lisbon: Helicopter Tour over Belém & 25th April BridgeYou board a helicopter at the Tagus heliport and fly a loop over Lisbon's main historic landmarks — Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the 25th April Bridge with Christ King Monument visible across the water. The flight takes roughly an hour and lands you back at the same heliport, giving you an aerial perspective of the city that ground-level sightseeing cannot match. Bring a valid passport or ID card.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lisbon's historic landmarks in one uninterrupted sequence without navigating between neighborhoods or waiting for public transport — the helicopter does the routing and timing for you.
