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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Madeira Airport to Funchal: Private Mercedes TransferYou arrive at Madeira Airport and your driver is waiting with a sign bearing your name at the main arrivals hall. A private Mercedes-Benz takes you to Funchal in 30–40 minutes with air conditioning, WiFi, and a driver who can answer questions about the island. No negotiating fares, no waiting for a shared van, no uncertainty about how to reach your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive without arranging transport or haggling over fares — the driver waiting at arrivals and the fixed price mean you can step out of the airport and into your holiday without any logistics in the way.
Lisbon to Algarve: Benagil Cave & Lagos Private Day TripYou get picked up from your Lisbon hotel and driven to the Algarve's main attractions: a cliff-top view of Benagil Cave (with the option to add a boat tour for closer views), coastal walks at Algar Seco, lunch in a seaside town of your choice, and time at Praia Dona Ana and Ponta da Piedade in Lagos. The drive back to Lisbon happens in the late afternoon, so you're not rushing through the final stops.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the Algarve's main coastal sights in one day without renting a car or arranging transport between towns — the private driver and fixed pickup time handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the stops themselves.
Madeira East Peaks & Santana: 4x4 Jeep & Levada WalkYou ride in a 4x4 through Madeira's eastern highlands, stop at traditional Santana villages with their distinctive A-frame houses, walk a Levada water channel trail through forest, and reach Pico do Arieiro viewpoint. The group stays under eight people, pickup happens at the cruise terminal, and the whole day runs about eight hours without you arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Madeira for a full day and want to see the quieter, greener east side without renting a car or planning stops — the fixed route and timing mean you get the peaks, villages and forest walk without any logistics to arrange yourself.
Douro Valley tour from Porto: Private cruise and winery lunchA full-day tour from Porto to the Douro Valley combines a scenic drive with photo stops, a private luxury boat cruise from Pinhão downriver to an award-winning winery, wine tasting and a paired lunch there, a return cruise with drinks, and a panoramic drive back to your hotel. Hotel pickup is included; you choose which winery (Quinta do Carmo, Quinta do Crasto, or Quinta Ventozelo) at checkout. The day runs about nine to ten hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private boat cruise paired with winery access—you'll travel by private vehicle from Porto, cruise the Douro from Pinhão, and choose your winery at checkout based on which producer interests you.
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.
Snorkeling Ponta da Piedade: Sea Caves & Hidden BeachesSnorkel the Ponta da Piedade coastline near Lagos aboard a small, maneuverable boat with a professional skipper, snorkeling equipment and a sheltered swimming stop included. The 1.5-hour journey takes you through natural caves and tunnels carved into the Algarve's golden cliffs, accessible only by sea, with time to dive into the Atlantic in calm waters. Groups stay under 10 people, and children can join from age 6.Is it for me?Book this if you want a small-group snorkel where the boat itself is the vehicle to places you couldn't reach on foot—groups stay under 10, so you're never jostling for space or waiting for a crowd to clear the water.
Lisbon Private Photo Tour: Top 10 Spots & Hidden CornersYou’ll hit Lisbon’s most photogenic spots fast—with a local who knows all the shortcuts and secret angles. Perfect if you want great photos without wasting time or missing out on those little city moments only locals notice.
Lisbon morning tour: Christ the King, Castle & Belém TowerA private morning tour of Lisbon covers São Jorge Castle, Christ the King monument, and Belém Tower, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and air-conditioned transport included. You spend two hours exploring the castle, walk the old city streets of Rossio and Rua Augusta, stand at the Christ the King overlook for city views, and finish in Belém with a pastry and café stop. The tour runs eight hours total and returns you to your starting point.Is it for me?If you're staying in Lisbon without a rental car, this tour solves the logistics of reaching three landmarks spread across the city—the castle on the hill, Christ the King across the river, and Belém downriver—in a single morning without navigating public transport or paying for separate taxis between stops.
Kayak & Hike Gerês from Porto: Full-Day National Park TourA nine-hour kayak and hiking tour from Porto takes you into Peneda-Gerês National Park with a local guide, starting at the Caniçada reservoir for paddling, then moving through mountain trails to the Arado Waterfall, Pedra Bela viewpoint, and Pincães Waterfall with its emerald pool. Hotel pickup is included, groups stay under six people, and all kayak and safety gear comes with the ticket; you'll need to know how to swim. The afternoon leaves time to explore villages and swim in the lagoon if you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you want kayaking and hiking combined in one day—the morning focuses on water, the afternoon on trails and villages—with pickup from Porto included.
Private Electric Bike Tour Porto: 3 hours, 15+ landmarksA private electric bike tour in Porto covers the city's main sights—São Bento Railway Station, Porto Cathedral, Dom Luís I Bridge, Ribeira, Bolhão Market and more—with a live guide in English or Portuguese over three hours. The tour starts and ends at the same point in the city center. Electric bikes mean you cover more ground than walking and climb the city's hills without the effort.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the major landmarks without the walking time between them, or if hills make a full day on foot unrealistic. The three-hour loop covers what would take a full day to walk, and the electric assist means you're not exhausted by the climbs.
Lisbon: Belém Private Tour & Quake Museum with Tram RideYou meet your guide at Rossio Square and spend four hours moving through Belém by tram and on foot, visiting the Quake Museum to understand the 1755 disaster, walking through Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower (both UNESCO sites), tasting a custard tart at the original shop, and seeing the Monument to the Discoveries. Transport, museum entry, and a certified guide are included; you return by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Lisbon's 1755 earthquake and see how the city rebuilt itself in Belém, without arranging your own transport, museum tickets, or guide — the four-hour structure fits the main sites into one afternoon.
Wine & food tour Madeira: Three restaurants, local guideA wine and food tour in Madeira pairs appetizers, mains and dessert across three Funchal restaurants with a certified local guide who leads the route through the city. White or red wines accompany each plate. The tour runs four hours and welcomes children from age 7; live guides speak English, Portuguese and French.Is it for me?The four-hour window means you can fit this into a morning or evening without losing the rest of your day—book the noon slot if you want lunch to be the main event, or the 6pm slot if you'd rather keep your afternoon free and make dinner the centerpiece.
Private Douro River boat trip with wine tasting near RioA private boat trip on the Douro River near Rio takes you 25km upstream from the estuary into a natural landscape far from mass tourism, with a live guide in English or Spanish. The boat stops at an anchorage for wine tasting and regional tapas, swimming in calm water, and stand-up paddle exploration; a second stop at Praia da Lomba offers sunbathing and views of the rural hillside. Transport from Rio is included, and the whole experience runs about three hours with roughly an hour and a half of navigation.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in your own language without translation delays. Choose this trip if you want a private boat and a small group—the operator runs it for your party only, not a shared departure with strangers.
Belém Tower guided tour in Lisbon: Entrance tickets includedA guided tour of Belém Tower in Lisbon with entrance tickets included, led by a local expert in your choice of language. The tower, built in the early 16th century as a ceremonial gateway for explorers, blends Gothic and Manueline architecture with carved maritime motifs and overlooks the Tagus River. Groups stay under 20, and children enter free. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and suits all ages and fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning in Lisbon and want the tower's history explained by someone who knows it, without the step of buying tickets separately or navigating the crowds alone. The fixed 90-minute window and included entry mean you can fit it between other plans without gaps or delays.
Porto Santo caves and peaks trek: 3-hour guided hikeA 3-hour guided hike on Porto Santo that combines cave exploration and a summit trek to Pico Ana Ferreira, with pickup and drop-off included. The route moves through volcanic landscapes and ancient caves, ending at a ridge with panoramic views of the coastline. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.Is it for me?The hike moves steadily uphill for three hours with cave walking included, so it suits someone with moderate fitness who wants to move through the landscape rather than stop for long stretches. If early mornings or sustained climbing feel like too much, a shorter or flatter walk elsewhere on the island might fit better.
Porto E-Bike Tour: Atlantic Coast to Historic RiverbankA 3-hour electric bike tour of Porto that moves between the Atlantic coastline and the Douro River, stopping at the Arrábida Bridge, historic churches, city parks and the riverbank wine quarter. You ride a premium Riese & Müller e-bike with Bosch motor, helmet and insurance included, with an English-speaking guide leading groups of 12 or fewer. The tour splits cycling time (roughly 2 hours) into short sections, leaving room for stories and stops at each landmark.Is it for me?If you're staying without a car or in a different neighborhood, the tour starts at a fixed meeting point with public transit nearby, so you don't need to arrange transport to the Atlantic coast or figure out the route yourself. The e-bike motor means you cover 15 kilometers and multiple hills without the effort of a regular bike, leaving your energy for the stops and the stories.
Amarante tour with wine tasting and museum: Private from PortoThis is a private, guided tour of Amarante departing from Porto, with pickup included and a live guide in English or Spanish. You explore the historic center on foot, visit a 16th-century church and an 18th-century bridge, walk through the city museum, and taste local green wine in a small tavern. The tour runs four hours and includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you're staying in Porto without a rental car—the pickup and private transport mean you don't arrange a separate ride to Amarante, and the four-hour length fits a morning or early afternoon without eating the whole day. The guide in your language settles the details as you go, so you're not reading a map or guessing what you're looking at.
Lagos Catamaran: Benagil Cave & Ponta da Piedade Private BoatYou board at Lagos Marina and sail to Ponta da Piedade, Benagil Cave, and hidden sea caves with multiple swim stops. The catamaran holds only 12 guests, so the pace stays relaxed and the crew can adjust stops based on conditions and your preferences. You get a full picnic with wine, towels, and all safety gear included. The return to Lagos happens in late afternoon, leaving your morning or evening free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Benagil Cave and the Algarve's most dramatic coastal spots without fighting crowds on shore—the boat access and small group size mean you get time to actually absorb the views and swim where you choose, not where the tour schedule dictates.
