Portugal · 1-DAY TOURS

Top 15 1-Day Tours in Portugal

35 tours  ·  from $37 a head

The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon - Pena Park and the climb to the palace
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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

1.Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,018 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Leave central Lisbon at 8 a.m. in an air-conditioned minivan for Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, and Cascais. Choose a ticket option that includes Pena Palace and Park entry. With up to eight people, guides such as Joao, Xavier, Benny, and Ana provide history, local tips, and help when weather changes the plan.

“Sergio, was very informative and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this great tour, no regrets!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip - Bom Jesus do Monte and Braga’s hilltop view
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From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

2.Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,951 reviews · 9 hours · from $59

Spend nine hours with Living Tours exploring Braga and Guimarães from Porto. You’ll visit Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, and the UNESCO-listed old town in a small group or private vehicle. Guides such as Tânia, Pedro, Carlos, and Bernardo have earned praise for clear storytelling, while lunch and hotel pickup remain your responsibility.

“Our day trip to Braga and Guimarães was wonderful! Jose our guide was a wealth of knowledge on the area and was very attentive to the groups needs. Sadly, because our tour was the day before Christmas, some of the major attractions on the tour were closed for Christmas. However, Jose made sure we were compensated because of this! Thanks so much Jose for the lovely day!”

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Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon - Starting at Hotel Fénix in Lisbon
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Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon

3.Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,572 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $133

Meet at Hotel Fénix in Lisbon at 8:00 a.m. and ride an air-conditioned minibus to medieval Óbidos, cliff-top Nazaré, and Porto. Guides such as Ricardo, Francisco, John, and Maria bring history and humor to the day, but expect a fast pace, limited Porto time, and a late return.

“This tour was very well organized and exceeded our expectations. We took this tour on November 25/25. Our guide Miguel is a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide.”

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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto - Bom Jesus and the water-powered funicular
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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

4.Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,552 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Porto to Braga and Guimarães in an air-conditioned minibus with a local guide. See Bom Jesus Sanctuary and its water-powered funicular, enter Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle, and walk through Guimarães’ UNESCO-listed old town. The day includes free time for lunch and personal exploring, though the tour may be bilingual.

“My wife and I took this tour with Jose and had a blast! He was very personable and well-informed about these cities. He spent the PERFECT amount of time in each place, none too short and none too long. Even when people asked him questions that came out of nowhere, he always had great answers. After our free time, he would always come over to each of us individually and asked if we enjoyed ourselves and how we were doing. I cannot recommend him enough.”

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From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip - Câmara de Lobos and the first mountain views
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From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

5.West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,067 reviews · 8 hours · from $37Best value

Spend about eight hours crossing West Madeira with a multilingual guide such as Carlos, Daniel, Tony, or Gama. See banana terraces, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente. Bring a jacket, water, and swimwear for the volcanic pools.

“We loved the ancient forest in the fog and Atlantic pools stop for a swim. It would be impossible for a first time visitor to pack so much in a day without the guide and transportation. It is very complicated to drive in Madeira, steep and narrow roads so we were so happy Tony did all hard job we just soaked in the nature and information”

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From Lisbon: Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré - Óbidos: 45 minutes inside medieval walls
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From Lisbon: Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

6.Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,311 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Travel from Lisbon to Óbidos, Nazaré, and Porto in one packed day with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Walk Óbidos’ medieval lanes, see Nazaré’s famous surf fort, and explore Porto’s UNESCO-listed center. Guides such as Ricardo, Paulo, Gui, and Pedro are known for lively storytelling, while luggage may be accommodated for a one-way finish in Porto.

“Ricardo Dias was an amazing tour guide. He made the trip very special for our family. He really enjoyed the trip to obiddos, Nazare and porto. It was once in a life time for us since we traveled from Australia.”

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Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença - The early start and crossing into Galicia
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Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

7.Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença in a small minibus with an English-speaking escort. You’ll hear stories about Portugal, St. James, and the pilgrimage route, then get free time in Santiago for the cathedral and lunch before a guided visit to Valença’s fortified town. Guides such as Susanna, Orlando, and Paulo have earned especially warm praise.

“Wonderful day trip!highly recommended! Specially liked valenca, it was a nice surprise, hope to comeback!”

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Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting - Setúbal Market or Palmela Castle
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Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting

8.Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan for Setúbal, Arrábida Natural Park, Sesimbra, two wineries, and Cristo Rei. You’ll taste six local wines, see the Vasco da Gama Bridge and Atlantic coast, and have free time for seafood lunch. Guides such as Xavier, Pedro, Sergio, and Maria are praised for clear history and friendly service.

“Tomas P was a great tour guides. He was very knowledgeable of the areas we toured and friendly and personable.”

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From Porto: Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip - Arouca sweets are a smart first stop
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From Porto: Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip

9.Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 456 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide such as Pedro, Daniel, or Maia. Cross the Arouca 516 bridge, walk the Paiva paths, pause for local sweets, and finish with Arouquesa beef, vinho verde, and other regional dishes in Alvarenga.

“Thrilling and awesome experience. Would recommend 100%. Had an amazing day with Maia.”

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Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine - Palmela: castle views with little time to linger
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Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

10.Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Leave Lisbon for Palmela, Arrábida Natural Park, Sesimbra, and Azeitão in a small van. You’ll visit a family-run estate and José Maria da Fonseca, taste local wines, stop at Portinho Arrábida, and finish with views from Christ the King. Guides speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish, with English as the default.

“I couldn't recommend this small group tour more highly! Our guide Phillip really made this trip such an enjoyable day out, and really went out of his way to ensure we all got the best out of it. We had a lot of fun and learnt lots along the way, about the wine, coast line and Portugal more broadly! The itinerary was the perfect balance of tasting great wines, and seeing beautiful places along the coast. It made a fantastic day out from Lisbon and was a highlight of our trip. Thank you so much Phillip!”

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From Lisbon: Sintra Sights, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Day Trip - A short taste of Sintra town
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From Lisbon: Sintra Sights, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Day Trip

11.Sintra Sights, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 361 reviews · from $58

Travel from Lisbon by van to Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais in eight hours. You get hotel pickup, a small-group format, free time at each stop, and a driver-guide speaking English, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. Guides such as David, João, Sara, and Bruno are praised for clear explanations and flexible help.

“Excellent day with our great guide David! Highly recommend”

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Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip - Meco Beach and the western edge of the park
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Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip

12.Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 232 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Leave Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan for Arrábida Natural Park, Cabo Espichel, Sesimbra, Saint Margareth Cave and Setúbal. Guides such as Nuno and João share local history, adjust the day for private groups, and leave time for fresh fish, castle views or a swim at Galapos and nearby beaches.

“Fantastic day trip - highly recommend. The views were amazing. We managed to fit so much into one day. Even getting a swim at the beach. Lunch in Sesimbra was relaxing. In fact nothing felt rushed.”

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Berlenga Island Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon - The open-water crossing to Berlenga Grande
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Berlenga Island Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

13.Berlenga Island Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from central Lisbon to Peniche, then cross rough open water to Berlenga Grande. You’ll visit St. John the Baptist Fort, walk through the nature reserve, swim or snorkel, and explore caves by glass-bottom boat. Guides such as Nuno, Diogo, and João are known for adding useful local history. Kayaking costs extra.

“Highly recommended. One of the Kind experience for nature, adventure and historical interest lovers.”

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Seville Day Trip from the Algarve - Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España
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Seville Day Trip from the Algarve

14.Seville Day Trip from the Algarve

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 225 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from the Algarve to Seville by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, a guided orientation covering Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de España, Santa Cruz, the Cathedral, and the Alcázar, then about three hours to explore alone. The tour costs $79.22 and is offered in English.

“Guide was very informative. Bus was comfortable with a rest stop halfway. If you are interested in architecture, this is the trip to make.”

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São Miguel: Nordeste, Cliffs & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch - Coroa da Mata and the first look east
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São Miguel: Nordeste, Cliffs & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

15.Nordeste, Cliffs & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s rugged northeast with a guide such as Bruno, José, João, or Mario. Visit waterfalls, cliff viewpoints, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Ponta do Arnel lighthouse, and Ponta do Sossego. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, dessert, coffee or tea, insurance, and a group of up to eight are included.

“Had a wonderful tour with Bruno! From the convenient hotel pick up to the beautiful scenery and knowledge of our guide, this was a great day. Bruno was friendly and entertaining and his claim to have magic over the weather held true. Highly recommend this tour!”

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