The 15 Best City Tours in Portugal

1.City Highlights 3-Hour Guided Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,092 reviews · 3 hours · from $51Our pick

Ride an electric bike through Porto and across the Dom Luís I Bridge, stopping at Ribeira, the cathedral, Cordoaria Garden, São Bento Station, and top viewpoints. Guides such as Fatmir, Maio, Sofia, Rodrigo, and João bring local stories and practical tips. Expect hills, narrow streets, traffic, and a small-group format.

“Jonas was just the best guide we could have got in porto ! Absolutely recommend to try this out”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,588 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $31

Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket on Porto’s Red and Blue bus routes, with audio commentary in nine languages and stops near sights from Ribeira to Foz. All tickets include a Porto-Gaia walking tour and port tasting. The 48-hour option adds a historic-center walk and night bus, while an upgrade includes the 50-minute Six Bridges Cruise.

“All in all, a great experience! Be sure to get off at some stops then get back on!! We did the Taylor Port Cellar and it was a superb experience!”

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3.3-Hour Guided City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,050 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Spend three hours walking Porto’s historic center with a local guide such as João, Fatmir, Ricardo, or Sofia. See the Cathedral, São Bento Station, Aliados Avenue, Clérigos, Santa Catarina, Bolhão Market, and views toward the Douro. Expect hills, stairs, local stories, and practical food tips in a private or small group.

“Ariann was an authentic, knowledgeable guide. The tour covered a small area of Lisbon but we went to these little beautiful places with tasty food and wine! Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.90 Minute Amphibious Sightseeing Tour in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,678 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Ride Hippotrip’s bright amphibious vehicle through Lisbon, then splash into the Tagus for views of Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, and the Champalimaud Foundation. English commentary, lively guides such as Maria, Pedro, and Ana, and several daily departures make this a playful introduction to the city, though the music and water entry can be loud and wet.

“Sliding into the water was very exciting. We loved the whole tour. The guide Pedro was good and told really exciting stories”

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5.City Highlights and Viewpoints E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,556 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Ride Lisbon’s seven hills with an English-speaking guide such as Diogo, João, Juan, or Antonio. You’ll cover roughly 15 to 16 kilometers, from Alfama and the Moorish Quarter to Parque Eduardo VII and Praça do Comércio, with frequent photo stops, safety help, water, and an electric bike that makes the steep roads manageable.

“Antonio is a such a cool guide! Lots of knowledge and enjoys what he does. Can definitely recommend to anyone visiting!”

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6.Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,215 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $28

Take a private electric tuk tuk through Lisbon’s Alfama, Graça, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Baixa. Your English- or Portuguese-speaking guide, such as Lucas, Arthur, or Carlos, explains the city’s past while navigating steep lanes and stopping at viewpoints. Choose one to four hours, with room for up to four people.

“Lucas was great guide. Very knowledgeable about the city and sites. And provided answers to our questions, always with a little laughs and great smile!”

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7.Private Sightseeing Tour in a Vintage Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,057 reviews

Ride Lisbon’s steep streets in a private electric replica of a Ford Model T, with pickup and drop-off included. Your guide, such as Teba, Bruno, Elizabeth, Nadia, or Victor, shares local history and adjusts the route to your interests. Choose two, three, or four hours, with Belém included on the longest tour.

“What a fabulous way to see the sights of Lisbon. Elizebeth, our guide, was amazing. Friendly, passionate, knowledgeable and happy. A unique experience.”

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8.Amphibious Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,032 reviews · from $34

Set off from Doca de Santo Amaro in a small amphibious vehicle for a 90-minute tour of Lisbon and the Tagus. Expect lively English or Portuguese commentary, city sights, myths, jokes, and a splash into the river near Belém. Guides vary, with Maria, Paula, Dulce, and others praised for their energy.

“A wonderful experience with lots of entertainment from Dulce and the driver Carlos. Highly recommend.”

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9.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 794 reviews · from $37

Ride Lisbon’s open-top double-decker bus across three routes and more than 40 stops. Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket to reach Belém, Alfama, Parque das Nações, and central squares. The 48-hour option adds two walking tours and a night bus ride, while some tickets include a boat tour.

“We got the 48hrs ticket. Great value for money would highly recommend. We used each line except the light blue one ax didn’t have enough time. This is an easy and convenient way to see a lot of Lisbon (as it is huge.) Would highly recommend and do again.”

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10.Private City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 789 reviews · from $41

Meet your English-speaking guide at Time Out Market for a private electric tuk-tuk tour through Alfama, Mouraria, Graça, and Baixa. You’ll stop at Lisbon’s best viewpoints, pass the cathedral and National Pantheon, see the Fado Museum and Pink Street, and receive courtesy photos. Guides have included Rupom, Mosarrof, Roni, and Babu.

“The tour was great . Our guide Mosarrof took very good care of us and the routes. Great way to see the main points of Lisbon!!”

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11.City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 708 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

See Porto and Gaia from an open-top double-decker bus with 24 or 48 hours on two routes, audio in nine languages, a Porto and Gaia walking tour, discounts, and port tasting. The longer route reaches Foz and the Atlantic coast, while the Gaia route serves wine lodges and views near Jardim do Morro.

“Dated on joined on : 07 May 2019 City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Easily book online and easily reach any bus stop. 1. A quick and typical way to explore the city by a glanced. 2. It comes with 2 routes with red line and blue line respectively. Sorry, I am late to write a review because I just came back from overseas. Viator trust and secure”

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12.Private Funchal City Tour in a Tukxi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 684 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Ride a private Tukxi through Funchal with a local guide such as Pedro, Margarita, or Gonzales. You’ll see the Old Town, cathedral, market, historic convents, city viewpoints, and garden parks, with hotel pickup included. Harbor pickup is available as an add-on for cruise passengers.

“This tour was so amazing! We had the lovely Daniella for 1.5 hours on our final morning in Funchal. We only found it the night before, and whilst it was a fantastic way to end our holiday, we wished we had done it earlier in the week! We learnt so much about the city and history of Funchal and saw many things we'd like to explore further. So we'll just have to come back, what a shame :D and have another tour to kick of the holiday of course! Thank you so much Daniella for giving us an unforgettable experience on our last morning! Hopefully see you again in the…”

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13.Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $70

This 10-hour Porto tour combines a guided walk, air-conditioned minibus, Port wine cellar visit with three tastings, and a 50-minute Rebelo boat cruise. You’ll see São Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, Clérigos, Gaia, Foz do Douro, Boavista, and Casa da Música. Guides such as Daniela, Bernardo, Inez, and Francisco have earned praise, but bilingual commentary can slow the day.

“We had to be separated in 2 groups in English and French. We don't get the feel the guide spend enough time to explain or narrate points of interests.”

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14.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 627 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29

Take a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing bus tour around Funchal, with multilingual audio, two routes, walking tours, wine tasting, and optional CR7 Museum entry. The 48-hour ticket adds Monte, Jardim do Imperador, a night tour, gardens walk, and a port shuttle. Expect steep hills, fine views, and a few timetable quirks.

“the tour was exaustive,we saw a lot and had a wonderful time”

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15.City Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · 1.5 - 6 hours

Ride through Lisbon with a private guide in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll see Alfama, Portas do Sol, Chiado, Estrela Basilica, and, on tours of three hours or longer, Belém’s tower, monastery, discoveries monument, and Pastéis de Belém.

“Couldn’t fault Sonia - excellent guide, clear meet Up and great knowledge”

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