Portugal · TOURS

The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Portugal

336 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Everything with a guide, a hull or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center - Livraria Lello without the long queue
Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Porto

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

1.The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26,497 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Our pick

You’ll walk through Porto’s upper city for about two and a half hours, visiting Aliados, Livraria Lello, Clérigos, São Bento, Rua das Flores, and the cathedral. Guides such as Tiago, Jaime, Diogo, Sara, and Adriano share local stories, history, food tips, and practical advice. You pay what you want at the end.

“It’s a great way to know the city center and the history of Porto. Our guide, Tiago, was very helpful and gave us plenty of information and advice about where to eat, visit, etc.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon - The guides and the tone of the experience
Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Lisbon

Lisbon City Center Tour – The Unmissable Lisbon

2.Lisbon City Center Tour – The Unmissable Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22,234 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Explore central Lisbon on a 2.5-hour English walking tour from Restauradores to Praça do Comércio. Guides such as Miriam, Claudia, Hugo, and Ricardo lead you through alleys, churches, squares, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and the Santa Justa lift. You pay what you feel the experience is worth, with mobile tickets and groups capped at 25.

“Marian was a wonderful guide. She knew a lot. Enjoyed the walk. Definitely recommend the tour. Everyone would like the tour”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning drive through Régua and the N222
Boat Trips in Porto, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro Valley Tours, Food & Drink, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Porto, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Porto

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

3.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two winery visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a 1-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, Ricardo, and Melina have led recent departures, though assignments vary. Hotel pickup, small groups, and private options are available.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

Check availability →Read our full review

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Leaving Porto and crossing into wine country
Boat Trips in Porto, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro Valley Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Porto, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Porto

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

4.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

From Porto, a guide such as Rita, Miguel, Pedro, or José leads you through the Douro Valley by comfortable group vehicle. Visit two wine estates, taste several wines and ports, enjoy a traditional lunch, stop at a viewpoint, and cruise for 50 minutes from Pinhão. Hotel pickup is available in central Porto.

“The wine valley experience was excellent value for money. Hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. The 5 course meal with dress wines and port was also excellent. Would highly recommend this activity.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - Starting in 16th-century Bairro Alto
Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Lisbon, Walking Tours, Walking Tours in Lisbon

Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

5.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Bairro Alto, São Pedro de Alcântara, Carmo, Baixa, Alfama, and Lisbon Cathedral. You’ll ride an iconic tram, visit historic churches and viewpoints, and stop for coffee and pastel de nata. Guides such as Paulo, Ricardo, Beatrice, Anna, and João bring local history and personal stories to life.

“Anna, our guide, was very knowledge and a pleasure to meet! She told us about the local area and the history, and answered all my questions. The tour was interesting and included a trip on a tram and a coffee and pastel de nata - great value! I attended myself and was a good chance to talk to new people. Would highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option - Fort Santa Catarina and the Portimão shoreline
Benagil Cave Tours, Boat Trips in Algarve, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sunset Cruises, Sunset Cruises in Algarve, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Algarve

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

6.Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,329 reviews · from $23

Ride from Portimão along the Algarve coast with a skipper and guide, passing Fort Santa Catarina, Ferragudo, fishing villages, sea caves, and Benagil’s famous skylight. Guides such as Rui, Sergio, Simon, and Carlos are praised for lively commentary and photos. Choose a shared, small-group, private, or sunset departure.

“It was my birthday and Carlos rui and George made my day so special. They sand for me as well as teaching me about Portugal and there different caves in the ocean. They were the best tour guides! With amazing jokes! Wild imaginations with the rocks and their meanings and beautiful energy. It was a pleasure! Thank you Carlos rui and George!”

Check availability →Read our full review

True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local! - The morning route through Alfama and Graça
Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Lisbon, Tuk Tuk Tours, Tuk Tuk Tours in Lisbon

True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!

7.True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,008 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Explore Lisbon by private electric tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Nuno, Pedro, Miguel, or Eduardo. In four hours, you’ll reach Alfama, Graça, Belém, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and major viewpoints with little uphill walking. Hotel pickup is available in central Lisbon, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Marcos did a fantastic job on our tour. Was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Great way to see a lot of the city in a shorter time frame.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour - Starting beside the San Francisco Convent ruins
Benagil Cave Tours, Boat Trips in Algarve, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Algarve

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

8.Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,546 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Set out from Portimão with a multilingual guide and skipper for a 90-minute RIB ride past Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, Carvalho Beach, and Benagil Cave. Expect a lively, sometimes bumpy ride, coastal stories, and close views of the caves. The boat cannot always enter Benagil, depending on sea conditions.

“In the rough conditions that day almost no other boats went out. Our guides and the captain took care of us so so very well and it was a magnificent experience. We learned so much about the landscape and surroundings and since we were a very small group only some additional background was added to the stories. With a lot of knowledge, humor and passion, I might add. Thank you so much and my sincerest appreciation for the positivity and everything you do.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - A church, a hillside, and the many cultures of Mouraria
Food, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Lisbon, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Lisbon

Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

9.Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend about three and a half hours walking from Restauradores Square through Mouraria and downtown Lisbon. With a guide such as Fred, Carlos, Melissa, or Gabi, you’ll try seven tastings at five eateries, including bifana, chamuças, bacalhau à Brás, Portuguese cheese, and pastel de nata. Expect a small group, stairs, generous portions, and local history along the way.

“Best Food Tour Experience, Ever We’ve been on over 20 food tours across Europe and beyond, and I can confidently say nothing compares to tonight in Lisbon with Fred from Eating Europe. Fred didn’t just guide a tour, he commanded the evening. He somehow managed to keep 12 loud, curious Americans engaged, laughing, learning, eating, drinking, and moving through Lisbon like locals. That alone deserves a medal. The food was authentically Portuguese, not watered down or touristy. Every stop had meaning... tradition, history, culture, and flavor all woven together effortlessly. From incredible bites to perfectly timed drinks, everything felt intentional and personal. What truly set Fred apart was ...”

Check availability →Read our full review

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - Benagil Cave, seen quickly and safely
Benagil Cave Tours, Boat Trips in Algarve, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Dolphin Watching Trips in Algarve, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Algarve

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

10.Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,316 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $40

Join Dream Wave Algarve for a 2 to 2.5-hour speedboat trip from Albufeira to Benagil Cave. Guides such as Ana, Ruben, and Diogo explain the coast, stop for swimming when conditions allow, and search for wild dolphins. Expect small groups, a fast ride, and cave access limited by sea conditions and local rules.

“great although we haven't seen any dolphins. The organization is good”

Check availability →Read our full review

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - Leaving Porto and stopping in Amarante
Boat Trips in Porto, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro Valley Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Porto, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Porto

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

11.Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,081 reviews · from $113

Travel from Porto to Amarante, Sabrosa, and Pinhão with a guide such as Rui, Mariana, Luis, or Slimmy. Visit two wine estates, taste six wines, enjoy lunch with Douro pairings, and cruise the river for an hour. Expect a social group of 8 to 27 people and a long but rewarding day.

“Miguel and Bruno were our giides, they made the whole tour fun. Miguel gave us some information while he was entertaining as well. The first wine tasting was good and fun. We had a 3 course lunch with a lot of wine, boat trip was ok. Second winery was more formal, but still okay. I can recommend them.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - From São Bento to Porto Cathedral
Boat Trips in Porto, Cruises & Boat Tours, Douro Valley Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Porto, Tuk Tuk Tours

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

12.Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,980 reviews · 50 - 105 minutes · from $20

Ride through Porto’s steep lanes with guides such as Tiago, Diogo, Miguel, or Deborah, passing São Bento, the cathedral, Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookshop, and the Stock Exchange Palace. Add a 55-minute Six Bridges cruise on a traditional rabelo boat. The tuk-tuk and boat are separate parts of the experience.

“Our Tuk-Tuk ride was a great introduction to Porto with a very knowledgeable guide”

Check availability →Read our full review

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão gives you the high viewpoint first
Jeep & 4x4 Safaris, Jeep Safaris in Madeira, Madeira Peaks & Viewpoints, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Madeira

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

13.Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,732 reviews · from $72

Spend about eight hours crossing Madeira by open-roof Land Rover, with stops at Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra. You can swim in volcanic pools, ride an off-road track, and hear island stories from guides such as Victor, Tony, Gil, or Miguel. Lunch is paused separately, and pool and skywalk fees cost extra.

“Top jeep tour, the guide Camochu was great, funny, well prepared, a native animal as he said 😅 sky walk, forest, natural pools in Porto Moniz and also a traditional poncha for a great and crazy day on the road and through the forest. I definitely recommend the tour, not to be missed!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup - Starting at Rossio and settling into the minivan
Cabo da Roca Tours, Pena Palace & Sintra Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Lisbon

Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup

14.Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,080 reviews · from $57

Travel from Lisbon by minivan with guides such as Luís, Marco, Vasco, Diogo, or Igor. Walk Sintra’s old center, visit Pena Palace and its gardens, stop at Cabo da Roca and Azenhas do Mar, then enjoy free time in Cascais. Hotel pickup is available, and small-group or private options can be selected.

“it was amazing and the guide Mr. Andre he is professional and very helpful and give us a lot of information about Lisbon and the history”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town - Fountains that reveal old Lisbon
Lisbon Neighbourhood Walks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Lisbon

Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town

15.Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk through Alfama with guides such as Cecilia, Hugo, Claudia, and Belen, following old fountains, churches, murals, and hilltop viewpoints. The 2.5-hour English tour explains Moorish Lisbon, Fado, saudade, and local customs. It is tip-based, with a 3:30 pm start, steep streets, and a maximum of 25 people.

“Wonderful tour with lots of information. Great fun guide who was very articulate, knowledgeable and passionate about her work. We really learned a lot from her, and had a great time. ******”

Check availability →Read our full review

Scroll to Top

Explore Portugal

Pick a coastline, a cellar or a trail.