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Small Group Tours in Portugal: The Best 15

67 tours  ·  from $24

Here are 15 small group tours worth the money, each with what it costs, how long it runs and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon - Inside Pena Palace with a local guide
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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

Join a small group at Lisbon’s Hard Rock Cafe for an eight-hour trip through Sintra and Cascais. Visit Pena Park and, if selected, Pena Palace, then stop at Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Hell’s Mouth, and Cascais. Guides such as Joao, Ana, Fabio, and Orlando add history, driving help, and local food tips.

“We had a wonderful day with Joao going to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo de Roca and Cascais! He was an expert on the history of each place as well as the best restaurants and things to do in each place. The tour was a great speed and good balance of guided time and free time to explore. Joao was a great driver and made sure everyone in the small group was comfortable and enjoying themselves. Thank you Joao for an amazing day we will never forget!”

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Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour - Rossio Square and Lisbon’s central stage
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Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

2.Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,869 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

See Lisbon’s main historic neighborhoods on a 3 to 4 hour small-group walk capped at 14 people. Guides such as Jose, Maria, Felipe, and Joana lead you from Rossio through Chiado, Baixa, Alfama, and Commerce Square, with a pastel de nata, wine tasting, and tapa included.

“Catarina showed us everything we wanted to see! Several stories about the areas history of the town. The snacks and surprise were wonderful.”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - The first quinta explains how Douro wine is made
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

3.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from central Porto in a small van to the Douro Valley, stopping at Peso da Régua, two local wineries, and Pinhão. Taste Port and Douro wines, enjoy a Portuguese lunch, and cruise for an hour on a traditional Rabelo boat. Guides such as Luís, Pedro, Ivo, and Cheila bring local stories to the drive.

“We did the Douro wine tour with lunch and river cruise, it was perfect! Even though it was on a rainy and gloomy day, everyone had the best time. Luis was an excellent guide, lunch was delicious, wine was great, and the views were amazing. We especially liked Quinta Santa Eufemia. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Lisbon: Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour - Vinho Verde and the first taste of Portugal
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Lisbon: Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour

4.Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,082 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rossio Square for three hours of Portuguese food and drink in six central stops. Try codfish cake with Vinho Verde, Port with cheese, a bifana with beer, ginjinha, chouriço, local wine, and a daily rice dish. Guides such as José, Filipa, Daniel, and Martin add history, humor, and restaurant tips.

“The guide Jose was really good...he was very informative and also entertaining. He had a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend this tour”

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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat - The N222 and the road to Pinhão
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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

5.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley in a modern minivan with a guide such as Miguel, Andreia, Jorge, or Filipe. Visit two family-run wineries, taste Douro wine and Port, enjoy a three-course regional lunch, and cruise the river near Pinhão. The group is limited to eight people.

“Excellent tour of the Douro Valley. Rodrigo, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed visiting the smaller, family owned vineyards.”

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Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais - Sintra old town and the Priquita pastry stop
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Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais

6.Small Group Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo Roca and Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,559 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend about eight hours exploring Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais from Lisbon in a minivan limited to eight people. Guides such as Sara, Gustavo, Pedro, and Tiago are praised for humor, care, and local insight. Palace admission costs €20 extra, and most monument visits are guided from outside.

“Fantastic tour if you are pressed for time in Lisbon. Well planned and the guide was excellent. They were moving some stuff around in Pena Palace which caused a bit of waiting in the lines, other than that everything went well. Great places for pictures. Highly recommended for Lisbon.”

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Lisbon: Sintra Cascais & Pena Palace Small Group Tour - Pena Park and Palace: the main event
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Lisbon: Sintra Cascais & Pena Palace Small Group Tour

7.Sintra Cascais & Pena Palace Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,187 reviews · from $108

Travel from Lisbon in an eight-seat van with a guide such as Fabio, Ana, Philippe, or Ines, depending on the day. Walk through Pena Park, tour Pena Palace, explore Sintra, stop at Cabo da Roca, and finish in Cascais. The pace is full but well planned, with transport, entry tickets, and free time included.

“Juan was an excellent guide. Full of knowledge and extremely courteous. Pena Palace and Sintra were beautiful but we were unfortunate to have fog at Cabo da Roca. Cascais was nice but I personally would have preferred more time in Sintra and less time in Cascais”

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Sintra to Cascais: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour - Quinta da Regaleira and the initiatic well
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Sintra to Cascais: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour

8.Sintra to Cascais: 2 Palaces, 4 Sites, Small Group 10 Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,105 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Start early from Lisbon with a small group of up to 10 people, then visit Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira before following the coast to Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, Cascais, and Estoril. Guides such as Lukas, Eddy, Duarte, and Rodrigo add history, humor, photos, and a personalized video. Palace tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Overall my entire family had fun during the tour. But to warn you it’s a great deal of walking up an elevation. Lukas and Rodrigo are awesome tour guides. Very personal and entertaining. We started off rocky since entrance to Sintra was blocked but they were persistent in getting us in. It’s a lot of go, go, go so if you want plenty of time you might want to break up the tours into days. Otherwise our group, which included others had a great time. We all had plenty to converse so that made it more enjoyable. Lunch stop was great and Lukas/Rodrigo can take awesome pictures. You won’t be…”

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From Lisbon: Fatima Batalha Nazaré & Óbidos Small-Group Tour - Fátima and the Chapel of Apparitions
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From Lisbon: Fatima Batalha Nazaré & Óbidos Small-Group Tour

9.Fatima Batalha Nazaré & Óbidos Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,563 reviews · 9 hours · from $79

Travel from Lisbon in a small group of up to eight to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Óbidos. Expect historical stories from guides such as Nuno, Gus, Antonio, or João, free time at each stop, a modern air-conditioned van, and Ginjinha served in a chocolate cup. Batalha admission is not included.

“Antonio was amazing. Did an extensive detailed tour in English and Portuguese! Had a nice clean van and gave us all enough time in each spot.”

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From Lisbon: Sintra & Cascais Small Group Tour with Tickets - Pena Palace, where the day begins with color
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From Lisbon: Sintra & Cascais Small Group Tour with Tickets

10.Sintra & Cascais Small Group Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,224 reviews · from $102

Spend a full day beyond Lisbon with a small group, visiting Pena Palace and Sintra before following the coast to Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno, and Cascais. Your guide drives the narrow roads, handles the palace entry, and adds local stories in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, or Italian. Free time lets you explore Sintra and Cascais at your own pace.

“We liked the small group for this activity. We also like that we were given time to wander on our own. The sites visited where exactly as advertised, but the small group gave us flexibility to decide to spend more time in one place than another.”

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From Lisbon: Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos - Small Group - Leaving Lisbon in an air-conditioned van
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From Lisbon: Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos – Small Group

11.Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Obidos – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,031 reviews · 9 hours · from $39

Spend about nine hours visiting Fátima’s Marian shrine, Batalha’s Gothic monastery, Nazaré’s fishing coast, and the walled village of Óbidos. Guides including Miguel, Rafael, Alexander, and Filipe lead the day in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Transport, water, photo stops, and hotel pickup in Lisbon, Oeiras, and Cascais are included.

“Excellent day trip to several places near Lisbon. Johnny is young, energetic, fun and knowledgeable. Looks like he enjoys doing what he does. I recommend this trip to anyone wanting to go places near Lisbon, w/o any worry and at an affordable price.”

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Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District - Starting above the rooftops at Portas do Sol
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Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District

12.Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,967 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Meet at Miradouro das Portas do Sol for an English-language walk through Alfama. With a maximum of 12 people, guides such as Francisco, Raquel, and Bianca lead you to several local food stops for 18 tastings, including Portuguese dishes, sweets, cheese, and wine. The tour ends near the Fado Museum.

“A great introduction into Portuguese culture and food. The tour guide Francisco was friendly, engaging, informative and collaborative. He went out of his way to ensure we stayed dry and safe on a rainy afternoon. He is proud of his country and culture and helped us understand why. Very worthwhile experience.”

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Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise - The first winery combines tasting and lunch
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Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

13.Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,855 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto in an eight-seat minivan. Expect a stop in Amarante, two winery visits, three-course lunch with Douro wine, and a 45 to 50-minute river cruise. Guides such as Nuno, Ana, Rui, Luis, and Vasko are praised for safe driving, local insight, and friendly service. Winery order can change.

“A lovely day trip to two great wineries. The lunch included was delicious & they were good with the food allergies in our group. We saw some beautiful sceneries & our tour guide, Nuno was great- good sense of humor & knowledgeable”

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Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon - Sintra old town and the famous travesseiro
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Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon

14.Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,744 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $56

Join Lisbon Riders for a nine-hour English-language tour limited to eight people. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from central Lisbon to Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. Guides such as Carolina, Tania, Puri, and Katerina lead the day, with palace time, pastry stops, coastal views, and free time built in.

“Wow! What a great day. Tonya was a terrific guide and was so knowledgeable and personal! She had recommendations at each stop and really was great to talk to in between stops. Thank you!”

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Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group - Stop one: Armazém da Cerveja begins the tasting
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Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

15.Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours walking between four Porto beer spots, tasting seven Portuguese craft beers with food pairings. Guides such as Paulo, Angelo, André, Pedro, and Inez bring local stories, brewery background, and useful restaurant tips. The route ends at Catraio Craft Beer Shop in Cedofeita.

“10/10 recommend this!! Our guide Angelo was very friendly and knowledgeable of Porto. He took us to local bars with awesome craft beer selections. They were definitely hidden gems! The food was amazing as well, our group ate everything.”

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