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Tours and Day Trips in Portugal: The Best 15

1,063 tours  ·  from $7

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth clearing a day for, with prices and durations, and the rest of the catalogue sits underneath.

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center - Lello Bookshop without the long wait
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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

Walk from Porto City Hall to the Cathedral with an English-speaking guide such as Tiago, Diogo, Jaime, Sara, or Adriano. You’ll see São Bento, Lello Bookshop, Clérigos Tower, Rua das Flores, and the Vitória viewpoint, while hearing local stories and getting useful restaurant advice. It is a pay-what-you-want tour, with paid entrances excluded.

“Jaime was the perfect tour guide. His enthusiasm for history and the city were infectious. We went on the tour on our first afternoon in Porto and we learned about 3000 years of history in a fun and engaging manner. It was the perfect primer before we start exploring the rest of the city.”

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Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon - Rossio Square and the surprising railway station
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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

Walk central Lisbon with an English-speaking guide such as Miriam, Ricardo, Claudia, or Hugo. In 2.5 hours, you’ll visit Rossio, Chiado, Bairro Alto, São Roque, Rua Augusta, and Praça do Comércio while learning local history and collecting practical food and sightseeing tips. The tour is pay-what-you-think-it’s-worth.

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

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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning drive from Porto to Peso da Régua
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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 winery visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine pairing, and a one-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, Ricardo, and Melina bring history and humor to the day. Hotel pickup, small-group, and private options may be available.

“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide Melina was great! She was knowledgeable but also quirky and funny! Our driver Marcelo (i think his name is was) was A++++ driver! Got us to where we needed to be safe and efficiently! We loved the tours, the lunch, the facts, and the views! We also made a few friends on our bus! We will definitely recommend this to our friends! Thank you for such a great time and experience!”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - A substantial Portuguese lunch with Douro wine
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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

Leave Porto for the Douro Valley with a local guide, visit two wine estates, taste about six wines and ports, eat a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cruise from Pinhão on a 50-minute Rebelo boat. Hotel pickup is available in central Porto. Guides such as Rita, Miguel, Pedro, and Bernardo have led recent departures.

“An amazing experience. Our guide was incredibly friendly and funny, and had so much experience and stories to share. The size of the group was great too as it was small enough we were able to all get to know each other. We stopped in Amarente for coffee, and even with the rain it was such a neat town to visit. The guide also gave a great coffee and bakery recommendation! We then went to a small winery where we had three delicious port wines paired with cheese, bread, and olive oil, and then a good lunch of salad, soup, choice of main, wine, and dessert. The second winery was…”

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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - Bairro Alto and the city after the 1755 earthquake
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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

5.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

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

This three-hour Lisbon walk links Bairro Alto, São Pedro de Alcântara, Carmo, Baixa, Alfama, and Lisbon Cathedral, with a tram ride, coffee, and pastel de nata. Guides including Paulo, Ricardo, Beatrice, Anna, and João bring history, the 1974 revolution, fado, and daily life into focus. Expect hills, steps, photo stops, and a small-group feel.

“Learnt lots about the history of Lisbon. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tram ride and the pastry stop also!”

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Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option - What the RIB ride feels like
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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

Set out from Portimão with a skipper and live guide for a 1.5-hour RIB ride along the Algarve coast. You’ll pass Fort Santa Catarina, Ferragudo Castle, fishing villages, sea caves, and Benagil Cave. Guides such as Simon, Rui, Sergio, and Vicente are known for lively commentary and photos. Sunset departures add cooler air and glowing coastal views.

“Really great fun, the tour guides were funny and had loads of interesting facts about the coast. Would recommend”

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True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local! - Alfama and two of Lisbon’s finest viewpoints
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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

Spend four private hours seeing Lisbon by electric tuk-tuk, from the Cathedral and Alfama viewpoints to Belém Tower, Jerónimos, Chiado, and Bairro Alto. Guides such as Nuno, Pedro, Miguel, and Eduardo add history, local tips, and flexibility. Hotel pickup is offered in central Lisbon, and groups of up to six can ride together.

“Our tour guide Mario did a wonderful job educating us on the history of Lisbon and the role of Portugal in global expansion. He was well informed and entertaining for the kids. It was a perfect introduction to the city.”

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Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour - Portimão and Ferragudo from the water
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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’s San Francisco Convent ruins on a 90-minute speedboat trip to Benagil. Guides such as Bernardo, Simon, Rui, and Diogo are known for lively commentary, jokes, and photo help. You’ll pass Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, Carvalho Beach, and several caves before returning to port.

“George the captain and Mic was great! They took the time to let us make pictures.”

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Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - Ginjinha Popular: chorizo, bifana, and a proper first bite
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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 Baixa, stopping at five local eateries for seven tastings. Try chorizo, bifana, chamuças, bacalhau à Brás, cheese, wine, beer, and pastel de nata. Guides such as Fred, Carlos, Melissa, and Gabi add food stories, history, and practical Lisbon tips.

“Carlos was incredible, super informative and so much fun! The tour was great and we ate plenty, definitely come hungry.”

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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - Leaving Albufeira Marina by speedboat
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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

Set out from Albufeira with a skipper and live guide for a 2 to 2.5-hour speedboat ride along 18 kilometers of Algarve coast. Visit Benagil Cave, pass São Rafael and Marinha beaches, stop for a swim if conditions allow, and search for dolphins with guides such as Ana and Ruben.

“Fantastic boat ride!! A bonus we seen dolphins !! The caves are amazing. The guide Ana very good !! Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - Leaving Porto and reaching Amarante
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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

11.Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

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

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto, with stops in Amarante and Pinhão, six wine tastings, a vineyard lunch, and a one-hour river cruise. Guides such as Rui, Mariana, Luis, and Slimmy bring local stories and good humor, though the wineries and schedule can change.

“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.”

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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - Aliados Avenue, Clérigos Tower, and Lello Bookshop
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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

Take a 50-minute electric tuk-tuk ride through Porto with a guide such as Tiago, Diogo, Miguel, or Joana, passing São Bento, the Cathedral, Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookshop, and the Douro waterfront. Add a separate 55-minute Six Bridges cruise on a traditional rabelo boat. It is a useful first look at Porto, especially if steep streets are a concern.

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

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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão’s glass floor and the south coast
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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 exploring Madeira’s west in an open-roof Land Rover. Swim at Porto Moniz, stop at Seixal and Véu da Noiva, walk through Fanal Forest, cross Paúl da Serra, and enjoy a short off-road ride. Guides including Victor, Tony, Gil, Jas, and Gabriel are praised for local insight and good humor.

“we enjoyed the mix of stopovers - they were varied and interesting. Many thanks to our wonderful guide/driver Diogo Camacho for his guidance and help!”

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Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup - Starting in a minivan from central Lisbon
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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 a live guide such as Luis, Marco, Diogo, Vasco, or Igor. Visit Pena Palace, Sintra’s old center, Cabo da Roca, Azenhas do Mar, and Cascais in one full day, with hotel pickup available in central Lisbon and time to explore on foot.

“Our guide Igor was amazing! He was so professional and competent. He also gave a list of many recommendations of what to do in Lisbon in general at the end, so it would be even better to do it in the first few days if u visit. Recommend!”

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Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town - Starting at Casa dos Bicos and Lisbon’s riverfront
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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 Lisbon’s Alfama with an English-speaking local guide for about 2.5 hours. See Casa dos Bicos, ancient fountains, Fado corners, tiled streets, Santo Estêvão, Portas do Sol, Santa Luzia, Sé Cathedral, and St. Anthony’s Church. Guides such as Cecilia, Hugo, Claudia, and Nina bring history, music, and local tips to life.

“Cecelia was awesome with the history of Alfama, she was very entertaining and is a great singer. We also got to try Ginja Very educational”

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