Day Trips in Portugal

Ideal for travelers with limited time in Portugal, this 9-hour tour of Braga and Barcelos provides a comprehensive historical overview of northern Portugal. From Port, you'll head to Braga to visit ancient attractions such as the 14th-century Castle of Braga and the Arco da Porto Nova. Discover the historic center of Barcelos, famed for its colorful ceramics and medieval monuments, and delve into the town's artistic heritage at the Centro do Artesanato de Barcelos. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto are included on this small-group tour, limited to six people.  

Combine visits to Nazar e, Óbidos, Batalha, and Fátima, with transportation in between on this 9-hour tour from Lisbon. Travel with a small group limited to just eight people, which ensures personalized attention and plenty of chances to ask questions. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon included.

Journey to two of Portugal's northernmost cities, Guimaraes and Braga, on this immersive guided day trip from Porto, including lunch. Meet your expert guide and set out for Guimaraes, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. See the 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace. Enjoy a satiating lunch at a local restaurant. Next, venture to Braga, where you will learn about its extensive Roman history from your informative guide. This is a great tour for Portuguese and European history buffs.

Explore Portugal's only national park on this full-day trek of Peneda-Geres National Park, departing from Porto. Venture into the unknown on a thrilling 4x4 ride, as your cruise into the countryside. Admire Portugal's natural beauty, including green mountains and photo-worthy waterfalls and learn about the region from your knowledgeable guide. Savor a picnic lunch while you take in the sites.

Come explore Lisbon along the Tagus River banks on this small-group tour for no more than 4. Visit the beaches and all the famous sites up and down the riverside. The river is a constant presence and provides life in and around Lisbon. It is the mythical light that brightens the city and illuminates the people that live in it. The fresh air will inspire you to explore a few famous sites like the Belem Tower, the Jeronimos monastery or the Praca do Comercio. Includes a wine tasting. Come explore with us today!

The UNESCO-listed landscapes of Sintra are one of the highlights of the Portuguese Riviera and visiting on a small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience. On this full-day tour, explore the Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira estate, and Seteais Palace, then visit the picturesque fishing village of Cascais and enjoy the views from Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe.

Witness geysers and feel the warmth of hot springs on this full-day guided 4X4 tour of Furnas from Ponta Delgada. On this tour, you will see Furnas' famed islet, tree-covered craters and steaming fumaroles. Enjoy visits to a tea factory by the island's volcanic activity.

See the main sights of Lisbon and Sintra in one day on this private sightseeing tour. Traveling by private vehicle with a guide, make your way to the lookout at Portas do Sol Belvedere, see Sao Jorge Castle and continue to Avenida da Liberdade, Praça do Com ercio, Bel em and Cascais. When you arrive in Sintra, marvel at its famous Pena Palace.

Combine the best of Lisbon and Sintra on this 7-hour tour. Follow your guide to highlights of both cities, such as Cascais, Bel em, Comercio Square and Róssio. Take a short walk by Lisbon Castle and get panoramic city views from Portas do Sol Belvedere. Along the way, enjoy informative commentary from your guide about the culture, history and traditions of this area of Portugal. Round-trip transportation from Lisbon hotels is included.

Explore the stunning Algarve coast on a full-day tour from Lisbon. Head south to Lagos and explore the famous caves of Piedade, with the option to take a cave tour by boat. Then head to Portugal's southernmost tip, Sagres, to visit the St. Vincent lighthouse and Sagres Fortress. Take in the beautiful coastal scenery throughout the day and enjoy informative commentary from your guide.

Make the most of your time in Lisbon with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour pass. Take in the sights at your own pace with on-board audio commentary to ensure you don't miss anything, and jump off to visit the Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Rossio Square, or Alfama district. Admission to the award-winning Lisbon Oceanarium is also included.

Spend the day touring Guimaraes and Braga. Discover why Guimaraes has the distinction of a UNESCO world Heritage site as you have free time to explore the city center and stop for lunch. Admire the impressive façade and interiors of Bragança Palace, and try climbing the tower at Guimaraes Castle if you're feeling adventurous. This tour is ideal for visitors wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of Porto for a day of exploration.

Discover the wonders of Lisbon during this full-day, small-group guided tour of Lisbon and Sintra. First, meet your friendly local guide in Lisbon and head by minivan to its top landmarks and the Bel em neighborhood, where you can catch sight of Monastery of Jeronimos. Learn about Lisbon's fascinating history and snap some memorable photos. Refuel by tasting traditional Portugues dishes. Then, head to the beautiful villages of Sintra, where Portuguese royalty once vacationed. Stroll the scenic grounds and Pena Palace before returning to Lisbon. This tour is limited to a small group for a personalized tour.

Explore the wonders of Sao Miguel's Furnas Valley on this informative full-day tour with a small group, including lunch. Visit the island's famed ceramic factories, snap memorable photos at Caloura, Vila Franca Do Campo and Furnas. See Furnas lake and the surrounding hot springs and indulge in a traditional Sao Miguel lunch of 'cozido,' a rich stew cooked by thermal vents underground. You won't want to miss the tea factory and the Ribeira Grande City with its beautiful architecture. This is a small group tour to ensure a quality experience.

This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in Lisbon. Travel a short journey of roughly 30km to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. You'll save time organizing your own transport by having round-trip door-to-door transport included. The tour will be a whistle-stop tour of the best bits of Sintra including the historic downtown area, Pena Palace, and Sintra Mountain Natural Park.

Find the sheer cliffs, volcanic pools, and mist-shrouded peaks of western Madeira on a full-day, small-group tour from Funchal. You'll wind through a series of fishing villages to the dramatic Cape Girao, climb the Encumeadato for views into a deep valley, then see the rocky pools at Porto Moniz, where you'll have free time for lunch. Including pickup and drop-off at hotels in Funchal, this tour is limited to 8 people for personal service, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

Get a comprehensive overview of Lisbon on this 7-hour sightseeing tour, a great option for those who want to see the whole city in a day. With your local guide, head for Portas do Sol Belvedere, which gives the best scenic views of the city spread out below. Cotinue to Bel em to see Jeronimo's Monastery, Bel em Tower and The Monument to the Discoveries. In Cascais, have a look around the former fishing village, now one of the wealthiest municipalities in Portugal. Round-trip transportation from Lisbon is included.

Get your camera ready for this full-day tour of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo with lunch. See the stunning volcanic crater, filled with an emerald lake, and its surrounding vistas. Enjoy lunch, then stop at the Lagoa do Fogo mountain for some of the region's most impressive views of the lake and various shores of the island. Nature lovers won't want to miss this.

Tantalize your taste buds on this full-day private guided Setúbal region wine trip from Lisbon. This tour is a great introduction to the wonderful wines and local cheeses of this beautiful Portuguese region. You will stop at a pair of wineries and a renowned spirit producer for tastings. Plus, you will have the opportunity to try local wine varietals, indulge in sweets and admire the verdant mountain landscapes.

Explore some of Portugal's religiously significant towns on this full-day tour from Lisbon. Visit the cities of Obidos, the city that King Dinis gave to Queen Isabel as a wedding present, Batalha, the home of Portugal's largest church, and end the tour at the pilgrimage destination of Fatima. Learn about the history of each location from your guide and take in the beautiful Portuguese scenery before heading back to Lisbon.