Top Lisbon Culture

Travel through Lisbon's key areas and secrets on a private electric tuk-tuk tour. Save time and cover more ground with stops at iconic monuments and views from the Seven Hills. Learn about Lisbon's history and culture while visiting traditional neighborhoods like Alfama, Graça, and Mouraria, plus modern districts such as Chiado and Bairro Alto.

Prepare your senses on this Lisbon Food Walking Tour! Taste and olfaction are the only requirements to enjoy this authentic small-group experience! As your belly goes from rumbling to full, learn all about the origins of Portuguese gastronomy! Discover Lisbon's most traditional taverns and restaurants with local Portuguese guides with years of expertise!

Stroll Lisbon’s historic, culture-filled cobblestone streets on a small-group guided walking tour. Walk the city’s oldest quarter, Moorish Alfama, elegant Chiado, and monumental Baixa. This Lisbon walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience the city’s rich culture while checking off must-see landmarks such as the Carmo church and Commerce Square. Plus, walk to some of the city’s best cafés and boutiques.

See Lisbon's historic Baixa neighborhood through the eyes of a local on this food-tasting tour. Head off the beaten track to sample authentic Portuguese dishes at the city's hidden gems. Try local wines, including a local specialty, vinho verde (green wine). Taste presunto (ham), chourico (smoked sausage), and fresh seafood, and finish the tour with a traditional sweet treat. As you dine, learn more about the city's history and culture.

Explore beyond Lisbon city limits—and see several of Portugal’s top attractions in one day—on this seamless, small-group tour. Set off in the morning via air-conditioned vehicle and head to UNESCO-listed Sintra. Skip the long lines and explore the rainbow-hued Pena Palace (tickets additional expense) and pass by the Gothic wonder of Quinta da Regaleira. Then, stop by Cabo da Roca (continental Europe’s westernmost point) and Cascais on your way back to Lisbon.

Cruise the Tagus River at golden hour on a small-group river cruise that combines great views and gourmet tastings. Drinks and nibbles go beyond basic snacks with premium charcuterie, Alentejo cheese, and free-flowing wine and beer. And since departure is timed to make the most of sunset colors, you’ll cruise by major Tagus landmarks and neighborhoods when they’re at their most beautiful.

This full-day small-group tour offers a structured way to explore multiple regions of Portugal without arranging separate transport or itineraries. Guests benefit from guided context at each stop, helping connect religious, historical, and coastal landmarks into a cohesive experience. The planned route ensures efficient use of time while covering key destinations in one day. With a small group format, it provides a more manageable and informative alternative to independent travel.

Exploring Portugal's scenic countryside and historic villages by rental car or public transportation can be a chore. Leave the driving to an expert on this small-group guided day trip to Fátima, Óbidos, and Nazaré from Lisbon. Discover the moving pilgrimage site of Fátima, plus visit the medieval town of Óbidos and seaside village of Nazaré. You'll have ample time to marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Batalha Monastery and savor coastal and inland views with time-saving round-trip transport.

See Lisbon from a different perspective during a Tagus River cruise at sunset, undoubtedly the most magical time to see the city. From the boat, you can enjoy unobstructed views of Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa), Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George’s Castle), and many more Lisbon attractions and enjoy free-flowing white wine. Plus, several departure times throughout the day allows for flexibility.

A trip to Lisbon isn't complete without making the most of the delicious food the city has on offer. Led by a local guide, join a small group to eat your way through three neighborhoods: Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré. Visit several small eateries loved by locals and sample dishes such as classic Portuguese-style codfish and tasty pastel de nata (buttery custard tarts). Wash it all down with local drinks—including Lisbon's signature sour cherry liqueur—and gain insight into both traditional and modern Portuguese food.

Pair the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage–listed Sintra with the rugged charms of Portugal’s Atlantic coast without the expense of car hire or the stress of finding parking on this guided tour. See Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira (upgrade to include tickets), capture photos of Guincho Beach, and enjoy free time in the elegant resort town of Cascais.

Let yourself be moved by a stirring live Fado performance in Lisbon’s Chiado district. It can be hard to know where to go for an authentic experience of this traditional Portuguese music — this experience takes out the guesswork and includes your entry. Save yourself hours of research and hear live guitarists and singers who bring soulful Fado to life.

Enrich your knowledge of Lisbon’s rich Jewish heritage on a private half-day tour of Portugal’s capital city. While listening to history-rich commentary from your guide, you’ll visit Lisbon’s charming old quarters and explore where Lisbon’s Jewish community were settled and discover how they lived. As you explore Lisbon, you’ll discover the impact that the Jewish community had on Portugal’s history and the influence that remains on Portuguese Society today.

Explore Lisbon without walking for hours thanks to this private tour by electric tuk-tuk—an eco-friendly way to travel around the city’s narrow streets. After handy pickup—from either the city's cruise terminal, your city center hotel, or the Hard Rock Cafe—uncover historical neighborhoods like Alfama and Mouraria, and stop at a viewpoint for photo ops of the city. Pass by attractions such as Praça do Comércio and the Lisbon Cathedral, all while listening to insightful commentary from your driver-guide.

A full-day tour is a convenient way to explore a variety of the highlights and attractions that surround Lisbon in just one go. Join a small group and head out to explore, including time to visit Quinta da Regaleira independently and join a guided tour of the Park and a visit of the National Palace of Pena. In Sintra, take a break for lunch (own expense), and explore at your leisure. Make sure to have your camera on-hand for a photo stop in Cabo da Roca and finish the day with some free time in Cascais.

The tile artwork all around Lisbon is an unmissable part of the city’s history and culture, but you don’t want to miss the stories behind the tiles either. With this small-group tour, you have a guide to show you the Portuguese tile highlights through a local’s eyes, from churches to breweries to old bookstores, and lots more.

Cover four must-see destinations on this attraction-packed day trip from Lisbon. Taste a sample of ginjinha—a local cherry liqueur—in the medieval town of Óbidos, admire sublime water views in seaside Nazaré, visit a centuries-old monastery in Batalha, and enjoy a few moments of quiet contemplation at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.

Discover the spread-out highlights of Sintra and the Portuguese coast, without worrying about logistics, on this small-group day trip from Lisbon. Visit the stunning Pena Palace or its park grounds, explore Sintra’s charming medieval streets, and enjoy stunning views at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. End your journey with a relaxing stroll and optional lunch in the seaside village of Cascais, all while traveling in a comfortable minivan.

Take a step back in time to Portugal’s dark past and learn about the slave trade on this historical walking tour. Learn about Portugal’s ‘Age of Discovery’ and how the slave trade played a significant role in their success. See key sights in Lisbon as you listen to your guide recount the facts and stories of Portugal’s slave past.

Leave Lisbon’s cobblestone streets on a premium small-group half-day tour to Sintra and Pena Palace. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Pena Palace’s colorful facades and terraces. Explore Sintra’s UNESCO World Heritage historic center, taste traditional pastry and local cherry liqueur, and enjoy free time to stroll and shop in the charming old town.

Getting to Sintra from Lisbon—and exploring the hilltop castles located there—can be difficult on your own. Avoid the hassle of renting a car or relying on crowded tours with this small-group tour. Take guided tours of the town’s top attractions—the colorful Pena Palace and mystical Quinta da Regaleira—and enjoy free time to stroll the charming streets of Sintra.

If you’re short on time but want to see more than just the Portuguese capital, this full-day tour takes you to three cities in just one day. Depart Lisbon and head to the medieval walled city of Obidos and the fishing town of Nazare for brief walking tours. Then, head up to Portugal’s second city, Porto, for a guided tour of its UNESCO-listed town center.

Fátima is one of Portugal’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites and visiting on a small-group tour means you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. This full-day tour from Lisbon visits the sacred site of Fátima Sanctuary, as well as the beach resort of Nazaré and the medieval town of Óbidos.