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Eliza_R, Apr 2026
Visit Braga!
This trip was absolutely worth it to see lesser known areas of Northern Portugal! Our guide, Nuno, was excellent and provided Portuguese historical insight/context between visits to items on the itinerary. We stopped for a very authentic lunch (and they were kindly able to accommodate me as a vegetarian)! Absolutely take a day of your timeline for this outing!
Zarin_P, Apr 2026
Madeira Jeep Tour
This is a fantastic and unique tour through the north and west of the island allowing you to see hidden sights not available anywhere other than an off road vehicle. We had a brilliant guide in Mauricio who showed us Madeira with passion and humour too.
Caitlin_A, Apr 2026
Great way to see Lisbon, especially with Lucas
Two adults + two children ages 8 and 12 absolutely loved the tour. Lucas was exceptionally knowledgable on Lisbon including the history and the architecture. His love for his home city was evident throughout the tour.
We arrived in Lisbon for a half day on Saturday and then did this tour first thing on Sunday. It really helped us to understand the city’s layout and to get a sense for how else we were going to spend remaining free time in the city. Lucas set the bar high for other tours during our stay in Portugal and the family agreed we were glad we had him to kick off our vacation.
Stephen_S, Mar 2026
Best oversight tour of Sintra area ever!
Francisco was communicative, on time (actually a little early 😉) asked what we wanted to see, confirming what I had asked for when booking this half day tour was correct!
On this Beautiful day, Francisco headed directly off to the Western most point of Europe explaining things as we went 🤗 my husband was delighted Francisco could answer his questions clearly with intelligence! Great time management and we were able to see everything we asked to see with commentary and some walkabout without being stressed! We highly recommend Francisco, his company and this tour! Remember, inside palace/castle visits, tour tickets and gardens are not included on this tour. Perfect for a half day to see the sights and plan for your next more thorough visit🤗
Loved loved loved this tour!
michael_c, Mar 2026
Jose is a fantastic guide...
Jose is a fantastic guide & went out of his way to ensure we had a great day. His knowledge, friendly nature & patience were most appreciated. His wonderful efforts were slightly let down by the tour company not providing Pena Palace tickets for the correct date however Jose was able to overcome these hiccups & made sure we did not miss out on anything. Overall we had a great day - thanks Jose.
ANGELA_M, Feb 2026
Great Best of Braga & Guimarães tour!
On the way there, we were stalled about 35 minutes due to an accident, but John quickly adjusted the plan and had us visit Braga first — we didn’t miss a thing.
Both Braga and Guimarães were beautiful and full of history. Very informative trip, plus great food suggestions. Highly recommend.
Glynn_T, Feb 2026
Just do it. And ask for Tony!
It was great fun. We saw so much of the island and Tony (make sure to request Tony G) was a font of information and funny. It was a great way to explore the north and west of the island.
The lunch stop was especially good. They were very friendly and attentive and the food was superb. Make sure to get the steak on a hot stone.
I will recommend this tour to all of my friends that come to explore Madeira. Worth every penny! And I will be taking their East side tour next visit!
Side note: take a jacket or windbreaker. It can get cold, even in sunny weather.
Leslie_l, Dec 2025
Porto Day Trip
Great full‑day trip from Lisbon to Porto. Everything was smooth and well‑organized, and our guide Tiago was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Porto was beautiful, and the balance of guided time and free exploration was perfect. Highly recommended.
Angela_H, Dec 2025
Wonderful experience and highly recommended.
Luis was an exceptional guide.
He is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about Lisbon and Portugal’s history. Every stop was interesting and well explained, and we learned so much about the culture along the way. The tour was very well organized and efficient, and it truly became the highlight of our Lisbon trip. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lisbon.
Diane_R, Dec 2025
Another great Viator tour
First, we had knowledgeable and fun leader, Susanna.. The history and story of St. James is interesting and even more so, the tales of the pilgrims. We happened to meet a group that just finished and they were so elated. The area around the cathedral is very nice. Good seafood there also.
Teresa_B, Nov 2025
Perfect Duoro Valley Day
It was an amazing day! Pedro was our driver and guide and he excelled at both. The drive is well over an hour and he kept the eight of us entertained with his astounding knowledge of Portuguese culture, history and wine. He also has a wonderful sense of humor. We did a quick coffee/pastry stop then headed to our first tasting followed by a delicious lunch including more wine! After lunch was a cruise on the Duoro which was blissful due to the peaceful river and the beauty of the area. We had another very interesting winery tasting and then headed back to Porto. Overall it exceeded my expectations and was a perfect day. We also lucked out with gorgeous dry weather in November!
Robert_V, Sep 2025
Great tour of Lisbon’s highlights
We had a family of seven, ranging from ages 25 to 88. The entire family enjoyed this tour, we got to see the most important highlights of Lisbon in a few hours, stopping at the most important places. Lily our tour guide was extremely Knowledgeable and she was amazing!
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Taking day trips in Portugal is one of the best ways to experience some of the top sights outside of the cities of Porto and Lisbon. Experience the heritage of making port wine in the Douro Valley, an easy trip from Porto. Or, get picked up in Lisbon and visit Sintra, a region dotted with former royal palaces and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Options further afield, yet still accessible as day trips, include a Jeep tour from Porto to Peneda-Gerês National Park, known for its hiking trails and scenic waterfalls.
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