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We had a wonderful full-day tour of Portugal, and our guide, Joao Gomes, made the experience even better. He was relaxed, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable from the start. Pickup was easy, yellow shirt can’t miss. The tour includes quite a bit of walking, including cobblestone streets, hills, and an uphill walk (or short hike for some) to castles. A few people in our group weren't fully prepared for the walking (flip flops or sandals with heals) but Joao did an excellent job supporting them while also keeping the rest of the group on schedule. He balanced everyone's needs with patience and professionalism. We had a nice amount of free time to explore on our own, for lunch, drinks and snacks, and the schedule offered enough flexibility without feeling rushed, but enough time for lunch and drink/coffee. It really is a full-day tour, but it was worth every minute, no regrets! A few tips for future travelers: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Stretch your legs before the tour, you'll appreciate it! Bring a water bottle, although there are plenty of opportunities to buy drinks along the way. Bring some cash, as a few smaller shops during free time are cash-only, though many places accept credit cards. If you have any walking or mobility limitations, contact the tour company before booking. Portugal is beautiful, but it can be hot, hilly, and full of stairs and cobblestone streets. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Joao, for making it such a memorable day! To the person reading this from BOOST TOURS.. please tell Joao Hey, we appreciate you, made the day great “We Got You” “Not Tourists, but Visitors” Jillian & Juston

A great experience for three generations of our family. The crew and staff were both knowledgeable and friendly. The tour around the island and the views of marine life through the glass bottom boat are amazing. The snorkeling was brilliant, plenty of fish and all equipment provided. I would highly recommend.

Afonso was the best guide ever. This excursion was one of my favorites the entire trip. We got to know so many cool people from our group, and Afonso kept us engaged and safe the entire way. The beach was insanely beautiful and Afonso packed everything we needed. Our driver was also really cool. Highly recommend this experience.

The crew on the SeaBorn were excellent, very knowledgable and caring for the environment. A very pleasurable trip where we got to sea a good number of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins up close as well as seing the beautiful southern coastline of Madeira. Highly recommend this trip to anyone.

Our guide was very good at all that she had her hands full of that day. The day began for all 8 of us with the surprise of having to share what we expected would be an all English tour with a group of 6 from Brazil. Wow! At first I thought it was a stroke of luck for her, only to find out much later in the day just have difficult languages can be. She was awesome. Brava to her linguistic "chops". She quite easily spoke in Brazilian Portuguese AND English for the entire time. She obviously knows a lot about her country and we were blessed to have her company for the day. We finished our day truly enlightened by the new things that we learned about Portugal.

This was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Cascais is a charming beachfront town, offering a delightful selection of eateries and shops. Our second stop, Cabo da Roca, was truly exhilarating—its dramatic ocean views and iconic lighthouse provided stunning photo opportunities. Our tour guide, Vasco, was personable and highly knowledgeable, offering valuable insights into the history of each location as well as Portugal’s political and monarchical past. Sintra, our next destination, was enchanting—rustic, mystical, and full of character. We were given ample time to explore at our own pace and enjoy lunch at a local establishment, which enhanced the overall experience. The final stop at Pena Palace was breathtaking. The palace itself resembles a fairy-tale castle, surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds filled with diverse trees, flowers, and vegetation. Visitors should be prepared for a moderately challenging 20-minute uphill walk to the entrance; however, shuttle options are available for convenience. Overall, this tour was well-paced, informative, and memorable. A sincere thank you to Vasco for being such an outstanding host and guide.

Great way to see Lisbon as a first-timer with only a day to spend. Definitely do your research ahead of time to make sure you see everything you want to, but if not, your driver will have plenty of things on the agenda. The luxury car was so much better than a tuktuk!

I did the 2 day super-saver tour- great deal by the way! Day 1 with Phillipe to Sintra was amazing. He created a sense of community in our little group.Great sites…take the bus up the hill if you wind easily! Cabo de Roca is not to missed! Gorgeous seashore and cliffs. Day 2 with Javier to Fatima, Nazare, Obidos was again FANTASTIC! Again he created a sense of friendship between travelers from America, Greece and Spain. I traveled alone but felt incredibly included! Thank you to Javier and Phillipe. By the way, both guides were multi lingual and their English was superb!