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This private tuk-tuk city tour of Lisbon is a great way to travel in style and see many of the city’s highlights. As you drive around Lisbon and reach places that tour buses couldn’t get to, your experience will be enhanced with live onboard commentary. Highlights include typical neighborhoods of Alfama, Graça, Mouraria and also the more contemporary districts of Chiado and Bairro Alto.

Explore Lisbon’s famous hills without the physical effort required on a traditional bike tour. Electric bikes make it easier to reach panoramic viewpoints and historic neighborhoods while allowing you to cover more ground in less time. With a guide leading the way, you can focus on the city’s culture, history, and scenery rather than navigating steep streets and routes on your own.

Escape the bustle of Lisbon and spend the day in the charming Sintra region on a full-day tour. Join a small group to take guided tours through the colorful Palacio da Pena and the mystical Quinta da Regaleira. Your tour also includes time to stroll around the center of the UNESCO-listed Villa de Sintra, as well as to visit Cabo da Roca and 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.

The Jeronimos Monastery— a UNESCO World Heritage Site— shouldn’t be missed when visiting Lisbon. But without a guide to fill you in on its 16th-century history, it can be easy to miss out on key details. During this half-day tour, visit the famous cloisters and indulge in a tasting of Pastel de Belem, the baked custard tart that is now emblematic of Portuguese cuisine.

Lisbon is known for its fabulous food scene, but only insiders know the best spots to sample beloved local specialties. Skip the guesswork and savor the city's top delicacies on this guided food and wine tour of Lisbon. Taste cheese, Chouriço, bifana, and traditional rice, washed down with port, beer, and wine from Alentejo. Pick up tips on the city’s best eats from your guide and enjoy the personalized experience of a small-group tour.

Explore Sintra’s UNESCO-listed landmarks without the hassle of navigating between its spread-out attractions on your own. Visit the colorful Pena Palace, stroll Sintra’s historic center, discover the gardens and tunnels of Quinta da Regaleira, and stop at Cabo da Roca and Cascais along the Atlantic coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off make it easy to see the region’s highlights in a single day.

Discover the rich tapestry that is Portuguese cuisine during this food tour of Lisbon’s most historic neighborhoods. Visit Alfama, Baixa, and Mouraria for several tastings over the course of a few hours and learn about the history of each dish from your guide. Sample everything from pastries to meat and seafood to local liqueurs and try to find your favorite Portuguese dish.

The Setúbal wine region is just an hour's drive from Lisbon, making it the perfect day-trip destination for wine lovers. This full-day small-group tour combines wine tasting at family-owned wineries with regional highlights such as the Arrabida Natural Park, the fishing village of Sesimbra, a visit to a azulejo (tile) factory, and a stop at the Christ the King statue.

Enjoy a hassle-free Lisbon airport or port private arrival transfer to your Lisbon, Cascais, or Estoril hotel. This private door-to-door Lisbon airport transportation can accommodate groups of up to eight people. Simply meet your friendly and professional driver and travel to your destination in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Sintra's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, Pena National Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira are spread across a hillside town that takes longer to navigate independently than most visitors expect. This private full-day tour includes hotel pickup in Lisbon and a guide who covers all three sites, with an adjustable itinerary that can include interior or exterior visits to Monserrate Palace with advance notice.

Discover the history and secrets of Sintra on this private tour with a local guide who knows all there is to know about the area. Customize this tour based on your group’s interests. Choose to tour one of the six palaces in Sintra on a half-day trip, or visit two palaces on a full-day tour, then spend time viewing the others from the outside. Your guide takes you to famous and lesser-known spots throughout the region.

Explore Sintra’s most significant landmarks on this private, half-day tour with included round-trip hotel pickup from Lisbon. Accompanied by a local guide, visit Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle with admission tickets included to avoid separate bookings. The itinerary covers the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guided tour of the palace exterior and a self-guided visit inside, offering a comprehensive introduction without the hassle of navigating logistics independently.

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.

In Lisbon, monuments and museums abound. On this private tour, see the best that Portugal’s capital has to offer and listen to history-rich commentary from a personal guide. Travel between landmarks with ease in an air-conditioned vehicle and explore historic neighborhoods such as Chiado, Alfama, Baixa, and Belem on foot. Choose from morning or afternoon departure and enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off at your Lisbon hotel or cruise terminal. Note that some attractions are closed on Sunday and Monday.

For those who are new to Lisbon, this downtown tour is the perfect way to orient yourself. Meet your guide and group in the city center and walk along the ancient streets to uncover Lisbon’s rich history. This free walking tour covers Baixa and Chiado, including hidden gems and significant landmarks, with guides available in English and Spanish.

With its many monuments, the historic district of Belem is a tribute to Portugal’s Golden Age of Discoveries. Avoid missing out on any historical information when you embark on this walking tour that also includes entry to the Jeronimos Monastery, the final resting place of Vasco de Gama. Other highlights include Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

Discover the urban culture of Lisbon as you embark on a street art walking tour through the city’s central neighborhoods. Join a small group and walk through Graça, Mouraria, and São Vicente to find vivid artworks and graffiti. Learn about Lisbon’s street art collectives and Portugal’s prominent street artists, and even contribute to the scene through a workshop.

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.

Discover the wonders outside of Lisbon on this full-day guided small-group tour to Sintra and Cascais. Spend the day exploring central Portugal’s magnificent coast and charming villages. Explore the quaint streets of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for the captivating Pena Palace; soak up the sun with locals in the famous beach town of Cascais; and see continental Europe's westernmost point at Cabo da Roca.

Sintra's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center sits roughly within an hour of Lisbon and holds a concentration of 19th-century Romanticist palaces and landscaped gardens—requiring local knowledge and reliable transport to cover in a single day. This private full-day tour handles the logistics and connects Sintra's royal palaces and surrounding gardens in one itinerary, with a guide providing historical context throughout.

Explore Lisbon’s hills with ease on this electric bike tour. Glide through the charming neighborhoods of Chiado, Alfama, and Bairro Alto without breaking a sweat. Stop at major landmarks including Sé Cathedral, São Vicente Monastery, and St. George’s Castle. Enjoy panoramic views from scenic overlooks and soak up the city’s rich history and vibrant culture along the way. Listen to interesting stories from your local guide as you go.

Capture the maritime spirit of Belém on this 3-hour walking tour, adventuring around some of the most well-known spots in Lisbon. See the famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments such as Jerónimos Monastery, (admission not included), Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), and Belém Tower. Join a small group of limited to 8 people to experience personal attention and learn all about the Age of Exploration from your guide as you go.

Discover the culture and the streets of Lisbon on a private excursion that lets you explore the capital at your own speed. Cover more sights in less time than you would if walking in private transportation, and explore the diverse neighborhoods of Bairro Alto, Alfama, and Baixa, plus areas of interest such as the Ribeira market and the Miradouro of Senhora do Monte.