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The 15 Best Things to Do in Portugal

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This is the wide list: boat trips, tastings, walking tours and full days out, from Viana do Castelo down to Sagres and out to Funchal. The 15 below come back with the strongest write-ups again and again, priced and timed so you can drop them straight into a week.

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center - Starting at Monumento a Almeida Garrett and Aliados City Hall

1.The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26,497 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3Start here

2.5-hour Porto city walk from Aliados to São Bento and the Cathedral, guided in English, with pay-what-you-want stories.

“The tour was a great start to our stay in Porto, taking us around the old centre, past a lot of key sights of the city. Our guide Jaime was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, giving us insight about the city and its attractions, and also provided us with tips and recommendations on where to eat and purchase Port wine.”

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Lisbon City Center Tour – The Unmissable Lisbon

Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon - Where you meet and how the route naturally makes sense

2.Lisbon City Center Tour – The Unmissable Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22,234 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

A 2.5-hour pay-what-you-think walking tour through central Lisbon, linking Restauradores, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Praça do Comércio.

“Claudia was a great guide, engaging, kept it interesting, provided recommendations for the city and built in a break, tied everything in at the end with succinct take aways. Great way to see the city and get a quick overview of the history and historical context.”

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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - Régua Stop: Cooperative Wine Tour, Port Tasting, and Photo Time

3.From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82

From Porto, cruise the Douro River, visit two wine estates with Port tastings, and enjoy a cellar lunch plus N222 views.

“Our day tour was fantastic! Our guide, “Jesus,” was incredibly engaging and enjoyable. Each winery offered a unique experience and the knowledgeable staff provided a wealth of information about port wine. We also learned fascinating details about the wine regions and their distinct characteristics and some historical insights from our guide. The cancelled boat tour due to the weather was perfectly compensated with extra wine. Overall, it was a wonderful way to conclude our trip in Porto.”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa winery stop, tastings before the full meal

4.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two winery tastings, traditional lunch, and a 50-minute Rabelo river cruise by Pinhão.

“Leo and Bruno were great guides for us. A nice tour for getting out of Porto and seeing some smaller towns (and the river of course) in addition to tasting some great wine along the way”

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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - From Bairro Alto to Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option - Getting to the meeting point near San Francisco Convent Ruins

6.Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,329 reviews · from $23

1.5-hour RIB speed boat from Portimão to Benagil Caves, dolphin spotting and a sunset return option, from $23.

“We arrived and it was raining and the sea was very choppy with a lot of waves. I said to my partner it will def be cancelled. The staff said it was too dangerous to go in the caves and we can get a refund or reschedule. Everyone who turned up left. However we were crazy and thought it would be an experience. The staff were amazing and still agreed to go out. Wow it was mental my head was spinning by the end of it and we got to see the coastline. The female guide was also funny and I don’t know how she was loving the jumping of…”

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True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!

True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local! - The short-stops strategy: Cathedral to Portas do Sol to Alfama

7.True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,008 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private electric tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon with a local guide, key viewpoints, Belém highlights, and minimal uphill stress.

“A fabulous way to see the town without having to negotiate the steep streets. Our guide was fantastic and took us to all of the premium spots. Would highly recommend this personalized tour.”

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Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour - Finding the meeting point at the San Francisco Convent ruins

Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - Praça dos Restauradores start, end elsewhere, and what that means for your day

9.Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Lisbon in 3.5 hours: seven tastings at five spots, Fado house VIP access, Mouraria murals, castle views, and pastel de nata.

“Our tour guide, Camila, was incredible. The love she has for her culture and the engagement made for great atmosphere. The food? WHOA! I don’t eat seafood, had felt bad stating that when I booked and had already decided I would just give my seafood dishes to my partner. As soon as Camila found this out when we checked in she texted all the restaurants that were going to serve seafood. When we got to each restaurant they had an alternative dish for me. I would have missed out if she hadn’t done that for me and the alternatives were amazing. I would highly recommend this tour for vegetarians, all…”

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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - The 18 km coastal cruise, what to watch for on the way

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - Amarante stop: coffee, São Gonçalo, and quick pastry time

11.Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,081 reviews · from $113

Full-day Douro trip from Porto with Amarante pastries, two wine estates tastings, lunch pairings, and a 1-hour Pinhão cruise.

“Miguel and Bruno were our giides, they made the whole tour fun. Miguel gave us some information while he was entertaining as well. The first wine tasting was good and fun. We had a 3 course lunch with a lot of wine, boat trip was ok. Second winery was more formal, but still okay. I can recommend them.”

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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - Sao Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, and Clerigos Tower: the sights you can actually manage

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão Skywalk: the sea-cliff stop that frames the day

13.Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,732 reviews · from $72

8-hour Madeira 4WD tour with Cabo Girão Skywalk, Seixal black-sand, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest, and Paúl da Serra views.

“I recommend it to everyone, it was the best adventure on this island, a driver with great knowledge and kindness, nothing to add, nothing to take away, an amazing experience, I recommend it 1000%”

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Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup

Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Cabo da Roca, Cascais Tour with Pickup - Pickup and morning logistics from Lisbon Rossio Starbucks

Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town

Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town - Where you meet, how you stay oriented, and how the tour ends

15.Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,936 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

A pay-what-you-want walking tour through Lisbon’s Alfama, with iconic fountains, cathedrals, and big viewpoint payoffs.

“Cecelia was awesome with the history of Alfama, she was very entertaining and is a great singer. We also got to try Ginja Very educational”

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