Places · PORTUGAL
Good portugal tours fill up weeks ahead in the school holidays and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Discover Faro’s hidden charms with this private guided tour, featuring main sights, secret spots, local insights, and a personal touch—all at a great value.
“Visite sympathique, de très bon conseil de la part du guide.Nous recommandons cette visite pour voir l'essentiel de Lisbonne en un temps impartis”
Discover the stunning Algarve coastline with a Benagil Caves catamaran cruise from Lagos, offering gorgeous views, swim stops, and knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.
“I wish I could jump off on the sand and take some pictures of Benagil cave. They are so beautiful view.”
Experience authentic Azorean cuisine with a local family, cooking in volcanic stone ovens. Enjoy a warm, immersive dinner with homemade food and wine.
“Rosa and Hugo were lovely - so warm, welcoming and willing to share their way of life. The traditional Portuguese food (including alcatra), which had been prepared over the previous two days, was so delicious, as was the sangria and wine. We shared dinner with two other families as well - great company and an evening well spent!”
Discover the beauty of Ria Formosa on a flexible private boat tour, visiting islands, beaches, and wildlife at your own pace for a personalized Algarve experience.
“Muy Decepcionante , no es lo que esperaba, tenia otras expectativas puestas en esta excursión..”
Discover Lisbon with this family-friendly walking tour blending engaging guides, scenic neighborhoods, tram rides, and fun activities for kids.
“Our guide, Alexandre Ovidio, was excellent with our two kids! They are 1.5 and 5.5 in age and a bit of a handful but he was so gracious with them and kept our 5 year old really engaged. My daughter enjoyed it in the end and us as parents learned quite a lot too. He clearly loves kids and has thought through how to keep them engaged. High recommend !”
Experience the beauty of Ria Formosa on a private half-day boat tour from Faro, with stops at barrier islands, snorkeling, and stunning natural scenery.
“Goede gids, wist alle leuke plekjes en een halve dag erop uit met de boot in Faro is voor iedereen zeer aan te raden. Service ten top!”
Explore Lisbon’s top sights with your family on this private, flexible 3-hour tour offering kid-friendly activities, engaging guides, and insider secrets.
“Lucia (Lucy?) was terrific with our 11 year-old. We'd just arrived a few hours earlier, and our daughter was exhausted. Lucia kept us moving and engaged, stopped when necessary, and shared her wonderful knowledge, positivity, and sense of humor with us. It was like being introduced to Lisbon by a family member.”
Discover an affordable family-friendly boat trip from Vilamoura to explore the Algarve's coast, dolphins, and caves with small-group intimacy and stunning views.
“Excellent boat trip that I would recommend to anyone especially family with kids and elderly grandparents. Only con was none of the crew members mentioned anything about dolphins but the caves were amazing.”
Discover authentic Portuguese wines with a private Douro & Vinho Verde tour. Visit family wineries, enjoy stunning landscapes, and taste regional excellence.
“We booked this tour because it was a more intimate wine experience than most listed. I liked the fact that it t included a tasting from Vascos own family winery. We had a wonderful experience tasting at another of his favorite Quintas and his own winery. The food was fabulous and paired well with the wines. Vasco was a gracious tour guide. We would highly recommend this tour!!”
Discover authentic Douro wines, stunning landscapes, and family-run wineries on this private, 7-hour guided tour. Perfect for wine lovers and culture seekers.
“Excellent tour in the Douro with the Douro Essense, family wineries and a ravel boat ride on the Douro river, it was a wonderful experience in the Douro, we did not worry about driving the winding roads of the Douro, thanks to the Douro Essense team for the excellent service provided.Auto-translated”
Explore the stunning Arrábida region with this private, 4-hour tour featuring active adventures like kayaking, hiking, and coasteering, led by expert local guides.
“We were a group of four (one adult and three kids, ages between 12 and 17) and it was the first time for all of us.”
Discover Portugal’s wild Paiva River with a family-friendly rafting adventure—safe, scenic, and filled with fun rapids, guided by experts for an unforgettable day.
“A aventura de rafting foi óptima, divertida e segura, com bons equipamentos e toda a logística necessária para que tudo corresse bem e com todas as condições. Inscrevi-me na atividade apreensiva e por insistência dos meus filhos e acabei com vontade de repetir, que é a melhor recomendação e elogio que se pode dar. Parabéns a toda a equipa!”
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