Portugal · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 best 1-day tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra’s Pena Palace and Cascais, with Cabo da Roca views and smart ticket options.
“Sergio, was very informative and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this great tour, no regrets!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Full-day Porto trip to Guimarães and Braga, with Bom Jesus do Monte. Medieval castles, Portugal’s oldest cathedral, and great views.
“Wonderful. We saw so many beautiful places. Our guide was outstanding. Very enjoyable”
Lisbon day trip to Óbidos, Nazaré and Porto. Medieval walls, surf cliffs and UNESCO Porto sights for a packed schedule.
“Long day of travel, but the excursion is well worth the time. The trip was well paced. The guide was very informative.”
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos, with guided history, Atlantic views, and a ginja tasting.
“This is a must tour when you go to Lisbon. Our tour guide JOSÉ is one of the best among in the industry. Very convenient and easy to book.”
Air-conditioned Porto day trip to Braga and Guimarães with Bom Jesus funicular, cathedral, UNESCO old town, and guided history.
“Very informative. Really loved the castle. Rainy dat but tour guide pushed through. Bus ride was nice with good people”
A value-packed day trip from Funchal to West Madeira, with Cabo Girão cliffs, Fanal laurel forest, Porto Moniz pools, and north-coast viewpoints.
“It was definitely worth it! It is not a quick trip, it takes nearly the whole usual working day, but the guide was very friendly, informative and careful. However, it was quite hard to understand every single word, so try to be closer to guide if you want to know more. He showed the group lots of places hard or even impossible to visit by bus in a brief time on your own. Be well prepared and take a raincoat, warm clothes as well as swimming suit as there is an option to have a swim in natural pools. Having some food also may be a good option, water is…”
A long, smart day trip from Lisbon covering Óbidos, Nazaré’s Forte de São Miguel, and UNESCO Porto with a guided walking tour.
“We love Joao who is very helpful and knowledgeable. The trip design is great for us who want to tour a few towns on the way staying Porto. We are allowed to carry our luggage is a big plus!”
A day trip from Porto to UNESCO Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with cathedral time, Camino context, and fortress views.
“The trip was great! The guide, Paul was very informative. The bus was comfortable. The restaurant they recommended for lunch was excellent.”
See Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha and Fátima in one guided bus day from Lisbon, with wall views, big-wave legends, UNESCO Gothic, and a powerful shrine.
“Tour guide was nice and explained everything. Was a little rushed at every stop but then again its a tour.”
Porto day trip to the Arouca 516 suspension bridge and Paiva Walkways, with sweets tasting and lunch in Alvarenga. Small group.
“Absolutely loved everything. Pick up was prompt, the itinerary was interesting and the swim in the river was amazing. Scenery is beautiful and the bridge itself is awesome.”
Join a Lisbon day trip to Arrábida and Sesimbra with scenic bridges, beach stops, and two winery tastings, plus Christ the King views.
“Take the tour it’s absolutely gorgeous… ask for Antonio amazing guide … thks Antonio for this amazing time !!!”
Private Sintra plus Atlantic cliffs. Skip-the-line palaces, Moorish ruins, Cabo da Roca views, and Cascais seaside charm in 7 hours.
“Loved our full day tour out in Sintra! Rajib was fantastic, knowledgeable and very kind. He knows all the ins and outs and we felt very well taken care of. And he’s also an excellent photographer!”
Lisbon day trip to Arrábida Natural Park, Cabo Espichel sanctuary, Sesimbra castle, and golden beaches, plus Setúbal dolphin center.
“Our guide, Nuno, was fantastic. He customized our day based on our interests, was generous with his time, and gave us great conversation along the way. What a fun day!”
Private Sintra day trip with Pena Palace guided visit, Colares lunch, Colares wine tasting, and Cabo da Roca views.
“We had an amazing time on our tour with Jorge! I had mentioned to the tour company that I would be travelling with my 80 year-old grandmother who has a walker, and they made us feel 100% welcomed and that we had nothing to worry about at all. It worked out that my family was the only group on the tour, so we were able to go at our own pace. Jorge was extremely patient and helpful with my grandmother and provided great tips/information on where to take the best pictures and the history of Portugal and all the sites were were visiting. He advised on whether the walk would…”
Seville day trip from the Algarve with hotel pickup, a guided walk through top sites, then 3 hours to explore and shop.
“I think the pre trip information was confusing. When I booked it allowed me to select my hotel so I thought that would be the pick up spot. As soon as my booking was confirmed I get a message from the tour operator to say the pick up point would be another hotel one and a half hours before the trip start time ( pick up was 540). I asked for an address and was told the bus stop outside Hotel Tivoli. The day before I reached out for confirmation of the pick up as my ticket said my hotel. Tour operator did not respond so I had to contact…”
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