The 15 Morning Tours in Portugal That Earn Their Price

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,021 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $38Our pick

Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal, Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Self-guided 10 km trek with door-to-door van.

“Pedro arrived on time and gave some interesting information on the drive up to Pico do Arieiro where he showed us the maps and pointed out where best to see the sunrise. it would have been better if we had arrived 15 or 30 minutes earlier; this was mainly because other passengers were not at their pickup point, so Pedro kindly returned for them. Everything was clearly arranged and the walks were easy to navigate, although being in my late 60s would have liked a little longer - I rushed at the end as I didn't want to delay the departure but ended up being there first to arrive at…”

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2.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Sunrise or morning transfer for a self-guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike in Madeira, with small-group pickup and big views.

“This was a fantastic thing to do. The guide was really friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual for the pick up times. The main hike PR1 is currently mostly closed, so we opted to walk the open portion of PR1 then walk down PR3 to the end point. The PR1 walk was quite busy as everyone has to turn back when they reach the blocked part, which makes getting photos quite difficult. But the views are absolutely spectacular, especially at sunrise. The guide recommended 3hrs for the PR3, it took us slightly longer going at slowish pace. To really appreciate the views, we would recommend longer than 3 hours for PR3 as…”

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3.Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,040 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $53

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro from Funchal with early hotel pickup, optional breakfast, hot drinks, and a short Paradise Valley levada walk.

“Very good tour, our guide Francisco was friendly, polite and knowledgable and made the morning very enjoyable for all.”

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4.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 951 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Madeira sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, optional Stairs of Heaven, glass views at Guindaste, then a coastal Larano hike, small group day.

“Sunrise was breathtaking. Make sure you wrap up warm though. It was cold in the mountains so was thankful of coat and fleece. Gloves would have been good too. Only 4 of us on this trip. Ros Bert, our guide, was brilliant. Explained lots about Madeira as we traveled. Great coffee stop. Set us off on the trail for the Larano walk with a map and pictures in a WhatsApp group he created for us. Couldn’t go wrong. Spectacular views and changing countryside made this a walk I’ll never forget.”

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5.Sailboat Tour in Lisbon with drinks included | Morning and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Two-hour Lisbon sunset sail on the Tagus with drinks included, small-group views of Belém Tower, Discovery monuments, and Cristo Rei.

“Great cruise, if you’d like to see the city from a different perspective. The crew was friendly and professional. My friends, group of 12, and I definitely enjoyed the ride!”

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6.Tagus River Cruise, Morning, Day, Sunset, or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · from $25

Tagus River sail on a luxury Beneteau yacht from Belém, with photo stops of Lisbon monuments, drinks, and sunset or night views.

“Guide was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a really great experience! Recommend doing this on your first day in Lisbon.”

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7.Algarve: Benagil Cave Sunrise Kayak Tour with Shower Use

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 533 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Sunrise Benagil Cave kayak tour with small groups, cave access, and on-site shower use in Portugal’s Algarve, all in 90 minutes.

“I liked the history the guide knew. Beautiful views and easy water today”

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8.Sunrise Small Group Kayak Experience in BENAGIL Cave & 4K Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Sunrise small-group kayak from Carvalho to Benagil Cave, Marinha arches, and smuggler tunnels, with included gear and free 4K photos.

“We loved this kayak tour. Getting to see the Benagil cave with only our tour group made getting up before sunrise worth it for sure. The kayaking was very enjoyable and the guides did a great job explaining things and making sure everyone stayed safe in the waves. The rock formations along the coast are beautiful and the guides taking pictures of us was definitely a bonus. Afterwards, we were able to hike along the seven hanging valleys trail from where we’re parked and it was crazy how many tours and boats were going near the caves and rocks shortly after we had been there essentially by ourselves. We would…”

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9.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Hotel pickup and a guided trek to Pico Ruivo for sunrise, with a starry hike, head torch, tea, and small-group pacing.

“Carlos is an amazing guide. He is very polite and takes good care of the guests. We had a great experience.”

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10.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $33

Sunrise hikes in Madeira from Pico do Arieiro, PR1 Stairway to Heaven and PR3 Donkey Trail, plus PR3.1 and optional Monte.

“We were unlucky with the weather on the day, at Pico do Arieiro there was a lot of cloud and the sunrise was delayed through the clouds. We did not know that we would do the first PR1 hike BEFORE sunrise, this was a surprise to the whole group. We finished the first walk completely in the dark, and waited another hour before it got light. The second hike PR3 was shortly after sunrise and ended at a forest cafe for lunch. Seeing the donkeys at the end was a highlight. Otherwise the views on this hike were not outstanding. We were deep in the foliage and it was cloudy…”

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11.Algarve: Horse Riding Beach Tour at Sunset or Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Horseback ride in Carrapateira, Algarve: pine-forest trails and a beach canter to watch the sunset, 2 hours from $165.

“An unforgettable experience riding through the beautiful Algarve countryside! The horses were calm, well cared for, and mine was perfectly matched to my ability. The route offered stunning views of hills, forests, and coastline, and the guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and special. A perfect way to explore the Algarve!”

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12.Pico do Areeiro Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

Madeira sunrise at Pico do Areeiro. Small-group van ride, coffee, Levada dos Balcões walk, and northeast coast viewpoints.

“Firstly, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Hugo for giving us one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. From start to finish, he was incredibly informative, kind, and attentive. We were picked up at 5:45am from our hotel and taken straight to Pico do Arieiro for the sunrise. We arrived with plenty of time to enjoy the moment peacefully, away from the crowds, and found the perfect spot to watch the sunrise, it was magical. Hugo then guided us on another walk to a second viewpoint, where the scenery took our breath away, followed by a coffee nearby. We ended the tour at yet another stunning…”

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13.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Catch sunrise on Pico do Arieiro and stroll Levada dos Balcões after a 4x4 ride, with hotel pickup in a small group.

“Perfect tour! Guide is friendly and helpful, everything was well-organized. Highly recommend!”

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14.Morning of Equestrian Art with Lusitano Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Lisbon morning with Lusitano horses at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, with training, behind-the-scenes care, and audio guide.

“Esperienza noiosa, visita alle scuderie e al pre allenamento di un'ora, più un'altra ora di allenamento con le stesse cose da vedere, infatti ci siamo alzati prima e siamo usciti.”

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15.Early Morning TukTuk Tour – hotel/cruise ship pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Early-morning Lisbon on an electric tuk-tuk with free pickup, sunrise miradouros, and a local guide. 2 hours, $76 per person.

“Activity was everything I’d hoped for and Pedro went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience”

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