Portugal · CITY TOURS
Lisbon and Porto are both built on hills and neither is best seen from a coach window. The 15 below compare the walking loops, the tuk-tuk runs and the hop-on buses on price, route and how much ground they really cover.
Review of Porto’s Unvanquished walking tour, with historic sights, local stories, practical tips, steep streets, pricing, and honest value advice.
“Very good walking tour but what it great was our guide, Diogo. He was a very entertaining and informative. Highly recommend.”
Walk Lisbon from Restauradores to Praça do Comércio, with local stories, historic squares, secret streets, and practical tips for your stay.
“Wonderful guide. She went through a compact tour on time and filled with knowledge, compassion and sense of humor. Definitely recommend to everyone!”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River past Belém Tower, Commerce Square, and the 25 de Abril Bridge with drinks and live commentary.
“Incredible experience. The guides Joao and Antonio were excellent- kind, hospitable and knowledgeable. Definitely a must do when visiting Lisboa.”
See Porto’s hills, bridges, cathedral, and Ribeira on a 3-hour guided e-bike tour with local history, views, and practical city tips.
“It was very good. the guide Shuri is very passionate about the history and guides us very well. it was an amazing time”
Review of Porto’s city train, Real Companhia Velha port tasting, and Douro River cruise, with practical tips on timing, value, and what to expect.
“The activities were very fun and diverse; I would definitely recommend this experience to get a good taste of Porto! :)”
See Porto and Gaia by open-top bus, add a Douro bridges cruise, port tasting, walking tours, and a useful evening ride.
“We did 48 hour tour and found it knowledgeable and good value for money”
Explore Porto’s top sights, local streets, tiled landmarks, and river views on a friendly three-hour walking tour for $34.
“Excellent. Covered so much ground. It was fun it was intimate (not a big group) and our guide was super nice.”
See Lisbon’s hills, viewpoints, old quarters, and grand avenues by e-bike on a three-hour guided tour priced at $29.
“It was a fantastic tour! Great atmosphere, beautiful places, and so much interesting information about Portugal’s history and landmarks. There’s no way you could see and learn this much on foot. Don’t miss this program if you’re visiting Lisbon! Diogo is the absolute best tour guide — we loved him!”
Explore Lisbon’s steep old streets, viewpoints, and historic districts by private electric Eco Tuk Tuk with a local guide.
“Vitor was great! He was nice friendly a great job of showing us Lisbon right when we got there from the airport we had two young kids and he was accommodating and brought baby car seats for them. During our tour, it started raining and getting very cold. He brought a blanket and put down the sides for us, which was very helpful. Would definitely recommend this next time you come to Lisbon.”
Sail Lisbon’s Tagus River for two hours, with Belém monuments, city views, a drink, music, and a sunset from the water.
“Both the skipper and Isaac were very informative, cordial and knowledgeable. Thought it was going to rain but got pictures of us with the sun setting. Highly recommend!”
Explore Porto’s historic center in three hours, from São Bento’s tiles to Ribeira, with a local guide and small-group options.
“It was our first day in Porto and we had a excellent tour guide, Melissa. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable but she was able to convey the rich history and culture of the city within the context of Portugal as a whole. She is an exceptional storyteller and the few hours we spent with her were well worth the reasonable fee. I recommend booking with this company and Melissa early in your visit to provide context for all the other activities you may find yourself doing. She has the best recommendations!”
Review Lisbon’s City Sightseeing bus tour, with route tips, stop highlights, ticket value, audio, boat options, and practical advice.
“I liked the three bus routes and extra boat ride option to see Lisbon. Service was good and choices were amazing. Very happy to see Lisbon through these tours.”
Explore Lisbon’s hills, viewpoints, Alfama, Graça, and historic sights by private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide.
“Overall, it was very good experience. Driver Ab Rehaman, was on time, very knowledgeable and given us enough time to take pictures. Answer all our questions and covered all the itinerary stops.”
See Porto’s major sights on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour with local guides, useful food tips, historic stories, and city views.
“This was a great way to see the city for the first time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.”
Tour Porto and Gaia in a private 1920 Ford T replica, with Serra do Pilar views, local stories, photo stops, and optional Port wine.
“It was amazing! Absolutely loved the tour and the tour guide!”
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