The 15 Best History Tours in Portugal

Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - Bairro Alto and the city rebuilt after 1755

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Our pick

Explore Lisbon’s hills, Alfama, Bairro Alto, tramways, viewpoints, and revolution history on this lively three-hour walking tour.

“Our guide, Helena, was incredibly sweet and she knew her stuff so well! All of the information was coherently delivered and she had our attention the entire time. it was a 3hr walking tour with Lisboa authentica, this is 100% recommend! lisbon is such a beautiful city with such rich history! this has to be realized through a tour or it is so easy to miss the nuances! I was in complete awe of the city and the guided tour! Thanks so much!”

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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

2.Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Explore Amarante, Douro vineyards, a traditional lunch, wine tasting, and a Rabelo boat cruise on this full-day trip from Porto.

“Lovely authentic lunch with wine included. Our guide and driver were both excellent and very approachable putting everyone at ease.”

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Lisbon: Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

3.Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,166 reviews · from $17Best value

Review of Lisbon’s Lisboa em Fado show: intimate live music, Portuguese guitar, Port wine, cultural context, price, seating, and practical tips.

“I loved the experience, and that it was interactive”

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Lisbon: Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

4.Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

Review of Lisbon’s intimate Fado show near Sé Cathedral, with live music, Portuguese wine, medieval stone arches, and history.

“Amazing experience and amazing city! I can associate the Fado concert with many emotions, talented artists, and many interesting facts on the Fado traditions and the history of the fado guitar.”

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Porto: Historic City Center Walking Tour

5.Historic City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

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!”

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Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

6.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,093 reviews · from $21

Hear Coimbra and traditional Fado in a small Porto tavern with live vocals, Portuguese guitars, and a complimentary glass of port.

“It was a an amazing show led by various people. The location is right by the river and was very easy to find. The ambience adds to the vibe of the show. Also, made us sing along with them at times which was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.”

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Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

7.Taste Funchal: food, wine & cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $112

Taste Madeira on foot with local food, wine, poncha, history, and small Funchal eateries in a friendly four-hour walking tour.

“Quite a big meal to start. Multiple nationalities and languages. Experienced guide. Proper Poncha to finish”

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Porto: Historical Center Walking Tour

8.Historical Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 898 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Explore Porto’s medieval center, Sé, Lello Bookshop, Clérigos Tower, river views, and finish with Port wine and olive oil.

“I booked the tour last minute and was impressed that they reached out to inform me that I was the only one in the group to ensure I was comfortable and give me the opportunity to reschedule if I wanted. I went on the tour and felt extremely comfortable with the guide the entire time as a solo female traveler. He was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I learned so much about the history of Porto, Portugal, and the Portuguese people. I loved that they ended the tour with olive oil and wine tasting along with a QR code with links to recommended restaurants, bars etc. This tour far surpassed…”

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Explore Lisbon by Tuk Tuk: History and Viewpoints

9.Explore Lisbon by Tuk Tuk: History and Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 840 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Explore Lisbon by electric tuk tuk, from Alfama to Belém, with local guides, hilltop views, flexible routes, and practical tips for choosing your tour length.

“It was just wonderful! Nani is delightful, very polite but also friendly and kind . He took us everywhere possible on our 3 hour tuk tuk tour, asking our preferences and making sure we went and saw everything we wanted to, including the original bakery of the pastel de nata where I bought some warm from the oven, absolutely delicious!! He told us so much history and culture , parked as close as possible to everywhere because my husband ‘s legs were unsteady. To cap it all, he delivered us right back to the ship and after he’d gone I realised Tim had left his back pack in the tuk…”

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Lisbon: Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

10.Daytime or Sunset Boat Cruise with History and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 819 reviews · from $45

Review of Lisbon’s two-hour small-group Tagus cruise, with Belém landmarks, sunset views, local history, vinho verde, and practical tips.

“A perfect evening! We were all so impressed by the boat, hospitality and knowledge of our hosts. It was wonderful to see Lisbon from the water and discover more about the city. With generous glasses of wine flowing too we all had a great evening! Thank you!”

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Historic Porto by Private Electric Tuk Tuk to Top Landmarks

11.Historic Porto by Private Electric Tuk Tuk to Top Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 735 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

A private electric tuk tuk tour of Porto’s landmarks, with expert guides, hill-friendly sightseeing, and important caveats about route restrictions.

“A good way to get some highlights of the city, without having to walk in the extremely hilly city centre. Our driver asked what we were interested in seeing and customized the tour accordingly.”

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Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets

12.Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Review of Lisbon’s private electric tuk tuk tour, with Alfama viewpoints, local guides, practical tips, pricing, comfort, and booking advice.

“It was a really nice Tuk tuk tour with Rui. He was very knowledgeable. The Tuk tuk is very bumpy though so keep that in mind! Overall I'd recommend though 🙂”

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Porto:Private Tour of the Historic City in a Classic Ford T

13.Private Tour of the Historic City in a Classic Ford T

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 716 reviews · from $40

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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Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour

14.Taste Funchal: food, wine and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 680 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Taste Madeira on foot in Funchal with local food, wine, market stops, history, and poncha. A relaxed four-hour tour for $109.

“Great stops, lovely small group, interesting chatty local guide”

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Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

15.Lisbon Sunset Sailing with Portuguese Wine and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Review of Lisbon’s sunset sail with Vinho Verde, landmarks, history, blankets, and a small group of up to 14 guests.

“We had such a wonderful time on our sunset boat ride. Our captain Pedro was super friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience even more pleasant. We learned about the important sites of Lisbon and got to appreciate the beautiful sunset views by the bridge. Wine and snacks were readily available too. Highly recommend!”

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