The center of Portugal is a must-see and we put together the best iconic sites for this day-trip to remember! From the biggest catholic sanctuary in the word: Fátima; The fields where the biggest battle in Portugal occurred: Batalha; the town with the biggest waves ever surfed finishing in the big tall fortified walls of Obidos!
We have combined the best locations from Portugal’s center bringing to you the best complete day-trip ever! This (very) full day trip guarantees a genuine and authentic Portuguese experience:
1. Fátima - the religious capital of Portugal, you will be able to visit both the old and new sanctuaries and Sanctuary Square, the location of the shrine and have time to absorve all this regions religious atmosphere and century old traditions.
2. Monastery of Batalha - elected one of the seven wonders of Portugal and UNESCO World Heritage. It’s one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the country and was built as a worship gift for the victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota, one of the biggest battles in Portuguese history.
3. Nazaré - host to some of the Portuguese coast's most beautiful beaches and a fishermen villa that holds the record for the world’s largest wave that was ever surfed. Here you will break for lunch, perhaps choosing from one of the many tasty seafood restaurants (At your own expense).
4. Óbidos - After lunch, you will continue your travels along the coast towards the historic village of Óbidos. This beautiful village is situated inside the ancient medieval fortress walls of the XII century. Its narrow streets, white-painted houses, and ramparts are a vision not to be missed. Before leaving Óbidos, enjoy a sample of “Ginjinha” a cherry liquor, sipped from a chocolate cup.
Take in the all this picturesque coastline as you head back to Lisbon with the feeling that this day could not be better! Let us guide you thought the wonders of Portugal’s center!
Begin a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting landscapes of Spain and Portugal. Start in Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture. Next, explore Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its magnificent university and the beautiful Plaza Mayor. Cross into Portugal to discover Porto, where the charming old town and iconic Dom Luís I Bridge await. Experience the picturesque canals of Aveiro, often referred to as the "Venice of Portugal," before immersing yourself in the medieval charm of Coimbra. Marvel at breathtaking coastal views in Nazaré, known for its giant waves, and then head to Lisbon, Portugal's capital. Wander through colorful neighborhoods like Alfama and Bairro Alto, visit iconic landmarks such as the Belém Tower, and indulge in local cuisine while soaking in the city’s rich cultural heritage. Returning to Spain, visit Mérida, a historic city in Extremadura famous for its remarkably preserved Roman ruins, including an impressive theater and Roman bridge. Continue to Córdoba, home to the awe-inspiring Mosque-Cathedral and vibrant Jewish Quarter. In Seville, the birthplace of Flamenco, discover stunning landmarks like the Plaza de España. Afterward, travel to Ronda, perched dramatically on a cliff, where breathtaking views and rich history await, before heading to Jerez for traditional flamenco performances. Finally, relax in Málaga and conclude your adventure in Granada, home to the magnificent Alhambra Palace, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this captivating journey, all made possible through Portugal tours.
Visit Fatima, Nazare and Obidos and see all the highlights on this full-day trip from Lisbon.
We'll drive to Fatima through the agricultural lands of Ribatejo. Once there, experience life as a pilgrim at the Sanctuary of Fatima, a legendary and important Christian site that receives approximately 5 million visitors each year. Also in Fatima, be awed by the gothic grandeur of the 14th-century Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Next, we'll head to Nazare. The Nazare Cliffs provide an overwhelming view of the Atlantic Ocean; a perfect photo opportunity! Be spoiled for choice at lunchtime, there is a wonderful variety of restaurants and snack bars in this little fishing town. Enjoy the sea breeze as we drive along the Atlantic coast, passing gorgeous cliffs and the picturesque villages of Foz do Arelho and São Martinho do Porto. We'll stop for pictures at some gorgeous lookout points.
After Nazare, we will drive along the lagoon of Obidos and the agricultural fields. Fall in love with Obidos, a colourful and romantic little village. Its winding streets, medieval structures, castle walls and handicraft shops all make this stop the highlight of the trip for many people. Enjoy the relaxing landscapes of windmills and rolling hills on the drive back to Lisbon.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Join us on this 4-hour tour and get the chance to learn about Oporto’s history and traditions while discovering new food. This tour starts at one of the most popular squares in Oporto. Follow your tour guide as he takes you to some of the city's best local restaurants.
Get the chance to taste more than 10 different types of local delicacies. Tingle your taste buds with some of Porto’s most famous dishes, ranging from francesinha to the mouth-watering eclairs. This tour comes to an end in a wine bar located at the riverside area of the city.
Enjoy a glass of white Port wine before you travel back to your accommodation.
Our adventure begins through the countryside following the centenary tram line, towards Colares. You will have the opportunity to see the simplicity of our typical villages, and se the oldest Wine Cellar in the country, where you can get to know a little of Portugal's winemaking traditions, which remain intact, from the ancient times to the present day (not available on Sundays).
Head to the coast, meet the considered “Santorini of Portugal”, – a small village between the ocean and the cliffs!
Continue on the coast line towards the most famous beaches in the area, and as we are getting there ahead of the crowds, lucky enough to enjoy the vast ocean avoiding the vast “ocean of people”.
Time for lunch at a 100% local restaurant where you will delight our typical dishes and good regional wine, on the top of the mountain.
Through paths and trails, we continue our adventure taking you to our secret location, that can only be reached with the help of a 4×4 jeep. You will lose your breath with this magnificent setting, that you will never forget!
We challenge you for some “off the beaten tracks”? Hold on tight, we will cross the mountain on “Adventure” mode! Let's “raise some dust” on our way to, Pena Palace.
We can let you at Sintra Station, OR Historical Center, where you can explore Quinta da Regaleira, and we help with the tickets.
Do you dare to join us on this adventure?
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Get the chance to visit unique, small restaurants and taste the best tidbits in town during this 4-hour, guided Lisbon food tour. Start this tour from Lisbon’s main square. Head out to discover the recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.
You have a total of 5 stops for tasting today. You must try the Portuguese cheeses, fried cod snacks, tremoco (lupin) paired with Portuguese beer, caldo verde soup and bifanas, a local favourite. End your tour with a visit to a local pastry shop and enjoying an amazing espresso along with pastel de nata, a Portuguese egg tart pastry.
For more details about this tour, please click on the blue 'Make An Enquiry' button on the top right of the tour page and send us a message.
See and taste your way through the city on this adventure packed Lisbon tour. With historical highlights, culinary delights and local interaction, it is a unique insight into the heart of this amazing place.
Meet your informative, local guide at historic neighborhood of Mouraria – a melting pot of cultures from far and wide, and a place you won’t see on other Lisbon tours. Portugal’s seafaring past has allowed many different cultural influences to contribute to the richness of modern-day Lisbon.
Our Lisbon tour then satisfies your appetite by stopping at a small, hidden bakery where traditional pastries and espresso coffee will provide a tasty pick-me-up and another insight into the local way of life. Soak up some Lisbon sightseeing highlights and history then stop to taste Portuguese cheese and authentic locally made marmalade with some Port wine.
Walk through Rossio (Lisbon’s main square) and find out how much the city has changed since the devastating earthquake of 1755.
Explore the highlights of the cultural and bohemian districts of Bairro Alto and Chiado. Stop at one the most beautiful viewpoints in Lisbon to admire the city while having a refreshing Portuguese beer.
Afterwards, take a short trip to the Tagus River. Board a ferry and journey to picturesque Cacilhas, where Portuguese green wine and freshly-caught seafood awaits!
Enjoy magnificent views from the South Bank and then return to Lisbon.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Travel back in time to the days of the Knights Templar with this 8-hour, guided tour. Join us as we visit some of the most important monuments associated with one of the most intriguing and enigmatic military orders the world has ever seen. The order of the Knights Templar was founded at the beginning of the 12th century for the protection of the Holy Sepulchre and of Christian pilgrims on their way to the Holy land.
We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Lisbon and drive you to the Convent of Christ, originally a Templar stronghold that later became a Roman Catholic convent after this military order ceased to exist in the 14th century. Explore the convent and learn more about the history of the Templars.
Also see the magnificent castle of Almourol, a medieval castle atop an islet in the middle of the River Tagus. This castle was part of the defensive line of the Templars and acted as their stronghold during the Portuguese Reconquista.
Get the chance to enjoy queijinhos do ceu, a traditional Portuguese sweet, along the way. We will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation after the trip is over.
Did you know that Vilamoura is one of the largest tourist complexes in Europe? Tourists mainly come to Vilamoura to play golf, stay at the high-quality hotels, or visit the beaches and bars, but there is so much more to discover and enjoy! Join us on a bicycle tour of this fabulous place.
The tour starts heading in the direction of the foundation of Vilamoura, Museum Cerro da Vila. Vilamoura has ancient Roman origins from the 1st century AD. Muslims were also present in this area and they left their mark as well. This can be seen in the Cerro da Vila Museum. After that, we will cross the Marina of Vilamoura, one of the best Yacht Clubs in Europe.
Then, we will bike on the path of the dunes to get to Quarteira. Here we can find one of the main attractions not to be missed while visiting Quarteira, the splendid fish and fruit market. Quarteira was founded in 1916 and is known for its fish, beaches and regional pastries. The art of fishing is well known and very much appreciated here and has become a tourist attraction. We will continue the tour by biking next to the beach, only 1 meter away from us as we cycle. Can you feel the sea breeze on your face?
The next stop is the Old Village. The architecture here is inspired by the Portuguese architecture of the 19th century, that's why it's called the Old Village. The pedestrian streets are paved with the typical Portuguese cobblestones and the gardens are very well kept.
Many people don't know that there is a beautiful environmental park in the heart of Vilamoura, but it really exists! You can explore the park on foot or by bike. In the park, you can see sheep, horses (as a horse stable, Centro Hípico, is located nearby), storks and other bird species.
We then head back to Bike a Wish via the bike lanes, however, we will not skip the Vilamoura Casino!
Cycle to the Almada e Cristo Rei statue, overlooking Lisbon city center, on a 3-hour electric bike tour of the southern neighborhoods. Cross the Tagus River, and let your bike take the strain as you climb to the outstetched arms of Christ the King.
Meet your group at Praça Martim Moniz for a safety briefing on how the bikes work. Then, bike to the large commercial square of Praça da Figueira, and learn about its mercantile past. Continue along Ruas dos Douradores, passing the site where the poet Fernando Pessoa got the inspiration for his book “Livro do Desassossego.” Admire the ironwork lift of the Santa Justa Elevator en route to Praça Comércio, Lisbon’s largest square.
Next, discover the recent developments of Ribeira das Naus, the former shipyard area where many of the Portuguese ships that set sail to discover new worlds were built. Upon arrival at Cais do Sodré, take the orange cacilheiro (ferry) across the River Tagus. Once on the south bank, cycle through the Cais do Ginjal, a former warehouse that used to supply bait and ice to the cod fishing boats of the North Seas.
Next, take the Boca do Vento lift to get closer to the statue of Christ the King, or cycle up the hill with no sweat on your electric bike! Enjoy magnificent views of Lisbon and the 25 of April Bridge. After a short coffee break in the botanic gardens of Casa da Cerca, climb to the top of the Sanctuary of Christ the King for the best view of the city.
Bike back down hill towards the river, and explore the narrow streets of Almada. Visit the Medieval Museum to see relics of Islamic life in Portugal in the Middle Ages. Then, cross the river again to return to the meeting point and the end of the tour.
Scooter and electric bike tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Join us on this guided sightseeing tour of Funchal, the largest city and capital of Portugal's Madeira region and see some of the city's most important sights. We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive you to see some of the most important sights in the city first.
Take a walk around Funchal's historic city center and see some of the most important monuments of the city. You also have the option to stop at local restaurants and enjoy traditional Madeira food before heading out to visit the local market and see exotic local produce.
Included in the tour price is a local delicacy, a sandwich prepared with a black scabbardfish fillet. Go for an exciting ride downhill on a traditional toboggan sled in Monte. Your day comes to an end at one of the best viewpoints of the island. We will drive you to your accommodation after that.
Experience the wine, the sites and the beautiful scenery of the Arrábida Region on this full-day tour from Lisbon.
On the drive, admire the Tagus river bay while crossing the Ponte Vasco da Gama, one of the longest bridges in Europe at 17km long! Then, ascend the Pamela Castle Tower for an amazing photo opportunity. Drive through the Arrabida wine region, passing many vineyards, cork and olive trees. Once in Arrabida, we'll visit a beautiful local-family-owned wine farm in the heart of Arrábida park, where we will taste some wine. Take spectacular photos from the highest point of Arrábida Natural Park, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Portinho da Arrábida beach.
We'll stop for lunch at the picturesque fishing village of Sesimbra and have some time to relax on the beach. Then, enjoy two free wine tastings (Moscatel and red wine), while on a guided tour of an old wine cellar in the village of Azeitão. Finally, we stop at the Cristo Rei (inspired by Rio de Janeiro's Christo Redentor) for great views over Lisbon, before returning to Lisbon via the 25th April Bridge.
Wine tasting tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
South of Lisbon’s Wonders is a fully guided 8-hour tour that offers an immersive insight into Portugal’s local tradition, culture and natural beauty.
On the trip, you will get to cross the iconic Tejo River by Vasca da Gama Bridge—one of the longest bridges in Europe and enjoy the scenic views as you make your way to Palmela Castle. Inhabited since the pre-historic times, this castle stands as one of Portugal’s oldest and holds stunning views of Tejo and Sado River.
Continue your tour to witness the stunning Arrabida Mountain inside Arrabida Natural Park where you will visit Arrabida Convent, perfectly hidden between lush trees and natural beauty of the park before heading to Azulejos de Azeitão, the Tile Factory. Here, you will witness the centuries-old techniques of handmade tiles that is still in use today. You can also choose to learn to make one yourself!
After a travel back in time, quench your thirst at Portugal’s iconic winery as you immerse in the unique art collection. Take a full hour to explore the winery and taste some of the best wines in the country. Your next stop is the picturesque California beach.
Lastly, you will head to Cristo Rei. Inspired by the Brazilian Christ the Redeemer statue, the Cristo Rei viewing platform offers the best views of Lisbon city. After an eventful tour, our representative will drop you back to your accommodation via Abril Bridge.
This was my first solo travel experience and group experience and I am so glad I took the leap and booked with G. I spent months researching and after the trip I made the right choice. Our guide Summer was amazing and very helpful. The group environment was better than I expected. Everyone was extremely kind and chill. If you’re thinking of booking a trip with G, do it!
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Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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