Portugal BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Douro Wine Region Hike Tour

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Discover the amazing, world-famous wine-making region in the Douro Valley with our carefully crafted Douro Wine Region hike tour. Hike up and down the terraced vineyards that were built from the schistose rocks from the river up to the hill tops and delight in the rich regional cuisine tasting the world-famous Port and Douro wines from the region. This self-guided hike tour begins in Sabrosa, birthplace of Ferdinand Magellan and one of the most emblematic towns in the region. Walk along trails through scenic environments, discovering gems such as the noble wine-making village of Provesende and Lalim—a stopping place on the Cistercian monk’s wine route. You will also visit Pinhão, a town in the heart of Douro where the majority of the finest Port and Douro wine estates are located. Enjoy a serene boat ride on a rabelo, used for shipping young wines downriver to the warehouses in Vila Nova de Gaia, across from Porto. While the monumental city of Lamego invites you to discover local sparkling wine, the typical villages among the terraced vineyards above the Douro River offer breathtaking landscapes that will leave you in awe. Please see our itinerary for more details.

Wine tasting toursFood tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Porto, Peso Da Régua, Douro Vall

Porto, Peso Da Régua, Douro Valley, Sabrosa, Oliveira De Azemeis, Camino De Santiago

Duration9 days

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Porto to Lisbon self guided bike tour

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Porto to Lisbon Bike Tour is an 8-day tour that takes you into Portugal’s two largest cities—Porto and Lisbon. Your tour will start in one of the Unesco World Heritage cities—Porto. With more than 150 classified monuments and unrivaled wine and gastronomic richness, Porto will transfer you to a world of amazing flavors. Your next destination is Aveiro (the famous Portuguese Venice). Here, you will explore the famous beach of Nazaré and the medieval town of Obidos. Guarded by walls, the city has maintained its traces over the centuries. After exploring Porto, you will head to the capital, Lisbon—the city of seven hills. The sparkle and light of the Tagus River has inspired poets, painters and photographers alike—immortalizing Lisbon in their works. Explore the typical medieval neighborhoods and endless monuments whose stones mark the soul of Portugal. This tour is ideal for wine and food lovers, willing to discover the unique taste of Portugal while exploring the cities at their own pace. Please see our itinerary for more details.

Food toursWine tasting tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Lisbon, Porto, Furadouro, Aveiro

Lisbon, Porto, Furadouro, Aveiro, Figueira Da Foz, Nazare

Duration8 days

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Seafood and Paradores Bike Tour - Wine & Food Lovers

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Prepare to travel the Atlantic Coast from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Experience ocean landscapes and fishing ports that supply some of Europe's finest seafoods. Recently approved by the Cathedral of Santiago as an official Camino de Santiago, although it might be the oldest of all pilgrimage routes to the sanctuary where, according to legend, the remains of St James lie at rest. The route takes in seaside villages, sandy beaches, estuaries, country lanes, vineyards and historic towns. Expect to savour seafood menus, fine wines and charming accommodation, including Spain's Paradores - luxury hotels in castles, stately homes and historic sites, renowned for their excellent hospitality and traditional cuisine. The Camino's history of devotion inspires awe, whether religious or not. As you approach Santiago de Compostela, you'll feel the excitement of entering one of the great holy cities of Christianity, following a path forged by centuries of faith and perseverance. For more detailed information, please take a look at our itinerary.

Mountain biking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Porto, Santiago De Compostela, B

Porto, Santiago De Compostela, Baiona, Baiona, Pontevedra, Cambados, Bici Carril

Duration8 days

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Portugal Self-Guided Tours and Trips

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33 Self Guided Trips in Portugal with 39 Reviews

33 Self Guided Trips in Portugal with 39 Reviews

Douro Wine Region Hike Tour

Porto to Lisbon self guided bike tour

Seafood and Paradores Bike Tour - Wine & Food Lovers

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Portugal Self-Guided Tours and Trips

Create your custom-made trip to Portugal

33 Self Guided Trips in Portugal with 39 Reviews

33 Self Guided Trips in Portugal with 39 Reviews

Douro Wine Region Hike Tour

Porto to Lisbon self guided bike tour

Seafood and Paradores Bike Tour - Wine & Food Lovers