Best Portugal Tours For Lovers Of Culture, Walking, Heritage And Food

Aside from the Portugal itineraries that I designed myself, I’ve also selected some of the best cultural and walking tours in Portugal, with and without a guide, that are operated by my local partners. These range from one-day experiences to 2-week itineraries.

Simply book online using the links provided or use the enquiry forms within the tour details to check availability or ask for customisations and I’ll put you in direct contact with the relevant company to proceed with the booking.

If none of the tours below suit you, fill in this form to tell me what you’re looking for.

Portugal itineraries of up to 8 days

Self-guided walking holiday in the Peneda Geres National Park in Portugal — Discover breathtaking landscapes and traditional rural villages and customs on this 1-week self-guided walking holiday in the Peneda-Gerês National Park in Northern Portugal

Walk between coastal towns and villages at a relaxed pace that allows for sightseeing or time on one of the unspoilt beaches of the Green Coast of Northern Portugal — Walk between coastal towns and villages at a relaxed pace that allows for sightseeing on this walking holiday of the unspoilt beaches of the Green Coast of Northern Portugal.

Explore the terraced vineyards and wine producing villages and estates of the Douro wine region on this village to village walking holiday. — Explore the terraced vineyards and wine producing villages and estates of the Douro wine region on this village to village walking holiday through stunning scenery.

The unspoilt Alentejo coast offers incredible views and dramatic scenery. This 5-day walking holiday takes you from small sandy coves to wide golden beaches and cliff-backed shores, the coastline is ever-changing and immensely photo-worthy. (Customisable) — 5-day walking holiday along the wild Alentejo coast takes you from small sandy coves to wide golden beaches and cliff-backed shores, the ever-changing coastline is immensely photogenic.

Portugal tours of 1 day or less

Discover the historical and natural highlights of the western Algarve on this full day small group van tour. Includes Sagres, Lagos, Silves and Monchique.

Visit the cultural highlights and off the beaten track towns and villages of the Eastern Algarve on this full day small group van tour.

Get 5% off any Culinary Backstreets food tour with my code: FOX5. Get a taste for Portuguese flavours and understand the passion behind them on one of their delicious Lisbon or Porto tours — Get a taste for Portuguese flavours and understand the passion and stories behind them on one of these delicious Lisbon or Porto tours. **Get 5% off with my code: FOX5**.

This small group tour offers guided tours of Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira as well as a coastal drive to cabo da Roca and free time in pretty Cascais — This small group tour from Lisbon offers guided tours of World Heritage Sintra including Pena Palace, the National Palace and Convento dos Capuchos as well as a coastal drive to Cabo da Roca. **Get 5% off with my code: FOX5**

Day trip from Porto to Douro Valley — Experience the highlights of the amazingly beautiful Douro wine region on a private day trip from Porto.

Visit 2 beautiful historical cities in 1 day, plus Bom Jesus sanctuary, on a small group tour from Porto. **Get 5% off with my code: FOX5**

Discover a fairytale palace, Carmelite convent and enchanting forest on this 1/2 day tour from Coimbra Portugal — Discover a fairy tale palace, Carmelite convent and enchanting forest on this 1/2 day tour from Coimbra. **Mention my code (JULIE5) to get a 5% discount.**

Discover megalithic standing stones, a chilling bone chapel, a Roman temple and wonderful olive oil on a full day small group tour to Evora from Lisbon. **Get 5% off with my code: FOX5**

See medieval Obidos, Fátima sanctuary, Nazaré's stunning beach and the World Heritage Gothic monastery of Batalha on this full day small group tour from Lisbon. — See medieval Obidos, Fátima sanctuary, Nazaré’s stunning beach and the World Heritage Gothic monastery of Batalha on this full day small group tour from Lisbon. Get 5% off with my code: FOX5

Learn all about Coimbra's unique version of fado and the Portuguese guitar on this 4-hour tour with live performance. — Learn all about Coimbra’s unique version of fado and the Portuguese guitar on this 4-hour tour with live performance. **Use my code (JULIE5) to get a 5% discount**

Explore the cobbled streets of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood and learn its secrets from a local expert on a 3-hour walking tour (very small group or private) — Explore the cobbled streets of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood and learn its secrets from a local expert on a 3-hour walking tour (very small group or private)

Delve into the fascinating past of the Knights Templar on a full day small group tour from Lisbon to Christ Convent in Tomar and Almourol Castle, reached by boat. **Get 5% off with my code: FOX5**

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If I know of an existing tour that sounds ideal, I’ll connect you with the relevant tour operator by forwarding your request and contact details.

If you need a tailor-made itinerary, we can use one of my itinerary support services to plan the perfect experience for you and your companions.

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Best Portugal Tours For Culture, Walking, Heritage And Food

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