Top 10 Bus Tours in Portugal, Portugal

February 10, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

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1. Private Full Day Tour

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5.0 based on 84 reviews

This is a private tour. You will enjoy everything at you own pace and this tour is costomizable by you! Water's are included to the tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel/port drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By schmucker5

The best way hands down to learn about this amazing island is to book the full day tour with Antonio. He is so knowledgeable and professional. It only took until lunch time, to realize that we wanted to extend our time with him, so we scheduled 2 more days of tours that he customized listening to our interests. Bonuses: photography tips that he shares along the way, his fantastic stories, the company van is comfortable and luxurious, lunch at local places, many recommendations. We feel like we made a true friend on the island. I highly recommend any tour with Antonio.

2. Private Half day Madeira tour (8 seat Mercedes Vito)

Madeira taxi tours by Diogo
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

I'm a native of Madeira and have been providing tours for over six years. I have a real passion for the culture, the heritage and a love for the natural beauty of my island home. I provide fun, interesting and informative tours for tourists, business travelers and even seekers of their roots in Madeira. I'm a steady and safe driver with a clean and comfortable vehicle. We will enjoy the day at your pace.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Admission to toboggan run, garden entrance will need to be paid separately if wanting to do this.

Reviewed By Madeira_my_dear

We booked two island tours with Diogo, one on the East side and one on the West side of the island. Diogo is a very easy going and relaxed person, who is never in a hurry and makes you feel there is all the time in the world to enjoy the fantastic scenery of Madeira. He takes you to places which are off the beaten track and knows some fantastic restaurants to have lunch. He is very knowledgeable and always in a good mood!

3. Lisbon off-the-beaten-path Small Group Tour: Sesimbra, Arrabida & Wine Tasting

Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-149 Lisboa, Portugal Lisbon Riders
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From Lisbon, you will go south by crossing the Tejo River by passing the Portuguese Golden Gate Bridge (25 of April Bridge). You will explore the south side of Lisbon (Arrabida, Sesimbra, Azeitão, and Espichel). Here you will enjoy beautiful beaches, frighteningly tall cliffs, an astonishing cape, a medieval well-preserved castle, a fishing village, a natural park, an abandoned monastery, and a local family-owned winery. The day will ends visiting vineyards and tasting 4 local wines. You will have an amazing and relaxing day away from the big tourist crowds.

Inclusions: Local guide and driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Maximum 6 people, The tour will be only in English, Wine tasting (4 wines)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Emma_IrishTwin

This tour is a must for any visitors to the Lisbon area. Our guide, Tania, was amazing. She was so welcoming and knowledgeable and made sure we had the best day possible. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there were only 4 of us on the tour - myself and my sister and another couple (who were also absolutely lovely and we became friends). Sintra and Cascais are so beautiful and the tour allowed us ample time to explore both areas. Tania gave us great tips on the best photo opportunity spots and also on the best places to eat. The area was very quiet compared to pre-Covid times, but it was really nice to see Sintra, the palace and surrounding area without hordes of tourists - no queues. We wore our masks at all times so everyone felt safe from a Covid point of view. I cannot fault the service and the tour. Great value and amazing to see these places with so few tourists about. One of the most beautiful areas I have ever seen. It is quite hilly so be prepared for some walking - but you can always get a lift up to the palace grounds if you have limited mobility, so don't let that put you off.

4. Full Day tour to the Seven Wonders of São Miguel Island

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   This full-day tour of the Seven Natural Wonders of São Miguel, we selected 7 places Natural Wonders, being by many the best places with the greatest tourist highlight on the island of São Miguel, is intended for the public that does not have many days, during their stay in São Miguel, this way you get to know some of the best and most beautiful places on our island. We will explore the Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, the Tea Plantation, the Boilers and Fumaroles in Furnas and a magnificent waterfall (Salto do Cabrito) and also enjoy the views over the sea coast and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo and Ribeira Grande), Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By patriceragot

I did find the service comfortable and it seems to go "everywhere" in Ponta Delgada... But despite the advert they do have only one trip per hour... but it is plenty as both ways I was alone in the bus...

5. Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça - UNESCO private day tour

Windland Tours
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Visit 3 monuments classified by UNESCO as world heritage, and through them, know the Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architecture, as well as the history and legends of the creation of Portugal in the XII century, until its affirmation, in the Battle of Aljubarrota, in the century XIV.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, skip the line to the monasteries

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By campsoup123

If you looking for a professional service to drive and guide you through this beautiful country, the owner of Windland Tours, Goncalo Oliveira, is your man! We hired Goncalo for four days to drive us from western Spain to Porto, Fatima, Coimba and Lisbon. Goncalo is the consummate professional (punctual, courteous,) an excellent driver, nearly fluent English and has a deep knowledge of the history and culture of the Portuguese people which he shared with us on our daily walking tours of each city. He also knows the best restaurants and interesting neighborhoods not always on the typical tourist itinerary. We can't thank Goncalo enough for making this trip one of the best vacations we have had. We hope to return in the future, and our first call will be to Goncalo to arrange the next trip!

6. São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch

Ponta Delgada, Portugal Pure Azores Tours
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Explore the West half of São Miguel island, including Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Caldeira Velha, Mosteiros, the pineapple greenhouses and a lot more. Enjoy breathtaking views over the unforgettable Sete Cidades and Fogo crater lakes. See beautiful coastal views of the cliffs and beaches of the island's northwestern coast. immerse in the lush vegetation in the center of the island. Lunch is authentic delicious local food, with drinks, dessert and coffee, all included! • Personalised attention only possible in a small group (8 people per van). • Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day. • Book together with São Miguel East tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Inclusions: Lunch, with food, drinks, dessert, and coffee, Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located Ponta Delgada hotels), Bottled water, Expert driver/guide

Exclusions: Any service not mentioned as being included

Reviewed By marytR6969OQ

This tour is absolutely amazing! It was our first trip to the Azores and we felt like we were in Hawaii. We had no idea that this little island was so lush and tropical. Felipe was a great guide and provided a geological explanation of each site we visited. Absolutely fascinating. We will be sure to book another tour on our return trip.

7. São Miguel East Full Day Tour with Furnas Including Lunch

Ponta Delgada, Portugal Pure Azores Tours
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Discover the East half of São Miguel island, including Furnas, Vila Franca do Campo, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and the beautiful northeast coast! Observe the volcanic mud pools in action, enjoy tremendous views over Furnas lake and town, dazzle with the beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall. Lunch is the famous "cozido", the local stew slow cooked in the volcanic soil, with drinks, dessert and coffee also included!! Possible to swim in the thermal pools in Furnas (optional, not included). • Personalised attention only possible in a small group (8 people max). • Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day. • Book together with São Miguel West tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Inclusions: Lunch (cozido stew, drink of choice, dessert, and coffee), Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located Ponta Delgada hotels), Bottled water, Expert driver/guide

Exclusions: Thermal pools (optional), Any service not mentioned as being included

Reviewed By marytR6969OQ

This tour is absolutely amazing! It was our first trip to the Azores and we felt like we were in Hawaii. We had no idea that this little island was so lush and tropical. Felipe was a great guide and provided a geological explanation of each site we visited. Absolutely fascinating. We will be sure to book another tour on our return trip.

8. Full-day Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos Small-Group Tour from Lisbon

Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-149 Lisboa, Portugal Lisbon Riders
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You'll explore the central-west of Portugal on a 9-hour group tour from Lisbon, limited to a max of 6 people and only in English. The first stop is in Fatima, one of Catholicism's major shrines visited by over 6 million people every year. Then you'll have the opportunity to get to know the Batalha monastery, a UNESCO monument dated from the 14th century. Afterward, you'll visit Nazare, one of the most picturesque coastal cities and worldwide known for its waves, the biggest ever surfed in the world. Here you'll have time to have lunch and enjoy some traditional Portuguese food. Finally, you'll be amazed by the historic village of Obidos, built inside the walls of a castle. Its narrow cobblestone streets and flower-bedecked houses feel like a fairytale castle and you can also taste the famous cherry liquor in a chocolate cup, ginja.

Inclusions: Local guide and driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Ginja de Óbidos (cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup); 1 per person, Maximum 6 people, The tour will be only in English

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Emma_IrishTwin

This tour is a must for any visitors to the Lisbon area. Our guide, Tania, was amazing. She was so welcoming and knowledgeable and made sure we had the best day possible. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there were only 4 of us on the tour - myself and my sister and another couple (who were also absolutely lovely and we became friends). Sintra and Cascais are so beautiful and the tour allowed us ample time to explore both areas. Tania gave us great tips on the best photo opportunity spots and also on the best places to eat. The area was very quiet compared to pre-Covid times, but it was really nice to see Sintra, the palace and surrounding area without hordes of tourists - no queues. We wore our masks at all times so everyone felt safe from a Covid point of view. I cannot fault the service and the tour. Great value and amazing to see these places with so few tourists about. One of the most beautiful areas I have ever seen. It is quite hilly so be prepared for some walking - but you can always get a lift up to the palace grounds if you have limited mobility, so don't let that put you off.

9. Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour

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4.9 based on 15 reviews

Explore the northwest side of Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with an open top roof. Volcanic lava pools, a 15–minute levada walk, non-touristic villages, Madeira's UNESCO–listed native forest, waterfalls, sea cliffs, any many more great surprises await you.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up / outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off - Pick up at the Cruise dock extra fee €5.00 per person, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch - extra €13.00 per person, Gratuities

Reviewed By erindoyle2

These guys seriously know what they are doing so rest assured that you will feel like family by the end of the day. We had NUNO as our driver for the first tour booked to see the northwest of the island. A group of digital nomads and myself (a teacher) met for the first time and decided to book a second tour a few days later to visit the east (Madeira peaks). The 4•4 vehicles allow you to take the old Madeiran roads (old kings roads) that you otherwise could not access, therefore allowing you to see unique vegetation, history and also experience off the beaten path (literally) waterfalls, levadas, and gorgeous scenery. Every tour is unique with many opportunities to stop to take photos, visit local restaurants/cafes and rum factories, poncha bars. These guys bring their passion of their island to life and give you a very personal account of this unique island. I also appreciated that they kept us away from big touristic restaurants and shops. They support the locals and that is obvious by the markets we stopped at and little taverns we ate at. I appreciated that they picked me up on the other side of the island so I wouldn’t miss the adventure. A big thank you to Fernando, the owner who was very quick to contact us via WhatsApp to confirm everything. I am grateful to have met Nuno and want to thank him for giving me the most memorable days of the trip! Miss it already!

10. Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço

Estrada Monumental 568, 9000 Funchal, Portugal Safari Madeira Island
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4.9 based on 256 reviews

Get to Know the true spirit of the Island in this unique fashion 4X4 tour, the only way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of these unknown areas. An opportunity to 'step back in time'. Travel to the most outstanding and untouched areas of this wonderful Island.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By Joel K

You’re in good hands with Nuno, if he’s your tour guide. Giving a lot of context to what you’re looking at, and making the experience a fun ride. Don’t forget to drink some rum at the factory:).

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