The 12 Best Porto Day Trips from Lisbon

1.Three Cities in One Day: Porto, Nazare and Obidos from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,572 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Travel from Lisbon to medieval Óbidos, cliff-top Nazaré, and historic Porto in an air-conditioned minibus. Guides such as Ricardo Dias, Francisco, John, and Gui have led departures, with history, local stories, a Porto walking tour, and free time for lunch. Expect a packed day and limited time in Porto.

“We had a full day visiting Obidos, Nazare, and Porto. Absolutely beautiful area! Roy was a great tour guide who gave us interesting stories and history about the area.”

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2.Day Trip to Porto, Óbidos, and Nazaré

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,311 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

Travel from Lisbon to Óbidos, Nazaré, and Porto by air-conditioned coach with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Walk Óbidos’s medieval lanes, see Nazaré’s giant-wave fort, and explore Porto’s UNESCO-listed center. The schedule is tight, but $97 is strong value for a first look.

“It was a long day but it was broken up so it didn't seem too bad. The places we visited were beautiful and the guide gave us lots of history and information.”

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3.Lisbon to Porto Up to 4 Stops: Obidos, Nazare, Fatima and Aveiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 4 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $287Top rated

Turn a Lisbon to Porto transfer into a full Portugal day with a private driver, bottled water, and up to four stops. Walk Óbidos, see Nazaré’s Atlantic cliffs, visit Fátima, or cruise Aveiro’s canals. Drivers such as José, João, Teresa, and Ricardo tailor the route to your interests.

“Ricardo was an excellent driver. It was a nice ride from Lisbon to Porto with a wonderful stop in Óbidos. A very relaxing way to travel with our friends and lots of luggage.”

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4.Sunset DJ & Porto Tonic Premium Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Spend about two hours on the Tagus with a DJ, open bar, Porto tonic, wine, beer, sangria, soft drinks, and light Portuguese snacks. You’ll pass Belém Tower, MAAT, Cristo Rei, Alfama, and the 25 de Abril Bridge while meeting people in a relaxed party setting.

““I loved the tour—the music was great, and the pizza was delicious. With unlimited drinks, why would anyone pass this up? The boat’s is enclosed, so you don’t have to worry about the weather. And definitely try the sangria—it was amazing!””

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5.Lisbon to Porto Up To 5 Stops Óbidos Nazaré Fátima Coimbra Aveiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $604

Ride from Lisbon to Porto in a private car or minivan with guides such as Rodrigo, Antonio, João, or Joel. Stop in medieval Óbidos, coastal Nazaré, holy Fátima, university town Coimbra, and canal-lined Aveiro. Hotel pickup, luggage transport, WiFi, water, fuel, and tolls are included.

“Our driver was great and very knowledgeable about the places we went to. We really appreciated the flexibility to modify the stops to sit out interests. He was very patient as well, letting us take in everything we wanted.”

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6.Lisbon to Porto with stop Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Tomar-Nazaré-Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $217

Travel from Lisbon to Porto in a private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver. Choose your stops from Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Coimbra, Tomar, and Aveiro. Expect free time to explore, with guides such as Mario, Luis, Vasco Praça, and Jose Da Silva sometimes adding useful local context.

“Obidos was fabulous! Cherry liqueur in the chocolate cups are a must. Luis was wonderful. He was so kind and helpful. His knowledge of all the towns was incredible.”

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7.Lisbon to Porto with Óbidos-Nazaré-Fátima-Coimbra-Aveiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $227

Travel from Lisbon or Sintra to Porto in a private, air-conditioned car or van with Wi-Fi. Choose stops in Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Coimbra, or Aveiro, then explore independently. Drivers such as Mario, Luis, and Joao can adjust timing to suit your day.

“Joao was wonderful. Our ride was very comfortable. All the stops are up to us as far as how much time we wanted to explore. I highly recommend his service.”

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8.Porto Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Lisbon to Porto and back in a private vehicle with a guide speaking English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. See Porto’s historic center, explore Baixa, sample Port wine, and take in Douro views. Pickup is available from Lisbon hotels, the airport, or cruise port.

“Our guide, Andre, was a wealth of information and a pleasure to be with.”

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9.6-Day North Portugal Tour: Porto, Braga, Fátima, Coimbra, Guimaraes, Aveiro and Batalha, from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $0

Travel from Lisbon by air-conditioned coach on a six-day route through Portugal’s historic north. Visit Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, Tomar, and more, with five hotel nights, breakfasts, a guide, and a Porto port-wine tasting included. Guide assignments may vary, with Cristina and Ana named on past departures.

“I recently had the best travel experience of the entirety of my travel experiences. This was in large part due to the six-day tour, (through Porto, Braga, Fátima, Coimbra, Guimaraes, Aveiro and Batalha, from Lisbon) led by Christina. Prior to this tour, with one single exception, I Read more”

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10.Best of Porto – Private Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $530

Travel from Lisbon to Porto with a private guide and driver, stopping at Porto viewpoints, the historic center, Gaia, Clérigos Tower, Livraria Lello, and the Douro River. Guides such as Carlos Marques, Arturo, and Philipp tailor the day and explain the sights in English, Portuguese, or German.

“Very well done. Given long time to get there but well worth it”

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11.Town-Hopping Transfer to Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $432

Travel privately from Lisbon to Porto with a driver-guide, stopping at medieval Óbidos, Fátima’s shrines, Coimbra University and its Joanine Library, Aveiro, and Costa Nova. You can add a Mealhada pork lunch or a Moliceiro boat ride, though entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Ruben was excellent. Knowledgeable and courteous, he made sure we had an excellent time traveling from Porto to Lisbon. Would highly recommend!”

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12.Tansfer to Porto with stops until 3 cities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Lisbon to Porto with up to three stops among Nazaré, Óbidos, Fátima, Coimbra, and Aveiro. Your driver can speak Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish. Choose coastal views, medieval streets, pilgrimage sites, university culture, or a moliceiro cruise.

“Our driver was Job and he was excellent. On time, super courteous, very hospitable and attentive to us. Highly recommend! And he was wonderful to share information about Portugal and our destinations. Made our trip wonderful!”

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