Lisbon · PRIVATE
The 15 private tours worth booking right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Ride through Lisbon with a private local guide such as Nuno, Pedro, Miguel, or Eduardo. See Alfama, Graça, Belém, Chiado, and Bairro Alto, stop for a Pastel de Belém, and avoid much of the city’s steep walking. Hotel pickup is available in central Lisbon.
“Knowledgeable tour guide . Lisbon history 101!! Highly recommended . He was patient and helpful. Two thumbs up”
See Lisbon’s oldest districts, hilltop viewpoints, cathedral, castle quarter, and Belém by private tuk-tuk. Choose two, three, or four hours, with guides such as Victor, Teba, Bruno, and Nadia offering local stories, photo stops, and flexible routing.
“Elizabeth did a great job. She made it so much fun in addition to it being very informative. When the weather did not cooperate and it got a bit chilly she whipped out the blankets for us to stay warm under. Have been on numerous tours throughout Lisbon but this one was the best. Thank you Elizabeth.”
Take a private electric tuk-tuk through Lisbon with a local guide such as Hugo, Nani, Luis, or Daniel. Cover steep Alfama streets, grand Baixa squares, lookout points, Carmo, and Bairro Alto without exhausting yourself. Choose one to four hours, with hotel or cruise-terminal pickup available.
“Lisbon by Tuk-tuk - what a brilliant idea for just a 1/2 day’s time in which to discover a little bit! And Nani is the BEST guide! We had a wonderful time on our tour. Nani is very knowledgeable and gave us some great insights while educating us about this amazing city! He made us feel we will love to visit Lisbon again! Great job guys - five stars!”
See Lisbon’s steep hills and major sights by private electric tuk tuk, with a local guide such as Arthur, Nathalia, or Juno. Choose a 3 to 8-hour route covering Alfama, Belém, viewpoints, and more. Stops are mainly outside, with pickup in central Lisbon.
“We had an absolutely wonderful 4-hour tuk tuk tour with Rogério in Lisbon. I went together with my mother, and from the very beginning everything was perfect. Rogério called us about five minutes before the start to let us know he had arrived — very reliable and right on time. He is extremely kind, friendly, and communicative. One thing we especially appreciated was how flexible the tour was: you can really tailor it to your own interests and needs. We asked for an in-depth historical background, and Rogério delivered this at every stop, sharing fascinating insights as well as fun facts we would never have discovered without a local guide.…”
Ride Lisbon’s hills in a private electric tuk tuk with guides such as João, Carlos, Arthur, and Tiago. Expect preset photo stops, local history, Alfama and Graça viewpoints, and easy access to Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and the Tagus waterfront.
“I encourage everyone to try the tuktuk tour. We did the tour a couple of hours after we landed in Lisbon and it didn’t not disappoint. We were able to see all the historical and entertaining spots on our first day to give us a good idea how to plan our stay. The tour guide was very informative and answered all the questions we had. Would definitely recommend this tour”
Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Sintra’s palaces, gardens, and medieval center, then continue to Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Guides such as Diogo, Susana, Filipe, Alberto, and Paulo are praised for local insight and flexible pacing. Palace tickets are mostly extra unless you select skip-the-line Pena Palace access.
“100% recommend doing the castle with a private guide. Please read the details and make sure if you want to do more than one castle you buy all your tickets ahead of time! But having a private guide for the drive and tour was wonderful. The walk to the castle is beautiful and definitely worth the effort if you can walk DO IT. The grounds are gorgeous and you should leave time to walk the gardens.”
Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and the Atlantic coast. The schedule can change with weather and your interests. Guides such as Martim, Ana, Francisco, and Lisa provide history, transport, and local lunch suggestions.
“A full day. Enjoyable, informative, fun and convenient. Lorenzo was so helpful and knowledgeable. The sights were beautiful even in the mist and fog. If we would have done this on our own it would have been a struggle just finding locations, tickets, not to mention understanding the history. The time and stress that this saved us ❤️.”
Book a private Lisbon Airport transfer for arrival, departure, or both. A driver or airport representative meets you in the Arrivals Hall, then takes you to your hotel, port, or private address in 20 to 40 minutes. Drivers such as Joao, Michel, Paulo, and Adriano have earned praise for clear communication and careful service.
“We were late and so we had to pay extra. But $ $45 euro! For a trip that normally cost maybe $25 euros. We felt held as hostage and taken advantage of”
Ride a private electric tuk-tuk through Lisbon with a bilingual English or Portuguese guide. In one to four hours, you’ll see Alfama, Graça, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa, and major viewpoints. Guides such as Lucas, Arthur, and Carlos add history, humor, photo stops, and useful local tips.
“Lucas was an amazing and very friendly tour guide!! He made the experience so worth while and had great knowledge of the history of Lisbon. I learned a lot from him.”
Explore Lisbon privately on foot or by Vespa, with a local guide such as Antonio, Joao Bento, Lucia, or Ricardo. See Baixa, Alfama, Bairro Alto, viewpoints, historic churches, the Santa Justa Lift, and local stops for ginjinha or a pastry. The route adapts to your interests and pace.
“This is the best way to start your stay. Our guide was perfect. She made our visit you much better. It is with it to do the private tour. 20/20”
Spend about seven hours with a private guide such as Pedro, Rui, Peter, Andy, or André exploring Setúbal and Azeitão. Expect market seafood, Arrábida viewpoints, two winery visits, local cheese, Portuguese lunch, and a hands-on tile stop, with some winery choices subject to availability.
“I cannot recommend this tour enough! Pedro was fantastic. So knowledgeable and really created the perfect experience. We enjoyed the wineries we visited and enjoyed learning the history of Portugal and the stops along the way. Recommending to our friends and family as well!”
Spend about three hours walking from Rua dos Bacalhoeiros to Restauradores Square with a private guide such as Marta, Jorge, or Wanda. Expect 10 or more Portuguese tastes, including cheese, petiscos, fish, bifana, pastel de nata, Port, and vinho verde, with history woven into each stop.
“Marta was an exceptional guide with an incredible knowledge of her beautiful city. She treated us to hidden culinary gems and the stories behind them. The best tour we had in Portugal.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Time Out Market and ride a private electric tuk-tuk through Alfama, Mouraria, Graça, and central Lisbon. Guides such as Rupom, Mosarrof, and Asaf add local stories and take courtesy photos. Expect excellent city coverage, though cobbled roads can be bumpy.
“Our driver was very friendly and informative. And a great photographer 📷”
Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Paula, Jorge, Isabel, or Ruy George, traveling from Lisbon to Estoril, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Sintra, and Pena Palace. You choose the pace, but palace admission, lunch, and some walking are extra.
“We had Pedro as our guide. He was amazing! I fell the day before and I was not able to walk much but the owner and Pedro adjusted our private tour so I can enjoy as much as could. Thank you very much for an amazing day in Sintro! Sanam”
Spend two hours on a private yacht from Belém, with a skipper, crew, live commentary, and one welcome drink. You will sail beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge, view Lisbon’s historic waterfront and São Jorge Castle, then return with Cristo-Rei glowing across the river. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are offered.
“Alex and Francisco absolutely made the experience! They were so good at telling us a lot of history and making sure we were super comfortable and taken care of the whole time. The water was beautiful and the sunset was amazing. I would 100 percent recommend this tour with Alex and Francisco.”
Pick a hill, a palace, a deck or a table.
