Private Guided Tours of Portugal with Ana Sofia

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $275 USD

Price includes: Your guide

Not included: approximately 20 euros per person for all food and drink tastings

Max participants: 8

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

Portugal is a food lover’s paradise and this tour will introduce you to some of the best food and flavors that Lisbon has to offer, all while showing you the city as well.

In no particular order, here’s where we’ll go and what we’ll eat:

• We’ll enjoy a cherry liqueur in Rossio Square

• Get energized with coffee and a pastry at the Portas do Sol Viewpoint

• Head to Commerce Square for some Port Wine and a Rissol (a breaded pastry shaped like a half-moon, usually filled with fish or shrimp in Béchamel sauce and then deep fried)

• Load up on carbs in the Chiado Quarter where we’ll try freshly made croissants with chocolate or strawberry jam and sip on fresh juices. If you feel like savory instead of sweet, bread with olives and chorizo is an alternative.

• Onward to Figueira Square for a Bifana and beer (pork or steak sandwich) or to Time Out Market for the final meal of our tour.

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $775 USD

Price includes: Your guide, private driver, round-trip transportation

Not included: approximately 30 euros per person for lunch and snacks

Max participants: 5

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

Sintra is one of the quintessential and, dare I say, obligatory day trips from Lisbon. If you have a few days in Lisbon, making the short journey out to Sintra is an absolute must, even according to the locals!

This tours combines our bustling capital city (Lisbon) with gorgeous, fairy-tale like Sintra, which is one of the most beautiful UNESCO sites in Portugal. To start the day, we’ll explore the city center of Lisbon, before heading on to Belem. Of course, we’ll make stops at Park Eduardo VII, Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, and the Discoveries Monument.

After we’ve finished sightseeing in Belem, we'll enjoy an early lunch in the neighborhood and will of course try the famous cream custards, Pastel de Nata.

Next up: onward to Sintra! In Sintra we have two options: visit the National Palace of Sintra or enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the town. During the walking tour we’ll have great views of the Moorish Castle and will stop for pictures of the Pena and Regaleira Palaces. Don't forget your camera at home: you'd regret it for life!

After finishing up in Sintra, we’ll hop back in the car and return to Lisbon, dropping you off at your hotel or wherever you’d like to continue your adventure.

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $275 USD +$5 per person

Price includes: Your guide, audio device

Not included: 20 euros per person for entrance tickets

Max participants: 6

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

This is one of those tours that is mandatory when visiting Lisbon. After Lisbon’s city center, Belém is the other heart of Portuguese history, where you can feel and see Portugal’s glory and its fall from power.

If you’re looking to go beyond just a highlights tour and want to really dig deeper into Portugal’s history, especially during the Age of Discovery, this is the tour for you. In just four hours, we’ll cover a huge amount of history, all while exploring one of the loveliest parts of Lisbon.

Highlights:

• Tower of Belém

• Discoveries Monument & World Map

• Pastel de Nata de Belém

• Visits to any two of the following venues:

  • Viewpoint of the Discoveries Monument

  • Jeronimos Monastery cloister and upper choir

  • Carriages Museum

  • Maritime Museum

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $515 USD

Price includes: Your guide, private driver, round-trip transportation

Max participants: 6

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

There’s no better way to spend a half day than exploring the crown jewels of the Lisbon area, Sintra and Cascais. On this tour, we’ll take in the “Mystic Mountain” (Sintra) and marvel at the rocky coast of the Portuguese Riviera, seeing two totally different areas and landscapes.

We’ll head out from Lisbon and start our day visiting the beautiful World Heritage Site of Sintra. From there, we’ll move on to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Turning back toward Lisbon, we’ll visit the seaside resort town of Cascais, and will soak up the laid-back, beach vibes. In Cascais we’ll see the impressive summer houses of the of the Portuguese well-to-do (both past and present) and will feel the glamour at the Queen’s Beach.

When we’ve finished touring Cascais, we’ll hop back in the car and will continue along the stunning coastal road until we reach Lisbon. Continue along the sea and river until Lisbon.

While the sights are the undoubtedly the highlight of this tour, the region’s history is no less fascinating! Did you know that Lord Byron lived in Sintra and fell in love with its beauty? How about the Portuguese Riviera’s history as a refuge for exiled leaders and spies? Have you heard of the Casino Estoril and its true-to-life spy story that inspired a Hollywood movie?

We’ll discuss all of those facts and stories during this tour all while we marvel at some of the most beautiful palaces and landscapes in the world.

Duration: 14 hours

Cost: $1250 USD + $5 per person

Price includes: Your guide, private driver, round-trip transportation, audio devices

Not included: 64 euros per person for tickets to the day’s activities: Lello bookshop, Stock Exchange Palace, Saint Francis Church, Port wine cellar visit, funicular rides

Max participants: 5

Note: All tours are private (only you and your group)

Cancellation Policy: Read our full terms here

Only have a few days in Portugal and just need to fit Porto into your visit? We’ve got you covered!

On this full-day tour we’ll get an early start out from Lisbon to make the most of the day. We’ll make a stop around the midway point to stretch our legs and see the sights (we can choose from a few different interesting destinations to stop at), before finishing the second leg of the trip and arriving to Porto. Of course, along the way we’ll discuss Portugal’s history, its food, culture, geography, and anything else you’re interested in learning about this wonderful country.

On arrival to Porto, we’ll begin our city tour of this bustling and vibrant city. With only one day in Porto, get ready for a whirlwind tour where we pack in all the must-sees. In our time here we will:

• Go for a panoramic drive to the coast

• Meander along the riverfront

• Explore the gorgeous Lello bookstore

• Tour the historic Clérigos Church

• See the world-renowned São Bento railway station

• Visit the city’s cathedral

• Make our way to the top of the famous D. Luis I bridge

• Ride the funicular

• Visit the Port wine cellars and wander along the Vila nova de Gaia riverbank

• And, of course, we’ll stop to marvel at the Stock Exchange building and Saint Francis Church

Get ready for a jam-packed day and let’s go explore Portugal’s second city, Porto!

Looking for something a bit different?

All of Ana Sofia’s tours can be fully customized to you, your interests, and travel style. If you’d like something totally unique, you can work one-on-one with Ana Sofia to co-create a one of a kind tour.

To get started, request a custom tour below and provide us some initial ideas about what you’re looking for. Ana Sofia will then reach out to you directly to start planning your tour together.