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Make your trip even more memorable by exploring the hidden gems of the Costa de Prata. On this private day trip, you'll visit the charming cities of Óbidos, Batalha, Alcobaça, and Nazaré, all part of this beautiful coastal region. With your local host by your side, enjoy a stress-free journey and return to Lisbon the same day with unforgettable experiences.

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Português, Français, Español, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• Transport per Car
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at - Lisbon to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Portugal

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Lisbon by also visiting Costa de Prata. Portugal is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Costa de Prata

4. Gems of Costa de Prata

   Check out Batalha Monastery, Obidos, Alcobaça Monastery, Nazaré and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Costa de Prata with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit different locations along the Costa de Prata, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Lisbon. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Costa de Prata, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

4 March 2025

We spent the day with Luis who took us to Sintra and the Pena Palace. It was a wonderful day; he was informative, friendly, thoughtful, and pivoted to accommodate some weather changes to pack as much into the day as possible. His knowledge about Portugal history is worthy of an historian! We would love to have another tour with him in the future and highly recommend him.Fantastic day

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

18 December 2024

My husband and I had a wonderful tour with Luis, visiting Sintra and Cascais. Luis was incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable about the areas, providing us with fascinating insights into the history and culture of each location. We also appreciated having some free time to explore on our own. His enthusiasm was evident and made the tour engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and appreciated Luis's friendly nature. Thank you, Luis, for a delightful day!" Living Like Royalty for the Day!

Unknown

(About local Luis)

1 December 2024

Es wurde uns viel über Lissabon und Portugal erzählt. Da Luis super Deutsch spricht, war es wirklich sehr interessant. Kann man sehr empfehlen. Sehr informativ und kurzweilig!!

Andrea🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

21 November 2024

Luis ist ein sehr sympathischer und erfahrenerGuide, den man vollständig vertrauen kann, der seine Gäste freundlich und emphatisch empfängt und uns mit seinem hervorragenden Wissen durch Lissabon geführt hat. 3 Stunden inklusive Mittagspause reichen leider nicht aus, die Stadt ausgiebig zu erkunden. Ganz allgemein gesprochen, sollte man die Mittagspause zusätzlich buchen, damit man wirklich 3 Stunden Zeit für die Führung hat. Ansonsten können wir Luis wirklich sehr empfehlen und würden ihn bei einem zukünftigen Besuch in der schönen Stadt Lissabon erneut buchen. Er spricht perfekt Deutsch und passt nicht den Wünschen seiner Besucher sehr gut an! Vielen Dank, Luis! Lissabon m. Luis

Deepthi

(About local João)

15 November 2024

Joao gave a lovely introduction of Lisbon which helped us navigate the rest two days. His shared interesting history and culture of the city. Very friendly. Thank you Joao for showing us the city. Lovely overview or Lisbon.

Doug

(About local João)

14 November 2024

My family and I used tour guides throughout Europe and North America and we all agreed that Joao was one of the best. Amazing knowledge of Lisbon as well as the history of Portugal. We would highly recommend him and we will use him again when we return.Joao was the best!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

13 November 2024

My wife and I booked an 8-hour day with Sofia for the 2nd of our 2-day stay in Sintra. Sofia met us at our hotel, we jumped in her car and off we went to learn & see as much as we could in one day. Being a Sintra native, Sofia knew the city and its environs intimately and spoke energetically as we drove. Our first stop was at the grounds of a hotel that had a wonderful overlook of the area. Leaving there, our next stop was Monseratte Palace which has extensive grounds and gardens and the Palace was a beautiful building. Unfortunately, the building was not used for many years before becoming a museum and virtually all of the furnishings were sold via auctions. We spent considerable time in the palace going from one empty room to another. And while Sofia was very knowledgeable about the Palace, there was very little to see. After a snack at the shop on the Palace grounds, we took another pretty ride to the Capuchin Convent, used by monks for centuries, but now a museum that depicted the incredible spartan life these religious men lived. It was very interesting and Sofia knew lots of things that she shared about the convent, including the many nights that she and her fellow girl scouts spent sleeping there as children. To me, this stop was was very interesting even though each room we visited was also empty. But, unlike the Palace, these empty rooms realistically portrayed the strict and hard life the monks lived. Our final stop was a very nice restaurant on the coast overlooking the beach, surfers and the coastline. With the day ending, Sofia drive us back to our hotel where we said our goodbyes. Overall, it was an enjoyable and informative day but we would have preferred to see more places rather than spending almost our entire day at the limited number of places we visited. I agreed with Sofia that the Peña Place was not worth the time because of the crowds but there are many other places in & around Sintra that I suspect are very worthwhile seeing but we never had the chance nor time. I think a better approach than seeing two places in depth would be to see a number of places, agreed upon before the tour date, so that the clients could choose those places of most interest to them. This is not to say that Sofia did a less than stellar job. She was outstanding for what we saw, but I wish we could have seen more places.A good day with Sofia

Melinda🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

12 November 2024

Joao provided us with a lovely overview and introduction to LIsbon on our first day! He shared tons of knowledge about the history and culture of the city. He also pointed out a lot of useful tidbits about navigating the literal ups and downs of this gorgeous place! Thank you to Joao for showing your city to us. Great tour with Joao!

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

11 November 2024

This is the second time we have toured with Joao. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and Joao's knowledge of Portugal is sweeping. We once again visited Nazare, Obidos, Batalha and Alcobaca. We were traveling with individuals with who had never visited Portugal and knew that Joao would be the right person to introduce them. The highlight of the day for me was lunch in Nazare. Joao always makes a great recommendation and I think it may have been my favorite meal of my whole trip. Will definitely work with Joao on any future exploring in Portugal.Another Great Day with Joao

Alan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local João)

7 November 2024

João was on time and his communications leading up to the tour were extremely helpful. His knowledge of the history of Lisbon and Portugal is extensive. João showed us some city gems that saved us considerable time when getting around the city. I would not hesitate recommending João as a tour guide. History and Gems Galore

Elaine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local João)

31 October 2024

We spent three hours walking in Lisbon with João. It was very pleasant informative and João gave us interesting insights into the city. Would highly recommend ! Great walking tour

Frank

(About local Luis)

26 October 2024

Wir hatten einen tollen Tag mit Luis

Adrian🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

25 October 2024

My 23 yo nephew and I did an all day tour of Óbidos, Nazaré, and Fátima with João, and so happy we did. João is born and raised in Lisbon and he has such a deep passion for the Portuguese culture, history and the people AND it shows in how he hosts his tour. Additionally, João is such a kind, easy-going and patient person. He entertained all of our questions no matter the topic, never rushing us, and he did it in a jovial, gentle, kind way. We truly did not expect to learn as much as we did. So we recommend that you run, don’t walk, to book a tour with João. We are quite sure, like us, you will fall in love with Lisbon, its culture, people and history. João is the kind of tour guide you want! Fall in love with Lisboa

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

21 October 2024

I cannot say enough about the delightful and educational experience we had with Joao! Every step of the way he showed us the best of Portugal's magnificent historical gems. His engaging smile and highly knowledgable information took us from Lisbon to Sintra and CasCais. On another day, he drove us up to see Obidos, Nazare and Coimbra. He spent so much time and care with us. Joao made our trip so very memorable and we are so grateful!Joao is a Rock star!

Simon

(About local João)

16 October 2024

Joao gave us an absolute fantastic tour. I always hesitate to take tours because I worry about being in with crowds of other tour groups. This walk was unique and away from all the other groups. We felt like we got a glimpse of the real side of Lisbon. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Amazing tour- highly recommend!

Barri

(About local João)

14 October 2024

I had such an enjoyable time on this tour. Great story telling of history and the culture. Great one on one time with a local! Must do when in Lisbon.Great experience!

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

11 October 2024

We had an absolute blast with Sofia, she was knowledgeable and showed us a great time. Her passion for Sintra made it feel like a friend showing you the city she grew up in, I would highly recommend to everyone! First time in Sintra

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

4 October 2024

We spent the day with Joao touring the sites of Lisbon by car and foot. We got so Much more than a typical tour. We got a history lesson about Portugal and the culture. We had little knowledge of this country’s past. Joao was a great ambassador. We highly recommend this tour and Joao.Wonderful tour with Joao

Tracy

(About local João)

29 September 2024

João was a wonderful tour guide for our first trip to Lisbon. The day we had originally scheduled for our tour it was pouring down rain. João was so accommodating at the last minute to reschedule for a beautiful day. He was so knowledgeable & gave us some great hidden tips on how to get around Lisbon. I would definitely recommend him for any tour that you would like to take. Well worth the money! Walking Tour of Lisbon with Joao

Anton🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Luis)

28 September 2024

Luis ist ein Super-Guide. Bei beiden Touren hat er uns viel erzählt und gezeigt, das war ohne ihn nicht gesehen hätten. Zwei tolle Tage in Lissabon

Zakhia

(About local Sofia )

27 September 2024

Sofia was a great guide and host. Very knowledgeable about the history of Portugal and the areas that we visited; and was able to tailor the tour to accommodate the sudden weather change and our requests. Time and reflection at Fatima was lovely and the local cuisine for lunch at a quaint village restaurant was perfect too. Thanks for a great day Sofia!catered to pur needs

Erin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

20 September 2024

Sofia made our guided tour experience wonderful. She’s incredibly well-informed about Portuguese history and shared all manner of insider anecdotes which helped us better understand what we were seeing and provided insight into daily life. We felt like we were with a new local friend! 10/10 would go with Sofia again.You MUST Work with Sofia!!!

Lenny🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

19 September 2024

João, was great! Very knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon and the surrounding area. True to the title, he did share some hidden gems! No spoilers here, you just have to book him to find out! The four of us enjoyed all the information we got from João. Hidden Gems

Brent🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

18 September 2024

Joao was the perfect combination of easy going and relaxing while not wasting any time hitting as many of the highlights of Lisbon as we could fit into one day. He was very passionate and informative about the history and culture of Portugal and he spoke from personal experience as he was born and raised there and is a full time guide. He was happy to answer any questions on any topic and always spoke in a pleasant and polite manner even on difficult subjects. I picked Joao because he had the best reviews and he even exceeded my expectations. I could not have had a better experience. If I ever get back to Lisbon, I will definitely pick Joao to be my personal guide again.Best Tour Guide I have ever had

Karine

(About local Sofia )

17 September 2024

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

15 September 2024

My husband and I booked a walking tour with João for a couple hours after we arrived in Lisbon. In addition to the sites, we got to learn about the culture (which we really didn’t know that much of beforehand) and how to get around the hills! We really enjoyed it. Great experience

Nicole🇨🇦 Canada

(About local João)

9 September 2024

We booked Joao on the advice of friends and we were so glad to have had this experience. Joao is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, engaging, open and informative. He spent many hours with us, showing us around Lisbon and highlighting historical, literary, popular and cultural elements of a city he clearly truly loves. We learned a tremendous amount and had a much greater feel for Lisbon after the afternoon with Joao. He was also very helpful in advance of our tour, with questions ranging from the practical in Lisbon to various other subjects in other cities in Portugal. Wonderful walking tour of Lisbon

Ariel🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

9 September 2024

João is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, warm & welcoming. Highlight of our time in Lisbon! João is awesome!

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

7 September 2024

Wir hatten zusammen mit Luis einen wunderschönen Tag an der Atlantikküste Portugals. Abholung pünktlich am Hotel, danach Obidos , Nazare und das Kloster von Batalha. Luis war sehr eloquent und verfügt über enormes Wissen. Wir könnten reichlich davon profitieren. Besonders gut fanden wir dass er uns genügend Freiraum gegeben hat, so dass wir auch einiges an Zeit für uns hatten. Klare Empfehlung. Recommend 100%!!!!Tolle Tour an der Atlantikküste

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

6 September 2024

Joao gave us a Lisbon overview tour that was full of history and of contemporary observations about his fellow Portuguese. He is a character with a dry sense of humor. His pace is quite laid back, but he saves time by using hidden elevators and other shortcuts in getting around Lisbon. With hindsight, it would have been better if he had asked for, or if we had offered, what we wanted out of the tour. We received a very good tour, and recommend Joao as a guide.Very Knowledgeable

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Luis)

1 September 2024

Wir hatten einen schönen Vormittag zusammen mit Luis. Ein Spaziergang durch die verschiedenen Viertel der Unterstadt von Lissabon. Dazu sehr viel Information, auch aus der Historie Portugals. Schlussendlich viele Tips für unseren weiteren Urlaub. Wir können Luis zu hundert Prozent empfehlen.Ein schöner Spaziergang

Cheryl🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

31 August 2024

We had an amazing day with João!! We provided the details of where we’d like to go and João arranged an amazing day for me and my family. He was very knowledgeable of each place that we visited. He also arranged for an amazing lunch in a small coastal town with a beautiful view of the ocean. He was also able to answer all of our questions…and we had a lot of them 😁. João really made us feel like locals for the day!!! We highly recommend João and the With Locals company!!!Best Day on Our Trip!!

Krystal🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

5 August 2024

We spent a magical day at Sintra with the help of Joao. He was friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about Sintra, both ancient history and current events. He knew the best ways to efficiently explore the area while avoiding a lot of the crowds. He also took us to amazing restaurants where we had some of the best food we found in Portugal. We truly enjoyed this experience and highly recommend Joao as a guide. Unforgettable Experience

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

3 August 2024

My family recently had the pleasure of joining Joao on a tour to Tomar, and it was an absolute gem. As a reprieve from the bustling crowds of Lisbon, this excursion was a breath of fresh air. Joao’s knowledge of history and storytelling truly shone through as he guided us through the charming streets of Tomar. My 8 year old son remarked it was the best tour he'd been on! If you’re seeking an escape from the ordinary, Tomar with Joao is the perfect choice. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the Knights Templar, this tour will leave you enriched and inspired.Journey Through Templar History

Anca🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luis)

1 August 2024

Luis is a great guide. He is knowledgeable and informative. He was on time to pick us up from our place in Lisbon and took us to Sintra for the day. We had multiple stops on our journey to Sintra and also went to Cascais. Beautiful day!Great tour to Sintra with Luis!

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

31 July 2024

We had a wonderful tour of Lisbon with João. Our flight was delayed which caused us to be late for the tour but João was accommodating and let us push back the tour so we didn’t miss anything. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon and provided us with a thorough overview of the city. He also gave us great recommendations about local spots to eat. We all around had an awesome time with João, would highly recommend!

Marika

(About local João)

27 July 2024

I highly recommend this tour!! It was personal, the tour guide could answer all of our questions. We got to discover the best spots in Lisbon, places where the locals eat, learn about Lisbon and Portugal, and so much more. If you’re looking for a tour that tells you how to avoid tourists traps, this is the one for you! I recommend doing it at the beginning of your trip to Lisbon, if it’s your first time! Amazing tour!

naresh🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

21 July 2024

Lisbon is a wonderful and safe city. Wandering around gave me a picture of how and why Lisbon evolved over time.Understanding Lisbon's Topography

naresh🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

21 July 2024

I did not know the background story of the Portuguese Templars and what role they played in Portugal's explorations and development. This is a wonderful story I heard for the first time.The Templars in Portugal's History

naresh🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

21 July 2024

I am curious about history, cultures, people, languages. I want to learn how they evolved over time and not spend any time on my opinions. Joao knows a lot, but more importantly, he understands the how and why of what Portugal went through. With every trip, he stitches together a picture of Portugal.Discovering the essence of Portugal

Julian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

16 July 2024

Sofia was a wonderful host. She is extremely knowledgable about history and Sintra, having grown up there. She personalized a tour for us and arranged it so that we skip most of the crowds. She took us a a lovely spot for lunch by the beach. At the end of the day she felt like family. Like family

Richard🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Sofia )

15 July 2024

We (a family of 4, sons are 5 and 9) spent a whole day with Sofia in Sintra and it was amazing. She took us to much less crowded areas, but with very interesting history value. This tour was also very comfortable for our kids, so we can only recommend both Sintra and Sofia :)Amazing day in Sintra with Sofia!

xs2ckn59st🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Luis)

13 July 2024

Wir hatten das Vergnügen, eine äusserst spannende Halbtagestour durch Lissabon mit unserem Guide Luis zu erleben. Luis beeindruckte uns mit seinem umfassenden Wissen über die Geschichte der Stadt und ganz Portugals, wodurch uns Land und Leute noch näher gebracht wurden. Die Tour war informativ, gut strukturiert und wurde durch Luis' Leidenschaft und Fachkenntnis zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Sehr empfehlenswert! Luis ist als Guide absolut top! Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Erfahrung.Toller Spaziergang durch Lissabon

Lorraine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local João)

11 July 2024

We don’t often choose to take tours but the combination of a birthday and a broken arm called for something special. Joao certainly delivered that, and we had the best imaginable day. Joao is not just a very personable encyclopaedia of history and local knowledge, but also caring, thoughtful and has a great sense of humour. He’s also a really good driver. We visited Fatima, Nazare and Obidos and with a bonus little detour to a special place. Much of what we saw we’d never have found by ourselves, including the great family run restaurant where we had a delicious lunch. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to appreciate whatever we focused on, yet we still saw so much and had a few stops for coffees and overindulgence in some sensational ’pastries’! All up, it was a terrific day, and a very memorable experience. For a tour with those special insights only a local knows, I think this was unbeatable. Highly recommended.A brilliant tour experience!

Amber🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sofia )

5 July 2024

Sofia was such a wonderful guide. From designing a tour for our group of friends, to guiding us where to park and meeting us there so we had no worries about location, to taking us on a wonderful tour with all the history of Sintra and making sure we could have a nice lunch together. I would recommend Sofia to anyone looking to explore Sintra!Great day in Sintra!

Netra🇺🇸 United States

(About local João)

3 July 2024

We had a wonderful time with João, he had extensive knowledge of the city and was able to answer all the questions we had for him with ease. He truly showed us the ropes on how to navigate and was the best tour guide we could have asked for :)It’s João or No One

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

2 July 2024

My wife and I took a day trip to Sintra with Luis in early March. Luis did an awesome job of personalizing our tour and helping us navigate the best way to see all that Sintra offered. Luis shared so much information and his knowledge of Sintra and Portugal in general made the trip so interesting. Luis was more than willing to make adjustments to the tour to meet our needs. We asked that we drive back through Cascais when we returning to Lisbon. Even though this extended the time of our trip, Luis made it happen with only a small fee which was more than fair. Luis has a great personality and it was so great to hear about his family history as it related to the changes that have happened in Portugal over the last 50+ years. His sharing really gave us a great understanding of Portugal. Fantastic Tour with an awesome guide

Antonia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local João)

30 June 2024

João was a brilliant tour guide for my 14 year old daughter and I. He was very knowledgeable and managed to keep the teenager engaged! Very worthwhile for the restaurant and navigation tips alone - great to do on the first day of a trip. Great tour with tips

Tony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

28 June 2024

Luis was the perfect host to start our visit in Lisbon. We learned so much about the history of the city and his passion for Lisbon and Portugal are evident throughout this tour. We learned how the trams work all over the city, went to multiple viewpoints for pictures and had toured through several neighborhoods comparing and contrasting the architecture and history of the city. Luis did a wonderful job of moving our tour after our plane was delayed. I'm so glad he had a slot to move our tour because this tour was so valuable to get our bearings and learn about the public transport. Don't miss this tour!Loved Luis and the Tram Tour

Tony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia )

28 June 2024

Our day with Sofia was absolutely perfect! All I can say is trust her ideas and be willing to adjust your plan to her suggestions. She knows what she is talking about! We started early per her suggestion and thankfully we did. We took a train from Lisbon into Sintra to meet Sofia and begin at Peña Palace. We arrived before the big tourist crowds and thankfully we did! As our tour through the palace was over, thousands of people were in line. We had lunch on the oeanfromt at a lovely Portuguese seafood restaurant that had incredible food with perfect views! We ended the trip by going to the Capuchin Convent and so glad we did. Seeing how the monks lived at the time and learning their history was so intriguing. The drive up the mountain to the convent as beautiful. We basically had this place to ourselves and it was the perfect complement to the palace. Zero regrets about this tour with Sofia!Perfect Day in Sintra!