• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Uncover the magic of Sintra with its fairy-tale palaces, then dive into Lisbon’s rich history in the iconic Belém Quarter. From the stunning Pena Palace to the legendary Belém Tower and Pastéis de Belém, this journey offers a perfect blend of culture, beauty, and tradition!

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

Day Trips

Duration

8 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Français, Español, Português

Included

• Driver
• A/C Car
• Pick-up Included

What you can expect

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 Tiago.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Lisbon. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

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. Meeting Point

   Hotel, Cruise Port or other address

4. Pena Palace

   A vibrant, 19th-century palace blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Manueline styles, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

5. Sintra Historic Center

   Explore cobbled streets, charming shops, and traditional local pastries, like travesseiros and queijadas.

6. National Palace of Sintra

   Admire the grandeur of the royal palace, known for its distinctive twin chimneys and historical significance.

7. Jerónimos Monastery

   A UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing magnificent Manueline architecture, built to celebrate Vasco da Gama’s voyage.

8. Monument to the Discoveries

   A striking tribute to Portugal’s explorers, standing proudly by the Tejo River.

9. Taste the best steak sandwich of the town

   Stop for a steak sandwich at the best steak house of the city

10. Belém Tower

    A 16th-century fortress that once guarded Lisbon’s harbor, offering stunning views and architectural beauty.

11. Pastéis de Belém

    Visit the famous bakery to try the iconic pastel de nata, a delicious Portuguese custard tart that originated here.

12. Cheers with Porto Wine

    Cheers an excellent Porto Wine at the the best eye view of Porto

13. Back to your hotel or Cruise Port

    Drop-off

14. 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.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

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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

Donna🇨🇦 Canada

21 May 2023

Our tour with Tiago was exactly how we wanted to experience Porto. Tiago was knowledgeable and generous in sharing local Porto with us. The food was delicious and the business owners were welcoming. In short, it was great.Perfect intro to Porto

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

11 September 2022

What a great morning with Tiago. Full of knowledge - food, culture & Porto history. Mixed with great humour, warmth and a interest in his guests. Tiago is a fsntastic guide

Obaid🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

11 March 2022

A very enjoyable tour with Tiago, a very friendly and knowledgeable person. He arranges a multitude of different tours that suits everyone. If you'd ever visit Porto, choose him without hesitation!Enjoyable evening

Ilja🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 September 2020

Tiago is very friendly (and handsome 😉). He immediately knew what we would like. He showed us some beautiful places and we have tasted very good food. It was 'lekker'! We reccomend Tiago to everybody. It was great!

Karyn🇺🇸 United States

29 February 2020

I don’t even know how to begin writing about the wonderful tour that we had in Porto with Tiago. He showed us so many local out of the way places that we would have never seen on our own. We spent some time at Armazem, a local store tasting wine, cheese and other local treats. Tiago showed us many historical places and was willing to find information about anything that he wasn’t sure about. As we wandered the streets of Porto, it felt like we had not only learned more about Porto but found a new friend in Tiago. We shared life stories and many laughs. We ended the night with a drink of Tiago’s personal port wine selection that he brought from home overlooking the city and the river after dark. It was beautiful. Thank you so much for an amazing time in an amazing city. A true taste of Porto

Brent

29 February 2020

You can not ask for a better tour guide. Tiago was personable,friendly and extremely knowledgeable. In all my travels I have not met a better tour guide. His knowledge of the city was fantastic. His passion for the city was contagious. He was not only personable with me and my wife but patient with my 13-year-old daughter( she wanted to stop at every shoe store). He made sure he connected with each of us. We saw parts of the city we would’ve never have found. You could not ask for a better tour guide in Porto or the Duro Valley! We’re not only considered Tiago a friend but a Family member. We cannot wait to see him again next time!Tour guide to family in one day!

Julia🇨🇦 Canada

4 October 2022

Walking the city with Tiago was more like being with a local friend “in the know” than a tour guide. You can tell he has a real passion for his city and the people he hosts. Tiago made the most of our time, and was very was thoughtful and accommodating with our diverse group. He took us to spots that might have been otherwise missed. Tiago ended our tour at a wonderful cafe specializing in making Portuguese tarts. He took extra time highlighting our map with more places we might like to see, including some great restaurant locations. He even answered some questions later in the day when we messaged him. If you want somebody who is flexible, informative and connected, choose Tiago for your guide.Choose Tiago

Andy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 September 2022

We met Tiago by the clock tower and said we couldn't do much walking. So we went to the local sunset spot, had a beer each, watched the sunset and chilled with a surprisingly large number of locals. The vibe here was awesome and fantastic to experience. We then headed to the Fado restaurant, taking in some local sights we would never have found otherwise. Dinner, again we would never have found the restaurant on our own, was a set menu with a couple of choices per course. The singing was amazing and the two guitarists were incredibly skilled. The food was excellent and we were even treated to a gratis glass of port at the end. Fado is something I would recommend every visitor to experience. Tiago was great company and kept the conversation flowing through the night.Fado and meal

Virginia🇨🇦 Canada

11 September 2022

Tiago was on time but I was not. He waited patiently with my friend also on the tour. The highlight for us was a visit to the Materials museum of reclaimed tiles and plaster work. Amazing that these beautiful pieces have been saved. A perfect authentic piece of Porto - the tiles are for sale. Thanks Tiago for showing us this gem. Unfortunately we had been inPorto for a day before this tour so had seen everything else. But Tiago’s take on Porto was interesting. That’s what makes with Locals special Beyond the monuments

chris🇨🇦 Canada

3 September 2022

Had an amazing introductory walking tour of Porto with Tiago. Visited all the key locations and got details on where to eat and visit for the rest of our stayAmazing intro to Porto

Terry🇦🇺 Australia

16 July 2022

Tiago was friendly charming and was an excellent guide. The tour moved at a relaxing pace and was very informative about where to eat and the highlighting of things to do around Porto. Overall a great experience and one I recommend for others if your time in this city is limited. A great way to see Porto

Bernd🇩🇪 Germany

12 May 2022

Thiago was a really open minded guy. So he took us to really nice places and we had a perfect time together. It was like holiday with a long time friend. He was asking us what we like to see and we did it. So we really like fish and it`s not so difficult to find good fish in Portugal/Porto. But this time it was really great-one fish of the best we ever had :-). Beach, baechclub and rivertour was excellent. So book him and find out. For us it was a very relaxing and special day with several nice locations. Thanks a lot !Perfect day with perfect guide

Casper🇳🇱 Netherlands

11 May 2022

Tiago , is an excellent host. He tells a lot about Porto, it's people and it's culture. If you wanna see all the great locals hot spots than this is the guide for you. Tiago knows all the beautiful little places with the best vibes to spend your day. We enjoyed our time so much he even spend 2,5 hours with us nonetheless we only booked for 1,5 hours. He even takes us to do a tasting of local port wines ( a big shout out to Nuno from "a Favorita do Bolhao" we had a lot of good wines and excellent advice. Thank you Nuno) , sheep cheese and excellent thinly sliced pork on bread. We had such a great time Tiago , thank you so much.Best way to explore local Porto

Robin🇵🇹 Portugal

8 May 2022

Had a trip walking tour with Tiago! He was very friendly and customized the tour to ensure we weren’t covering areas already seen. The conversation was fun and interesting. Highly recommend!

Beate🇩🇪 Germany

29 April 2022

Tiago is a great host. It was a very good choice for a start in Porto. Tiago gave us very good tips. A great time with him. He showed us the most important places in Porto so that we have a good orientation. It was a good decision to book the tour as a start for our days in Porto. Thank you TiagoGreat choice to have a good start in Porto

Tania🇨🇦 Canada

24 April 2022

Tiago brings joy to his tour of Porto. He’s warm, welcoming and willing to customize the experience so that it’s meaningful for you, We spend a wonderful few hours sipping coffee, meandering through the downtown, helping me to reestablish my bearings, learning where key landmarks were, get across the Dom Luis I bridge to take in the breathtaking view from a few spots and learning about the cities history and favourite places to eat and take in the cites. Time flew by and I felt as comfortable as I would with a dear friend, talking family, politics, arts and laughing and Tiago came to all of it easily. I would recommend a tour with Tiago.Excellent Tour Guide.

Josef🇩🇪 Germany

14 April 2022

Tiago was amiable, explained the city in a different way than your typical standard city tour, and helped to see the city and the Portuguese in a more personal way. All in a 90 Minutes fast introduction to Porto. Recommendations.

Jörg🇩🇪 Germany

17 October 2021

Thank you for the Fado Evening! The dinner and the music were excellent, in this friendly and sympathic restaurant. And we appreciated the friendly atmosphere and the conversation with Tiago. Thank you! Patricia & JörgFado

Claire🇧🇪 Belgium

24 February 2020

Tiago was the first host to welcome us in Porto. After a few minutes, wandering in the streets of that beautiful and unknown city, we had the feeling we were connecting with a long time friend. The evening flew by, starting with a tour of Porto, followed by an evening in a charming restaurant where we discovered Fado with truly gifted musicians. Tiago has been an amazing host. He went above and beyond our expectations. I would recommend any of his tours to anyone looking for authentic encounters. Thank you so much! A wonderful experience with Tiago

Obaid🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

8 January 2020

Good-natured and super knowledgeable

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

19 October 2019

I am writing this to my fellow musicians and music lovers who travel the world: if you are not familiar with the Fado style of music, this experience is definitely worth it. I live for finding new music at home and abroad, and this is not quite like anything else. Certainly a cousin of other European gypsy/folk, some flamenco influence, a bit of Middle Eastern melodic flow, but still something unique. Intrigued? Just do it. The venue is an intimate restaurant, yet the sound was powerful and still echoes in my ears. Fantastic! Tiago is excellent and friendly company. Worldly and genuine, and his English is perfect. Have I had fancier dinners? Yes. Was it really a, “tour?” No. If that’s what you are looking for then there are other experiences for food and tours, this is Fado. But we had a nice quick tour and dinner was tasty. Especially recommended for music lovers

Gordon🇧🇪 Belgium

7 October 2019

I had a really enjoyable evening with Tiago on this tour. The restaurant is in a beautiful historic building with fantastic stone walls, which makes for a great atmosphere. The food and service were decent, but it was the Fado that made the night special. The music was great. The guitarists were amazing and they performed together with three different singers, all three of whom were excellent. My personal favourite was the young man ( Miguel Xavier). He sang with an exceptional passion which really gave a feel for what Fado, which apparently means 'fate', is really like. Tiago was an excellent host. He walked me around the area so that I got a bit of an orientation and gave me some fantastic tips about what to see and do and where to eat in Porto for the rest of my trip. I texted him asking for advice the next day and he swiftly responded with more recommendations. Book this trip early in your stay in Porto so you can take advantage of Tiago's knowledge of his city.Enjoyable evening