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Introducing Portugal

From the seemingly never-ending festivals to the diverse range of cultures that have made Portugal their home over the centuries, to the simple but delightful culinary experiences, the vibrant heritage and cultural diversity of this country captivate travelers.

When is the best time to visit?
Portugal is a year-round destination, but if possible, travelers should aim to visit in the springtime when the almond blossoms and wildflowers cover the countryside. Learn more

Where should you go in Portugal?
Experience the traditional Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon before it will be absorbed by the rest of the bustling city’s culture, tour the ancient ruins of Sintra and historic Evora, walk along the bluffs of Europe’s most southwestern point at Cabo de São Vicente, and relax on the beaches of Ilha de Tavira.

How many days do I need?
There are too many destinations that are must-sees in Portugal to see the country in less than a week. At least 10 days is best. Learn more

Getting Around Portugal
Although smaller than neighboring Spain and France, distances in Portugal are still significant—traveling from Porto to Faro, for example, takes five hours by car. Flying is a quick and comfortable way to get between the country’s major cities, with the largest airport being Lisbon Airport (LIS). Going by bus or train are also options here. Learn more 

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Portugal Tours & Itineraries

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Camilo Beach in Lagos
Map of Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve - 10 Days
Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve - 10 Days

Experience three of Portugal's most iconic destinations on this 10-day trip, starting in Lisbon, where you'll tour ancient ruins, cobbled streets, and a UNESCO-listed village in the forested hills. Next, head north to Porto—famous for wine production and colorful architecture along the Douro River. The hardest decisions fall at the end, where you can choose between spectacular beaches and whitewashed villages in the Algarve.

Porto's setting along the Douro River
Map of Best of Lisbon & Porto - 7 Days
Best of Lisbon & Porto - 7 Days

This seven-day adventure is the perfect introduction to Portugal for first-timers. Over a week, you'll explore Lisbon's exciting food and culture scene, take scenic day trips to historic villages, and walk through Porto's UNESCO-listed city center. Finish in the oldest wine region in the world before returning to Lisbon by way of the country's medieval capital: Coimbra.

Madeira Island's northern coast
Map of Explore Portugal: Porto, Lisbon, & Madeira Island - 14 Days
Explore Portugal: Porto, Lisbon, & Madeira Island - 14 Days

This epic Portugal tour highlights two cosmopolitan cities and a stunning mid-Atlantic island—part of an autonomous region—known for its tropical foliage and eternal spring-like weather. You'll kick off in Porto, home of centuries-old wine production and colorful architecture along the Douro River. Then fly to Madeira Island for secluded beaches and untouristed villages waiting to be discovered. Last but not least is Lisbon's friendly, up-and-coming capital—a striking city built on seven hills.

Marinha Beach in Portimão
Map of Best of Portugal, from Porto to Algarve - 8 Days
Best of Portugal, from Porto to Algarve - 8 Days

This tour mixes Portugal's vibrant cities with the incredible natural scenery of the Algarve region, starting with guided tours of Porto and Lisbon's hilly and historic neighborhoods. Enjoy a day trip to the Douro Valley for a tasting of the region's wine and port varietals, then head south to Algarve to explore its water sports, preserved coastal parks, and endless coastline filled with sandy beaches and rock formations. Spend hours relaxing on the beach, hiking along the coast, or meandering the historic fishing villages, all before watching dramatic sunsets and experiencing the area's exceptional nightlife.

Sunset from the Cabo da Roca near Lisbon
Map of Ultimate Portugal Tour: Lisbon, Porto, The Algarve, Douro Valley & More - 14 Days
Ultimate Portugal Tour: Lisbon, Porto, The Algarve, Douro Valley & More - 14 Days

This itinerary includes Portugal's two biggest cities, a slew of historic villages, and some spectacular beaches for an epic adventure to remember. Start in up-and-coming Lisbon to explore ancient ruins and trendy districts before going north to UNESCO-listed Porto (and its nearby wine region). You'll also get time in the university towns of Évora and Coimbra—each with its medieval attractions and dining scenes—before kicking back for a few days in the Algarve.

Beach paths along the Algarve's southern coast
Map of Lisbon & the Algarve - 7 Days
Lisbon & the Algarve - 7 Days

This weeklong itinerary covers Portugal's biggest metropolis and its southern coast for a city-beach combo that's hard to beat. Kick off in Europe's hottest capital—Lisbon—for a guided introduction to the 'City of Seven Hills', including nearby highlights like Sintra and Cascais. Then, take the train south for several days of glorious beach-hopping while based in a charming old city surrounded by stone walls: Lagos.

Make the Most of Your Time in Portugal

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Foz, Porto's Old Town
How Many Days to Spend in Portugal

Portugal's compact size means you can pack a lot into a short trip—a few days allows for exploration of Lisbon and Porto, along with a few excursions beyond city limits. With a...

Portugal Travel Advice

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Portugal Hotel Advice

Unique places to stay, curated by kimkim specialists
Photo courtesy of Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisbon
Hotel Britania Art Deco
4.9
(19)
· Comfort
Step back into the 1940s in this historic Art Deco hotel located off of Avenida Liberdade, one of Lisbon's main streets that connects to downtown and the historic center. One of Portugal's most influential modernist architects, Cassiano Branco, designed this building in the 1940s, and it's the...
The Azores
Heritage Avenida Liberdade
4.9
(12)
· Comfort
Located in Lisbon's historic center, Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel is a charming boutique hotel that reflects Portugal's rich culture and tradition. You'll stay on the main avenue of Lisbon, Avenida da Liberdade, where the hotel offers easy access to the city's top shops and eateries. You'll...
Photo courtesy of M'ar de Ar Aqueduto
Évora
M'ar de Ar Aqueduto
5.0
(6)
· Luxury
History and modern comforts converge in the luxury hotel M'ar de Ar Aqueduto, located directly across the 16th-century aqueduct that circles Évora. Housed in a 16th-century palace, the hotel has retained original features like the chapel, vaulted ceilings, and Manueline windows on the facade,...

Best Experiences in Portugal

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
Statue at Praca do Comercio in Alfama
Lisbon
Explore Lisbon with a Guided Walk
4.9
(39)
3 hours
·
Private
Explore Lisbon on foot, led by an expert local guide, who will show you the highlights and history of Europe's second-oldest city. Set out with a knowledgeable guide who will take you to sites that may include the upscale shopping area around Chiado Square, the 12th-century Lisbon Cathedral, and...
Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
4.9
(39)
3 hours
·
Private
"Embark on an exclusive exploration of Lisbon's historic center with a private walking tour that begins at your hotel, where your dedicated guide awaits. This personalized journey through the city's rich heritage is crafted to adapt seamlessly to your pace, preferences, and individual...
Porto
Day Excursion to Douro Valley, Wine Tasting & River Cruise
4.9
(33)
7 hours
·
Private
Embark on a remarkable journey through the picturesque Douro Valley, where you will explore traditional wineries, savor a delicious lunch at a renowned quinta (a country estate) and unwind on a scenic river cruise. This full-day excursion offers an unforgettable experience of the stunning...

Our Latest Portugal Content

Explore Portugal's capital, Lisbon on a private city tour
Map of Grand Tour of Portugal & Spain's Iconic Cities - 16 Days
Grand Tour of Portugal & Spain's Iconic Cities - 16 Days

Cross the Iberian Peninsula by car, plane, and train to discover six vibrant cities and plenty of natural beauty. Begin in Portugal with a tour of Porto, breaking away for day trips to the surrounding towns and villages, then continue to Lisbon, where a fado performance and the palaces of Sintra await. Fly to Spain for a tapas and flamenco night in Seville, explore the UNESCO-listed Alhambra in Granada, and enjoy one night in Valencia before ending in Barcelona to discover Gaudí's architectural masterpieces.

Explore São Miguel, stopping at landmarks like the Lagoa das Sete Ciudades
Map of Highlights of Portugal & the Azores: Lisbon, Coimbra, Douro Valley, Porto, São Miguel - 16 Days
Highlights of Portugal & the Azores: Lisbon, Coimbra, Douro Valley, Porto, São Miguel - 16 Days

Explore the highlights of mainland Portugal and the Azores on this 16-day trip for food and nature lovers. Kick things off in Lisbon with a food tour and a home-cooked dinner with a local family, then discover the gardens and palaces of Sintra before picking up your rental car and driving to historic Coimbra. Sample local wine in the Douro Valley, and tour Porto in a vintage car, then fly to São Miguel to beach hop and explore the crater lakes by 4WD.

Drive along the Algarve's coastal roads on this 16-day self-drive tour
Map of Self-Drive Portugal & the Azores: Lisbon, the Algarve & Ponta Delgada - 16 Days
Self-Drive Portugal & the Azores: Lisbon, the Algarve & Ponta Delgada - 16 Days

Spend 16 days discovering Portugal's rich culture and natural landscapes, starting in the capital, Lisbon. Watch a fado performance, explore the city by tuk-tuk, and cruise the Tagus River before picking up your rental car and driving south to the Algarve. Here, you'll relax on the beach, snorkel in the turquoise waters, and discover coastal villages, then fly to São Miguel Island in the Azores for whale watching, kayaking in a volcanic crater, and relaxing in hot springs.

Portugal Travel Maps

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Map 7 Days in Portugal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
7 Days in Portugal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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5 Days in Portugal - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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14 Days in Portugal - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Portugal
Travel specialist Marina Courtaut
active 1 day ago

Marina Courtaut

Can you think of a better way to live adventures than traveling? When we travel we open our minds to new experiences and learn new cultures by making the destination we visited our home for a...

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Travel specialist Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
active 12 hours ago

Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

The combination of the two places where I grew up (Madrid and a small village in Badajoz, Extremadura) has made me a passionate traveler almost from birth. Unknown destinations visited by travelers...

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Travel specialist Pedro Luis
active 7 hours ago

Pedro Luis

Hello everyone :) Every single time I have the opportunity to travel, my goal is to fully experience the destination. I truly believe that the essence, the context & the materialization are the...

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Travel specialist Tiago Filipe
active 8 hours ago

Tiago Filipe

I've always traveled extensively with my family and from a very early age developed a strong taste for it. Portuguese were once sailors and discoverers and I like to think of myself as one too: a...

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Trip Reviews for Portugal

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Unforgettable Adventures: A Week Exploring Portugal
Portugal | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2024

Kassie
Kassie R.
Salem, MA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
What an incredible journey for the four of us exploring Lisbon and Porto! We indulged in private history and culinary tours, embarked on exciting day trips, and even delved into a delightful cooking class. Our stay at a charming waterfront hotel in Porto added an extra touch of magic to our experience. Catarina and her team were readily available and instrumental in crafting an unforgettable trip for us! Read more

What an incredible journey for the four of us exploring Lisbon and Porto! We indulged in private history and culinary tours, embarked on exciting day trips, and even delved into a delightful cooking class. Our stay at a charming waterfront hotel in Porto added an extra touch of magic to our experience. Catarina and her team were readily available and instrumental in crafting an unforgettable trip for us!

Hotel Review
Smy Lisboa
Lisboa

Despite the fantastic rooftop bar, the attentive staff, and the convenient location, we found the rooms to be a bit worn out, and it felt like the hotel caters primarily to large bus tours.

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Private FullDay Tour to the Historic Douro
Private FullDay Tour to the Historic Douro
Portugal

Manuel picked us up for a drive to Douro valley to Quinta do Val Moreira. Wine tour and tasting followed by some amazing valley view finding then back to the winery for lunch. After that we had a boat tour before heading back to Porto via scenic valleys and hills.

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Portuguese Seafood Cataplana & Cooking Class
Portuguese Seafood Cataplana & Cooking Class
Porto

What an amazing experience- getting to learn to make a delicious seafood dish in this delightful kitchen. Highly recommended for local and visiting friends!

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Half Day Porto City Tour
Half Day Porto City Tour
Porto

we met back up with Manuel again and met Tania (our guide for the morning). We had a whirlwind drive to see the coast and city center of Porto before crossing the Douro river to Gaia for a visit at Ferreira Port Caves for a tour and tasting. Then up to Miradouro da Serra do Pilar for a view of Porto and the wall. Back over the river for some additional driving views around the city

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Transfer from Lisbon to Porto via Óbidos & Nazaré
Transfer from Lisbon to Porto via Óbidos & Nazaré
Portugal

Manuel picked us up and drove us to Porto with long stops at the medieval Óbidos and coastal Nazaré. Phenomenal Seafood lunch with wine in Nazaré.

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FD Tour in Sintra with Visit to San Michel Winery
FD Tour in Sintra with Visit to San Michel Winery
Lisbon

we were picked up by Vanessa (guide) and Samir (driver) and taken to the eclectic Pena Palace, where every texture and design and style and culture meet. Then a dive into the winding streets of Sintra for shopping and lunch where Vanessa also surprised us with a birthday treat for mom! Followed up with a trip to the beach. Then a private tour of the family owned Quinta De San Michel winery

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Delicious TukTuk Tour
Delicious TukTuk Tour
Portugal

a tuktuk with Hugo! All over the city with a focus in old town and view points and stops to try more food and drinks

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HD Private Tour in Lisbon
HD Private Tour in Lisbon
Portugal

Wonderful history tour with Alexandra (guide) and João (driver) with a Jerónimos Monastery visit, Belem tower, Pastel de nata tasting and more

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Local specialist: Catarina Cotrim
Catarina
Catarina Cotrim
Local specialist in Torres Novas | Replied on Apr 26, 2024
Dear Kassie, Rick, Tina & Kirk, It is with a full heart that I thank you for your fantastic review (and photos)! It has been a real pleasure working with you over the last few months to build what has turned out to be an unforgettable experience for you here in Portugal. What's more, I'm so glad that you appreciated all our partners on the field and that you really felt accompanied by them. We could never have done it without them, so I'll share your feedback with them too I really hope... Read more

Dear Kassie, Rick, Tina & Kirk, It is with a full heart that I thank you for your fantastic review (and photos)!

It has been a real pleasure working with you over the last few months to build what has turned out to be an unforgettable experience for you here in Portugal. What's more, I'm so glad that you appreciated all our partners on the field and that you really felt accompanied by them. We could never have done it without them, so I'll share your feedback with them too

I really hope you can come back to Portugal and that we can get to know each other personally

Thank you all 🩷
Love, Catarina

Great trip
Portugal | Apr 6 - Apr 13, 2024

Kimberly
Kimberly M.
Amesbury, MA | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

We had a great trip to Lisbon and Porto. Pedro was great at helping us plan and available for questions in advance of the trip. 5 star private group experience. We left time to explore on our own as well,

Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Apr 22, 2024

Dear Kimberly,
Thank you so much for your review - it was a pleasure to welcome you in our lovely country.
Safe Travels :)
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Excellent Portugal Guide!
Portugal | Sep 13 - Sep 17, 2023

Caroline
Caroline S.
Winder, GA | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Tiago and his team were excellent guides and advisors about the best things to do in and around Lisbon. We recommend this team highly and will certainly make use of them on our next trip to Portugal. We loved the insider views of the Alfama district and the Fado evening was especially fantastic. We also appreciated the restaurant recommendations and amazing parking skills. Thanks everyone! Read more

Tiago and his team were excellent guides and advisors about the best things to do in and around Lisbon. We recommend this team highly and will certainly make use of them on our next trip to Portugal. We loved the insider views of the Alfama district and the Fado evening was especially fantastic. We also appreciated the restaurant recommendations and amazing parking skills. Thanks everyone!

Hotel Review
Dom Carlos Liberty

Very comfortable, great staff and good location.

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Lisbon Market, Food and Cultural Walk (morning)
Lisbon Market, Food and Cultural Walk (morning)
Lisbon

This was a FANTASTIC food tour--possibly the best ever! It was great to visit a less touristy area and nibble the day away.

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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal

Very crowded. Had to leave to meet our guide before we got inside.

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Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
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Enjoy Dinner with Live Fado Music
Enjoy Dinner with Live Fado Music
Lisbon

A remarkable evening with a very authentic feel. Highly recommend!

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Food
Nothing--all part of the experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Restaurant staff were great. We didn't have a guide and took a taxi to the restaurant.
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Apr 25, 2024

Dear Caroline,

So nice to hear from you!! And very happy to receive your review! Truly appreciated!!!

I hope you're doing well and that you're missing Portugal!

Joel says hi and is happy to understand that you liked his parking skills!!! :)

Please send Eva, Ingrid and Dagobert our regards too!

Best,

Tiago