About this trip
Two very different sides of Portugal in one trip: a few days in Lisbon for history, food and city wandering, then a change of pace on Sao Miguel in the Azores for volcanic lagoons and hot springs.
In Lisbon you get a half-day orientation tour to get your bearings, then time to explore the castle, trams and neighbourhoods on your own, plus a full-day trip out to Sintra, Cascais and Evora and an evening of Fado and dinner in Bairro Alto.
The Azores half is slower and greener - thermal waters, volcanic scenery and local food on an island that feels a world away from the capital.
What you'll do
- Half-day orientation tour of Lisbon's highlights, including the Castle of Sao Jorge
- Free time to explore Bairro Alto, Mercado da Ribeira and the city's tram routes
- Full-day excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Evora
- Fado show and dinner at a local restaurant in Bairro Alto
- Soak in hot thermal waters and see volcanic lagoons on Sao Miguel, the Azores
- Partially guided - structured tours are mixed with free time to explore Lisbon on your own
- Itinerary and days can be adjusted or added to on request
- Requires a minimum of 2 passengers to run
Worth it if you want hassle-free logistics and knowledgeable local guides across Portugal's highlights. Think twice if you need dietary flexibility on day tours or precise itinerary details beforehand.
- Local guides consistently praised as knowledgeable, personable and genuinely helpful; Pedro in Lisbon specifically singled out.
- All logistics—flights, transfers, hotels—executed seamlessly; on-time arrivals and well-located accommodation in city and waterfront settings.
- Itinerary details often don't match what's actually delivered on tours; dietary restrictions rarely accommodated on day tours.
- Tour Radar customer service responsive pre-booking but less so post-payment; clarify tour length, inclusions and transport details upfront.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lisbon · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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