SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 12 most popular lisbon tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Private Lisbon half-day electric tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup, Alfama to Bairro Alto viewpoints, and key Belém sights in about 3 hours.
Most Popular“Arthur our guide was absollutely terrific! he took us all over and through areas in the city that we really enjoyed. He was also a great friendly, educated guide who gave us some great history”
Private small-group Lisbon shore tour with pickup, air-conditioned comfort, Alfama walking, Belém icons, and optional Pastéis de Belém.
“Our driver showed up late and tried to say she had been there all along (she wasn’t). Then she asked where our luggage was as she thought we were going to a hotel afterwards even though she picked us up from the cruise terminal! Poor start to the tour. She was OK on the tour…”
Private 4-hour Lisbon shore tour by minivan with Belém and Alfama highlights plus pastel de Belém, cod cake, vinho verde and port.
“Fantastic tour, our guide John was very knowledgeable about his city and provided great assistance, very helpful as I am a disabled traveller.”
Private Lisbon and Sintra shore day with port pickup, UNESCO sites, Cabo da Roca views, and optional palaces—English guide included.
“Michelle was a very amazing woman . We found her waiting for us just outside the port.And immediately we started the tour. We did all the planned itinerary . Very informative. We visited alot of amazing places. Highly recommand this pleasant tour. We didn't waste a minute and were at port just on time.”
Private Lisbon shore tour with port pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and a local guide covering Rossio, Alfama, Sé, Jerónimos, and Pastéis de Belém.
“We had the most wonderful tour of Lisbon. We were able to see so much of this beautiful city. Our guide, Joel, was fantastic. His love and pride of his city is obvious.”
Private Sintra and Pena Palace shore excursion from Lisbon port with guided palaces, skip-the-line help, ocean stops, and private comfort.
“Our family had a great time in Sintra with our guide Gabbie. She was very engaging and full of energy. She made sure that we were all ok . Has fun in our tour despite the weather. I highly recommend her.”
Private half-day Sintra and Cascais shore excursion with pickup, guided stops at Pena, Cabo da Roca, and Boca do Inferno.
“Our guide, Marta, was the best guide we’ve ever had. She’s very knowledgeable and engaging. She made us comfortable and had us laughing often. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private Lisbon and Sintra day trip with port pickup, a local guide, and efficient sightseeing of Alfama, Belém, and Pena Palace.
“Great private tour! Iris our driver was great and willing to go to different places just to show us the Lisbon flavor! Thank you!”
Cruise-day trip from Lisbon to Pena Palace and Sintra, with time in Cascais and a smooth port return.
“Highly recommend to our tour guide David, always shows up on time and be very nice all day. Kindly answer all the questions and introduce the city with knowledge. We take a 30-40 minutes ride to Sintra first and then visit this beautiful town, and then heading to a village with great view, David took…”
Small-group shore day from Lisbon to Pena Palace gardens, Sintra’s old town, and Cascais coast, with easy cruise-port pickup.
“This excursion was truly outstanding. Even though we didn't have time to go inside the Pena Palace, even the outside is something to be seen. We had perfect weather, and our guide was fantastic. He even brought us treats - a typical local pastry that was delicious. We had some time to browse on our…”
Private Lisbon shore trip to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Atlantic viewpoints, with a worry-free cruise return and a guided pace.
“Although Sophia, our guide, was a very nice young woman, the vehicle she was driving was not. Yes, it was a Mercedes 8 passenger and there were only 4 of us, but the van was a manual transmission and kept stalling, which is dangerous oRead more”
Private shore excursion hitting Lisbon icons and Sintra’s UNESCO sights with port pickup, guided visits, and a flexible pace.
“Great tour. Saw all the highlights at our pace. Lunch at a special restaurant in his naborhood and bought us special treats along the way. Very knowledgeable and great English. Highly recommend.”
Every coast a ship calls at, and the best of every port day.
