View allLoved the small group size and diverse ages on our tour of Portugal. The boutique hotels and their locations were excellent.
Deborah Jean, traveled in April
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- Culture Trip
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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Age range 25 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Sip on sweet Port wine in the old cellars of Porto
- Marvel at the majesty of the Douro Valley on a picturesque boat ride
- Fall in love with the Art Nouveau houses and canal boats of Aveiro
- Embark on some of the most scenic train rides in all of Europe
- Gorge on pastel de nata in Lisbon
- Explore the Unesco-listed fairytale town of Sintra
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Olá Portugal!
- Day 2 Marvel at the picture-perfect streets of Porto and sample sweet Port wine
- Day 3 A scenic day trip to the Douro Valley
- Day 4 Discover the charming streets and sweet treats of Portugal’s Venice
- Day 5 Bask in the beauty of rural Portugal on the train to Lisbon
- Day 6 Famous sights and local delicacies in Lisbon
- Day 7 Fall in love with the fairytale town of Sintra
- Day 8 Tchau for now!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Culture Trip
Number of tours
16
Age Range
25 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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- FoodExcellent
- LLinda· May 15th, 2025Enjoyed the tour. Wish there were more tickets to go into the points of interest instead of always standing outside of the building and hearing another inside but not able to go in.Show more
Culture Trip commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave your review regarding your recent trip with us. We are sorry to hear that you felt disappointed by some of the aspects of this trip. We will pass your feedback onto our product department so they can review for... Show moreTrip date: April 2025 - KHKathleen· October 27th, 2024This was a very interesting tour where we covered a lot of ground - literally. Our guide Jorge was very knowledgeable and organized and gave us a lot of information especially on the history of Portugal. Our accommodations were good, and several of the meals provided were memorable due to the lovely locations where we enjoyed them. This was a very busy tour - the pace was fast with a lot of walking.Show moreCulture Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely review and the kind words about Jorge We appreciate you taking the time to send us this feedback and we cannot wait to welcome you on another trip in the future!Trip date: October 2024
- RWRoberta· June 15th, 2024First, let me say that our guide João was a gem. Friendly, entertaining, informative, no part of the disorganization could be blamed on him. The fact that it wasn't made clear that Whatsapp was the ONLY way to get updates for the group was misleading, and though I tried to get added, it wasn't allowed for some reason and João said it was out of his hands and up to corporate to add me. Didn't happen. The hotel was nice, breakfasts were great. The long grueling walk to the Mercado do Bolhão was ruined by the fact that the market is closed on Sundays. Why didn't someone know this? The walking to the Port cellar in Gaia was an easier trek, but drinking Port at 10 am seemed early. The trip to the Douro valley was stellar, the winery hosts were lovely, the food was spectacular and the views magnificent. The boat ride was short and sweaty, with no description of where we were. The bathrooms at the train station in Regua were closed because it was after 4 pm which seemed to be a surprise. The antiquated train was not so much charming as hot and uncomfortable, no ac just partially open windows to let the hot diesel fumes in. With so many nice modern trains, this was surprising. When leaving Porto we had to drag our suitcases for over a mile up hills and multiple stairs. This was NOT fun. Aveiro was lovely, walking was more manageable and we had a little more free time. But again, schlepping our luggage over cobblestones to the train station was not fun. Also, I was disappointed to find out that the Art Nouveau museum was closed when we got there, again- poor timing. The Moliceiro boat tour was lovely and relaxing but the boat guide spoke very little English. The hotel in Lisbon was beautiful, but no AC and with the windows open at night we were treated to loud street fights two nights in a row and garbage trucks before 7 am. The walk up many, many,many flights of stairs to go to the Fado show was exhausting, and no drinks were served because we arrived late. It was so tiring that we had to take the next day off to recover. I hated to miss the food market and other highlights for that day, but the tram was down for maintenance, so there was no way I could do that amount of walking again. We had a nice leisurely day of shopping, exploring and tasting local food. The trip to Sintra was filled with gorgeous scenery, and I would have liked to have spent much more time there. Instead, we walked, and walked, and walked to go to the Well of Inspiration, but when we got there the line was going to be over an hour long (why didn't we have advanced tickets?) so we missed it because we had to walk back to the bus to take us to our scheduled lunch. There was no 'wandering around' and sight seeing or shopping. Very disappointing. What we did see was absolutely beautiful and I wish we'd had enough time to take more photos or visit street vendors. The farewell dinner was tasty, and we enjoyed our time with João. All in all I loved Portugal, but felt the tour was poorly planned and not at all as advertised in terms of difficulty. NO 99 year old could begin to do the amount of walking and stair climbing required. I am 70 but in good shape and was walking 3 miles a day at 9,000 ft altitude in the Rockies before we went. I'm glad I went, and so disappointed about everything we missed. We were finally told that this was the very first time that they had done this particular tour and we were the guinea pigs. I hope they improve for the next tours.Show moreCulture Trip commented on this reviewThank you for leaving such a detailed review. We really appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback. It’s incredibly valuable for us to hear directly from Culture Trippers about their experience on our trips. This helps us immensely in... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Edelaine· May 4th, 2024May husband and I had a good time. However there was one days were we couldn't go see some main sites despite it being included in the itenerary. I was sort of disappointed about this but I believe it was partly due to our groups level of inability to do as much walking as was needed to get to places on time. I think Culture Trip needed to better notify their travellers on their fitness level needed on this trip.Show moreCulture Trip commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave your review regarding your recent trip with us and we're pleased to hear you had a good time! We are sorry to hear that you were not able to visit some of the sites due to the group's fitness level, Portugal can... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Deborah Jean· April 27th, 2024Loved the small group size and diverse ages on our tour of Portugal. The local guide was fun and accommodating. The boutique hotels and their locations were excellent. Loved that we stayed multiple nights in Porto and Lisbon, although I would definitely recommend adding an additional day or two to the beginning and end of the trip as there is so much to see and do in Porto and Lisbon, and the tour gives you but a small taste of these incredible cities. Loved the trip to the Douro Valley and the visit to the small family-owned vineyard, which including an amazing lunch. Be prepared to walk a lot, much of it uphill on cobblestone pathways, and handle your own luggage. Highly recommend!Show moreCulture Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review! We are glad that you had a great time on our Portugal trip and we hope to see you again soon!Trip date: April 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Rachel
Asked on March 31st, 2025Looking for a tour company that is not just for lgbtq. We are a husband and wife and would like to meet other couples
Culture TripOperator•Written March 2025We offer incredible itineraries for everyone. We have a fantastic mix on our trips of solo travelers, couples, friends and family!
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Jerry
Asked on March 4th, 2025Solo rooms available?
- Culture TripOperator•Written March 2025
When selecting a date on the tour radar system it will show the option and cost for a private room. As we are within 35 days of departure, we would need to confirm space with our local team as they hand back all unused allocations to providers at the 35-day prior mark. This requires full payment and is usually a quick process, however it's not recommended to book flights until we confirm the space, and should it be denied you would be refunded in full immediately.
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Julie
Asked on February 21st, 2025Is the tour guaranteed to run if not fully booked?
- Culture TripOperator•Written February 2025
The tour is guaranteed to operate even if not fully booked, so you can proceed with your plans.
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Sabrina
Asked on February 14th, 2025Can I add on nights before or after the tour?
- Culture TripOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, additional nights can be requested and typically take 2-3 days to confirm.
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Emilio
Asked on January 28th, 2025What is the balance payment process for the tour?
- Culture TripOperator•Written January 2025
The remaining balance needs to be settled 55 days prior to your departure date.
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Philippe
Asked on January 27th, 2025What is the recommended age range for travelers?
- Culture TripOperator•Written January 2025
Our tours typically have a minimum age requirement of 25 years, with exceptions for those traveling with adults.
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Maureen
Asked on January 3rd, 2025What is the payment process for securing spots on the trip?
- Culture TripOperator•Written January 2025
To secure your spot, a deposit of $100 per person is required, with the balance due 55 days before departure.
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Tina
Asked on December 31st, 20241. There is a long walk in Porto to the Mercado do Bolhao which is closed on Sundays. Is the walk still done on a Sunday? Why walk there if it is closed? 2. The restrooms at the Regua train station are closed at 4 pm. What is the plan if they are not available on the trip? 3. Multiple people commented on the fast pace and long walks. This is not an issue to me, but it seems that other members of their tour were not able to keep up and therefore they could not visit all the areas on the itinerary. Your website says the tour is open to people up to 99 years. You need a disclaimer when there is a tour that is challenging to people due to age or fitness. It would only be fair to everyone to know the challenges.
- Culture TripOperator•Written January 2025
The tour in Oporto is always done the same way, regardless of if Mercado do Bolhão is opened or not. Travelers can visit independently on the arrival day. As for the toilets in Régua, that is not something we can control. The train should have working toilets if needed. There will be hills that you climb in the city. We rely on our customers to review the trip in full to be sure they feel fit enough for the itinerary.
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Brian
Asked on December 27th, 2024What happens if I want to change my booking dates?
- Culture TripOperator•Written December 2024
Changes to booking dates can be requested, and any adjustments can be discussed with the booking team.
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Wilo
Asked on November 24th, 2024What are the arrangements for airport transfers?
- Culture TripOperator•Written November 2024
The airport transfer from Porto is priced at about $68.91. You can also choose to take a taxi for a more economical option.
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