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The 15 Best Private Tours in Lisbon

169 tours  ·  from $28 a head

A private guide pays off on the hills and on the Sintra roads. These 15 are compared on price, length and what you get for it, with per-group quotes kept separate from per-person ones.

True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local! - Graça, São Vicente, and the older city
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True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!

1.True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,008 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Explore Lisbon with your own local guide in a private electric tuk-tuk, with city-center hotel pickup available. In four hours, the route links viewpoints, Alfama and Graça, Belém’s monastery and monuments, and central neighborhoods such as Chiado and Bairro Alto. Expect short stops, lively commentary, and optional Pastéis de Belém or ginja at your own expense.

“Filipe was just amazing. It was our first day in Lisbon and he made a rainy day the bright spot on our vacation. We learned so much and had lot of laughs as well along the way. It was the perfect start to our vacation. Brilliant! Thanks Filipe!!”

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Lisbon: Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup - From Lisbon Cathedral to Portas do Sol
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Lisbon: Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

2.Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,552 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Choose a two-hour Old Town ride, a three-hour historical tour or a four-hour trip that adds Belém. Your private guide handles Lisbon’s steep, narrow streets and can adapt stops to your interests. Guides such as Victor, Teba and Bruno have been praised for local stories, practical tips and taking photos along the way.

“Great, super friendly guide with a lot of knowledge of the town of Lisbon”

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Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing - Alfama’s lanes reward a slower pace
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Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing

3.Lisbon Highlights: Private Tuk Tuk Tour Adventure Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,284 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Take a private electric tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon for 3 to 8 hours, with a local guide, city-center pickup and room to tailor the route. Expect hilltop views, Alfama’s narrow lanes and, on longer routes, Belém’s monastery, tower and famous custard tarts. Guides such as Arthur, Nathalia and Rogério have earned praise for personal, history-filled tours.

“I can't say enough about our time with Juno (our guide). It was just my wife and I on this one, and Juno asked us right away what kind of tour we wanted. Some people want to learn about the history of the areas, others are looking more for a foodie experience, and some are looking for the architectural sites. My wife and I, were looking to learn more about the history side of Lisbon. So Juno made sure that he gave the rundown (from a historical perspective) on everything. But that's not what made this tour so cool. Juno picked up on our interest in seeing the churches, and…”

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Sintra Full-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland - Pena Palace, the grand finale for many
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Sintra Full-Day Private Tour – A Journey through Wonderland

4.Sintra Full-Day Private Tour – A Journey through Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,665 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $187

Spend about eight hours traveling from Lisbon to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Choose among palaces, gardens, and free time in Sintra’s old center. Guides who have led this tour include Diogo, Filipe, Susana, and Ricardo, but assignments vary. Admission fees are mostly extra, and only the Skip-the-Line option includes Pena Palace tickets.

“100% recommend doing the castle with a private guide. Please read the details and make sure if you want to do more than one castle you buy all your tickets ahead of time! But having a private guide for the drive and tour was wonderful. The walk to the castle is beautiful and definitely worth the effort if you can walk DO IT. The grounds are gorgeous and you should leave time to walk the gardens.”

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Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems - Churches, a lift and Lisbon’s everyday streets
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Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems

5.Lisbon PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,147 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

This private Lisbon tour pairs you with a local guide for a custom introduction to central Lisbon, on foot or by Vespa depending on the option you book. Expect major sights such as Praça do Comércio, Alfama and Bairro Alto, plus viewpoints, churches and local stories. Guides named by past participants include Ricardo, Lucia, Angelo and Joao Bento. A local drink or snack is included with some options.

“Joao Bento did a great job. He was friendly and knowledgeable and shared a great list of restaurants and sites. I would recommend him.”

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Sintra Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril Private Tour - Beaches and Azenhas do Mar
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Sintra Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril Private Tour

6.Sintra Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 778 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $260

A private, eight-hour drive from Lisbon links Estoril and Cascais with Cabo da Roca, Sintra’s historic center and Pena Palace. Your guide can adapt the day, and hotel pickup is included. Palace admission and lunch cost extra. Guides praised for personal, flexible service include Paula, Isabel, Jorge and Bruno.

“Fernando was terrific. The day was structured around what we wanted to do and see. He was knowledgeable and entertaining! Great time and highly recommend!”

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Private Tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with 2 Palaces - Choose two, not all four, of Sintra’s headline sights
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Private Tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with 2 Palaces

7.Private Tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais with 2 Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 770 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $133

Leave Lisbon at 8am in a private, air-conditioned van with a driver-guide, and shape the day around your group. Explore Sintra, choose two palaces or the Moorish Castle, then head to Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Guides including Ricardo, Luís, Diogo, and Marco have led the tour, but your guide is assigned by the operator. Tickets and meals cost extra.

“We had the best time of our vacation with Ricardo. He is a brilliant man with tons of knowledge. He throughly explained everything we saw and the places we went. He will forever be a friend of ours and we can never repay him enough for the day he gave us. Thank You so much for the memories with my family. WE LOVE PORTUGAL 🇵🇹”

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Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets - Portas do Sol and the red roofs of Alfama
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Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets

8.Private Tuk Tuk Tour Through Lisbon’s Historical Streets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Take a private electric tuk tuk through Lisbon’s historic streets, with a local guide, hotel pickup in the city centre and stops at the cathedral, Alfama and hilltop viewpoints. Tours run from about 30 minutes to two hours. Guides such as Rodrigo, Inês and Leo have led past tours, but your guide may differ.

“It was a wonderful experience, Ines P was an amazing guide that showed us around the city like if we were locals.”

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Lisbon Highlights - Private Tour with Van and Local Guide - Alfama on foot, with time for its lanes
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Lisbon Highlights – Private Tour with Van and Local Guide

9.Lisbon Highlights – Private Tour with Van and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

A private guide and air-conditioned van link Lisbon’s steep hills and far-flung sights in about four hours. Expect short walks in Alfama, Chiado and Belém, panoramic stops, a visit to São Roque and a taste of Pastel de Belém. Guides such as Vasco, Diogo and Daniel are praised for local stories, flexible pacing and useful recommendations.

“It was a fantastic experience and our guide Daniel was terrific! I would highly recommend this trip for anyone coming to this area of Portugal!!”

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Lisbon: Best of City Private Walking Tour - Carmo Square and a revolution in the open air
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Lisbon: Best of City Private Walking Tour

10.Best of City Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 601 reviews · from $102

In three private hours, walk from Rossio through Restauradores, Carmo, Chiado, Baixa, and Alfama with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Expect stories about the 1755 earthquake and the Carnation Revolution, a pastel de nata, a tapa, and wine tasting. Guides such as João, Filipa, Inês, and Pedro have led the tour.

“Our guide Carolina was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about Lisbon’s history and its current offerings. She made great suggestions about what to do during our stay. We were so lucky to have her as our guide. Highly recommend.”

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Sintra Half-Day Private Tour - A Journey through Wonderland - Sintra’s Village: A Pause Between Palaces
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Sintra Half-Day Private Tour – A Journey through Wonderland

11.Sintra Half-Day Private Tour – A Journey through Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Travel from Lisbon with a private driver-guide, then choose how to spend your time among Pena Palace, Sintra’s historic center, Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate, Cabo da Roca and more. Guides including Paulo, Alberto and Susana have been praised for clear explanations and help navigating crowds. Pickup and Wi-Fi are included; most entrance fees are extra.

“Had an amazing day with our guide, Alberto. Would highly recommend asking for him, he was knowledgeable, fun, and easygoing. We were able to visit Sintra, the Pena Palace, and Quinta da Regaleira. We would recommend this experience to everyone traveling in Lisbon. Treasured memories!”

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Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira - Quinta da Regaleira or Monserrate: choose your second palace
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Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

12.Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena and Regaleira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Leave Lisbon at 9 am with a private local guide and spend about eight hours among Sintra’s palaces, village streets and gardens, then visit Cabo da Roca, Boca do Inferno and Cascais. Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira admission cost extra; Regaleira may be swapped for Monserrate. Guides such as Carlos and Gonçalo have tailored the day to families and individual interests.

“Carlos provided us with a wonderful experience. He was a great driver and an amazing tour guide. We loved being able to customize our day and couldn't have asked for a better day.”

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Lisbon Private Tuk Tuk Tour and Hotel Pickup: 2, 3, or 4 Hours - The old center: Rossio, the cathedral, and Alfama
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Lisbon Private Tuk Tuk Tour and Hotel Pickup: 2, 3, or 4 Hours

13.Lisbon Private Tuk Tuk Tour and Hotel Pickup: 2, 3, or 4 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon’s hills with a private driver-guide, stopping at places such as the cathedral, Alfama viewpoints, Rossio, and, on the four-hour tour, Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. The group price is $141.49 for up to four people. Guides such as Nadia, Victor, and Giovana have shared local history, photo stops, and, on some tours, café suggestions.

“Perfect! Carla is the most perfect tour guide! Such a beautiful person, knowledgeable, friendly and made sure all 4 of us got what we wanted from the trip! A fantastic little adventure, thank you! And great communication from thr company. 10 out of 10 all round!”

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Lisbon: Half-Day Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour - Chiado, Carmo and the western viewpoints
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Lisbon: Half-Day Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

14.Half-Day Private Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 532 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $99

Ride an electric tuk-tuk through Lisbon’s steep lanes and historic quarters with a local storyteller. The route can include Alfama, Graça, Chiado and Belém, with viewpoints, photo stops and a short walk. Sour cherry liqueur is included, and you may have a chance to try a pastel de nata. Guides speak several languages, including English.

“Tiago was a great host. Learn so much about the history and the city. He was friendly and kind and extremely helpful. We loved it!!”

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Lisbon Sintra Cascais (Best Solution Tour) Private Tour - Estoril and Cascais: royal summer town and seaside streets
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Lisbon Sintra Cascais (Best Solution Tour) Private Tour

15.Lisbon Sintra Cascais (Best Solution Tour) Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $278

This eight-hour private tour links Lisbon’s Belém district with Cascais, Cabo da Roca, and Sintra in an air-conditioned minivan, with pickup and drop-off at your Lisbon accommodation. Your English-speaking guide can adjust the suggested stops. Make time for Sintra’s village and sweets, then choose whether to spend your free time at a palace or simply enjoy the town.

“This was our only tour in Lisbon so we wanted to see as much as possible. This is why we chose a private tour of Lisbon, Sinatra and Cascais. We were lucky to get George as our driver/guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable about everywhere we went. He was accommodating to everything we wanted to do. But we were happy with what was scheduled. We enjoyed the last day of our trip and pleased to have spent it with George.”

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