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The 15 Portugal Luxury Tours That Earn the Upgrade

25 tours  ·  from $19 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend who asked what the upgrade buys: 15 portugal luxury tours worth the money, each with its price, its group size and the thing to check before you pay.

Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise - The first 45 minutes: Madeira from the water
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Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

1.Funchal Bay: Dolphin & Whale Watch Luxury Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,684 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Board the Atlantic Pearl at Funchal’s New Marina for a three-hour cruise with a Portuguese or English-speaking guide. Watch for dolphins and whales, hear about Madeira’s marine life, then stop beneath 580-meter Cabo Girão for swimming and snorkeling. The catamaran carries about 20 people, with shaded seating, hammocks, a bathroom, and drinks for purchase.

“Great trip on a beautiful catamaran, really jolly and fun hosts, made a good effort to show us the whales in a quiet and respectful way, we saw 2 which was amazing. Fantastic it's only a small group of people onboard too.”

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All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour - The first 45 minutes: heading into open water
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All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

2.All Inclusive Whale and Dolphin Watching Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,573 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

From Funchal Marina, you sail aboard a spacious catamaran with indoor and outdoor seating, an open bar, local snacks, and a welcome glass of sparkling wine. The crew searches for dolphins, whales, and turtles before stopping beneath 586-meter Cabo Girão for swimming and snorkeling. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“Wonderful morning out on the water. Top notch service from this Crew. Highly recommend”

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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran - Finding the boat at Pier 8
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Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

3.Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Sail from Funchal Marina on a spacious catamaran with Portuguese and English-speaking guides. Look for dolphins, pilot whales, turtles, birds, and other marine life, then cruise to Cabo Girão, Madeira’s 580-meter sea cliff. Most tours include a swim stop, indoor seating, sun beds, restrooms, and a welcome drink.

“A serene and luxurious trip, on a roomy catamaran. We saw a large pod of pilot whales, including young ones, at close quarters. It was good value, we were very well looked after, and the price even included a drink. A super experience.”

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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching - Champagne, local snacks, and an easygoing pace
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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

4.VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Sail from Funchal with a maximum of 17 people aboard a comfortable catamaran. The crew, including guides such as Sheila, Liv, Maggie, and Nick, serves drinks, local snacks, and desserts while helping you spot dolphins and whales. Afterward, swim and snorkel below Cabo Girao, with towels and equipment supplied.

“Saw two different pods of whales! Including One small group of three in a rare sighting of beaked nose whales…beautiful trip, wonderful crew, tasty filling snacks more like appetizers, you can eat, drink as much as you’d like… informative super friendly cheerful crew, fun swim. Perfect size smaller boat.”

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Porto: Pub Crawl with 6 Drinks and VIP Club Entry - Four bars in Porto’s Galerias district
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Porto: Pub Crawl with 6 Drinks and VIP Club Entry

5.Pub Crawl with 6 Drinks and VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,414 reviews · 4 hours · from $19Best value

Meet the red umbrella at Praça Gomes Teixeira at 10:30 p.m. for a four-hour crawl through Porto’s Galerias nightlife district. Your guide leads you to four bars and a nightclub, with six included drinks, group games, and introductions to people from around the world. Guides such as Alysson, Gabi, Patricia, and Carlos are praised for keeping solo visitors involved.

“Way to spend a night, lot of fun, guides are really friendly and helpful, thanks Patricia !”

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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry - The first hour: unlimited beer or sangria
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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry

6.Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,361 reviews · from $23

Meet guides in red shirts at Praça Luís de Camões for five hours of Lisbon nightlife. You will visit three Bairro Alto bars, enjoy one hour of unlimited beer or sangria, receive two shots, and finish with VIP club entry. Guides such as Mateo, Miguel, Antonio, and Leticia have helped make this a friendly choice for solo visitors.

“We had a great time. I made a few new friends and experienced Lisbon's nightlife. Definitely will do it again!”

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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry - Starting at Praça Luís de Camões
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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

7.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,280 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Start at Praça Luís de Camões at 10 p.m. and walk through Bairro Alto, Pink Street, and Cais do Sodré with guides such as Roe, Leyla, Vito, or Natalia. Expect welcome shots, one hour of unlimited beer and sangria, optional premium spirits, drinking games, and skip-the-line club entry. The night ends at a different club, sometimes as late as 6 a.m.

“The among the drinks included in the formula therr were 2€ continental sangria Except of that, very friendly crew :)”

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Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks - The Belém sights: towers, monuments, and the bridge
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Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

8.Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour on Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Set out from Belém for a two-hour sunset sail on a 50 to 58-foot yacht with a captain and host. You’ll pass Belém Tower, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei, Alfama, and Praça do Comércio while hearing stories in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Two drinks per person, cheese, and a bathroom aboard are included.

“This was my second time and I love it. The guides are so knowledgeable and the views are amazing!!!!!”

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Porto: Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks - Freixo Marina: allow time before departure
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Porto: Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks

9.Luxury 6 Bridges Yacht Cruise with Wine & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 708 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Spend two hours aboard an Azimut yacht from Freixo Marina to Foz do Douro and back. You’ll pass Porto’s six bridges, Ribeira, Gaia, and the Atlantic entrance while enjoying green wine or rosé, a regional meat-and-cheese board, and commentary in English or Portuguese. Guides may include Gonçalo, Alex, Diego, Gil, or João Pedro.

“One of the best activities we have done. Everything was perfect, the boat, the free flowing wine and snacks. Alex our guide was outstanding. we would definitely do this again.”

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Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks - Sailing beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge
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Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

10.Lisbon Sailing Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Set sail from Belém on a 50-foot yacht for about two hours with a captain and host. You’ll see Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Alfama, and more from the Tagus. Two drinks per person, Portuguese cheese and chouriço, and guided commentary in several languages are included. Crew members may include Sebastian, Tiago, José, or Cris.

“Very fun tour with Tiago and captain. Very informative, friendly. Excellent experience! Would highly recommend!”

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Porto: Luxury Yacht Tour of the 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary - Setting off from Douro Marina in Vila Nova de Gaia
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Porto: Luxury Yacht Tour of the 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary

11.Luxury Yacht Tour of the 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 521 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Join Nancy and Fernando for a two-hour yacht cruise from Douro Marina in Vila Nova de Gaia. Sip welcome sangria while viewing Porto’s six bridges, Gaia’s port cellars, Foz do Douro, and the Douro Estuary Nature Reserve. The yacht carries no more than 12 people, with English or Portuguese guidance, music, and time for photos.

“This was a great tour and yacht ride down the river. They did a great job of showing us the highlights of the city, providing recommendations, and allowing time for light conversation with the other guests. There were 7 guests in total on the boat with the 2 guides/drivers. We all got more than comfortably with plenty of space to move around the boat, try out different seats and views, and really take in the beauty of Porto. Highly recommend!”

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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry - Starting at Praça Luís de Camões
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Lisbon: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

12.Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 486 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Meet your guide in central Lisbon for five hours of drinks, games, and nightlife across Bairro Alto, Pink Street, and Cais do Sodré. You get a welcome shot, one hour of unlimited beer and sangria, another shot, and skip-the-line club entry. Guides including Phelipe, Gabriel, Ricardo, and Alex are praised for keeping groups social and together.

“I did 3 times, I would say at least once, you have to try this experience in Lisbon”

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Sunset on a Luxury Sailing Yacht from Vilamoura (Max 12 Guests) - The Tiny Beach You Can Reach Only by Sea at High Tide
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Sunset on a Luxury Sailing Yacht from Vilamoura (Max 12 Guests)

13.Sunset on a Luxury Sailing Yacht from Vilamoura (Max 12 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Vilamoura Marina for a 2.5-hour sunset sail with up to 12 people. Your crew shows you the red cliffs of Falésia, a tiny sea-access beach, and the Algarve’s sandy-to-rocky coastal divide. Expect a welcome drink, cheese, bread, Portuguese chorizo, music, photo stops, and possible swimming when conditions allow.

“The crew made the trip for us with their time and attention to us making sure we were well looked after and enjoying the experience”

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LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise - From the Discoveries Monument to Belém Tower
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LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

14.LUXURY Catamaran Sunset and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about two hours sailing Lisbon’s Tagus River on a shared catamaran with a skipper, Portuguese wine, blankets when needed, and views of Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, MAAT, Commerce Square, and Cristo Rei. Crew members such as Bruno, Francisco, Joao, Agnes, Joe, Henry, and Will are praised for friendly service and local facts.

“Absolutely a must-do in Lisbon. The communication prior to the trip was excellent with information about the meeting point, including how to get there from any kind of transportation. Once we arrived at the port and checked in, we waited a bit and at exactly 5:30 pm the crew took us to the catamaran. Joao and Agnes took care of us like royalty! Throughout the tour they pointed out the monuments or important points of interest and gave us some historical insight. When the boat was out of the port, Agnes started serving the green wine. It’s a refreshing experience with some bubbles. Loved it! The views are stunning and…”

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Madeira Private 4-Seater Mercedes VIP - Starting from your hotel or cruise ship
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Madeira Private 4-Seater Mercedes VIP

15.Madeira Private 4-Seater Mercedes VIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 308 reviews · 8 hours

Spend up to eight hours exploring Madeira in a private four-seat Mercedes with a driver-guide who adapts the route to your interests. Ask for east, west, north, viewpoints, villages, food stops, or short visits. Carlos, Lucy, Victor, Pedro, and other local guides are praised for warm service, island knowledge, and careful cruise-ship timing.

“Lucy is an amazing guide! She showed me the North-West part of the island, also areas that are not typically in a guide book. She is a guide for over 30 years and absolutely knows every corner of the island. She knows 7 languages fluently and has great sense of humour as well. Highly recommended!”

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