Guided tours & day trips from LisbonDiscover the roots of Portugal.
A journey that goes far beyond sightseeing. Walk the castles, palaces, fishing towns and coastlines that shaped Portugal, with local guides who bring every story to life.
How far back will you travel?
Move along the road out of Lisbon and see which origin story is waiting at that distance. Distances are in a straight line from Lisbon.
ComportaPickupComporta Origins Tour with a Local Guide
Discover the hidden origins of Comporta on a guided tour. Explore fishing villages, rice fields, and salt flats, and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the region.
Montemor-o-Novo · ÉvoraPickupMontemor-o-Novo & Évora Day Trip from Lisbon
Discover the origins of Central Portugal on a day trip to Montemor-o-Novo and Évora. Explore the medieval castle, the Roman Temple, and the Évora Cathedral.
MafraMafra Palace & Tapada de Mafra Guided Tour
Discover the National Palace of Mafra on a guided tour. Explore the Basilica, library, and Tapada de Mafra, and end your tour at the José Franco’s Village Museum.
GuinchoPickupGuincho & the Atlantic Edge: Origins Tour from Lisbon
Discover the wild coast of Guincho on a guided tour. Learn about the history of Portugal’s Atlantic soul, explore the 17th-century Forte da Cresmina, and see how the wind shapes the landscape.
MafraPickupMafra National Palace & Convent Guided Tour
Discover the Mafra National Palace and Convent on a guided tour. Explore the vast palace rooms, enter the legendary library, and hear stories of myth, mystery, and reality.
Peninha · SintraPickupPeninha Walking Tour: Sintra’s Sacred Mountain
Discover the magic of Peninha on a guided walking tour in Sintra. Learn about the mountain's ancient name, walk ancient paths, and see breathtaking panoramas.
Cascais · LisbonPickupLisbon to Cascais Coastline Tour with a Guide
Discover the origins of Lisbon’s Atlantic soul on a guided tour. Travel along the historic route that connects Lisbon to Cascais and explore the stories behind the coastline.
Sintra · LisbonPickupSintra to Lisbon Sunrise Hike with a Local Guide
Hike from Sintra to Lisbon on a guided tour. Discover the myths of the Mountain of the Moon, and watch the sunrise over Lisbon from a viewpoint above the city.
SintraSintra Origins Walk: Monte de Santa Eufémia & Local Snacks
Discover the origins of Sintra on a guided walking tour. Explore the Monte de Santa Eufémia, learn about its history, and enjoy a tasting of local pastries or regional snacks.
SintraSintra National Palace: 3-Hour Guided Visit
Discover the Sintra National Palace on a guided tour. Explore the oldest royal palace in Portugal and learn about its history and significance.
SintraPickupSintra National Palace Guided Tour from Lisbon
Explore the Sintra National Palace on a guided tour. Discover the history of Portugal's oldest royal palace and learn about the lives of the kings and queens who lived there.
SintraPickupSintra Moorish Castle Guided Tour
Step back in time on a guided tour of the Moorish Castle in Sintra. Learn about the Christian Reconquest of Portugal and enjoy panoramic views over Sintra, the Atlantic coast, and the Tagus Valley.
NazaréNazaré Walking Tour: Local Stories & Legends
Discover the history and culture of Nazaré on a guided walking tour. Learn about the giant waves, the Nazaré Canyon, and the people who have called this place home for centuries.
NazaréNazaré Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Explore Nazaré's hidden gems on a walking tour with a local guide. Visit the fish market, learn about the 7 skirts tradition, and enjoy stunning views from Sítio.
NazaréPickupNazaré Origins Day Trip from Lisbon
Discover the origins of Nazaré on a day trip from Lisbon. Learn about the town’s history, explore the village, and enjoy free time to explore the town’s food, views, and atmosphere.
TomarTomar: Convent of Christ & Maritime History Tour
Explore Tomar and the Convent of Christ on a guided tour. Learn about the Knights Templar, the Order of Christ, and the origins of Portugal’s maritime expansion.
Choose a place, hear its story.
Stories you can walk through.
ComportaPickupComporta Origins Tour with a Local Guide
Discover the hidden origins of Comporta on a guided tour. Explore fishing villages, rice fields, and salt flats, and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the region.
Cascais · LisbonPickupLisbon to Cascais Coastline Tour with a Guide
Discover the origins of Lisbon’s Atlantic soul on a guided tour. Travel along the historic route that connects Lisbon to Cascais and explore the stories behind the coastline.
Peninha · SintraPickupPeninha Walking Tour: Sintra’s Sacred Mountain
Discover the magic of Peninha on a guided walking tour in Sintra. Learn about the mountain's ancient name, walk ancient paths, and see breathtaking panoramas.
Montemor-o-Novo · ÉvoraPickupMontemor-o-Novo & Évora Day Trip from Lisbon
Discover the origins of Central Portugal on a day trip to Montemor-o-Novo and Évora. Explore the medieval castle, the Roman Temple, and the Évora Cathedral.
TomarTomar: Convent of Christ & Maritime History Tour
Explore Tomar and the Convent of Christ on a guided tour. Learn about the Knights Templar, the Order of Christ, and the origins of Portugal’s maritime expansion.
NazaréPickupNazaré Origins Day Trip from Lisbon
Discover the origins of Nazaré on a day trip from Lisbon. Learn about the town’s history, explore the village, and enjoy free time to explore the town’s food, views, and atmosphere.
MafraPickupMafra National Palace & Convent Guided Tour
Discover the Mafra National Palace and Convent on a guided tour. Explore the vast palace rooms, enter the legendary library, and hear stories of myth, mystery, and reality.
SintraPickupSintra Moorish Castle Guided Tour
Step back in time on a guided tour of the Moorish Castle in Sintra. Learn about the Christian Reconquest of Portugal and enjoy panoramic views over Sintra, the Atlantic coast, and the Tagus Valley.
Portugal after dark.
Pub crawls in Lisbon and Porto, a student night in Coimbra, a private night out in Nazaré or Leiria and a sunset sail on the Tagus. The stories go on after sunset.
Lisbon18+Lisbon Pub Crawl: Bairro Alto & Cais do Sodré Nightlife Tour
Lisbon’s best night out with a local host: the lanes of Bairro Alto, a ginjinha toast, the viewpoints by night and a last stop on Pink Street in Cais do Sodré.
Porto18+Porto Pub Crawl: Ribeira & Galerias de Paris Nightlife Tour
A night out in Porto with a local host: a glass of port by the Douro in the Ribeira, then the bars around Galerias de Paris, the heart of the city’s nightlife.
Coimbra18+Coimbra by Night: Student Bars, Fado & Legends Tour
Discover Coimbra after dark, the way its students do: the lanes of the old town, the traditions of the oldest university in Portugal, Coimbra fado and the bars where it all comes together.
LisbonLisbon Sunset Sailing on the Tagus: the River of the Discoveries
Sail the Tagus at sunset past Belém, the 25 de Abril Bridge and the riverside where Vasco da Gama set out for India, with a skipper, a drink on board and Lisbon turning gold.
Nazaré · LeiriaPrivatePrivate Night Out in Nazaré or Leiria: Sunset, Taverns & Bars
A private night for your group in central Portugal: sunset over the Atlantic at Nazaré or the castle of Leiria lit up at night, a local tavern and the bars the locals love.
Made for your group.
Private tours
Any of our tours, only for your group, with pickup at your hotel and the pace you choose.
Hen, stag & birthday nights
Private pub crawls and nights out in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Nazaré and Leiria, with tables booked and a host for the group.
Corporate & incentive groups
Team days, incentive trips and event programmes, from a sunset sail on the Tagus to a day in Sintra or Tomar.
Special dates & proposals
Anniversaries, proposals and family celebrations, planned around a place with a story: a castle, a cliff or the river at sunset.
Every tour is a story.
“We don’t just show monuments — we bring stories to life: the fishermen who built communities, the sailors who set out to the unknown, the architects and kings who left their mark.”
Immersive
Walk through streets where history unfolded, touch the landscapes that shaped communities, and feel the pulse of heritage.
Authentic
From local gastronomy to hidden gems, our experiences highlight real life and real stories.
Story-driven
Each tour is a narrative, revealing how places evolved and how people connected with them.
Book directly with your guides.
Choose a date and your group
Pick a day and how many people are coming. No account needed.
We confirm the details
We check availability and send the price, pickup and conditions before anything is charged.
Meet your guide
You receive a booking reference and set off with your local guide on the day.
Stories before you go.
Sunset on the Tagus: Sailing the River of the Discoveries
Why a sunset sail is one of the best things to do in Lisbon, what you see from the water and the history of the river where the Age of Discovery began.
Coimbra by Night: Student Traditions, Fado and the First Capital of Portugal
Black capes, repúblicas, serenades and a city that never stopped being young: a short guide to Coimbra after dark.
Porto at Night: From the Ribeira to the Galerias de Paris
How to spend a night out in Porto: port wine by the Douro, the bars of Galerias de Paris, the best time to go and the story of Portus Cale.
Frequently asked questions
Where do OriginTours tours start?
Most of our day trips start in Lisbon, and many include pickup in Lisbon. Walking tours in Sintra, Nazaré, Mafra and Tomar start at a meeting point in town. The exact pickup or meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
What language are the tours in?
Our tours are guided live in English. If you need another language, ask us when you send your request.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. Tell us your dates, your group and the places you would like to see on the "Plan a private tour" page and we will send you a proposal.
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
Each tour page shows whether the tour is wheelchair accessible. Walking tours on uneven paths and the sunrise hike are not suitable for people with reduced mobility.