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Things to do in Portugal
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- 35 experiences and products
- 14 local hosts
- 6 regions
- Free cancellation on most activities
Where to next?
Cliffs, caves and golden coves
Boat trips into the sea caves, surf, and yoga above the ocean.
Things to do in Algarve
Bridges, port and francesinhas
Food walks, cooking classes and bike rides to the ocean.
Things to do in Porto
Seven hills and a river
Tile workshops, fado nights and walks through Alfama.
Things to do in Lisbon
The roof of Portugal
Glacial valleys, wool mills and thermal baths.
Things to do in Serra da Estrela
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Coastal trails Small group
Coastal trail to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe
Sintra 3 hours
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Guides, cooks, winemakers and makers who live where they work.
What travellers say
4.9 · 16 reviews
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“Rita knows every path in these hills. We saw the Moorish Castle without a single queue and the travesseiro at the end was the best of the trip.”
C ChloeSintra hills walk: palaces, forest and the Moo...
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“I stood up on my third wave. Patient instructors, a quiet beach and photos to prove it to my friends.”
R RafaelBeginner surf lesson in Ericeira
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“A lovely afternoon in Graça. Our tiles arrived in Paris three weeks later, perfectly fired.”
N NadiaPaint your own azulejo tile in Lisbon
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“When the lights went down and the first fado began, the whole room held its breath. Unforgettable.”
T TomFado dinner in an Alfama tasca
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“A real family estate, not a factory tour. The 10 year old tawny on the veranda, looking at the river, was perfect.”
Y YukiDouro quinta visit and wine tasting
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“The market visit alone was worth it. Inês made us feel like her family and the bacalhau was delicious.”
E EmmaPortuguese cooking class with market visit
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Good to know
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Can I cancel a booking?
Most activities can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before they start.
Who are the hosts?
Guides, instructors, cooks, winemakers and makers who live where they work. We meet each one before their page goes online.
Do activities run in bad weather?
Hosts move or cancel outdoor activities when it is unsafe, and refund you in full.
Can I have products delivered?
Yes, by post within Portugal and Europe, or collect them at the maker's shop.
From the journal
Travel guides
Where to find the best pastel de nata, and how to bake your own
The custard tart that conquered the world was born in a Lisbon monastery. Here is where to eat it, and how to make it at home.
Travel guides
Walking the Fisherman's Trail on the Rota Vicentina
Four days on the cliffs of the Alentejo coast, from Porto Covo to Odeceixe: what to pack and where to stop.
Travel guides
Lisbon's viewpoints at sunset
Seven miradouros, seven views of the city and the river, and the best time to reach each one.
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