Things to do & places to visit in Portugal
Top things to do
- Bodies of Water
- Churches & Cathedrals
- Wineries & Vineyards
- Speciality Museums
- Architectural Buildings
- Religious Sites
- Castles
- Lookouts
- Beaches
- Historic Sites
- Geologic Formations
- Points of Interest & Landmarks
Top destinations in Portugal 8
- #1. Central Portugal
- #2. Northern Portugal
- #3. Algarve
- #4. Madeira Islands
- #5. Alentejo
- #6. Azores
- #7. Beiras
- #8. Estremadura
Most reviewed places to visit 50
- 4.5 Oceanário de Lisboa (40.3k reviews) Central Portugal
-Awesome!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Aquariums
- 4.0 Torre de Belém (37.6k reviews) Central Portugal
-Lisbon's Landmark - Mildly interesting
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos (31.3k reviews) Central Portugal
-worth the wait
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
- 4.0 Castelo de S. Jorge (30.3k reviews) Central Portugal
-Incredible views across Lisbon, wrapped in the history of the walls
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles
- 4.5 Ponte de Dom Luís I (25.0k reviews) Northern Portugal
-Enjoy the views and get some exercise!
Bridges
- 4.0 Tram 28 (24.7k reviews) Central Portugal
-Fun way to explore the city
Trams
- 4.5 Time Out Market Lisboa (23.0k reviews) Central Portugal
-Fabulous place to eat and drink
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cooking Classes
- 4.5 Alfama (21.2k reviews) Central Portugal
-Unique experience walking in Alfama
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
- 4.5 Park and National Palace of Pena (19.1k reviews) from $12.85 Central Portugal
-Great day out if you plan ahead
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings • Castles
- 4.5 Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) (17.0k reviews) Central Portugal
-Largest Square in Lisbon
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Sao Bento Railway Station (16.9k reviews) Northern Portugal
-Porto's old railway station that is a must see!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Rail Services • Architectural Buildings
- 4.5 Telefericos da Madeira (15.5k reviews) Madeira Islands
-Flying over Funchal
Spent 2-3 hours Trams
- 5.0 Quinta da Regaleira (13.7k reviews) Central Portugal
-AN ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHT!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Castles • Gardens
- 4.5 Bairro Alto (13.0k reviews) Central Portugal
-Fado music, oh Fado music...
Neighborhoods
- 5.0 Take Lisboa (11.7k reviews) Central Portugal
-Best way to spend a couple of hours!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips
- 4.0 Padrao dos Descobrimentos (11.3k reviews) Central Portugal
-Impressive Monument
Spent 2-3 hours Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Cais da Ribeira (11.0k reviews) Northern Portugal
-Tourist central, but never dull
Spent < 1 hour Marinas • Piers & Boardwalks
- 4.5 Zoomarine Algarve (9.016 reviews) Algarve
-Busy!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
- 4.5 Monte Palace Madeira (8.894 reviews) Madeira Islands
-A must visit destination, if you are fit and mobile!
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Gardens
- 4.5 Torre dos Clérigos (8.728 reviews) Northern Portugal
-A beautiful church with a tower
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Observation Decks & Towers • Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Calouste Gulbenkian Museum (8.540 reviews) Central Portugal
-Really beautiful museum & garden
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
- 4.5 Chiado (7.991 reviews) Central Portugal
-An elegant and bohemian neighborhood
Neighborhoods
- 4.0 Madeira Botanical Garden (7.985 reviews) Madeira Islands
-Beautiful botanical gardens
Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
- 4.5 Douro River (7.508 reviews) Northern Portugal
-Take the Six bridges cruise
Bodies of Water
- 5.0 Yellowfish Transfers (6.996 reviews) Algarve
-Stress free. It's great to see you again!
Spent < 1 hour Taxis & Shuttles
- 4.5 Bom Jesus Funicular (6.890 reviews) Northern Portugal
-You'll be glad you went!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Trams
- 4.5 Centro Historico de Cascais (6.787 reviews) Central Portugal
-Our favorite city in Portugal
Spent 2-3 hours Historic Walking Areas
- 4.5 Pico do Arieiro (6.781 reviews) Madeira Islands
-What a way to start the day!
Mountains
- 4.5 Castelo dos Mouros (6.628 reviews) from $16.06 Central Portugal
-Stunning
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
- 4.5 Cabo Girao (6.275 reviews) Madeira Islands
-Floor is glass…
Spent < 1 hour Lookouts • Geologic Formations
- 4.5 Cabo da Roca (6.116 reviews) Central Portugal
-Nice view, worth the trip!
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
- 4.5 Arco do Triunfo (5.874 reviews) from $3.21 Central Portugal
-Beautiful Stonework
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Praia da Falésia (5.860 reviews) Algarve
-Beautiful beach worth visiting
Beaches
- 4.5 Capela dos Ossos (5.596 reviews) Alentejo
-Interesting venue - but go through a tour
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
- 5.0 Ponta da Piedade (5.548 reviews) Algarve
-Beautiful scenery, fun boat trip
Spent < 1 hour Geologic Formations
- 4.5 Palacio da Bolsa (5.539 reviews) Northern Portugal
-Great Rainy Day Activity
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Civic Centres
- 4.5 Praia Da Rocha (5.474 reviews) Algarve
-A winter retreat
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
- 4.5 Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima (5.138 reviews) Central Portugal
-Very nice and relaxing
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Biblioteca Joanina (5.084 reviews) Central Portugal
-Beautiful and Historic Library
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Libraries
- 4.5 Obidos Village (4.985 reviews) Central Portugal
-Pretty, but overrun and theme-parky
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.0 Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) (4.824 reviews) Northern Portugal
-Worth a visit
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
- 5.0 Caldeira das Sete Cidades (4.605 reviews) Azores
-Lucky Day
Geologic Formations
- 4.5 Parque das Nacoes (4.539 reviews) Central Portugal
-Lovely place
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Museu Nacional do Azulejo (4.336 reviews) Central Portugal
-Worth a visit
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
- 4.0 Boca do Inferno (4.140 reviews) Central Portugal
-Sea cave
Geologic Formations
- 5.0 Sunline Transfers (4.133 reviews) Algarve
-Outstanding transfer service
Spent < 1 hour Taxis & Shuttles
- 4.5 Praia Dona Ana (3.882 reviews) Algarve
-Spectacular beach - brilliant for tanning and swimming
Beaches
- 4.0 Templo Romano de Évora (Templo de Diana) (3.882 reviews) Alentejo
-Lovely view, great photo ops
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites
- 4.5 Marina de Vilamoura (3.855 reviews) Algarve
-first time visitors
Spent More than 3 hours Marinas
- 4.5 Jardim Zoologico (3.816 reviews) Central Portugal
-Impressed by Peacocks
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
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