Day Trips from Lisbon

Lisbon is surrounded by fairy-tale palaces, pilgrimage towns, Atlantic coastline and medieval walled villages, all reachable within one to two hours. The catalogue covers 16 destinations across central and southern Portugal, with prices starting from €30 for trips to Sintra or Cascais and rising to €149 for a guided excursion to Setúbal.

Choosing comes down to what kind of experience you want: Romanticist palaces and gardens in Sintra, religious heritage in Fátima and Tomar, coastal scenery at Cabo da Roca and Nazaré, or wine tastings in the countryside. The sections below group every option by type, cost and inclusions so you can compare before booking.

Palaces and fairy tales

Sintra is the most popular day trip from Lisbon, with 15 products from €30 and a 4.7 ★ average rating. Tours focus on Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, two 19th-century estates set among forested hills. Cascais adds a coastal contrast with 12 products from €30, and Cabo da Roca marks the westernmost point of continental Europe with 4 products from €30. Timed entry tickets for Sintra palaces are recommended, as queues can exceed 30 minutes even outside peak season.

Religious and historic towns

Fátima is the main pilgrimage destination, with 13 products from €39 and a 4.5 ★ rating. Tomar, seat of the Knights Templar, offers 2 products from €110 with a 4.8 ★ rating, making it the highest-rated destination in the catalogue. Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city in the Alentejo region, has 6 products from €85. Multi-stop tours combining Fátima with Batalha cover two centuries of Portuguese religious architecture in a single day.

Coastal and nature

Nazaré draws surfers and spectators with its giant-wave coastline, offering 12 products from €55 rated 4.5 ★. Arrábida Natural Park features turquoise waters along the Setagúbal peninsula and is best reached by guided tour, with 1 product from €75. Berlengas, a volcanic archipelago roughly 45 minutes by boat from Peniche, has 1 product from €100 for a full-day island excursion.

Wine and gastronomy

Wine tours from Lisbon cover vineyards in the Lisbon wine region and the Setúbal peninsula, with 7 products from €82 and a 4.5 ★ rating. Setúbal itself, known for its Moscatel production, has 1 product from €149. These tours pair cellar visits and tastings with regional food, making them the most gastronomic option in the catalogue.

Medieval towns and cities

Óbidos is a walled medieval village with 11 products from €55 and a 4.5 ★ rating. It frequently appears on multi-stop itineraries alongside Nazaré. Porto, Portugal's second city, is reachable as a full-day trip with 3 products from €87 rated 4.3 ★. The distance (roughly 3 hours by road) makes it one of the longer excursions, best suited to travellers who want to combine Ribeira, port wine cellars and the D. Luís I Bridge in a single day.

Most affordable options

Sintra, Cascais and Cabo da Roca share the lowest entry point at €30 per person. Fátima follows at €39. These four destinations sit within an hour of Lisbon and keep costs down through shorter travel distances. Óbidos and Nazaré start at €55 and round out the sub-€60 bracket.

Premium experiences

Setúbal commands the highest starting price at €149, reflecting the wine-focused itinerary and smaller group format. Tomar follows at €110, and Berlengas at €100. Porto starts from €87 and Évora from €85 — both full-day commitments where distance and logistics push costs above the €80 mark.

What affects the price

Three factors drive cost: distance from Lisbon, whether palace or site entry tickets are bundled, and group size. Sintra tours that include Pena Palace admission cost more than transport-only packages. Multi-stop trips combining Óbidos with Nazaré or Fátima with Batalha often deliver better value per destination than booking each separately.

Day trips from Lisbon at a glance

Prices shown are indicative starting prices from the GuruWalk catalogue. They may vary by date, group size and availability.

What the price typically covers

Most guided day trips from Lisbon include return transport by minivan or coach and an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour. Several Sintra products bundle entry tickets to Pena Palace or Quinta da Regaleira in the price, as indicated in their names. Multi-stop tours covering Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos handle all transport between destinations. Meals and additional site admissions are generally not included unless explicitly stated in the product listing.

Languages and group size

English is the primary language across the catalogue. Several high-demand products, including the Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos small-group tour, also offer Spanish, French and Portuguese guides. Small-group options are available for most destinations, with some products highlighting this format in their names. Group sizes range from small-group minivans to full-size coaches depending on the product.