4 Private Day Trips by Car in Portugal Worth Booking

1.Private Half day tour around Madeira Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

This 3 to 4-hour private tour with Diogo, Ricardo, or another local guide covers Monte, the famous wicker toboggan ride, Cabo Girao Skywalk, Pico dos Barcelos, and Camara de Lobos. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, private transport, and flexible timing make it a smart first look at Madeira.

“Great driver, well informed and friendly. Ricardo took very good care of us! we would love to see more of Madeira with him.”

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2.Sintra and Cascais Private Personalized Full-Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend eight hours exploring Sintra and Cascais in a private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Your English-speaking driver, such as Rui, Tiago, Hugo, or Lino, adjusts the day to your interests, shares local history, and helps with palace timing, meals, and scenic stops.

“La simpatía de Diego!!! Ese acento sevillano nos conquistó enseguida. La flexibilidad con la que adaptó el recorrido, sus relatos, y la excelente propuesta para almorzar, hicieron que pasaramos un día encantador e inolvidable!”

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3.Private Half day tour (8 seat Mercedes Vito)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Madeira in a private eight-seat Mercedes Vito with hotel or cruise pickup. Guides including Ricardo, Joseph, and Orlando take you to Monte, Pico dos Barcelos, Eira do Serrado, Câmara de Lobos, and Cabo Girão, with time for the toboggan ride, views, lunch, or poncha.

“Excellent value, there were no negatives. Our driver was on time, the mini bus was clean. Orlando, our driver, was great, he made sure we had a memorable day in Funchal. Thank you.”

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4.From Lisbon: Full-Day Sintra Tour by Luxury Car or Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $88Best value

You’ll tour Sintra and the Estoril coast in a private luxury car or minivan, with hotel pickup and a driver for eight hours. Visit Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Lisbon sights. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“The day trip was a great way to visit Sintra and the palace. Our tour guide was accommodating and the car was very comfortable. I wish that our guide was able to tell us more about the history and able to provide some more fun facts but he was professional and did his best with his the limited English. Overall it was a great day and a great value.”

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