Trip guides
Portugal, planned properly.
Guides written by people who live here, based on the questions our groups ask every day.
Visiting Sintra? 20 Essential Tips Before You Go
How to get to Sintra, which palaces to book, how long to stay and the mistakes to avoid, from people who live in Portugal.
Renting a Car in Portugal: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Licences, age limits, automatics, insurance, tolls and where to pick up: a practical guide to hiring a car in Portugal.
Local Guides in Portugal, Recommended by Our Members
Tuk tuk drivers, private guides and transfer drivers in Lisbon, Sintra, Porto and beyond, recommended in our Portugal travel groups.
Lisbon Tuk Tuk Tours: 5 Top Tours to Explore Lisbon Like a Local
The best Lisbon tuk tuk tours, what they cost and which route suits you, from the old town to street art.
Best Sintra Day Tours From Lisbon
Small-group, private and e-bike day tours from Lisbon to Sintra, and how to choose between them.
10 Top-Rated Wine Tours in the Douro Valley
Douro Valley wine tours from Porto: river cruises, 4x4 vineyard trips, private tours and tastings.
Obidos: A Day Trip to the Fairy-Tale Town
How to visit Obidos from Lisbon, where to park, what to see and where to stay in the walled medieval town.
Berlengas: A Perfect Day Trip to Berlenga Island
Ferries from Peniche, what to see on Berlenga Grande, tours from Lisbon and where to stay nearby.
Best Restaurants in Lagos, Portugal
Where to eat in Lagos in the Algarve: seafood, tapas, brunch and local favourites.
5 Luxury Hotels in Albufeira
The best luxury hotels and resorts in Albufeira, from clifftop resorts to beachfront stays.