Portugal Private Car Tours

“Fantastic Tour of Sintra”

Goncalo provided a unique and wonderful experience for this visit. The Mercedes pickup provided a safe and luxury ride to Sintra with his incredible knowledge of Portuguese history and area info provided on the way out. As a private guide, he was able to take the vehicle up a private drive far higher up the mountain than you can access without a private guide. At 3 points on the tour from initial entry to accessing 2 areas of the Peña Palace we were able to bypass long lines that we would have waited in for a minimum of an hour otherwise. He gave a well directed tour of all the essential areas of the Palace with the incredible lookouts and views. We finished with a drop off at the old village which is a fun and worthwhile time. The only way to visit this unique and memorable spot. He's also a great guy !

“Incredible Tour and Guide”

We only had three days in Lisbon and hoped to get a good sense of the city and area. This tour with Marisa was a spectacular look and lesson about Portugal, Lisbon and Sintra. Her knowledge of the area was amazing and, even better, she put things in cultural context. Marisa is a great guide and you see and learn a lot on the drive to Sintra. Peña Palace is an amazing palace and she breathes life into it as she shares its history. The Palace and grounds afford amazing views. Just to note there are a lot of stairs and steps so a tour of the palace is not appropriate for those with mobility challenges. Sintra, itself, is beautiful and absolutely charming. We are so glad we did this tour with Marisa and were left with an appreciation of Lisbon and desire to return again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an educational tour.

Marisa F.

(23 reviews)

Thank you só much. Full of stairs but you made it!!!!!!!

“An Unforgettable Day in Évora and Alentejo with an Exceptional Guide”

This was one of the best day trips I have ever taken, and Diogo made all the difference. We started with a drive to Évora, where I visited the ancient Roman Temple of Diana and the medieval cathedral. Along the way, Diogo shared the history of the regions we would be visiting, as well as an introduction to Portugal’s wine culture and winemaking traditions. After a relaxing visit to Évora, I enjoyed my first wine tasting of the day. Diogo is a sommelier, and his knowledge added tremendously to the experience. He explained the origins of the grapes, the characteristics of the region, and the different wines I would be tasting, which made me appreciate them even more. We then had a fantastic lunch featuring local cuisine at a charming restaurant recommended by Diogo. It was exactly the kind of authentic, relaxed dining experience I was hoping for. From there, we visited a cork factory, where I learned a remarkable amount about how cork is harvested and processed and the many products it is used to create—from wine stoppers to textiles and furniture. We finished the afternoon at a beautiful vineyard estate, where I took a jeep tour of the property followed by another excellent tasting of Portuguese wines. This was my third tour with Diogo, and once again he created an amazing experience. From selecting memorable places to visit, to sharing his knowledge of Portugal’s wine culture, history, and traditions, Diogo added tremendous depth to the entire day. He designed the perfect day trip, with an ideal balance of history, culture, wine, and food—all at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Diogo’s charming personality, background as a sommelier, extensive knowledge, and genuine passion for what he does make him an exceptional guide. I would not hesitate to book more tours with Diogo the next time I am in Lisbon. He is not only an outstanding guide, but a wonderful person, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Diogo C.

(4 reviews)

Ross, this is such a wonderful review — thank you. It was a pleasure putting this day together for you and, even more importantly, sharing a part of Portugal that I love so much. I’m especially happy that the balance between history, wine, food and the more authentic side of the Alentejo worked so well. For me, the best days are the ones that don’t feel rushed, where there is time to understand a place, enjoy a great meal, discover something unexpected and, of course, drink some good Portuguese wine along the way. Having you join me for three different tours during your stay made the experience particularly special. Thank you for your trust, your curiosity and your great company throughout the trip. I genuinely hope our paths cross again in Portugal — there are still plenty of places and wines left to discover!