4 Medieval Old Town Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

1.Lisbon: Fado Show and Wine inside Medieval Walls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,819 reviews · 50 min · from $18Our pick

Near Lisbon Sé Cathedral, singers and Portuguese guitarists lead you through traditional and modern Fado in a medieval stone setting. You’ll hear each song explained in English and Portuguese, learn about Fado’s great figures, and enjoy wine, port, or another drink for $18.

“Excellent end to an evening, enjoying the various live singers and musicians on the Portuguese guitar. It was fantastic! Thank you to all the team”

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2.Sintra: Walking Tour with Palace, Castle, and Old Town Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Meet your English- or Portuguese-speaking guide at Sintra station and walk uphill through forest and gardens to the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. Continue downhill toward Quinta da Regaleira or the National Palace, with history, nature, views, and local culture along the way. Plan for steep paths and about 10 kilometers.

“João was an amazing guide. Patient and so extremely knowledgeable. We got off the beaten path and saw so much! He knows all the beautiful trails and how to avoid queuing. Be prepared to walk a lot. Some of it quite steep. All of it very enjoyable.”

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3.Schist Villages and medieval castles tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $129

Join Mónica from Coimbra for a private 4.5-hour tour through Portugal’s Schist Villages and two medieval castles. Expect winding mountain roads, local stories, old stone homes, a natural swimming spot, and an optional traditional lunch. Tours run in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“Mónica was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed my time. Highly recommended.”

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4.Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Travel from Coimbra with Monica on a private half-day tour to Castelo de Arouce, Candal, three more schist villages, and Penela Castle. Expect local stories, short walks, changing village styles, and about two hours of driving between stops. Lunch is not included.

“The Schist Villages tour was really great and a nice change of pace from the other experiences we have had in Coimbra, Lisbon, Nazare, etc. Our guide, Monica, was the absolute best and was very knowledgeable about each of the villages that we visited. We walked through four villages and in each one Monica was pointing out interesting things and talking with local residents that she is friends with. As a part of our group, we were traveling with an older family member and Monica was very attentive to their needs and comfort with the walking paths. Highly recommend this tour if you are looking for something a little different…”

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