Lisbon · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle with a mobile ticket, optional audio guide, sweeping city views, peacocks, and a flexible self-guided route.
“Having the tickets to avoid the line was essential. The tour was fine”
Explore Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra with a timed e-ticket and smartphone audio guide covering its palace, grottoes, wells, and gardens.
“What an amazing place! The gardens, the caves and the architecture that were designed at the Quinta de Regaleira must be one of the most wonderful places I visited.”
Ride Lisbon’s iconic Tram 28 with an English audio guide and use unlimited public transport, funiculars, and Santa Justa Lift for 24 hours.
“We met Alex, our guide, and he gave us our tickets a few tips on how to spend the day in Lisbon. He was super friendly, professional and helpful! The tickets are definitely a must have if you want to manage and see most of the touristic attractions in one day.”
Visit Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery with an offline audio guide, skip some planning stress, and explore its cloister, portal, and royal tombs.
“Hi! Thanks for your review. We're so glad to hear you had a great experience! We hope to see you again soon. 😄💫 Best, Sheneth”
Explore Sintra’s Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira with entry tickets, offline audio tours, city stories, and sweeping hilltop views.
“Easy to navigate and listen to audio as your walk thru the park. Giving suggestions as to where to walk to.”
Explore Sintra at your own pace in a GPS audio-guided electric car, with free parking, local tips, insurance, and on-site help.
“It was awesome. So fun. The owners were friendly and explained everything really well. Definitely would recommend.”
Explore Sintra by two-seat electric Twizy, with routes, Wi-Fi, parking tips, and time for Pena Palace, Regaleira, Monserrate, and Cabo da Roca.
“José runs a very good business, he has thought of everything. An incident had occurred and the police asked us to take a different route. José noticed from his tracker and came to meet us to ensure we got to our next destination without any problems, he really cares about Read more”
Review of Sintra’s Moorish Castle ticket with English audio guide, steep walls, forest paths, sweeping views, costs, tips, and access advice.
“Other than the weather it was great, lots to see, I'm sure the views would have been fantastic, except the weather prevented that. it was foggy and it added a whole new dynamic to the visit which was very enjoyable. Don't let the weather hamper your visit.”
Explore Sintra and Cabo da Roca by powerful e-bike, following quiet routes to palaces, forests, and Portugal’s westernmost point.
“Close to the train station. Awesome host and easy communication! He gave great route recommendations. Loved the GPS app and easy to follow. Amazing way to see Sintra without the crowds. We loved eating at the bicycle restaurant!”
Review of Sintra’s Moorish Castle e-ticket and audio guide, with practical advice on views, phone setup, queues, price, and who should book.
“Poor! Your website is confusing and not user-friendly. We booked what was advertised as a “tour”, expecting a live person to meet us at the given “meeting location” and “specified time”. Nobody arrived! After calling and messaging on WhatsApp, we were told it was actually a self-guided audio tour. The audio did not even start at the meeting point, and it was extremely unclear which recordings matched which sites and where to start. We ended up wandering around aimlessly trying to guess where each track applied. In frustration, I turned it off and explored on my own. The biggest waste of money ever!”
Explore Lisbon’s National Tile Museum with an e-ticket and smartphone audio guide, from Mudéjar patterns to the famous Mickey Mouse panel.
“The audio guide is full of information. I think I could have spent at least 3 hours in the museum. You can skip some parts if you wish. The app is easy to use.”
Take the train from Lisbon to Sintra, ride hop-on hop-off buses, and explore Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira with an English audio guide.
“Sintra is een leuke bezienswaardigheid, alleen de bussen in Sintra rijden in de middag weinig waardoor geen goede verbindingen”
Visit Aljustrel and the Fátima Sanctuary on a self-guided day trip from Lisbon, with transport, audio commentary, free time, and Mass options.
“Il tour era stato scelto perché prevista guida in italiano. In realtà la persona che ci accompagnava (che non si può definire guida in quanto ha solo consegnato delle audioguide e dato indicazioni dell'orario in cui saremo ripartiti) non parlava italiano. Quindi i 48 euro a persona sono stati solo per il transfert! Non lo consiglio. Prendete il Flexbus e risparmiate”
Review of Ajuda Palace entry and Lisbon city audio guide, with honest advice on value, app setup, route, queues, and what is not included.
“DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! these guys run a scam. I paid for two audio tours in Lisbon and they did not include the audio with the ticket for either tour!!! They fool you by saying you get a complimentary audio tour, but it’s not for your tour, it’s a city tour. Ridiculous! You can buy a ticket for much less when you get there directly. Don’t waste your money. They ruined this experience for us and wouldn’t give us our money back.”
Ride Nazaré’s Atlantic coast on a KTM e-bike, from São Martinho do Porto to São Pedro de Moel, with routes, maps, and free cancellation.
“Super value for money. Great bikes that work perfectly and very friendly service and assistance. Very highly recommended. Many thanks, George.”
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