Lisbon Historic and Scenic Tours
Get off the beaten track and create your own memories
Exploring the sites of the Napoleonic Wars in Portugal
Follow in the footsteps of the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War to better understand his mentality and the military strategy that led to the definitive defeat of Napoleon's armies.
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Day tours of Wellington's Defensive Lines of Torres Vedras in Portugal
Comprehensive itineraries to visit the Lines, Battlefields, Headquarters, Interpretation Centers and much more.
Royal Palaces and World Heritage Sites, a mirror of Portuguese history
Discovering the Historic Palaces around Lisbon
Visiting the former royal palaces in Lisbon is the best way to immerse yourself in Portugal's history and get to know the city and the country.
The monarchical regime established in Portugal over 8 centuries left a vast legacy throughout the country that can be visited today in palaces, and other monuments.
World Heritage Sites in Portugal
Portugal has 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 8 of which can be visited on day tours from Lisbon, with itineraries involving different monuments and destinations.
There is also a candidate list of 21 sites awaiting UNESCO approval that can be included in these itineraries
Tours and Itineraries to explore Lisbon and Portugal
Day Tours in Lisbon
Discover Portugal with our guided and private tours, in which our 6-seat van and guide is exclusively for you and your companions. Our prices are commission-free, so don't be surprised if they are cheaper than mixed group tours.
Itineraries in Portugal
Discover here some of the best itineraries from Lisbon to explore Portugal and enjoy incredible off-the-beaten-track trips around Lisbon. Photos and descriptions of what's worth visiting in Portugal.
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| January 25, 2025 GetYourGuide traveller - Jonathan – United Kingdom Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour Fantastic tour Henrique is a brilliant guide. Setting the scene with an overview of the history in Europe at that time before focusing on the Napoleonic War and specifically the Peninsula War. His knowledge of the Lines of Torres Vedras was excellent. He also was able to provide general information on Portugal and its history and culture. I highly recommend Henrique and this tour.
GetYourGuide traveller - Therese – Australia Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour The private tour of Wellington's Defensive Lines is an amazing experience for anyone with a keen interest in military history, the Napoleonic Wars, or the strategic genius of the Duke of Wellington. We visited the Lines of Torres Vedras, a defensive system that played a critical role in repelling Napoleon’s forces and protecting Lisbon during the Peninsular War. Our guide, Henrique, was excellent. His understanding of the historical context and attention to detail made the tour so rewarding. He conveyed the significance of the Lines of Torres Vedras—constructed under Wellington’s personal direction during his year in Torres Vedras. He took us to key sites along the defensive lines, taking in not only the history but also the stunning views of the Portuguese countryside. We had plenty of time to appreciate historical landmarks and the fortifications' engineering. We also visited the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady and St Anthony of Mafra, second only to St Peter's in Rome in my view. Nov 2, 2024 GetYourGuide traveller - Samantha– Canada Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour. Henri was clearly passionate about history and Wellington's Peninsular campaign, so he and my husband had a wonderful day needing out together. The sites chosen were meaningful and appropriate, and definitely brought history to life for us. Thank you! Sep 20, 2024 JohnRobert_S Henrique from Lisbonvantours is a good choice. Henrique was a great tour guide, providing us with history and stories on the way to the
September 7th, 2024 Henrique was fantastic! Great guide, excellent tour, amazing lunch and a great day overall. Will do it again! Amazing Private Wellington Tour We had a fantastic experience on our Wellington Tour. Henrique was very knowledgeable about History and took us to a variety of great locations that not only were historically significant, but also beautiful and helped us visualize the stories. In addition, we got to have lunch at an authentic local restaurant and see a bonus cathedral. This was definitely a unique experience off the beaten path. Highly recommended! CarrianneB Viator review: Wellington Defensive Lines in Portugal Die Tour war klasse, kann Henrique nur wärmstens empfehlen. Sein Wissen über die Napoleonische Zeit in Portugal ist exzellent. Auch ansonsten habe ich viel von Ihm über Portugals Geschichte gelernt. The tour was great, I can highly recommend Henrique. His knowledge of the Napoleonic period in Portugal is excellent. I also learned a lot about Portugal's history from him. The trip my husband really wanted to do and it didn't disappoint. A fantastic way to explore the Wellington defensive lines and suppounding countryside. Henique was an amazing tour guide and host. So knowledgeable and gave lots of useful tips for Lisbon and Porto. Thank you, highly recommend.
Terrific Tour! This was exactly the tour we wanted. Henrique was professional, knowledgeable, flexible, and accommodating. Not only did we see all the sites we wanted, it was the perfect way to explore the countryside. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant in Mafra and still had the chance to visit the Palace/Cathedral there. Not only would we highly recommend this tour, we would certainly use this service again for another tour in the area.
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