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Portugal Premium Tours

Portugal Premium Tours
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We are specialists on private & tailor-made tours, shore tours for small groups in Portugal. Our concept is based on a premium service, quality, warm hospitality and on 100% client attention and satisfaction. Portugal Premium Tours will guarantee you an amazing and unforgettable experience while you visit the highlights and the secrets of Portugal, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Some of the most appreciated places to visit are Lisbon, Sintra, Oporto, Douro Valley, Obidos, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Evora, Tomar, Coimbra e Nazare.
Lisbon, Portugal

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2024

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jamesY4231MQ
Ceres6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
If you are thinking about a private tour in Portugal, I would highly recommend Premium Tours. From the first contact by email their service was outstanding. I had requested a custom 7-day tour for my wife, son and myself. Within twenty-four hours of first contact, Catarina emailed me back a custom detailed itinerary that was perfect. She recommended hotels in each city and even one closer to the airport for our last night in Portugal. Later, as we got closer to our arrival, Ines became my point of contact and her communication was excellent. Once we arrived in Lisbon, a professional driver was waiting for us and took us to our hotel.

Our first tour day was the next morning. Diogo our tour guide was at our hotel right on time and 5 minutes later we were off to Sintra. Over the next 7 days, we experienced amazing sites, wonder food, and a warm and inviting culture. Portugal is such an amazing and special place. With beautiful landscapes, enlightening historical sites, and charming people.

All that said, it was our guide Diogo that made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. You could not ask for a better person to experience Portugal with. His passion for the country and historical knowledge make the country come to life. He is engaging, interesting and extremely thoughtful. His tour is well planned and he has a contingency for what seem like every scenario. He was never in a rush and made several unplanned stops to show us something unique in some small village along the way. We were there at Christmas and he was so concerned we would have places to eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day he called around to confirm open restaurants and provided us with their locations. Just one of many gestures of kindness to make sure our experience was wonderful. I literally could not ask for more from a guide. By the end, we felt we had made a lifelong friend.
On our final morning, the professional driver was on time to shuttle us to the airport for our flight home. Everything about Premium Tours exceeded our expectations and provided the most unique travel experience we have ever had.
Written February 9, 2020
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Dear jamesY4231MQ Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us - and we agree, Diogo is truly a gem to have on our team! We count ourselves lucky for having such a great team! They are focus on making our clients feel welcome. We will make sure that Diogo sees this review. For sure it will make him very happy. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely, Portugal Premium Tours team
Written March 31, 2020
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PhilipeKoka
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
For several months we were in talks with Premium Tours in order to set a 10-day itinerary for our family now in March.

A few days before the start of the tours together with Premium Tours we realized that we would hardly be able to do these tours due to the restrictions imposed by the Corona disease.

The Premium Tours Team was tireless to find a solution.

Right now we are seeing an option for the end of the year taking advantage of the low price of hotels and flights. We are guaranteed by Premium Tours that our deposit is guaranteed for 2020 or 2021.

It is very comforting that in the midst of this crisis that affects us all, we know that this company is managing the matter so responsibly.

What we want is that as soon as we can finally get to know Portugal, and the Premium Tours team.

Again, well done Premium Tour
Written March 22, 2020
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Dear PhilipeKoka777, thanks for leaving us this comment. We are doing our best to help our clients during this difficult time... let's stay positive and believe that we will overcome this! So thank you for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you soon in Portugal. Portugal Premium Tours team
Written March 31, 2020
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ChadR
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
If you're looking for a tour guide in Portugal, look no further. Herlander with Premium Tours is the best in the business and will deliver an exceptional experience from start to finish. Hyper punctual, extremely knowledgeable, patient, fun and the #1 Benfica football fan in the land are just a few many positive words I could use to describe my experience with Herlander.

Having not visited Portugal before, my friend and I attempted to plan our trip on our own, but quickly realized that this beautiful and ultra-hospitable country had way more to see and offer than we had time to plan. A few e-mail exchanges with the Premium Tours including our travel dates and must see sights were turned into a perfect seven day itinerary that took us to twelve plus cities across Portugal. Time spent in each city and individual sight was well thought out and allowed us to remain on schedule throughout the tour.

Herlander is your guide if you want to experience Portugal from the locals perspective and see what makes this country and it's people so incredible. From the ocean side restaurants to the small coffee shops tucked away in centuries old buildings, Herlander will introduce you to his favorite foods and many friends along the way. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to experience Portugal with Herlander and Premium Tours and am looking forward to visiting again in the future.

Written June 16, 2020
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Hlz0622
Pittsburgh, PA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We just returned from a wonderful 10 day Portugal vacation planned for us by Portugal Premium Tours.

Madalena arranged an exciting itinerary beginning in Porto, followed by overnight stops in the Douro Valley, Manteigas, and
Tomar before our final four nights in Lisbon.

What made this itinerary so special were the unique experiences planned by Madalena. Visits to wonderful wineries; a short river excursion on the Douro;
learning about filagree from a local artisan; an archaeologist led hike along the Coa River to see Paleolithic rock engravings; visits to historic synagogues in Belmonte & Tomar; an impromptu evening visit to Fatima; Ginja tasting in the charming town of Óbidos; and so much more...

From Lisbon, a day trip to Sintra and Cascais were highlights as were a walking tour of Belem, the historic city center, and a memorable evening to a Fado house led by an expert guide and Fado singer!

Portugal Premium Tours arranged for us to stay in charming 5 star boutique hotels along our way. We stayed at a vineyard estate, a mountaintop retreat, and perfectly located city hotels with amazing views.

We were fortunate to be privately escorted by Diogo, who was as engaging as he was knowledgeable and found ways to enhance each stop we made and scenic drive we took.

Diogo arranged our wonderful meals, taking into consideration our dietary preferences and tastes and always finding the best pastries along the way.

We planned this trip hoping to learn about Portuguese Jewish history. Madalena & Diogo facilitated visits to multiple synagogues. Diogo shared his knowledge of the Jewish history of Portugal throughout the trip which we really appreciated.

Portugal Premium Tours was delightful to work with. We were very impressed that as part of their core values they donate a percentage of their revenue to local Portuguese charities.

Portugal Premium Tours arranged a fantastic trip, and we will definitely use them for our next trip to Portugal!
Written February 28, 2020
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Dear Hlz0622, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It's only through feedback such as yours that others can understand what we do. We try our best to make our clients feel good and welcome in our country. It's with pleasure that we understand we achieve that with you. Thank you for mentioning that Madalena arranged a fantastic trip and also the experiences you had with Diogo. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed spending your days with us! We wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Portugal Premium Tours Team
Written March 31, 2020
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Navigator179115
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
We traveled with another couple, our best friends, for two weeks in beautiful Portugal, staying in Porto, Douro Valley, Sintra, Algarve, and Lisbon. Portugal Premium Tours arranged all of our hotels, drivers and guides. We were very impressed and happy with their knowledge and efficiency, Herlander was our driver/guide in most locations and he was especially helpful, knowledgeable, courteous and professional.
We would highly recommend Portugal Premium Tours and Herlander to anyone seeking a vacation in Portugal with sightseeing, food, and great wine!
Written April 25, 2020
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Kristina
Chicago, IL5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
My husband and I went on a trip to Portugal for 7 days. We used Premium Tours for our entire trip and we were extremely satisfied with the service and our tour guides were wonderful! Both Pedro and Bernardo were knowledgeable, punctual, funny, friendly and accommodating. Premium tours tailored the trip to our requests, and we were able to sightsee and visit the cities we wanted to visit. In Porto our guide was Pedro and he was absolutely wonderful besides being our tour guide he drove us to our tours he also made our restaurant reservations along the way and suggested great restaurants.
We did 2 tours:
1. 4 hour Walking tour of Porto with wine tasting
2. Braga and Guimarães full day tour
For the remainder of the trip our guide was Bernardo, and he was absolutely wonderful as well.
We did 3 tours:
1. Transfer from Porto to Lisbon and 2 city stops along the way ( Tomar and Coimbra tour) which was amazing and we did not lose half a day on just traveling from one city to another we were also able to have a guided tour along the way.
2. 4 hour Lisbon walking tour
3. Half-day Sintra tour
Bernardo also helped us to reserve restaurants and made great suggestions for dinners.
I highly recommend Premium Tours as our experience was great and we look forward to coming back to Portugal and will definitely use their services on our next trip.
Written January 17, 2023
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Janice P
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
Premium Tours did a fantastic job of planning a 10 day tour of both the Lisbon and Porto areas of Portugal for a group of 20 lifelong college friends. Our tour included transfers to and from the airport, city tours of Lisbon, Sintra, Tomar, Coimbra, Fatima, Obidos, Nazare, Porto, Braga, Guimaraes, and Wine Tasting in the Douro Valley. Our bus arrived on time every day. The bus was clean, comfortable and our bus drivers were friendly.

Our 10 days were made extra special by our absolutely AMAZING tour guide Diogo Costa. He was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and fun. The PERFECT tour guide.

We had an memorable vacation, even amidst COVID-19. I highly recommend Premium Tours and Diogo Costa!
Written October 11, 2021
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BoricuaPR543
Atlanta, GA47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
What a wonderful 8 days with Portugal Premium Tours! Our guide/driver was Bernardo and he was the best!! This was our second visit to Portugal and repeat clients of PPT. I gave this company an excellent review in 2016 and this time is no different. They are EXCELLENT and we have no complaints. From the start of the booking process and throughout the tour everything was superb. We wanted to see the countryside of Portugal and we got it! Bernardo picked us up at the Lisbon airport and off we were to Évora to start our adventure. Walking tour, wine tasting, cork factory, pottery shop and a visit to Monsaraz was just our first day! We visited villages, castles, monasteries, churches, and sanctuaries that were just amazing. The views from many of these sites were simply breathtaking and the sunset in Marvão was just beautiful. One of our absolute favorites was Monsanto, considered the most Portuguese village in the country. The walk up to the mountain was an experience and we definitely got our exercise. The weather was perfect and the views were SPECTACULAR! We had a few days with rain but we made the best of it. Just roll with it! One of the coolest places we visited is the Burel Factory in Manteigas, indoors and perfect for a rainy day. It was fascinating to see how wool is used to make a myriad of things in this full working factory. Our itinerary also included the Douro valley, cities of Braga, Guimarães and Porto. Boat rides on the river and wine tastings were among our activities. We finished our tour with a visit to Coimbra University, the country’s first university. Our days were jammed packed and it’s impossible to list everything. However, let me just say how wonderful it was to spend this time with Bernardo. He was our guide, extremely knowledgeable about Portugal’s history and an excellent driver. He chose great restaurants for our lunches everyday and they did not disappoint. Bernardo checked in on us when he dropped us off at our hotel at the end of each day to make sure all was okay and recommended restaurants for dinner if we needed them. He was prompt everyday and genuinely cared about us and our wellbeing. He went above and beyond! We also had our own personal photographer, always happy to take our pictures! We will miss him! If we visit Portugal again, PPT will be our choice. The best company to experience Portugal!
Written October 26, 2022
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Tom S
Washington DC, DC7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
I was fortunate, prior to retirement, to be involved with making travel arrangements for and often traveling with top leaders in business and entertainment. The travel companies that were used and the guides that were assigned had to be, as in Tina Turner's song, "Simply the Best". Having just returned from a personal 10-day tour of Portugal with my wife arranged by Portugal Premium Tours (PPT) I would definitely give them a "Simply the Best" designation. Starting with PPT's UNESCO World Heritage itinerary we worked with Gabriela (she was great) to design a personalized program that fit our interests. Based on reviews I requested Diogo as our guide. While I can't comment on all of PPT's guides (they all get good reviews), I can say that Diogo himself deserves a "Simply the Best" designation. Diogo has the personality, in-depth knowledge of Portugal, and logistical skills that you look for in someone you will be spending two, seven or even ten days with. Diogo has interpersonal instincts that cannot be taught. We are in our seventies and Diogo could sense when we were good to go or when we needed a break. He would work with us to adjust our itinerary as needed. Portugal is a wonderful destination - Diogo made it a wonderful visit. The highest compliment I can give is that I would not hesitate to recommend PPT to any couple, family, group or representative of a VIP if Diogo were to be their guide.
Written May 19, 2024
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Alex H
Boston, MA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Premium tours helped us plan a week in Lisbon and the surrounding areas for our family of five. Filipa Rodrigues was our guide for the week and was spectacular. She was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and terrific with our young children (ages 12, 10, and 8). We did three day trips with Filipa outside the city and also spent a day exploring together in Lisbon. Premium also arranged other activities for us and helped with hotel, reservations, etc. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our experience with Premium Tours and Filipa and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning a trip to Portugal.
Written April 21, 2023
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