15 Portugal Christmas Tours Worth Booking

1.Funchal: Christmas Lights Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41Our pick

Ride through Funchal in a classic VW Beetle cabriolet as your English- or Portuguese-speaking driver shows you the city’s Christmas displays. The route passes the old town, cathedral, market, gardens, central square, hotel district, and a viewpoint above town. Hotel or cruise-terminal pickup, drop-off, and photo stops are included.

“It was the perfect introduction to my first day here on the island. I arrived Christmas Day and got to enjoy all the beautiful lights.”

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2.Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Ride through Funchal in a private open-top vintage Volkswagen Beetle while a local driver such as Rudolph, Rodolfo, or Miguel points out the Christmas displays, market, Old Town, and notable buildings. The tour lasts about 75 minutes, includes hotel or port pickup in Funchal, and runs in all weather, so bring warm clothing.

“A fabulous tour to see the Christmas lights in Funchal. The car is beautiful and very comfortable. We were picked up and returned to our hotel and cannot recommend this tour highly enough. A very special experience with a great guide.”

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3.Madeira: New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · from $171

Join VMT Madeira Catamaran at Funchal Marina for a short New Year’s Eve cruise timed around the island’s famous fireworks. You’ll watch the display from offshore while Funchal glows below, with champagne, wine, beer, and soft drinks included. English and Portuguese guidance is available.

“It was a magnificent experience, very well organised, but most of all the fireworks were amazing :)”

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4.Madeira: New Years Eve Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews

Join Catamaran Seaborn at Funchal Marina at 11:00 PM for a 90-minute New Year cruise. You’ll pass Madeira’s Christmas lights, return to the bay for the midnight fireworks, and toast with champagne and Madeira wine. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and warm clothing is essential.

“Absolutely brilliant, great crew. Lovely atmosphere everyone was out to have a good time.”

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5.Lisbon: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit center in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. Your English- or Portuguese-speaking guide takes you from Cais do Sodré through Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa, and Commerce Square, with photo stops and blankets for cool, rainy evenings. Guides such as Yuri, Viktor, Nuno, and Tiago have earned praise for humor, care, and local insight.

“Bernardo was an amazing guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. This is definitely worth the cost. Best way to see Lisbon in a short amount a time 10/10 recommended.”

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6.Lisbon: New Year’s Eve with Live Dj Fireworks and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 50 reviews · from $210

Spend three hours aboard the Pacific cruise ship, leaving from Doca da Marinha for a New Year’s Eve party on the Tagus. A live DJ, open bar, cheese and charcuterie board, city views, and midnight champagne accompany the cruise past Alfama, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Praça do Comércio. Hosts speak Portuguese, English, and French.

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7.Lisbon New Years Eve Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $166

Meet Palmayachts at Belém at 10:30 pm for a three-hour New Year’s Eve sail on the Tagus. Your crew shares Lisbon’s history as you pass the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, Christ the King, Praça do Comércio, São Jorge Castle, and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, and a midnight toast are included.

“A perfect ride for a moment of relaxation. Skipers are very attentive and tell historical facts throughout the tour. To repeat, that's for sure!”

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8.Lisbon: Fireworks, Music and Open Bar in New Year’s Eve Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $240

Board Marlin Boat Tours at Doca de Alcântara at 11 pm for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise on the Tagus. You’ll see Praça do Comércio, the 25 April Bridge, and Lisbon’s lit skyline, then toast midnight with sparkling wine and raisins. Beer, wine, and sangria are included, but dinner is not.

“I would definitely recommend this. We all thought we'd like it but seeing the fireworks from the water with the city in the background was spectacular. The crew on the boat were attentive such as handing out blankets and always checking on us. The boat was very nice and was a great experience all around.”

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9.Lisbon: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Tagus River Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join Bloo Boat Charter for a three-hour New Year’s Eve sail from Doca do Bom Sucesso. You’ll pass Belém landmarks, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Commerce Square, Alfama, and Christ the King before watching fireworks from the Tagus. Wine, sparkling wine, raisins, and bolo rei are included. Warm clothing is essential.

“Było super, niezapomniane wspomnienia, poza mnóstwem widoków i opowiadaniem przez załogę co widzimy dostaliśmy również rodzynki, ciasto królewskie i 1 butelkę wina musującego na rezerwację. Sam pokaz niezapomniany, polecam serdecznie.”

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10.Lisbon: New Year’s Eve Tagus River Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

Set sail from Alcântara aboard a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise with Marlin Tours. You’ll pass illuminated Lisbon landmarks, enjoy beer, wine, and sangria, then toast midnight with sparkling wine and raisins near Commerce Square. The boat has indoor and outdoor areas, but bring warm clothing for the windy river.

“Highlight of our trip. They took us to the perfect up close viewing of the fireworks which lasted a solid 10 minutes. The staff was very welcoming, ensuring we had a good time - plenty of beer and wine plus snacks. The catamaran had inside and outside areas, which we tried to huddle where it was warm due to unusually cold night. Meet up location was easy to find and well organized. Champagne and raisins distributed at midnight. Checked in at 10, boarded 10:30, disembarked at 11, and returned at 1am.”

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11.Meet Santa Luzia / Capital do Polvo / Salinas in a 100% electric Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride with Maria's Tuk Tuk from Tavira through the town center, salt flats, Atalaia, and Santa Luzia, the octopus capital. Your private English-speaking guide handles the driving and answers questions along the way. Pickup is available within about 2.5 kilometers of central Tavira.

“La gentillesse de notre guide qui veille à répondre à nos questions était au top. Découverte intéressante des différents techniques”

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12.NYE Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Meet your English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide at Camões Square at 9:30 PM. Visit two bars, enjoy welcome shots and one hour of unlimited beer and sangria, watch fireworks from Santa Catarina, open champagne at midnight, then enter a Lisbon club with VIP access.

“I didn't thought it will be amazing. But it was. It is great for individuals who want to learn other cultures, to interact with strangers:-) , to build connections, confidence or friendships and to collect memories which will last for a lifetime. Thank you all .”

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13.Lisbon’s Christmas Lights tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit center in a private tuk-tuk for about two hours. Your English-speaking guide takes you through Baixa, Rossio, Restauradores, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Príncipe Real, with possible Christmas market stops. Guides including André, Diogo, Ricardo, Rita, and Maria Esmeralda are praised for history, humor, and helpful photos.

“Meeting Lisbon through a tuk tuk tour was the best decision I made considering the immense number of people in the city. Diogo was very friendly and funny throughout the tour, sharing historical facts as well as interesting curiosities but without a doubt I should reference the incredible photos he takes!! No doubt I will be doing with the family family again, thank you Diogo 🙏🏼Auto-translated”

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14.Passing the Year in a Boat with Champagne and Fireworks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $301

Board at Doca de Santo Amaro at 11 p.m. for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise toward Praça do Comércio. With a maximum of 12 people, you’ll sip sparkling wine and Vinho Verde, listen to music, watch Lisbon’s midnight fireworks, and return by boat beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge. Bring a warm coat.

“It is an extraordinary way to ring in the new year. The captain and skipper were amazing and well prepared.”

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15.Lisbon Christmas Lights Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $58

Spend about an hour touring Lisbon’s Christmas lights in a private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local guide. See Rossio, Commerce Square, Chiado, Avenida da Liberdade, and São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint. Stop for photos, seasonal food, and city views. José is one of the guides who may lead the tour.

“Festive & informative. The holiday lights were mesmerizing. It was a bit cold during the ride but blanket was provided.”

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