Festive Season · PORTUGAL CHRISTMAS TOURS
Lisbon lights the hills and Madeira ends the year with the biggest fireworks in the Atlantic. The 13 below cover the illumination drives, the tuk-tuk runs and the New Year sailings, each priced and timed.
See Funchal’s Christmas lights by open-top VW Beetle, with hotel pickup, local stories, photo stops, and a 75-minute private tour.
“Miguel was amazing. Friendly, fun and informative drive around the town. Would highly recommend. 😁”
See Funchal’s Christmas lights from a private vintage Beetle with hotel pickup, local guides, Old Town streets, and festive city views.
“Wonderful view of the funchal christmas lights. Our driver Rodolfino was very knowledgeable ans extremely informat.”
Review of Madeira’s New Year’s Eve catamaran cruise, with fireworks views, drinks, meeting details, value, and practical booking advice.
“It was a magnificent experience, very well organised, but most of all the fireworks were amazing :)”
Welcome New Year from Funchal Bay on a catamaran with Madeira wine, champagne, Christmas lights, and a famous fireworks show.
“Déjà le lieu de rdv n'était pas le bon ! Arrivée à la Marina j'ai vu le bateau s'en aller, heureusement que je connais un peu Funchal ! J'ai dû traverser la foule dense pour arriver de l'autre côté parmi les dernières alors que j'étais là depuis 22h00. Au stand du Sea Born, une dame m'a conduit dans la file mais en oubliant de me donner le pass, conclusion lorsque ce fut mon tour, je n'ai pas pu monter sur le bateau et j'ai dû retourner au stand où l'on ne m'a pas cru ! Là, l'arrogance de la personne m'a énervée, "oui, oui, on connaît, je vous l'ai donné…”
See Lisbon’s Christmas lights by private electric tuk tuk, with Chiado, Bairro Alto, Commerce Square, blankets, and local guides.
“Tiago was outstanding! Very informative, entertaining, caring and detailed! We had a great tour and he was very great in accommodating fur our needs !”
Cruise Lisbon’s Tagus River on New Year’s Eve with a live DJ, open bar, charcuterie, and fireworks by Praça do Comércio.
Review of Lisbon’s New Year’s Eve sailing tour, with Tagus views, fireworks, open bar, snacks, timing, price, and practical tips.
“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!”
Review of Lisbon’s New Year’s Eve river cruise, with fireworks, open bar, Tagus views, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“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.”
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Lisbon’s Tagus River with fireworks, wine, king cake, city views, and a relaxed three-hour sailing cruise.
“Los dos chicos del barco fueron super agradables y simpaticos. El alcohol no falta pero la tabla de quesos y embutidos no la han puesto,no habia nada de comer excepto el roscon de reyes, deberian cumplir todo lo que contratas porque para eso pagas tanto dinero.”
Review of Lisbon’s Tagus New Year’s Eve cruise, with fireworks, open bar, monument views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“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.”
Explore Tavira, Santa Luzia, salt flats, and a 2,000-year-old olive tree on a private electric tuk-tuk tour.
“La gentillesse de notre guide qui veille à répondre à nos questions était au top. Découverte intéressante des différents techniques”
See Lisbon’s Christmas lights by electric tuk-tuk, with local stories, photo stops, markets, blankets, and a private one-hour route.
“Took a tour with Jose and my daughter loved seeing the lights! It was a fun activity to do and he answered all our questions along the way.”
See Lisbon’s Christmas lights by private electric tuk tuk, with warm blankets, local stories, photo stops, and a one-hour route.
“Victor was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend him for your Tuk Tuk tour. We had a great time.”
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