Lisbon's position in western Portugal makes it a brilliant base — Sintra's fairy-tale palaces are 40 minutes away, medieval Óbidos an hour, ancient Évora 90 minutes and the Algarve coast 3 hours. Browse Lisbon day trips on Viator.
Top Day Trips from Lisbon — Ranked
🏆 #1
Sintra, Cascais & Pena Palace Day Trip
⭐ 4.9 · 22,400 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £45 per person
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🏰 #2
Óbidos Medieval Town & Nazaré Beach
⭐ 4.8 · 8,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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🏛️ #3
Évora Roman Temple & Cork Forest
⭐ 4.8 · 6,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £42 per person
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🏖️ #4
Setúbal & Arrábida Natural Park Tour
⭐ 4.9 · 9,400 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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🍷 #5
Douro Valley Wine Tour from Lisbon
⭐ 4.9 · 5,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £68 per person
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🌾 #6
Alentejo Wine & Villages Day Trip
⭐ 4.8 · 4,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £55 per person
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| Destination | Distance | Travel Time | Don't Miss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sintra | 30km NW | 40mins train | Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle |
| Óbidos | 85km north | 1.5hrs | Completely intact medieval walled town |
| Évora | 130km east | 1.5hrs | Roman Temple, Chapel of Bones, marble towns |
| Arrábida | 50km south | 1hr | Stunning turquoise coast, best beaches near Lisbon |
| Nazaré | 120km north | 1.5hrs | World's biggest waves, clifftop viewpoints |
💡 Pro Tip: Sintra is Lisbon's most important day trip but requires careful planning — Pena Palace has timed entry that sells out, and the town gets extremely crowded by 10am. The Viator day trip handles all of this, including palace entry, for you.
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Sintra, Óbidos, Évora and more. Coach included, palace entries covered, free cancellation on most.
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