What to do and see in Serra da Estrela, Central Portugal: The Best Tours

May 17, 2022 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Serra da Estrela, Portugal including Private 2 Day Serra da Estrela Tour from Lisbon, Estrela Mountain and Piodão Historical Village, Tour Serra da Estrela - 1 Day from Lisbon , Seia / Butters / Serra da Estrela, Private Serra da Estrela Tour - Snow Fun with Cheese-tasting and Typical Lunch , Serra da Estrela Private Tour from Lisbon, TOURS CARLOS SMILE TUK TUK - coast and country side, Discover Serra da Estrela, Serra da Estrela - Full Day Tour, Private Tour: Serra da Estrela day tour from Porto.
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1. Private 2 Day Serra da Estrela Tour from Lisbon

Lisbon on Wheels
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Serra da Estrela is a mountain range with a extraordinary fauna and flora. With this trip we want you to get to know the region's human, cultural, historic and gastronomic wealth. Be enchanted by the glacial troughs and the fantastic landscapes of the natural park.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By jodiedeadman

Jose was a really great tour guide- from beginning to end. He customised our itinerary to ensure we visited all the places important to us, and still added in a few quick stops along the way which were surprisingly beautiful and well worth detours (especially the most western point in Europe). Highly recommended tour, great experience

2. Estrela Mountain and Piodão Historical Village

Viaje Portugal
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In this tour we visit the highest mountain in mainland Portugal. With a maximum altitude of 1996 meters in Torre. Serra da Estrela is an area of rare beauty with impressive mountainous slopes where we can live the silence of the heights intensely. After visiting the top of the mountain, we start descent by Loriga side and pass by Foz D'égua, Piodão, Fraga da Pena and the Village of Shale of the Benfeita among other places of extreme beauty.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Footprints60413

Xavier not only educated us on Conimbriga but also the surrounding area. He took us to these beautiful limestone caves, to the town of Rabaçal and bought us it’s famous artisan cheese and bread. What a lovely surprise. He showed and explained the markers for the Fátima and St James pilgrimage trail. Both going through Conimbriga. We highly recommend this tour by Xavier.

3. Tour Serra da Estrela - 1 Day from Lisbon

Angel Tours
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Explore Serra da Estrela, a mountain range with extraordinary flora and fauna. With this trip from Lisbon, learn about the cultural, historical, and gastronomic richness of the region. Let yourself be enchanted by the glacial valleys and landscapes.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned coach, Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By Extraordinary181760

We had booked this trip months ago and were not sure what to expect. It was expected to be a small group and really lucked out when it turned out to be just the 2 of us!. We had the best driver Celso Araujo with his very confortable BMW and our very knowledgeable, polite and professional guide Gonzalo Murta. Celso was very cautious of the road as he drove us while Gonzalo gave us a very detailed history of how Portugal came to be throughout the years of wars and conquests, very impressive!. He really knew his stuff. Once in Porto we had of course a porto wine tasting which was included in our tour and it was really very interesting. Afterwards we had lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant(delicious) and then on to a 50 minutes river cruise also included in our tour. We walked the town as Gonzalo pointed out most of its landmarks, did some souvenir shopping and returned to the car which Celso had at the ready!. This was a very pleasant, informative and enjoyable tour. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a great day in Porto. Hopefully you too luck out and get to meet Gonzalo and Celso!. They were amazing!!. ????????

4. Seia / Butters / Serra da Estrela

Lisbon, Portugal West Side tours
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This tour is intended only for you and your friends or family. In this tour you will be able to visit the interior of the country and the highest point in Portugal 1993 meters high. With a lot of shop where there will be plenty of homemade sausages and cheeses. The real gastronomy in the interior of the country. With good animation and friendliness to serve you always better.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water, good mood good atmosphere and animation

Exclusions: Lunch, Pao Museum Entrance

Reviewed By Futouh A

Raul took us around sintra explaining everything very well! He took us to all the places we wanted recommended the best things. He had a fast track to entering the palace and a discount for families. Recommended very good food. He is very fun and very professional. We went to palace de pene and caba de roca and central sintra. Loved the trip! Make sure you are dressed well and and have TRAINERS ON cuz there’s a lot of Walking!

5. Private Serra da Estrela Tour - Snow Fun with Cheese-tasting and Typical Lunch

Praça da Liberdade 19, 4000-322 Porto, Portugal Endless Weekend Tours
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Explore the Serra da Estrela mountain range in the Centre of Portugal on this private day tour from Porto. During the winter months, in the highest point on the mountain, the Tower, tries to do the best known sport in the region: sit on the floor on top of a plastic bag and slide down small slopes. It's guaranteed fun! Or you can make a snowman by using a few sticks to decorate and a scarf that doesn't mind getting wet. Children will absolutely love it. During the summer, on clear days, the view may be shorter to the sea, in the area of Figueira da Foz. People who love to spend their holiday amidst mountains and beautiful nature must visit Portugal's biggest mountain. We will start the tour in a locality named Pinhanços, existing since the Arabian era, where you will learn how to make and eat Serra da Estrela Cheese, a speciality which you must never miss. If you choose, the option of wine tasting, we will go to visit Quinta Da Bica, to discover more about Portuguese wine region Dão.

Inclusions: Gourmet Lunch with wine., Personal accident and liability insurance., Our chauffeurs have knowledge and ethics required for confidential business matters, Our chauffeurs provide a concierge service for any requirements., Our executive vehicles provide Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing atmosphere. , Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish and Portuguese

Exclusions: Admission to venues & attractions along the tour route., Gratuities are not included and is left to individual discretion.

Reviewed By Dt345123

Carlos died us around Porto. Very knowledgeable. Have us insights, history, places to eat and excellent places to set after the tour. Highly recommend.

6. Serra da Estrela Private Tour from Lisbon

Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1250-160 Lisboa, Portugal RM Portugal Tours
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Private full-day tour to Serra da Estrela, the longest mountain in Portugal with 2,000 meters of altitude. Departing and returning to Lisbon, this private tour lasts approximately 10 hours. You will get to know the city of Covilhã, Penhas da Saúde in the middle of Serra da Estrela, the Tower, the highest point of Portugal with 2,000 meters of altitude, the Glacier Valley of the river Zézere, the village of Manteigas and the city of Belmonte. , refuge of the Jews during World War II and hometown of Pedro Álvares Cabral.

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7. TOURS CARLOS SMILE TUK TUK - coast and country side

8200 Albufeira, Portugal Carlos smile tuk tuk
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Unique experience of visiting places that you will not see otherwise, in a relaxed and lively way, a vehicle that allows you to quickly visit typical places of difficult access, gastronomy, stops for photos, and with tour guide and entertainment. Depending on the time they walk, they can choose between coast and interior. we also organize groups, weddings, bachelor parties, events

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tourist guide driver information and entertainment

Exclusions: Does not include meals unless arranged, 3 hour tour or more offer meal time

Reviewed By justinwF91LQ

Dear Carlos, Thanks for the nice tour and lovely places. Now we know everything about the Algarve and you know so much about the nice spots and best restaurants. Thanks for the nice pictures for in our photobook ;-) Greetings, Justin and Lisa

8. Discover Serra da Estrela

Central de Fretes & Receptivo
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On this full day tour we will visit the Serra da Estrela, a unique region of Portugal. This area is renowned for its serene, natural landscapes as well as its historical and culinary wealth. See Serra da Estrela in all of its splendor!  

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Sailor6651

With only one day to see Porto (which is not nearly enough), we were thrilled with the tour. My favorite was the trip to the lighthouse at sunset, which was spectacular. Our guide picked us up at our hotel and showed us all of the top sights. Then he dropped us off for the dinner/fado show (which was pretty cool too). He picked us up again after the show and delivered us back to our hotel. Overall, one of my favorite evenings on a two week European tour.

9. Serra da Estrela - Full Day Tour

Living Tours Portugal

Discover the biggest mountain chain in Portugal, known as Serra da Estrela, a true wonder of nature, especially in winter when the slopes are completely covered by snow! Feel the sensation of being near through such height, trough the landscapes that go along with watercourses. Serra da Estrela will make you feel so small, with the hugeness of its valleys, which are marked with the white of the glaciers, In this full day tour, have the opportunity to Visit the city of Seia, the magnificent landscapes of Sabugueiro village, have the chance to visit the highest point of Serra da Estrela, the fantastic Lagoa Comprida, the ski resort, the Bread Museum and the traditional cheese, you are going to be able to see the amazing point of Covão of Conchos.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfers, Cheese Tasting pairing with bread and Wine, Entrance to the Museum of Bread in Seia (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sundays)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

10. Private Tour: Serra da Estrela day tour from Porto

Meridian4People

This private tour in Serra da Estrela comes with a guide, private driver and plenty of activities for the snow. During the summer, winter activities are replaced by the chairlift.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Snow activities, Gratuities

Reviewed By HHT17389

Hello, My wife & I were a part of this small group tour with another Brazilian family.Our guide was Micael Neto.He was very friendly & very approachable from the start of the tour.He drives well & is able to communicate his point in English.We personally preferred the Aveiro part to Coimbra.The Costa Nova beach & the light house were fantastic.The Moliserro cruise is an experience one should have.We had lunch & Avos Moles at the Market Square at Cafe Pixinho.The Coimbra tour was mainly a university,cathedral & the market square. Speaking personally about Micael a few incidents which stood out for me, a)He found a restaurant in Aveiro which serves vegeterian food for us. b)In Coimbra when the others were busy in the university he took us to the Botanical Garden & Cathedral. c)He helped us plan the rest of our trip in Porto & Lisbon with his suggestions. d)He even recommended places to have vegeterian food near our hotel. e)He ensured that each members personal interests were taken care off during the tour.He made it a point to understand our likes & dislikes.Eg.He made it a point to show me the storks nests & the Dragao stadium. The tour was well organised as any other but Micael was very good & would highly reccomend travelling with Micael to anybody in the future. Cheers, Dr.Vidhi & Harshit

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