4.4/5 Great
Excellent
445
Great
254
Average
51
Disappointing
22
Terrible
6
Portugal Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Although described as a fast paced tour(which it was), it was a good introduction to visiting Portugal with many highlights as well as vising some lesser known par...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
UK office needs to support local guide better by making sure messages are passed on before the trip. Despite my phone call at least two weeks before and reassurance ...
Bernard
Sep 2024
The Azores are very much unspoilt. Each island has unique geology which we saw close up. The volcanoes range from 800,000 years to 70 years old. Tania the guide is w...
Alun
Sep 2024
Many wonderful experiences on our holiday in the Azores - thoroughly recommended. Special mention must be made of our superb tour leader Tania. She was faultless -...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
A beautiful place with interesting history, landscape and geology and great climate. The tour was well designed to give experience of 4 islands. Hotels were extremel...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
3 out of the four hotels were fine but our hotel inPont...
Lorraine
Sep 2024
Hikes were a bit difficult for me, even though rated at easy to moderate. Even our guide disagreed with the rating of some of the hikes. Most of the hotels were exce...
Susan
Sep 2024
Our trip to the Azores was excellent, with a guide who is passionate about the Azores, taking us on an adventure that explored the history and culture of these fasci...
Michael
Sep 2024
A very well organised trip with a fluent but flexible itinerary. Tania is a great leader, caring, with good organisational skills and great local knowledge. Two exce...
Steven Betteley
Sep 2024
A wonderful trip to the beautiful Azores islands, each one different and full of surprises. The scenery is stunning, the people friendly and the food is good. Our e...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2024
Find a compatible friend to travel with to avoid an unknown quantity or an expensive single supplement. Use direct flights from the UK although you will have to make...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2024
FOR FEEDBACK TO EXPLORE ONLY - NOT FOR PUBLICATION The itinerary was great as it included a wide variety of islands, walks and experiences - much better than itine...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2024
Our tour leader was personable, professional, passionate, and went above and beyond. She loves the Azores and is knowledgeable about the location as well as has man...
Maria
Aug 2024
Visited four islands all with beautiful scenery, highlight was seeing the hydrangeas in full bloom. Great walks, varied but some were a challenge for me, hiking pole...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2024
I liked the Azores, the islands are lush and pretty and have a nice feel to them, especially once you leave Sao Miguel which is a bit touristy for me. I found the t...
Trusted Customer
Jul 2024
Really enjoyed the Azores, Tania was a very enthusiastic and energetic guide. Accommodation was of a good standard. Sadly one or two of the walks were more difficu...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Tours in Portugal are heavily focused on historical sightseeing, wine tasting, and food. Some Portugal tours are more active in nature, focusing on hiking, walking, and cycling. Seafood in Portugal is usually a major highlight for travelers - but of course if you’re not a fan of seafood this may negatively color your experience and cause a poor review.
Portugal itineraries are often quite busy - as the country is small enough to cover a lot of ground while also fitting a lot in. But you’ll want to assess whether or not an itinerary that includes some long bus days is the kind of tour you’re looking for. If you’d rather spend more time in one or two cities, you may want to consider a custom trip instead of a tour in Portugal.
It’s important to remember that many Portugal tour itineraries are combined with Spain and Morocco - so not all tour reviews will be solely about travel in Portugal. This may especially affect the feeling travelers had about accommodations and food, which can vary widely between these three countries.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Portugal, see the Travelstride Portugal Guide »
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