From Lisbon: Berlenga Grande Sightseeing Tour

4.6 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:
The Cooltours (Lisbon)
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From Lisbon: Berlenga Grande Sightseeing Tour
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
49 reviews

Embark on a tour of Berlenga Grande, the largest island in this Portuguese archipelago. Journey along its trails with a guide, visit some of the caves by boat, and go to the Fort of S. João Baptista.

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Duration 7 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Pickup optional
Pickup from hotels in central Lisbon.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
John – Germany

The trip with our guides Hugo and Roy was awesome. An absolute highlight I can only recommend!

5
5 out of 5 stars
T
Tyrel – Netherlands

it was great, but the weather was very cloudy at the island

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Itinerary

  • Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Peniche

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • Berlenga Grande Island

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Boat cruise (3.25 hours)

  • Peniche

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Marquês de Pombal

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the most beautiful, savage and heavenly place of Portugal’s coast
  • Take a small boat trip, with a glass bottom, to the local caves and coves
  • Explore the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Hike up and down the island trails and enjoy the crystalline beach waters
  • Learn about the military, religious and fishing history of Berlengas

Full description

Enjoy the beauty of the natural reserve that includes the island of Berlenga Grande that has been protected by the Portuguese government since 1465 and was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. See the sea caves and fortifications jutting out into the sea at the Fort of S. João Baptista.
Start with being picked up by your friendly guide from your hotel in Lisbon. Travel to Berlenga Grande on a comfortable boat to explore some trails with an expert guide before heading to some dramatic sea caves by boat. Next, go to the Fort of S. João Baptista, which defended the seafarers of this archipelago for centuries.
Be dazzled by the crystalline and wild waters and by the natural beauty of this remote place on the Portuguese coast before heading back to Lisbon.

Includes

  • Transport by minivan from Lisbon to Peniche and return
  • Transfer by boat from Peniche to Berlenga Grande
  • Tour of the caves by boat
  • Tour with local guide through Berlenga Grande trails
  • Insurance according to Portuguese law
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips/gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at Praça da Figueira in front of the statue at 08:00 Am.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

  • More than one language may be spoken (maximum two)
  • Infants and children occupy a seat, infant seats are available if advised at booking
  • Child rate applies when accompanied by paying adult
  • Maximum of 8 persons per vehicle
  • Minimum of 2 people per tour. If a tour is canceled because of low bookings you will be offered an alternative or refund
  • Tour will not be canceled for adverse weather, unless there are warnings by official organizations

From $169 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 49 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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John – GermanyJune 11, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip with our guides Hugo and Roy was awesome. An absolute highlight I can only recommend!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Tyrel – NetherlandsAugust 21, 2024 – Verified booking
it was great, but the weather was very cloudy at the island
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5 out of 5 stars
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Leonard – IrelandJuly 22, 2024 – Verified booking
It was lovely, Miguel (our guide) was amazing, helpful and kind the whole trip.

Product ID: 404649

Activity provider:
The Cooltours (Lisbon)

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