15 Portugal Christmas Tours to Book Before December

1.Christmas Lights Sightseeing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 1h 15m · from $41Our pick

Ride through Funchal in a classic VW Beetle cabriolet with a local driver such as Miguel or Rodolfo. The 75-minute private tour covers the seafront, old town, cathedral, market, gardens, central square, hotel district, and an upper viewpoint. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup are included, weather permitting.

“This tour was great from start to finish. The car was absolutely stunning. We were greeted at our hotel with a big smiley welcome. It is the perfect way to see the lights of Funchal. I highly recommend this trip”

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2.Funchal Christmas lights sightseeing night tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42Top rated

This private 75-minute evening tour takes you through Funchal’s city center, Farmers Market, Old Town, and decorated side streets in a classic open-top VW Beetle. Your local driver may be Rudolph, Rodolfo, Miguel, or Michael. Hotel and port pickup are available in Funchal, with two tour times to choose from.

“Wonderful view of the funchal christmas lights. Our driver Rodolfino was very knowledgeable ans extremely informat.”

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3.Madeira: New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · from $171

Meet at Funchal Marina for a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise timed around Madeira's New Year's Eve fireworks. You will watch the display from offshore while Funchal glows after dark. Champagne, wine, beer, and soft drinks are included, with live commentary in English and Portuguese. Check in 30 minutes before departure.

“It was a magnificent experience, very well organised, but most of all the fireworks were amazing :)”

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4.Madeira: New Years Eve Fireworks Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews

Join Seaborn Catamaran at Funchal Marina at 11:00 PM for a 90-minute New Year’s Eve cruise. Sail past Madeira’s Christmas lights, return to Funchal Bay for the midnight fireworks, and toast with champagne and Madeira wine. English and Portuguese are spoken, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

“Absolutely brilliant, great crew. Lovely atmosphere everyone was out to have a good time.”

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5.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit center in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. Your English or Portuguese guide leads you past Commerce Square, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa Pombalina, and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, with blankets and rain covers provided.

“Our tour with Miguel was amazing. He arrived before our scheduled departure and was incredibly professional. He adjusted the tour based on other tours that we had planned for Lisbon. Very knowledgeable. When we missed going inside one of the churches due to a wedding, he circled back to make sure we could go inside. At one point we were stuck in traffic as the 28 tram had broken down. He was so apologetic. We thought it was hilarious as it was a mess and added to the tour. I would highly recommend his tour.”

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6.New Year’s Eve with Live Dj Fireworks and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 50 reviews · from $210

Spend three hours aboard the Pacific cruise ship on Lisbon’s Tagus River. A live DJ plays the year’s hits while beer, wine, spirits, sparkling wine, sangria, and a personal cheese and charcuterie board keep the party moving. At midnight, watch fireworks over Praça do Comércio. Hosts speak Portuguese, English, and French.

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7.Lisbon New Years Eve Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $166

Join Palmayachts at Belém at 10:30 pm for a three-hour New Year’s Eve sail on the Tagus. With a maximum of 10 people, you’ll see Lisbon’s illuminated monuments and bridges, enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, cheese, and sausage, then toast 2026 with sparkling wine and raisins as fireworks light downtown.

“Sublime. Relaxing. Informative. Beautiful. Gracious and fun host providing fascinating history as we sailed. Just a lovely sail.”

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8.Fireworks, Music and Open Bar in New Year’s Eve Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $240

Board at Spanish Dock in Alcântara at 11 p.m. for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise on the Tagus. You’ll pass Praça do Comércio, see the 25 April Bridge and Saint George’s Castle from the water, enjoy an open bar of beer, wine, and sangria, then toast midnight with sparkling wine and raisins.

“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.”

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9.New Year’s Eve Fireworks Tagus River Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Spend three hours aboard a sailboat with Bloo Boat Charter, taking in Lisbon’s riverside landmarks before midnight fireworks. Guides speak English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect wine, sparkling wine, bolo rei, raisins, blankets, and wide views from Belém to Alfama. Dress warmly, since this is an open-air sailing experience.

“Joao and Justin were wonderful on our New Year’s Eve Fireworks Sailing Cruise on the Tagus River. We loved seeing Lisbon from the river! They pointed out landmarks and explained the history. It was a cold night and they provided plenty of blankets to keep us warm. It was a great evening of beautiful sights, fireworks, and fun conversation. Thank you!!”

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10.New Year’s Eve Tagus River Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

Join Marlin Tours for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise from Alcântara. Sip beer, white wine, and sangria as Lisbon’s monuments glow after dark, then toast midnight with sparkling wine and raisins near Commerce Square. The boat has inside and outside areas, but bring warm clothing for wind on the river.

“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.”

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11.NYE Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Start at Camões Square with a guide, party kit, and welcome shot, then watch fireworks from Miradouro de Santa Catarina, toast midnight with Champagne, enjoy an hour of unlimited beer and sangria, visit a second bar, and finish with VIP club entry. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available.

“That was the best pub crawl ever! Bruno was the coolest guide. Price worty! You dont need to worry with anything. Everything was well organized, the gave US a big botle of Champagne and the Fire works wore amazing the best way to Start 2024 !! Happy New year!”

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12.Lisbon’s Christmas Lights tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit center in a private tuk-tuk for about two hours. You’ll see Baixa, Rossio, Chiado, Principe Real, and nearby districts, with guides such as André, Diogo, Ricardo, Rita, and Maria Esmeralda sharing history, tips, and photo help. Pickup is available from select central hotels.

“Great experience to see the lights in lisbon this way , Ricardo was a great tour guide and gave us lots of information and tips for a future visit.”

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13.Passing the Year in a Boat with Champagne and Fireworks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $301

Board at Doca de Santo Amaro at 11 pm for a two-hour New Year’s Eve cruise toward Terreiro do Paço. The small boat carries up to 12 people, with sparkling wine, Vinho Verde, soft drinks, water, blankets, music, and views of Cristo Rei and Ponte 25 de Abril before returning to the dock.

“It is an extraordinary way to ring in the new year. The captain and skipper were amazing and well prepared.”

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14.Lisbon Christmas Lights Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $58

Spend about an hour touring Lisbon’s Christmas lights in a private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local guide. Stop at Commerce Square and São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint, pass Rossio, Chiado, Avenida da Liberdade, and festive markets. José may guide your ride, with blankets and rain protection available in cold weather.

“Festive & informative. The holiday lights were mesmerizing. It was a bit cold during the ride but blanket was provided.”

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15.New Year’s Eve Luxury Boat – DJ, Buffet & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $293

Spend three hours aboard a glass-enclosed boat on Lisbon’s Tagus River, with a live DJ, Portuguese buffet, unlimited premium drinks, and a Moët & Chandon toast at midnight. You’ll pass Praça do Comércio, Ponte 25 de Abril, Cristo Rei, and Torre de Belém before watching the fireworks from the water. The boat holds up to 40 people.

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