Portugal

Bought the 48 hour Lisbon city card and redeemed it at the "ask me" counter at Lisbon international airport upon arrival. Convenient and good value if you visit at least 2 museums that are free with the psss per day. Viewed the online guide to plan thd visits to the aggractions. Some attracrions were closed eg Jeronimos monastery was closed due to a strike. Belem tower was closed for rennovation.

Even with a 10:30 AM ticket, you'll still have to wait in line for 40-50 minutes if you arrive at 10:15 AM. We recommend arriving earlier to wait. Using the e-voucher is very convenient, and tickets are almost impossible to buy on-site, so we suggest purchasing them online in advance. The corridors inside are beautiful and great for taking photos.

very beautiful and scenic place. there is alot of walking to do but it is worth it. alot of people there also, be prepared to queue for your turn.

This tour is great if you are short on time and want to get a little sight seeing on the popular attractions. 10/10 would recommend this tour! It definitely makes for a long day and squeezing into a lot of stuff in 8 hours but worth it. Just make sure you have snacks, water, and a good walking shoe because you do A LOT of walking. loved that we got some time to explore on our own too. Emilio, the tour guide was great. He’s a burst of energy and personality! He’s hilarious and kept us entertained and on schedule. The bus driver was lovely since he was able to navigate the roads which were very narrow 😂

Quite unexpectedly, this turned out to be my favourite experience during my three days in Porto. The tour duration was just right, and the audio guide was clear and well-structured in the selected language, although the app did experience a few minor technical issues along the way. The weather was perfect, which made everything even more enjoyable, and the tasting itself was simply delightful. The setting is truly breathtaking: a vibrant, almost surreal garden with roaming animals (including two impressive roosters and even a peacock) overlooking the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge and the Douro River. The service was warm, attentive and knowledgeable, offering insightful explanations of each wine presented. The vintage Port wine, in particular, was a wonderful surprise, sweet, smooth and incredibly enjoyable. As an Italian, if I had the choice, I would happily have my aperitivo here and nowhere else in Porto. Highly recommended!

We had the best tour of Pena Palace and Quinta de Regalaria + the town center of Sintra. I have to say, our tour guide "J-Lo" was the icing on the cake of this incredible experience. He was so much fun and made it very easy to navigate. This was the perfect amount of time to spend in Sintra.

Stepping into the church, I originally thought it would just be a light show, but I didn't expect it to feel like entering a conversation about "time." The stone walls were originally cold and heavy, bearing hundreds of years of prayer and history, but when the projection lit up, the walls began to flow, as if they were breathing. Those light patterns, like neural networks, stretched across the vault and climbed up the columns, like cracks in time, and like the textures of memory. The most shocking thing wasn't the dazzling colors, but the moment when darkness and light alternated. When the space was almost covered with gray and white lines, and only the altar was slightly shimmering with golden light, I suddenly understood what "awe" felt like. It wasn't the oppression brought by religion itself, but the insignificance of humans in the face of vast history and the universe. Technology didn't destroy the sacred, but rather added a new language to it, allowing the ancient building to be understood in a new way. Looking up, I felt like I was standing on the axis of time. Above was flowing light, and below was silent stone. The place where the two met was the present me. This light show made me think about how humans are always looking for faith in different ways in different generations. In the past, it was murals and sculptures, now it is projections and lasers, but the essence has not changed—we still yearn to be illuminated by light. Leaving the church, I didn't rush to take more photos, but let that peace remain in my heart. Perhaps the real shock wasn't how gorgeous the scene was, but that it made me pause briefly and re-feel the distance between myself and the world.

The doors opened exactly 10 minutes ago. We sat down with a glass of wine, and then a video played, followed by two guitarists. A woman and a man each sang a song, and then they sang together at the end. Videos played intermittently, which was a nice touch. The man, in particular, sings very well! We really enjoyed the show! ^^

Easy to book on Klook and even easier to redeem entry tickets.

Fabulous trip up to the Moorish Castle and one of the highest points in Sintra. Lovely view. We walked up from the historic centre with younger children which took about 50 minutes but they really enjoyed the adventure (although could be a bit far to walk for some - buses, tuk tuk and taxis on offer if not). Highly recommend!

I booked the boat trip through the Klook platform on the morning of the departure day, for the 2:30 PM slot. I arrived 20 minutes before departure to queue, and once on board, I could choose my own seat. After the boat set off, I was able to admire the beautiful scenery of the Douro River and the surroundings of the Dom Luís I Bridge. It was truly stunning.

In the dim candlelight, the song flowed slowly between the stone walls, and time seemed to stand still. Fado has no glamorous stage or noisy applause, only the purest emotions and the vibration of the soul. The moment the lead singer closed her eyes, it was as if she was talking to the past; two guitars echoed softly, gently lifting up the longing and destiny. That faint sadness is not pessimism, but a kind of understanding and acceptance of life. Listening to the melody echoing in the air, the heart slowly settled down. We often see magnificent scenery that amazes us on our travels, but such a quiet performance truly brings us closer to the soul of a city. Fado sings not about skill, but about the years, about parting, about the tenderness after love. When the last note fell, the candlelight was still flickering slightly, and the heart had already been deeply touched.