Berlenga Grande Day Trip: Discover an Idyllic Island and its Historic Fort from Lisbon

Embark on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to the picturesque island of Berlenga Grande. Explore its historic fort, wander through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and take a glass-bottom boat excursion to discover the island’s caves.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Praca dos Restauradores - Start your tour in central Lisbon
What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Glass-bottom boat excursion
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Round-trip boat trip
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Kayak ride at the island
Additional Information

Embark on an intimate day trip to the picturesque island of Berlenga Grande from Lisbon. Your journey begins in the captivating fisherman’s hamlet of Peniche, from where you will set sail for Berlenga Grande, a pristine island part of the Berlengas Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural das Berlengas).
Tour the historical 17th-century fort of St John the…

Location
Posto de Turismo
Praça dos Restauradores
The meeting point is in front of the Lisbon Tourism Office, located in Palácio Foz, in Restauradores Square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ashley_t
Aug 15, 2025
Anniversary/birthday trip - I don’t think I recall the hiking part, but it wasn’t bad! I thought the water would be warmer the weather was perfect and NuNu was amazing! This was not recommended to me, I just found it and I was nervous, but I’m so glad I gave it a shot. Thanks
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Lauramcdel
Aug 14, 2025
Beautiful must see - Amazing day. Excellent food. Our guide Newnew was amazing and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this day
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Armando_b
Aug 13, 2025
Island tour - Had a great time, the ride to the island was. Little rough. However it was totally worth it the island was amazing the waters were crystal clear. The fort was awesome and also i would 1000% recommend you try the restaurant. I had a bluefin tuna and it was probably the best dish I’ve had the whole trip.
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Rosamaria_s
Aug 11, 2025
Berlengas Day Trip from Lisbon - Worthy! The place is fantastic. LOVELY day trip from Lisbon if you happen to stay there. Our guide, João, was very reliable. 10 out of 10 overall experience.
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Mariaestela_p
Aug 9, 2025
It was a great hit... - It was a great success to hire this excursion. The guide Nunu was very attentive, showed us the island, worried that everything was perfect and told us the history and curious DEs of the area. I would repeat without hesitation
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Gabrielle_s
Jul 31, 2025
Amazing trip even in high seas to Berlenga - Best trip in Lisbon so far. We had very rough seas on the way over, I was regretting the trip….until I had been on the island 3 minutes. Everything went away when I saw the beauty. I have travelled the world, and this was top 5 for me. The views of the sea are some of the best. Our guide Nuno was AMAZING. His passion for the country and island shines through everything. We walked to the Fort, took the glass bottom boat, ate an amazing lunch (to my surprise as there is nothing on the island other than 1 little place) and then rented kayaks. The kayaks are a must but please only rent kayaks if you are in great physical condition. The head wind on the way back to the beach is no joke. Several kayaks got towed in…but I would still do it again. Makes for great stories and memories. Thanks Nuno for the great day!
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Megan_v
Jul 30, 2025
The Perfect Seaside Day - This tour was absolutely lovely. Nuno was an incredible guide whose passion for Portugal’s history and Berlenga island made it an unforgettable experience. If you are traveling solo (or not) this is the tour for you. It was the perfect way to spend a day by the sea, swimming and soaking up the sunshine whilst surrounded by stunning scenery.
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Lauren_y
Jul 24, 2025
A slice of paradise - Bus didn’t pick us up until 8:15, which was a little unnerving but aside from that, it was the best day! Learned lots of info on the ride there and found the boat ride beautiful. It was definitely very choppy, so plan accordingly. The terrain is difficult to navigate, so wear gym shoes! The restaurant and bar on the island were very accommodating and the cave/boat tour was short and sweet! Our guide, Nuno, was incredibly kind and efficient!
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Michelle_k
Jul 21, 2025
A great day and so glad... - A great day and so glad we chose to do it. Small hiccups with the van, but our guide Nuno was fantastic, always available and helpful. Perfect outing to get away from the city for a bit.
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Robert_a
Aug 4, 2025
Don’t book here. They do t show up - They never showed up. I wasted my money booking the tour that day was so looking for and they never showed up and they don’t have a customer service number
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From $116
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).