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VW Van Tour: Explore Lisbon's Hidden Gems
5.0
25 Ratings
Lisbon
Experience a unique and stylish private tour of Lisbon’s surroundings aboard a refurbished 1970 Volkswagen T2 van. Discover magnificent and authentic places that are difficult to access without transportation. Perfect for classic car enthusiasts or those nostalgic for the 60s and 70s.
Experience a unique and stylish private tour of Lisbon’s surroundings aboard a refurbished 1970 Volkswagen T2 van. Discover magnificent and authentic places that are difficult to access without transportation. Perfect for classic car enthusiasts or those nostalgic for the 60s and 70s.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lisbon - The journey to Palazzo Monserrate typically takes around 1 hour, though this can vary with traffic conditions.
- Park and Palace of Monserrate - Located four kilometers from Sintra’s center, Monserrate Park features lush gardens and a palace, exemplifying 19th-century eclecticism. The palace’s interior plant motifs seamlessly blend…
- Lisbon - The journey to Palazzo Monserrate typically takes around 1 hour, though this can vary with traffic conditions.
- Park and Palace of Monserrate - Located four kilometers from Sintra’s center, Monserrate Park features lush gardens and a palace, exemplifying 19th-century eclecticism. The palace’s interior plant motifs seamlessly blend with the exterior. Visitors can relax on the palace’s front lawn before or after exploring one of Portugal’s most diverse botanical gardens.
- Azenhas do Mar - In Azenhas do Mar, time appears to stand still, revealing a charming village perched on a cliff’s edge. Visitors can enjoy the stunning views while sampling local delicacies. Upon arrival, the village is visible from the hilltop, with its quaint white houses and winding streets, seemingly unchanged for decades.
- Cabo da Roca - Cabo da Roca is a rugged cape marking the westernmost point of continental Europe. Once thought to be the world’s end until the 14th century, this area features wind-swept cliffs and barren lands. It’s perfect for nature lovers, offering views of the vast ocean on one side and the Sintra-Cascais natural park mountains on the other.
- Praia do Guincho - This stunning beach is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Serra de Sintra hills. Known for its strong winds and massive waves year-round, it is a haven for seasoned surfers. At the beach’s southern end, the yellow-painted Fortaleza do Guincho has been converted into a 5-star hotel, complete with an outdoor pool surrounding the historic fort.
- Lisbon - The return journey from Guincho Beach to Lisbon, along the coast, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Traffic may increase during the summer months.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop off at the hotel
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop off at the hotel
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Step back in time to the 60s as you take a ride in my meticulously restored 1970 Volkswagen T2 van. It’s a fashionably vintage and ‘hippie’ style option that adds a unique flair and amusement to your journey. I guide you through the less-traveled parts of Lisbon, showcasing spectacular, unspoiled, and authentic areas that can be tricky to navigate…
Step back in time to the 60s as you take a ride in my meticulously restored 1970 Volkswagen T2 van. It’s a fashionably vintage and ‘hippie’ style option that adds a unique flair and amusement to your journey. I guide you through the less-traveled parts of Lisbon, showcasing spectacular, unspoiled, and authentic areas that can be tricky to navigate without transportation. Whether you’re a vintage car enthusiast, longing for the atmosphere of the 60s and 70s, or just eager to explore in this iconic van, I promise an environment of joviality and fantastic voyages. Planned daily routes include leisurely drives along the picturesque coasts of Cascais or Sintra, while alternative trips can lead to the Serra d’Arrabida or even Setubal. If you’re a group of 5 or fewer (private group), get cozy in my VW bus and surrender control to truly appreciate this splendid destination.
Location
Lisbon
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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David
Oct 26, 2025
VW bus tour - Christofano was great. Always took us around to avoid crowds. Brought us to some beautiful ocean views and a great restaurant on the water. Yes, Laura, he told us best places to go and Titi (the VW bus) was well cared for.
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Frequentflier447031
Oct 18, 2025
Fun and unique private tour of Sintra and Cascais, Portugal - What a fabulous way to tour Lisbon and its surroundings! We wanted a day trip outside the city and found this listed on Tripadvisor. What a treat! Not only did we get to see the coastal countryside and visit Cascais and the castle in Sintra, we got to do it in real style! The restored 1970 VW van was so much fun, and attracted a lot of attention. We thought we were movie stars! Christiano and his wife own the van, and restored it lovingly, to offer a unique expedition. Christiano drove and provided a great deal of commentary and advice, like skip the line to see the inside of the castle and instead see the outside and then have time for something else. He put no time limits on us and offered suggestions on where to walk and explore in each place. He met us near our Airbnb and off we went for a full day. We stopped at a fabulous place for lunch, a restaurant cut Ito the hillside on the coast where waves would splash up into the pool at high tide. Magnificent views of the sea and not at all crowded. After a long day he dropped us off where he had picked us up. You can tell the this company loves their work, and sharing Portugal with visitors. Highly recommend.
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Robert_s
Sep 12, 2025
Exceed Your Expectations - Count On That - Christiano (Chris) and his 55 year old VW micro bus are the very best way to travel to Sintra and more. Knowledgeable, an excellent driver, and very personable, he will make sure you have a truly enjoyable experience that will put you more in touch with Portugal. Driving out along the coast road itself was a visual pleasure. We had time to explore Cascais, he made a side trip for us to Cabo da Roca (must be seen) and took us to a restaurant that we would’ve never found and where we had a fantastic lunch with a view that cannot be beat. In Sintra he deliberately steered us away from the Pena Palace as being too crowded (a victim of its own success) to Monserrate which was a true delight & less crowded (yeah, we’ll have to explain to friends why we didn’t go to Pena but we’ll help them wish they’d gone to Monserrate). During the day his “boss”, better known as his wife Laura sent info on restaurant recommendations which we appreciated. Chris alone is enough to use his guide & driving services and with his cool, fully restored & comfortable VW microbus . . . you just have to do it.
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Barbara
Jun 1, 2025
A spectacular day with Christiano - Our day with Christiano has been the highlight of our trip to Portugal. Laura and Christiano planned a full day with so many amazing places and experiences and such great stories and information! They customized the itinerary for us based on our interests and their knowledge. Leaving the driving to someone else really allowed us to enjoy the day and experience places we didn’t even know existed! We really appreciated being able to take as much time as we wanted to enjoy each stop. Highly recommend! Thank you so much!
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Rhondadf2638wn
Apr 17, 2025
The absolute best way to tour! - This is the absolute best way to tour! There were places I wanted to go, and they wrote a perfect itinerary for us. We saw the sites we wanted without having to be on a bus full of people. They suggested a place for lunch and it was fabulous, with an ocean view. The drive between sites was short with plenty of free time when we wanted it. They were fun, informative, and all around enjoyable to be with. You cannot go wrong booking this tour!
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Kr155yx
Mar 27, 2025
Much more than the tour! - Traveling with a stranger for the day could definitely feel awkward depending on the character you get, which is why Christiano is the perfect man for the job.
He offers you so much more than a tour,
He has such a friendly approach and a genuine interest in our time spent on holiday, giving us many suggestions once our tour with him had ended.
The van is well-maintained, comfortable and clean, with a selection of music to your choice and just all-round good vibes.
He also took the time to walk us into the restaurant he had booked to make sure we had the perfect view for our lunch.
Every little detail was planned out scenic routes for the drive, tables with a view parking us as close to the attractions as he could get with no rush. As to when we arrived back at the van, he went the extra mile, and it didn’t go unnoticed.
I would 100% recommend this trip to anyone visiting Lisbon. It is amazing value for money and definitely something we will remember.
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Mutumbojimbo
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing tour with a wonderful guide. - Christiano couldn’t have been nicer. He picked us up near our Airbnb and quickly confirmed that the planned itinerary was acceptable. We drove out of Lisbon past the Belém sites and Christiano took us right to the entrance for Pena Palace. We strolled through at our leisure and Christiano was waiting right down the hill. We went to lunch at Azenhas do Mar. the scenery there was amazing and the food was delicious. Our next stop was Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in continental Europe. We were able to take our time and take in the cliffs and waves. After a brief stop to get pictures of our family and the wonderfully restored combi, we went on to the seaside town of Cascais. After a stroll and some ice cream, Christiano whisked us back to our Airbnb. It was an amazing day and our favorite activity of our trip.
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Eranzaub
Oct 11, 2024
An amazing day trip from Lisbon - We had a great trip with Vantour we are a family of 4 with 2 kids Laura and Christiano took us from the hotel in Lisbon to some amazing places the day trip was just magical and very good we highly recomand to take this trip!!
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Steven_b
Oct 4, 2024
Awesome - This adventure was fantastic! We gave up an included tour with our group to do this instead! Cristiano is amazing! Totally flexible, we could longer some places, and less at others at our discretion. He took us places the tour busses couldn’t go! He was funny, engaging and knowledgeable. He totally altered our pick up time and location for us due our scheduling stuff weirdly, and dropped us off at a different spot too! Book it you won’t regret it!
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Krissa_d
Sep 29, 2024
Great experience - We enjoyed a great day as Christiano drove us along the coast, stopped at several places with great views, and had an amazing lunch.
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