Portugal · MUSEUMS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 museum visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tour Cálem Cellars in Porto, explore its interactive museum, learn Douro wine-making, and taste two classic Ports in one hour.
“it was very interesting learning how about how the grapes are grown, the climate and terrain of the Douro Valley, the whole process of what defines vintage port wines, the ageing process, the reasons why all the cellars are in Gaia very enjoyable.”
Tour Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz, visit Benfica’s trophy-filled museum, enter the pitch area, and take home a souvenir scarf.
“Everything was amazing!!! The guide ( Anastasia) was fantastic and all tour around and throw stadium will be Memory for all my life 👌🫡”
Tour FC Porto’s interactive museum and Dragão Stadium, see Champions League trophies, pitch views, and club history for $23.
“I enjoyed being able to look around the museum freely after the tour”
Explore Lisbon’s National Tile Museum, from 15th-century azulejos to a Baroque convent, with a flexible one-day entry ticket.
“The room that had the paintings and all on the ceiling”
Explore more than 100 Banksy reproductions in Lisbon, from Girl with Balloon to the Walled Off Hotel, in a flexible one-day museum visit.
“Really good to see so much Banksy in one place. Modern day Shakespeare.”
Explore Belém’s monastery, Coach Museum, pastries, tower, and Discoveries Monument with skip-the-line access and a local guide.
“We had a great time with our tour guide, Mario. He was very knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Lisbon’s MAAT Gallery, Tejo Power Station, and riverside garden with a flexible one-day ticket for art and history.
“The MAAT is a real must for every visitor in Lisbon. Excellent example of modern architecture and how to make public space enjoyable.”
Explore Lisbon’s 3D Fun Art Museum with 40 optical illusion scenes, an infinity mirror room, and playful photo settings for all ages.
“Adorei a sala de confetis, as ilusões são incríveis.”
Explore Porto’s WOW Wine Experience, learn Portuguese winemaking, and taste red, white, and port wines in 1.5 hours.
“Good interactive activities, for the basic knowledge the short videos are just fine. Wine tasting fine.”
Explore Benfica Stadium, locker rooms, press areas, live eagles, and a 20,000-artifact museum with a scarf included.
“It was a very good tour!! Highlight was visiting the press room and the actual playground. Another was the two live eagles on the ground! The free stickers was a bonus!”
Review of Porto’s 3D Fun Art Museum, with interactive illusions, photo tips, price details, accessibility, and advice on who will enjoy it most.
“Sympa mais certains tableaux ne sont pas trop 3D.”
Funchal’s 3D Fun Art Museum turns optical illusions into playful photo scenes, from dinosaur pets to upside-down rooms, for all ages.
“My two sisters and I are from Connecticut, USA and we are all over the age of 60years. We had a blast interacting with each presentation and were surprised with laughter at the imagination of the whole museum. Great, unexpected fun and recommend this museum for every age.”
Funchal’s 3D Fun Art Museum turns optical illusions into playful photos, with 40 scenes, friendly help, and fun for all ages.
“An engaging experience that was loads of fun. Not too busy so was able to take time redoing my pics to get them just right. It was brilliant that for solo travellers they offer a tripod and remote button so that I could take my own photos and enjoy the experience on my own. Fun way to spend time in Funchal.”
Review of Madeira’s private Ronaldo tour, from Funchal childhood sites to the CR7 Museum, with transport, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“Marco was amazing throughout the tour. He is very knowledgeable and led us through the different places in a way which not only enjoyable but also very informative.”
Tour Benfica’s Museum and Luz Stadium with a private guide, seeing trophies, locker rooms, eagles, pitch views, and club history.
“Our tour of the museum by Rita was exceptionally good. She was so animated and knowledgeable, very interesting to listen to. We were walking around the museum and stadium for around 4 hours, then stopped for a late lunch at one of the cafes. A wonderful day with my 18 year old son.”
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