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Nazare (World's Biggest Waves) Half Day Private Tour from Lisbon

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Lisbon, Portugal

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

Many visitors to Lisbon don’t realize how close they are to the fishing town of Nazare - home to the largest surfable waves in the world. On this 5-hour private tour, head to the town exploring the golden sandy beaches, stopping to discover a 14th-century shrine, climbing a 110-meter-high viewpoint, learning about the region’s fishing heritage, and visiting the spectacular site where big waves occur and the most daring surfers from around the world come for the ultimate thrill.
This tour really takes you to visit the specific spot of Nazaré's famous big waves, the Fort on the cliff, the iconic red lighthouse, and the big wave surfing museum (entrance tickets included).

- Private tour: Ask your driver-guide as many questions as you like
- Includes convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- The 110-meter-high viewpoint is a fantastic vantage point for cityscape photos
- Visit the specific spot of Nazaré's famous big waves
- Travel in a comfortable SUV and go at your own pace

What's Included

  • Bottled water Throughout the tour
  • Private transportation
  • Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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To meet your driver-guide look around for a curious and funny "a" which he/she will hold on his/her shirt, hat or eventually in his/her hand. If you're in a hotel, please wait in the hotel lobby. If you are staying in another type of accommodation, please wait by the main door at street level. As this is a half-day, private tour, the Operator makes the pick-up time flexible. To do this, after booking, check availability directly with the Operator up to 24 hours before the activity starts.

What To Expect

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Lisbon (pass by)

The tour departs directly for picturesque Nazaré. Expect a short, comfortable highway trip of around 90 minutes.
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Sitio de Nazaré

At the first stop, you'll visit the promontory, known as Sitio, where a good handful of must-see attractions await you within walking distance. It's best to start at the Suberco viewpoint, 110 meters high, overlooking the town and Nazaré beach. Afterwards, we'll stroll around the site and, among other things, we'll go to the Ermida da Memória to learn about a famous local tale and also to the 14th century Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, where you'll discover something curious.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forte de Sao Miguel

We continue on to the second stop, the 16th century Fort and currently Big Wave Surf Museum and Interpretive Center of the Nazaré Canyon. The Fort is built on top of the cliff and overlooks the Nazaré Canyon, where the legendary Giant Waves take place and, depending on the time of year, you may see some brave surfers surfing them. Here you will learn everything about the phenomenon of the big waves of Nazaré.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Praia da Nazare

Before returning to Lisbon, you still have a third stop to make. You will visit Nazaré's golden sandy beach and the town's old streets, the fishermen's quarter, where you'll learn about local traditions, especially those related to the community's main activity, fishing. You'll enjoy meeting the Varinas, the local women dressed in their seven colorful skirts. By the way... Sometimes they're a bit cheeky!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nazare (pass by)

Suddenly it's time to head back to Lisbon, but if you want to have lunch locally (here you can taste some of the best fish and seafood in the world), just talk to us in advance... if we have availability, we will be happy to extend your tour a little longer so that you can enjoy a great lunch at Nazaré.
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Lisbon (pass by)

Back to the Lisbon area. The journey takes between 5 and 7 hours, depending on the optional visits you make and whether you decide to have lunch on site. As a matter of transparency, we would like to inform you that in addition to the added time of 2 hours given to the attractions listed in the itinerary, the remaining 3 to 5 hours announced refer to: 3 hours for the total travel time, and the other 2 hours for the total time of the moments listed as optional.By the way... we'd like you to know that by choosing us you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.Remark: The sighting of the world's biggest surfable waves, over 25 meters high (+80 ft), can be enjoyed mainly between November and March. This event, although frequent during this period, is always subject to favorable weather conditions, so giant waves sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Nazare (World’s Biggest Waves) Half Day Private Tour from Lisbon?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled waterThroughout the tour
  • Private transportation
  • Onboard amenities like sweet and savory crackers, lolipops and chewing gum.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Rainproof ponchos and sunscreen as needed
  • WiFi on board
  • Onboard mobile phone and tablet charging (USB-Micro; USB-C; and Lightning)
  • Onboard amenities for the little ones, such as paper, drawings coloring pens, puzzle games and toys.
  • Fuel, tolls and parking expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (anywhere in the Greater Lisbon area)
  • Tour's GHG generated emissions 100% offset (eco-Tour)
  • Entrance ticket to the Fort of São Miguel and Surf Museum
  • Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
  • Special Giveway
  • Child and infant car seats if required
  • First Aid Kit and Tour Guide with CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All the walks are relatively short and of easy-to-moderate physical demand. Participants do not need to have a high level of physical fitness.
  • Expect a 5-7 hours journey, depending on the pace you want to go and the optional visits you make.
  • Primarily, but not guaranteed, this tour takes place in a Volvo SUV or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
  • For reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator, it reserves the right to alter or cancel any service without prior notice due to the impossibility of carrying it out. It further informs that in the event of impossibility of access, by road or on foot, to any site or impossibility of visit to any attraction listed in the itinerary, the customer will not be entitled to any refund.
  • By booking this Activity: you acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken during the Activity; you consent that these may be published by the Tour Operator, either online or offline; and you agree to waive any rights of ownership or earnings at any time over these records. If you do not accept this, simply inform the Tour Guide on arrival at the start of the Activity.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • By choosing this private activity, you're choosing a free tour for children under 11 and a 100% sustainable car trip, as all GHG emissions generated are fully offset.
  • The Operator is licensed by the Portuguese Tourism Authority and complies with all legal health, safety and insurance regulations.
  • It is mandatory to book 1 seat per child, regardless of age and even if it is mentioned that it is free.
  • Not recommended for small children unused to travelling by car (up to 1 H between stops, up to 7 H for the day).
  • All the highlights of this tour are easily accessible. However, there may be one or two attractions with more limited accessibility.
  • Not allowed to travel with non-folding wheelchairs or strollers.
  • Operated by a business

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  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).

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