11 Berlengas Islands Day Trips from Lisbon to Build a Day Around

1.Berlenga Island Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120.98Our pick

Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Berlenga Grande with boat crossings, a fort visit, nature reserve walk, snorkeling gear, and glass-bottom caves.

“What an experience we shared!! Even with the weather not being our friend it was such a great experience. From the beginning you will never forget Nu Nu he has so much knowledge of his country and he treats you like family from the very beginning. I will say that this hike is not for the faint of heart, but it is also so rewarding. We had food at the restaurant, and it was also good. the cave tour by boat was a nice ending to a glorious day when the sun finally came out and then left us again!! By the end of the day we had a lovely…”

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2.Berlengas The Atlantic Frontier: Day Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

A day trip from Lisbon to Berlenga Grande with boat rides, St. John the Baptist Fort, nature paths, snorkeling, and cave tours.

“Diego was an amazing tour guide! My partner unfortunately got extremely sea sick from the ferry which altered our day. As it was just the two of us on the tour, Diego was able to pivot and adjust our itinerary to allow my partner time to rest. Diego knows many people on the island and it almost feels like an “exclusive” tour. The landscape is incredible with fascinating history. As long as you don’t get motion sickness, I highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Private Tour: Berlenga Grande Island Day Trip from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $239.65Top rated

Private day trip from Lisbon to Berlenga Grande with hotel pickup, fort history, seabird walks, snorkeling gear, and glass-bottom cave viewing.

“This was definitely one of the highlights of our vacation. Our guide, David, was extremely attentive and made every effort to make sure we had a good time. The boat ride out to the island was enjoyable on a private boat and his local knowledge was informative. We would highly recommend this private tour to maximize your experience.”

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4.Berlengas Island Catamaran Tour – Round Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $54.01Best value

Sail from Peniche to the UNESCO Berlengas reserve on a catamaran, with dolphin chances, fort and lighthouse options, and underwater viewing.

“L’isola Berlenga è stupenda Il mare cole smeraldo e trasparentissimo, i percorsi ben segnalati e la Fortezza e il contesto in cui è inserita sono una meraviglia. Il tempo a disposizione è stato sufficiente per vedere tutto.”

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5.Catamaran trip to Berlengas Island + visit to the caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $60.21

Catamaran from Peniche to Berlenga Island for island time plus a glass-bottom cave ride, with dolphins and fortress views.

“Description of tour was inaccurate!! Boat trip to/from island was 50-60 minutes so over half the four hours as spent on a boat in rough water. Many passengers were sick some very seasick. Glass bottom boat tour was NOT thru caves but more past with drift in and out. Time left on island was less than a half hour which was consumed by a massive uphill hike from fort. Fort entry was charged (small 1E per person) but really!!!”

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6.Berlenga Grande Island Private Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $252.62

Private Berlenga Grande day trip from Lisbon with hotel pickup, boat ride to Berlenga caves, plus Peniche and optional Óbidos.

“The island was beautiful. If you get seasick - make sure to take something. There was at least 20 people throwing up due to the rough waters. I wouldn’t miss this one!”

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7.Boat and Kayak at Berlenga Natural Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $168.21

Small-group boat and kayak day trip to Berlengas Nature Reserve, with fortress stops, beach picnic, and a glass-bottom option.

“Highly recommend this tour! Without the organized planning and insider insight, we would not have been able to do as much on the island and experience it to the fullest. Our friendly (and super popular) tour guide Joao was warm and knowledgeable. Our day was filled with a hike, exploring the fortress, snorkeling, cliff jumping, kayaking through caves, sitting by the beach, having Caipirinhas while looking out at the ocean. A day we won’t soon forget!”

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8.Berlenga Grande Island Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $222

Private Lisbon tour to Berlenga Grande and Óbidos with hotel pickup, electric car ride, 40-min boat trip, UNESCO nature walk.

“Le chauffeur Extra, par contre très mauvaise organisation concernant l’accueil des clients et surtout l’arrivée sur l’île. Personne ne vous explique que l’on peut faire la visite dans les grottes et que c’est à disposition après le bateau Pas de signalétique, si vous n’êtes pas portugais ou anglais c’est très compliqué, un panneau suffirait pour expliquer le fonctionnement”

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9.Round trip to Peniche, Berlengas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Round trip from Lisbon to Peniche and Berlenga with an open-sea boat ride, free island time, and marine-life options.

“Still smiling from the most beautiful day spent in the most magical place. Our tour guide was lovely, he brought us snacks, beach chairs, and even dropped off us at a restaurant afterwards. He was great!”

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10.Berlenga Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

From Lisbon to Berlenga Grande: boat crossing from Peniche, nature reserve walk, fort views, beach time, and glass-bottom cruise.

“It's just a half day self guided tour ..No guides provided ..”

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11.Berlengas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $444.59

Private Berlengas day trip from Lisbon with pickup, Peniche fortress history, and a ferry to Berlenga Grande nature reserve.

“Our tour guide Hugo did a great job on this tour. We learned alot about the history and culture of the area. Any questions he was not sure about he quickly asked locals and provided answers. Lunch recommendation was fabulous and the island was spectacular for those that like hiked around. Finally we got hit by heavy rains driving back to Lisboa and Hugo took some extra time to ensure we arrived safely back to our hotel. Great day and tour.”

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