The 15 Best Morning Tours in Portugal

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,021 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $38Our pick

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a door-to-door transfer from Funchal, plus a self-guided trail map.

“It was an amazing experience. The driver is very professional and friendly”

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2.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Morning or sunrise transfer from Funchal to Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, with clear instructions and a scenic, self-guided climb.

“This was a great experience! Radko was a great driver, very nice and punctual. We got lucky because today there weren't as many people as usual. The sunrise was a magic experience, and the partial PR1 hike was very nice (the full PR1 is closed after the wildfires). I definitely suggest this experience, especially in this time of the year (October). Thanks for the great organisation and communication!”

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3.Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,040 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $53

Sunrise at Madeira’s highest viewpoint. Hotel pickup, hot drinks, optional homemade breakfast at a restored mill, then a short levada walk.

“Francisco was lovely and friendly. He was a good driver and a great tour guide. Served us breakfast in a barn, where we were surrounded by cute cats. We were with four other lovely people and it was a very cute experience. The sunrise is definitely worth it!”

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4.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 951 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, optional Stairs of Heaven, Guindaste glass platform, then the 7 km Larano coastal hike in Madeira.

“The sunrise was special. The walk was stunning. Viewpoints stopped off at were simply some of the best I’ve ever seen and I’ve travelled a lot. Highly recommend for easy/medium walkers.”

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5.Sailboat Tour in Lisbon with drinks included | Morning and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 867 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36.28

Lisbon Tagus sail with drinks included, small-group views of Belém and Cristo Rei, 2 hours in morning or sunset.

“Very nice relaxing ride. Staff was super friendly and gave us tons of information about the area and history.”

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6.Tagus River Cruise, Morning, Day, Sunset, or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · from $25Best value

Glide the Tagus on a luxury sailboat in Lisbon, past Belém Tower, bridges, and hilltop districts, with welcome drinks and great guide stories.

“It was a nice tour, friendly guide and happy with the provided beverage.”

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7.Algarve: Benagil Cave Sunrise Kayak Tour with Shower Use

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 533 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Sunrise Benagil Cave kayak tour in a small group with an expert guide and showers after. Algarve, Portugal, 90 minutes.

“Great tour with Francesco! We loved it. Good to be early, before all the tourists are there aswell!!”

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8.Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Watch sunrise from Pico do Arieiro, then hike at your pace toward Pico Ruivo and finish at Achada do Teixeira with easy transfers.

“Amazing experience! Had enough time to enjoy the trail before pic up 🤗 Saw many beautiful things on the way down PR3. You need good hiking shoes.”

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9.Sunrise Small Group Kayak Experience in BENAGIL Cave & 4K Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54.32Top rated

Sunrise small-group kayak from Carvalho to Benagil Cave and Marinha, with 4K photos, dry bags, and easy local guidance for value.

“Sunrise kayak is fantastic! Bruno is a wonderful guide. Highly recommended to do sunrise kayak so that you avoid crowds. Also better departing from Carvalho beach.”

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10.Benagil Cave – Sunrise or Sunset Kayak Tour (Small groups)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 324 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48.39

Paddle into Benagil Cave at sunrise or sunset, in a small group, for crowd-free photos and calm cave time by water.

“Great tour. Super recommended to go early in the morning, since at noon the area gets super full, with other kayaks, speed boats, boats, etc. We visited many caves and enjoyed the tour. It was a pity that we could not get off the kayak on the main cave with the big hole on top, but due to an overflow of tourists the government recently decided to prohibit the access to that small beach. You can only go inside with your kayak, as long as you stay on the water.”

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11.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39.92

Sunrise self-guided hike from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with small-group transfer, PR1 or PR3 routing, and easy hotel drop-off.

“Great pick up at hotel and trailhead. We were well informed on what to expect, shown maps, and felt very prepared.”

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12.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Guided Pico Ruivo sunrise hike in Madeira with hotel pickup, head torch, tea, and Milky Way viewing, limited to 8 people.

“Carlos is an amazing tour guide, he is friendly and very kind. He picked me up from the hotel on time. I was satisfied with overall experience. Recommend it :)”

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13.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37.51

Private pickup from Funchal or Caniço to Pico do Arieiro, then an independent Pico Ruivo hike and return pickup from Achada do Teixeira.

“Pick up on time. The driver (Michael) was excellent and knowledgeable regarding the island, first class.”

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14.Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42.34

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, with smooth transfers from Funchal and Caniço. Small group, big views, medium-hard trail.

“The hike was challenging but a must do! Incredible views! Instructions and coordination was seamless.”

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15.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Plus 2 extra Hiking Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $33

Madeira sunrise hike: Pico do Arieiro, PR1 Stairway to Heaven, PR3 donkey trail, then Monte toboggan drop-off option.

“Ist was amazing! The Guide is so kind and i got the feeling he would come into the Woods to Save us if we got lost on the hike. He always checks trough whatsapp if everything is okay, and gave us tips where to sit for the Perfect sunrise. He also got Coffee, Cookies and a windbreaker. Dress very warm with Long clothes! It was the best day from our vacation!”

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