we hate tourism tours portugal

Magical Palaces, Portuguese culture and food. Experience the beauty of Sintra and it's parks and palaces. Eat some of our typical Portuguese food with a good red or white wine. Some of the nicest beaches around Cascais. But most importantly, at the end of this day, you will feel more alive than ever. Book now what has been called “the best tour in Portugal”! You’ll never want to be a tourist again.

For those who want to overlook and know what is more important about Lisbon, to be able to explore by themselves after. This tour will give you the (in)sights and all the tips about our city, not only the things we love but also the "bads" and the "don'ts". We will take you through the streets of Lisbon, the city we were born and raised in, giving you all the tips you need to know to feel at home.

Food culture, wine, architecture, nature, beach, anything or everything… More than to give a readymade tour like you can find everywhere else, we are interested in creating them with you. With our deep knowledge of Portugal, experience gathered in more than a decade, energy and time, and with your ideas, we can design the ultimate experience for you, your friends and family.

FOURTEEN YEARS HATING TOURS

Yes, we’ve been here since Portugal was just a rundown and poor country (still is for most of us here). In the last 14 years we witnessed all the changes (good and bad) happening in this little but crazy country, and loved sharing them with you. This is our mission and what we believe travel should be. We are more than a tourism company, and we will be here to tell you the truths about our country and culture.

YOUR BOOKINGS ARE SAFE

Our grandmothers taught us all our good manners and values, and from the beginning we cherished and respected every single booking made with us. Being trustworthy was a cornerstone of WE HATE TOURISM TOURS and what we do today. A bit crazy but professional and reliable since day one, we are a small company with big values. We will be here for anything you need.

More important than ever, supporting small business is the thing to do and it’s crucial to help the ones that need the most. We were saved by all our friends made along the years, that have been supporting us with Gift cards, advanced bookings, buying t-shirts from our online shop and other… Make a difference by supporting us now, and we will make up to you when you visit us.

PLEASE TRAVEL DIFFERENT

OUR TOURS ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE*

We are glad that since we started WE HATE TOURISM TOURS we never wanted to do things like everyone else was doing. Instead, we treated our guests truly like our friends, exploring and rediscovering everything that was really important in our cities and culture. We are not a sightseeing tour company! With us you get the real deal, the good and the bad. After all, that’s what life is about, and it's a pleasure to share it with new friends.

Either it's your first time or a return to this beautiful city, with us you can always experience it with a fresh and new perspective. Especially in this moment, when everything has been reset due to the pandemic, we are ready to guide you and at the same time help you understand the repercussions of this unique moment of our lives, and how it affected everything around us. Lisbon will never be the same, but it is always beautiful.

It's impossible to visit this charming city without thinking, talking, and most importantly, tasting the wine. Come with us to discover more about the Port, the streets and people, while learning everything about the strong influences from France and England. Not only the wine but food, culture, arts, and life in general have a very exquisite touch of these two cultures. But never forget our very own Portuguese fingerprint.

If you want to explore the country apart from the main cities and go to places like Évora, Fátima, Óbidos, Nazaré, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto or any other town or village in Portugal we can put up a totally customized tour for you! Travelling with friends or family? Don´t worry, we can help you to give them the best experience they’ve ever had. Everyone will love it.

EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE AND HAVE FUN

This is really what we believe you should do, if you are in Lisbon or anywhere else in the world. Stop following the must-dos and must-see that your guidebook or app tells you. Make your own experience of the city, get lost. Be open when you travel, we should experience a new place, by it´s food, culture but most importantly by its people. So, make new friends (us), talk to locals (you will try) and please take your eyes of your smartphone, at least while you are outside :D TRAVEL FOR REAL, OR STAY HOME

From time to time, We Hate Tourism Tours hits the press. Sometimes because they like what we are doing and how we have been doing it. Some other times because we were caught and accused by the police of kidnapping tourists in plain daylight, in the city center. You can read everything about us but you always have to experience it.

PORTUGAL STILL SUCKS

From our history, to our economy, COVID or the inflation, there was never a time in our lives that we enjoyed a period of prosperity. And when we felt something similar was just briefly when joining the European Union in the 90's. Nevertheless we can't help ourselves from loving this little beautiful country, where very very smart politicians do a great job keeping us poorer and poorer everyday.

Because there is so much free travel related content available online nowadays sometimes it’s hard to make up one’s mind. We can help you with planning, give you tips or just advice on everything you need to know, like a buddy would do before you travel. We can schedule a private online call (Zoom/Skype/WhatsApp/FaceTime) to talk about your traveling plans and exchange ideas.

TRAVEL RESPONSIBLE OR STAY HOME

Taking kids from low income areas, blind citizens and elderly people on free tours of their city, to renting electric bikes, local run walking tours and cleaning the streets and neighborhoods were some of the good deeds we’ve made in the last decade. This is a project where we use some of the money we make, to make a better impact for people living around us. Thanks to you we can give back good things to the city we love. It will make the difference when you come and visit us!

WHAT CAN TRAVEL DO FOR YOU?

This is a question we have to answer to ourselves when we travel. And the real question should be, is it going to make me a better person? Travelling since the beginning of times was religious or illness related, but it always meant to make us better. So before you put yourself on a plane, a train or a ship take some time and think about this. Don't come just to get away or see something different. Come to Lisbon (or anywhere else in the world) to be a better person than you are now.

Because we know everyone has different tastes we love to get creative and work with our travellers to design tours suited to each schedule, needs and budget, with our one-of-a-kind style. The UNOFFICIAL AMBASSADORS project is perfect for individuals or small groups that are looking for a bespoke service and want to travel differently. From Lisbon and Porto, as our bases, we can take you to visit and explore every corner of Portugal with a new local friend and guide.

BOOK NOW OR STAY HOME FOREVER

You can book directly here or, if you have any questions and want to talk with us, please send an email to [email protected] . You can also reach us on whatsapp +351 914 604 899

IF YOU ARE IN LISBON ALREADY

Our office is our city, so let us know if we can help with anything you might need. We are always going around, anywhere, everywhere and ready. After all, we grew up in these streets and know the city like the palm of our hands. Don't hesitate if you need some help. We are here for you ;)