Guided Tours

Tour to Berlenga Grande Island with Boat Trip to the Caves from Lisbon

Duration

9 hrs

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pristine natural beauty, a guided walk, a boat trip, and so much more awaits you on this tour of the Berlenga Grande island. Return transfers from Lisbon to the natural reserve are included so that all you have to do is anticipate the day of!

Travel from Lisbon to Peniche in a comfortable minivan, and enjoy a boat ride from Peniche to the enigmatic Berlenga island and caves.

Listen to interesting anecdotes from the local guide as you explore the trails of Berlenga Grande, the largest of the 3 Berlenga islets.

Pay a visit to Fort of S. João Baptista, which was once used as a military fortress to protect the municipality residing on the coast.

Fun fact: Berlenga Grande was the only island out of the 3 islets that form the Berlengas archipelago to ever have been inhabited.

Tour of Berlenga Grande and caves

English/Spanish/Portuguese-speaking local guide

Minivan transfers between Lisbon and Peniche

Boat transfers from Peniche to Berlenga Grande

Insurance according to Portuguese law

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Awarded the status of a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2011, the Berlengas is a small group of 3 major islands that are allocated 10 to 17 meters away from the coast of Peniche. The archipelago is laden with historical heritage and natural beauty that makes it a definite must-visit on everyone's list when in Portugal.

A Grand Dose of Beauty and History

This tour will take you to the largest of the 3 islands, Berlenga Grande. Walk along the trail of the island with a local guide who will help you understand the past that presently makes this island so special. There is also a boat tour that awaits you, on which you can explore the sea caves that surround you. The last stop on your tour is a visit to the Fort of S. João Baptista, a military fortress that sits on a rocky bed and can be accessed by a stone bridge. For centuries, the fortress faithfully defended the seafarers of the beautiful archipelago.

Itinerary

Lisbon | Peniche | Berlenga Grande | Fortress São João Baptista | Peniche | Lisbon

Important Information

You will be picked up from Praça da Figueira. The drop-off is at 2 centrally located points - Restauradores square / Marquês de Pombal.

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Timings

Wed and Sat: 8:30am onwards.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Praça da Figueira.

Address: 1100-241 Lisbon, Portugal.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Pç. Figueira. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board bus 714 to get you there.

By Tram

The closest tram stop is Pç. Figueira. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board trams 12E,15E, and 25E to get you there.