Picta Travel is a Lisbon-based tour operator offering a curated selection of day trips, walking tours, food and wine experiences, and private excursions across Portugal. From the Douro Valley to Sintra, Évora, Cascais and coastal viewpoints, Picta Travel organizes experiences that highlight Portugal’s heritage, landscapes and culinary traditions.
Many itineraries feature expert local guides who lead guests through historic quarters, UNESCO World Heritage sites and scenic viewpoints. Examples include guided walks in Lisbon’s Alfama and Chiado districts, visits to Sintra’s Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, and a full-day discovery of Évora with visits to sites such as the Capela dos Ossos.
Picta Travel offers small-group and private options that combine transportation, commentary, and curated stops like Port wine tastings, olive oil tastings, and scenic boat rides on the Douro River. Signature experiences include the Douro Exclusive day tour with vineyard tastings and a river cruise, the Lisbon Wine Tour featuring multiple tastings and miradouros, and sunset sailing on the Lisbon Boat Trip.
Operating from central Lisbon, Picta Travel provides multi-duration options — from short walking tours and half-day activities to full-day excursions — helping visitors match trips to available time. The company lists guided cultural routes, food-focused tours, and shore excursion-compatible itineraries to serve a broad range of traveler interests. Picta Travel coordinates logistics such as transportation, entrance tickets for selected sites, and local recommendations to make day trips seamless. Tour options include shore-friendly itineraries for cruise passengers and flexible departure times from central Lisbon, and small-group schedules available.