A Better
History Tour

Ever get the feeling that your guidebook isn’t giving you the full story? Wanted a study abroad experience, but never got the chance? Come take a customizable private tour of Portugal led by your personal professor. Stories Abroad Tours is where professional historians offer cutting-edge tours for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Visit Portugal with your own personal Professor.

Here at Stories Abroad Tours we offer four kinds of experiences:

• If you want to spend the day on a top-tier history tour of Lisbon, we offer a selection of Private Walking Tours.

• If you are looking for an adventure into history, we are developing a series of themed Multi-day Excursions, exploring Portugal’s places and people in depth.

• If you want a custom-built vacation to Portugal made just for you, get our trip planners on the job with our Custom Vacations.

• If you need someone to plan you the perfect trip to Portugal (complete with your own custom-guidebook!), check out our Trip Planning Service.

Historical Walking Tours of Lisbon and Beyond

Spend the day with us exploring the thrilling history and culture of Lisbon and its neighboring cities!

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Excursions into Portugal’s History and Culture

Join us on a 6- to 8-day excursion exploring Portuguese history, food, and culture.

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Custom Vacations

Have a family with a lot of disparate interests? Got a particular need? Let us build you a bespoke tour!

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Trip Planning Service

Want to voyage on your own, but need to know where to go? Let us plan your trip for you, from soup to nuts.

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About Stories Abroad Tours

Who We Are

We are a couple of American immigrants in Lisbon with a passion for travel and for accessible, exciting approaches to the past.

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What We’re All About

We are a values-led company that believes that the past can, and should, be meaningful and engaged with the present world. We’re all about having fun—but we also don’t shy away from challenging, deep conversations.

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Some of Our Guests Have Said​…

“I’ve been on a lot of history tours, but this was the best one I’ve ever done!”
–Maggie and Robbie Chambers​
“Paul and Arielle organized a mixture of guided tours and itineraries for multiple cities and historical sites with our personal preferences and group dynamics in mind, and all their suggestions and expert tips were spot on! We bypassed touristy queues, ate the most delicious food in out-of-the-way eateries, chatted about medieval history over tiny coffees and huge pastries, and just all-around had an enchanting trip thanks to their adept guidance and knowledgeable tutelage!”
–Rachael and Nick Hilliard​
“I had the privilege of embarking on a custom tour of Lisbon, Portugal, led by the remarkable Paul. His profound knowledge of history breathed life into the past, seamlessly weaving historical narratives into the fabric of present-day Lisbon. I wholeheartedly endorse Paul’s services to anyone seeking to uncover the secrets of Lisbon’s past while embracing its vibrant present. His unparalleled expertise and genuine passion for history shine through in every aspect of his guided tours.”​
–Sonia Wilk​
“Paul taught me how to read walls!”
–Ethan, aged 7​

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