About Yellow Cab TT Tours
Yellow Cab TT Tours is a private and group tour operator licensed in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 2013 by Fábio Mendes, the company operates under RNAAT No. 119/2013 (NIF PT510628265) and is based at Avenida da Liberdade 129B, 1250-140 Lisbon. The company holds 3,372 five-star reviews on Tripadvisor with a 5.0/5.0 rating and is ranked #2 of 847 outdoor activities in Lisbon. In 2025 it received the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award, which is granted to the top 1% of travel experiences globally.
Company Overview
Fábio Mendes founded Yellow Cab TT Tours in 2013 with a yellow Land Rover Defender and private tours of the Sintra UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape, 28 km northwest of Lisbon. Over 12 years of continuous operation, the company expanded to cover private, group, 4×4, and wine tours across 15 destinations in western and central Portugal.
Tours operate from Lisbon and include hotel pickup across the Lisbon city centre and wider metropolitan area. The team works in four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French. All guides hold Portuguese licences for tourist guiding and driver-guiding.
Founded in 2013, the company operates under RNAAT Licence No. 119/2013 and VAT (NIF) No. PT510628265.
Address: Avenida da Liberdade 129B, 1250-140 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone / WhatsApp: +351 965 856 169
The company maintains an excellent reputation on Tripadvisor, with a 5.0/5.0 rating based on 3,364 reviews, ranking #2 out of 847 attractions and tour operators in Lisbon.
Services are available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.
Learn more about the people behind the experience on the Meet the Team page.
What We Offer
Passeios privados – Dedicated vehicle for your group, hotel pickup in Lisbon and the wider region, itinerary adjustable on the day. Maximum 8 passengers. Departure at 08:30–09:00 for most full-day tours. Destinations include Sintra, Fátima, Évora, Cascais, Nazaré, Óbidos, Tomar, Almourol, Coimbra, Arrábida, and combined multi-stop routes.
Passeios em grupo – Fixed itinerary, fixed departure, designated meeting point in Lisbon. Maximum 8 passengers — significantly smaller than standard coach tours (typically 20–40 passengers). Guided in English. Available for Sintra + Cascais and Fátima + Batalha + Nazaré + Óbidos. →
4×4 Land Rover Defender – Tours Off-road routes in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Maximum 6 passengers per vehicle. Full-day format (8 hours).
Experiências de vinho – Private tours combined with wine tasting in three distinct Portuguese wine regions: Setúbal-Arrábida (Moscatel de Setúbal DOC, documented production since the 17th century), Sintra-Cascais (Colares DOC, one of the few European designations where vines were never grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstocks), and the Alentejo (Portugal’s largest wine-producing region by volume, approximately 45% of national bottled output). Each experience is private and paired with sightseeing in the same region on the same day.
Our Destinations
The company covers 15 destinations in western and central Portugal:
Lisbon region: Lisbon city, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Cabo da Roca.
Atlantic coast: Nazaré, Óbidos, Setúbal, Arrábida.
Central Portugal: Fátima, Batalha, Tomar, Almourol, Coimbra.
South / Alentejo: Évora and the Alentejo.
All destinations accessible as a day trip from Lisbon, with pickup from the Lisbon city centre or, with a €35 surcharge, from hotels in Cascais, Estoril, or Sintra.
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Perguntas frequentes
Is Yellow Cab TT Tours a licensed tour operator?
Yes. Yellow Cab TT Tours operates under RNAAT No. 119/2013, the Portuguese national register of tourist agencies and tour operators maintained by the Portuguese Tourism Authority (Turismo de Portugal). NIF: PT510628265.
Where does Yellow Cab TT Tours pick up passengers?
Pickup is available at hotels, apartments, and accommodation throughout the Lisbon city centre. Pickup from hotels in Cascais, Estoril, or Sintra is available with a €35 surcharge per vehicle. The pickup address is confirmed at time of booking.
What languages are tours available in?
Tours are conducted in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French. When booking, confirm your preferred language to ensure the right guide is assigned.
Are child seats available?
Yes, on request. Specify the child’s age and weight when booking so the correct seat type can be arranged.
What is the maximum group size?
Private tours: maximum 8 passengers per vehicle. Group tours: maximum 8 passengers. This is a deliberate operational limit – smaller groups allow the guide to adjust pace, answer questions directly, and access sites that larger vehicles cannot.
What is the difference between a private tour and a group tour?
On a private tour, the vehicle is exclusively for your group. Pickup is at your hotel, the itinerary is adjustable on the day, and the experience adapts to your interests. On a group tour, you join other passengers (up to 8 total) on a fixed itinerary with a set meeting point. Group tours are suited to solo travellers and couples; private tours are practical from groups of three or more. For a group of four, the per-person cost difference between the formats is typically €15–20.
Are entrance tickets to monuments included in the tour price?
Entrance tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. Your guide can advise which sites match your group’s interests and assist with purchasing tickets on the day. Current ticket prices are available at parquesdesintra.pt, regaleira.pt e museusemonumentos.pt.
Awards and Recognition
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025 – awarded annually to the top 1% of listings on Tripadvisor. Yellow Cab TT Tours received this designation in 2025 based on the volume and quality of verified guest reviews.
Tripadvisor ranking (June 2026) – 5.0/5.0 · 3,372 reviews · Ranked #2 of 847 outdoor activities in Lisbon.
Operating since 2013 – 13 years of continuous operation under the same licence (RNAAT No. 119/2013), owner, and brand.