We are Astro Tours
Astro tourism agency with expert guides in Portugal.
About us
Meet your guides to the galaxy.
We organize unique star watching tours for hotels, schools, citys, companies and other groups in Portugal.
Unique experiences
Star gazing has never been this fun
Crafting truly unique experiences for your guests or visitors can be challenging. That is why Astro Tours offers unique, end-to-end experiences designed for hotels, cities and schools.
Expert guides
Telescope? Check. Cameras? Check. Map to the stars? Check. We come prepared with everything for a great night out on the galaxy, no matter the group size. We work with expert, credible guides that have studied the night sky in depth and can communicate what is invisible to the naked eye.
Your personal guides to the stars are here
Total flexibility
Are you a school headmaster looking for a fun, informative tour? Or a 5-star hotel yearning for your next luxurious, one-of-a-kind experience? Whatever your audience and timetable may be, we can help.
A program that suits your needs
Customize a dream experience
Built for you
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Hotels
Offer guests an unparalleled journey into the night sky, meticulously tailored to Portugal's celestial wonders.
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Schools
Provide students a truly unique and educational adventure, designed specifically for your locale.
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Corporate events
Offer your team an entirely original and exclusive adventure, an unforgettable experience.
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Travel agencies
Plan unforgettable night sky experiences for your tour group.
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Groups
Book directly with us to get exclusive deal on a memorable outing with your group.
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Startups
Give the hard working people at your start-up a unique experience.
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Private events
Book a tour to make a birthday or wedding even more special.
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Municipalities
Provide your community members a great, educative star watching experience.
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And much more
Specific needs? No problem. We are happy to customize to your needs.
Fun tour themes
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Lunar Mysteries
Learn about the geology, history, and cultural significance of Earth's natural satellite.
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Astronomy's Pioneers
A journey to trace the footsteps of the pioneers who paved the way for modern astronomy.
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Portuguese Navigators
Travel back in time to the Age of Discovery with the stars that guided the great Portuguese explorers.
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Space Station Safari
Embark on a space station safari and hunt for the International Space Station (ISS) as it streaks across the sky.
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Myths and Mythology
Discover the stories from different cultures and civilizations that were woven into the night sky.
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Dark Sky Photography
Learn techniques for capturing stunning images of stars, planets, and celestial phenomena, under the guidance of experienced astrophotographers.
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Shooting Stars
Explore some of the most famous stars in the night sky and learn why they hold such significance.
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The Sky Above
Discover the constellations and planets visible from your city.
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And much more
Have something in mind? We are happy to create a tour just for your group.
In amazing locations
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Monsanto, Lisbon
Monsanto Forest Park offers pockets of darkness for stargazing, especially from higher viewpoints, providing a serene escape from the city hustle
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Serralves, Porto
Serralves park, with its expansive greenery and relatively low light pollution, provides a peaceful setting for stargazing in the heart of Porto.
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Alqueva & Alentejo
The world's first Starlight destination, offering incredible dark skies for unparalleled stargazing experiences.
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Douro valley
The Douro Valley also offers excellent stargazing opportunities, with its remote location and minimal light pollution.
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Serra da Estrela
With high altitudes and low light pollution, Serra da Estrela provides stunning views of the night sky, ideal for stargazers.
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Sagres, Algarve
Sagres Dark Sky Reserve in the Algarve boasts exceptionally clear and dark skies, making it a prime spot for stargazing.
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Gerês National Park
Located away from urban areas, this national park offers clean and dark skies for a truly immersive stargazing experience.
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At your location
Book a tour to make a birthday or wedding even more special.
António Silva, Mayor of Ermeside
"We chose Star Light Tours to provide free astronomy tours for our city because they deliver fun, acessible information for all. They exceeded our expectations at every turn”
Tour packages
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Explorer Package
One Session
A single session before you’re ready to commit to a longer inter galaxy journey. Best for small groups of travellers, of up to 8 people.
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Stellar Package
5 sessions
Plan ahead and lock 5 sessions for different groups to perform on your schedule. Each session estimated duration is 2 hours.
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Cosmic Package
10 sessions
Best for large hotel groups or big cities. Book ten sessions in advance and prepare for a big star season. Each session seats up to 8 people.
What’s included
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Transportation
Pricing includes transportation of our guide and your tour group to and from pick up location and observation destination.
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Star photos
At the end of each session, we’ll share photography of the images obtained via telescope with the tour manager so you can share them with the participants
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Complementary snack and drink
A complementary snack and welcome drink is included for our multiple session packages.
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Equipment
Telescopes, tens, lenses, camaras - and blankets - for up to 8 people per session.
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User generated content
We’ll take plenty of group photos for your social media, and gather written consent from participants
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Free cancelation
Has your group (or the wheather) changed? No problem. Cancellations are free up to 48 hours before the session is due to start.
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Expert guides
One guide per tour group, native speaker in up to 3 languages with PhD in Engineering, Physics or Science Communication.
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Star managers
When you book with us, you are assigned a Start Manager, the single point of concact to handle any changes to schedule, weather issues, or any question.
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Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions apply. Read them here>
