Vigo docks right in the town. No bus needed and quite a novelty. Vigo is interesting, but main sights out of town. We used tours 4 cruisers and did a half day tour. They are dressed in national costume when you get off the boat. We saw a lovely beach and had ice cream, went to a lovely house and gardens then had a wonderful view from the fort at the top overlooking Vigo. Saw so much we wouldn't have just staying in port and the tour guide was great. All for €15 each. Back in time for lunch. Avoid the old town rip offs. We found a great tapas bar and deli casa samaniego.

As a port, Lisbon is good. We did find it a little dirty and warnings every where of pick pockets off putting. Did a wonderful walking tour with sademans tours. No booking, no fee, just tip what you like at the end. Learnt so much I didn't know about Lisbon and Portugal. No need to pay £4 each way for the bus. It seems to drive around in circles then drop you in town, which you can walk to in 5 minutes. Only use if you struggle uphil. The bus will drop you at the top of the hill and you walk down. Otherwise, come out the terminal, turn left and walk along to the main square.

Loved this place. Would never have visited here, but it was so pretty. Loads of narrow windy streets, full of bars and boutique hotels. All lead to a beautiful river side. Lovely buildings now used for bars and restauarants, all reasonably priced. Take a river cruise to learn a bit of history and see the view, €12. We will return here on our own for a long weekend. Options seemed to be a) get the port bus, which takes you out the commercial port. Then, I assume, get a taxi bus or metro into centre. B) take the free shuttle which lasts about 35 minutes into town. This was easy enough after a 20 minute wait outwards. No queue coming back around 45 minutes before the last bus, which runs back every 15 minutes.