Lisbon Private Arrábida Wine Tour: Family Wineries, Food, Mountain and Sea
by Andre Marques
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
This private tour from Lisbon lasts about seven hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned transport with a professional local guide. The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal, a large market offering fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, and regional pastries. Next, the group spends 45 minutes in Arrábida Natural Park, enjoying views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding limestone cliffs and vineyards. The tour then visits one of two family-owned wineries, Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal or José Maria de Fonseca, depending on availability and preference. At either winery, guests receive a private guided tour and taste several regional wines paired with award-winning cheeses. Lunch is not included but can be taken at a nearby local restaurant in Azeitão. After lunch, the tour continues with a 30-minute visit to the Azulejos de Azeitao tile studio, where traditional European tile-making techniques are demonstrated by a local guide. The afternoon includes a visit to a second family-owned winery, either Quinta do Piloto or Quinta de Catralvos, where guests taste wines and local foods such as Azeitão cheese, bread, and jams. Optional stops along the route include Castelo de Sesimbra, featuring a medieval castle and the Baroque Saint Maria church with notable tile work. The route also passes by the Cristo Rei statue and the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, providing opportunities for photos. Throughout the tour, the guide shares information about the region’s wine heritage, sustainable viticulture, and local traditions, covering the mountain and sea landscapes of the Arrábida area.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mercado do Livramento
Spend 30 minutes at Setúbal’s Mercado do Livramento, considered one of the best markets worldwide. It offers a wide selection of fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, and regional pastries. The market is decorated with a large tile panel depicting parts of the city’s history. Note that the market is closed on Mondays.
30 min
Parque Natural da Arrabida
Stop for 45 minutes at Arrábida Natural Park with views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding limestone cliffs.
45 min
Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal
Visit the Quinta da Bacalhoa wine cellars for 30 minutes with a local guide. This winery is recognized as Portugal’s top enotourism company. The visit includes tasting three well-known wines. This stop is subject to availability and may be replaced by José Maria de Fonseca winery upon request.
30 min
Jose Maria de Fonseca
Enjoy a 60-minute private visit and wine tasting at the José Maria da Fonseca wine cellars in Azeitão Village. This stop is interchangeable with Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal depending on availability and preferences.
60 min
Azeitao
Lunch break of about 90 minutes at a local, authentic, and high-quality restaurant in Azeitão. The meal is not included in the tour price.
90 min
Azulejos de Azeitao
Spend 30 minutes at Azulejos de Azeitão tile studio with a local guide, observing traditional European tile-making methods.
30 min
Quinta do Piloto
Visit Quinta do Piloto winery for 45 minutes. This historic family estate in Palmela covers 50 hectares of vineyards on the Setúbal Peninsula. The winery uses both traditional and modern techniques with sustainable practices. Guests can tour the old cellar and taste various wines, including rare vintages. This stop is subject to availability and may be replaced by Quinta de Catralvos.
45 min
Quinta De Catralvos - Enoturismo
Spend 90 minutes at Quinta de Catralvos winery, tasting local wines and food including Azeitão cheese, bread, pumpkin, and carrot jam. This visit is interchangeable with Quinta do Piloto depending on availability and preferences.
90 min
Castelo de Sesimbra
Optional visit to the medieval castle of Sesimbra with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Includes a short visit to Saint Maria church, noted for its Baroque style and hand-made tile work.
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
Drive past the Cristo Rei statue, a prominent Lisbon landmark.
Ponte 25 de Abril
Drive past Ponte 25 de Abril, a suspension bridge resembling the Golden Gate Bridge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lisbon Private Arrábida Wine Tour: Family Wineries, Food, Mountain and Sea
by Andre Marques
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
This private tour from Lisbon lasts about seven hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in air-conditioned transport with a professional local guide. The tour begins with a 30-minute visit to Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal, a large market offering fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, and regional pastries. Next, the group spends 45 minutes in Arrábida Natural Park, enjoying views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding limestone cliffs and vineyards. The tour then visits one of two family-owned wineries, Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal or José Maria de Fonseca, depending on availability and preference. At either winery, guests receive a private guided tour and taste several regional wines paired with award-winning cheeses. Lunch is not included but can be taken at a nearby local restaurant in Azeitão. After lunch, the tour continues with a 30-minute visit to the Azulejos de Azeitao tile studio, where traditional European tile-making techniques are demonstrated by a local guide. The afternoon includes a visit to a second family-owned winery, either Quinta do Piloto or Quinta de Catralvos, where guests taste wines and local foods such as Azeitão cheese, bread, and jams. Optional stops along the route include Castelo de Sesimbra, featuring a medieval castle and the Baroque Saint Maria church with notable tile work. The route also passes by the Cristo Rei statue and the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, providing opportunities for photos. Throughout the tour, the guide shares information about the region’s wine heritage, sustainable viticulture, and local traditions, covering the mountain and sea landscapes of the Arrábida area.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mercado do Livramento
Spend 30 minutes at Setúbal’s Mercado do Livramento, considered one of the best markets worldwide. It offers a wide selection of fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, and regional pastries. The market is decorated with a large tile panel depicting parts of the city’s history. Note that the market is closed on Mondays.
30 min
Parque Natural da Arrabida
Stop for 45 minutes at Arrábida Natural Park with views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding limestone cliffs.
45 min
Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal
Visit the Quinta da Bacalhoa wine cellars for 30 minutes with a local guide. This winery is recognized as Portugal’s top enotourism company. The visit includes tasting three well-known wines. This stop is subject to availability and may be replaced by José Maria de Fonseca winery upon request.
30 min
Jose Maria de Fonseca
Enjoy a 60-minute private visit and wine tasting at the José Maria da Fonseca wine cellars in Azeitão Village. This stop is interchangeable with Bacalhoa Vinhos de Portugal depending on availability and preferences.
60 min
Azeitao
Lunch break of about 90 minutes at a local, authentic, and high-quality restaurant in Azeitão. The meal is not included in the tour price.
90 min
Azulejos de Azeitao
Spend 30 minutes at Azulejos de Azeitão tile studio with a local guide, observing traditional European tile-making methods.
30 min
Quinta do Piloto
Visit Quinta do Piloto winery for 45 minutes. This historic family estate in Palmela covers 50 hectares of vineyards on the Setúbal Peninsula. The winery uses both traditional and modern techniques with sustainable practices. Guests can tour the old cellar and taste various wines, including rare vintages. This stop is subject to availability and may be replaced by Quinta de Catralvos.
45 min
Quinta De Catralvos - Enoturismo
Spend 90 minutes at Quinta de Catralvos winery, tasting local wines and food including Azeitão cheese, bread, pumpkin, and carrot jam. This visit is interchangeable with Quinta do Piloto depending on availability and preferences.
90 min
Castelo de Sesimbra
Optional visit to the medieval castle of Sesimbra with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Includes a short visit to Saint Maria church, noted for its Baroque style and hand-made tile work.
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
Drive past the Cristo Rei statue, a prominent Lisbon landmark.
Ponte 25 de Abril
Drive past Ponte 25 de Abril, a suspension bridge resembling the Golden Gate Bridge.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.