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Setubal Private Wine Tour, Food Tasting, Beaches, Palaces and Art

About this experience

You will cross the 25 de Abril bridge and 30 minutes from Lisbon you will reach Bacalhoa, a farm with a unique charm. A historic wine producer and owner of a Renaissance palace with a dream garden and classic and contemporary pieces of art. Here you will have the opportunity to taste 3 of the most exclusive wines in Portugal, including Moscatel de Setúbal. Then you will visit Setúbal and the Arrábida mountains. A city with history, where fish is the calling card, and paradisiacal beaches, nature and landscape are in their rarest and most untouched form. Continuing the journey you will pass through Sesimbra, a traditional fishing village and also visit its medieval castle, where you will have a view of the landscape. The Sanctuary of Christ the King will be the culmination of a day of surprises. A 360-degree view from 220 meters high over Lisbon, Almada, the 25 de Abril bridge and the Tagus river.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Setubal Private Wine Tour, Food Tasting, Beaches, Palaces and Art
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Device Charging
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bacalhoa Palace and Winery Ticket: 0-12 years: 0€; +12 years: €12, includes tasting of 3 wines.
  • Santuario Cristo Rei ticket: 0-7 years: 0€; 8-12 years: €3; +13 years: €8

Itinerary and highlights

In Azeitão at Quinta da Bacalhoa you will visit a palace with great charm, with unique architecture, decoration and gardens, influenced over the centuries by different owners, inspired by their travels through Europe, Africa and the East, thus helping to transform it into a jewel only. You can admire unique pieces from the private art collection, both in the gardens, in the vineyards and in the lake house, where you will find the first dated tile in Portugal. You will visit the museum cellar and the vineyards, which, due to the unique characteristics of the soil, vegetation and microclimate at the foot of the Arrábida mountain range, grow grapes with unique qualities. If you like wine, art and architecture, come visit Quinta da Bacalhôa and immerse yourself in a fairy tale.

Then visit Setúbal, the alternative city to Lisbon, where the 18th century writer, "Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage" and coach José Mourinho were born. This city has one of the largest fishing ports in Portugal, where a variety of fish arrive daily in quantity and quality. You will visit the Livramento Market and check the freshness of the fish and all the products. It is the ideal city for those who want to have a fish or seafood meal, accompanied by a very fresh white or green wine. Then visit the São Filipe Fort and admire the city, the sea and the white sand at a height of 120 meters, and then descend to sea level and have contact with the famous and paradisiacal beaches, fauna and flora of Arrábida, classified as a protected landscape. Its microclimate has some similarities to Dalmatia in the Adriatic Sea. It is integrated into international nature conservation networks – Corine Program.

Visit to Sesimbra Castle, built by D. Sancho I in the 12th century, another of the great defensive positions of the Romanesque style, which helped in the reconquest of Portugal from the Arabs. Here you can have an elevated view over the town and the sea. In this town you can also enjoy an excellent meal of fresh fish or seafood in one of the excellent restaurants, with a landscape of calm beaches. A more rustic fishing community with different habits from Setúbal. Classified as a town at the time of the discoveries. A very important fishing port in production for the Portuguese canning industry.

Finally, the visit will be to the Santuario de Cristo Rei, inspired by the Christ the Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro, opened in 1959 in gratitude for Portugal's non-entry into the Second World War.
Going up to the portico is a unique 360-degree observation experience from 220 meters high over Lisbon, Almada and the 25 de Abril bridge.

Meeting and pickup information

  • As the tour is private, we make the transfer to any location in the greater Lisbon area, at the customer's choice.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Welcome to a new experience. The beauty of simplicity. Nature, Urbanity, Gastronomy and History.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
As the tour is private, we make the transfer to any location in the greater Lisbon area, at the customer's choice.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–5; Youth tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 76+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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