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Private tour from Lisbon | Arrábida & Setúbal

About this experience

Hidden natural paradise: Explore the Serra da Arrábida and its secret beaches of calm, crystal clear waters, the favorite coastal haven of Lisbon residents.

Seafood in Sesimbra: Visit this authentic fishing Villa and enjoy your free time to enjoy the region’s freshest fish in a restaurant right by the sea.

No stress from Lisbon: Travel with total comfort from the capital. Forget the concerns about traffic, parking or driving on the mountain roads.

Restricted and welcoming group: Tour in small group, with a limit of eight people. The ideal, relaxed and flexible rhythm for families, seniors and couples.

Photo Landscapes: Ensure strategic stops at Arrábida’s highest viewpoints to capture stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Trojan Peninsula.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Private tour from Lisbon | Arrábida and Sesimbra
Arrábida and Setúbal
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

  • Wine tasting (local winery)
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Insurance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Activity tickets
  • Snacks
  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Cape Espichel, located at the westernmost point of the coast of Sesimbra, is a unique civil and religious architectural complex, which combines the monumentality of the built to the immateriality of religious devotion. It is composed of the church, hostels, Hermitage of Memory, Opera House, ruin, Gardens of the Pilgrims Water House and aqueduct. The landscaping of this monument, on a plateau that ends in cliffs to the sea, makes it monumental.

Sesimbra, a fishing village, with breezes and stunning beach. Famous for its gastronomy, namely fish and seafood. Stop for lunch (not included in price).

A walk along the Marginal of Sesimbra, is the best way to have a first contact with this fishing village, with more than five centuries of history. Between the golden beaches, the west, and California, the source is the Fortress of Santiago, a recently restored seventeenth-century monument that allows you to observe, from an authentic "balcony" over the sea, the entire Bay, from California to to Porto de Abrigo.

Set next to the sea, between Setúbal and the fishing village of Sesimbra, Arrábida Natural Park has an incomparable beauty, where the blue of the sea alternates with the whitish shades of limestone cliffs and the green of the dense vegetal mantle that covers the Saw.

Protected green area, in addition to the beaches and beautiful landscapes, the park houses numerous rare species and beautiful caves, small village, picturesque site with private houses and 1 restaurant.
There are access restrictions to this area during high season (1 June to 15 September)

Visit to the rivery area city and Fort St. Philip. In maintenance at the moment, access to the castle suspended.

Built in the 19th century, the house was restored in 1923 by the Swiss architect Ernesto Korrodi and was the residence of the Soares Franco family until 1974. With its particularly beautiful façade and gardens, it has always been associated with the image of José Maria da Fonseca.
The visit to the Museum House begins with a brief explanation of the company's history, followed by a visit to the old wine cellars: Adega da Mata and the Teares Novos Winery, where wines such as Periquita are grown and the Teares Velhos winery, where the oldest Muscatels of Setúbal (Muscat or Moscateis), some of which are true relics with more than 100 years. At the end of the tour, the visitor can taste some of the wines produced by José Maria da Fonseca.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Find us at your hotel, apartment or other address you indicate, we will be with a white Fiat cart.

Languages and tickets

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

Tour operator

  • MoonShadow Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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?
Find us at your hotel, apartment or other address you indicate, we will be with a white Fiat cart.
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 6–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
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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