Private Arrabida Tour with Wine and Cheese at Mourisca Tide Mill
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Start your day by crossing the 25th of April Bridge towards the south bank of the Tagus river. The Setubal Peninsula offers its visitors the best of both worlds. A beautiful coastline with an emphasis on the Arrabida Mountain and its beaches painted in light shades of translucent blue, passing by the wineries where superior quality wines are produced. Discover Sesimbra with its beautiful bay and one of the main fishing ports in Portugal. Visit the Sesimbra Castle. A visit to Sesimbra cannot end without tasting its most typical sweet: Farinha Torrada. A family tradition associated with fishing activity. Continue along the summits of Arrabida Mountain and on your arrival in Setubal visit the Livramento Market where fresh products from the sea and land are sold from Tuesday to Sunday. A Wine and Cheese tasting will be waiting for you in a quiet environment at the Mourisca Tide Mill in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve. On your return to Lisbon cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit the Mourisca Tide Mill and taste wines served with the delicious cheese from Azeitão
- Driver/Guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Entrance to the monuments
- Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
Itinerary
Portugal is from north to south a traditional wine country, full of magnificent landscapes, picturesque towns and villages. The Setubal Peninsula brings together all the ingredients to leave you amazed and has the advantage of being so close to Lisbon. This private one-day tour invites you to immerse yourself in history and taste the best that has been produced in wine culture in Portugal for several generations.
You will start the tour by crossing the Tagus River across the 25 de Abril Bridge, which was elected in 2014 as the most beautiful bridge in Europe by European Best Destination. Enjoy the crossing and see Lisbon from a new perspective
Picturesque fishing village located next to a sheltered bay. Sesimbra was founded at the top of the hill, around the castle of the Moors that the 1st king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, conquered in 1165. Its history dates back to antiquity and is still very present due to its monuments and fishing traditions. It remains to this day one of the main fishing ports in the region.
On the way to Setubal, you will cross the Arrabida Natural Park, where you will have the opportunity to discover magnificent viewpoints overlooking the Sado river estuary. Let yourself be enchanted by the crystal clear waters and the view of the Troia Peninsula, on the south bank of the Sado. Continue along the summits of Arrabida Mountain and on your arrival in Setubal visit the Livramento Market where fresh products from the sea and land are sold from Tuesday to Sunday.
It is considered one of the most famous fish markets in the world. Inaugurated in 1930, it features cast iron columns inside and walls covered in panels with 5700 typical Portuguese tiles depicting scenes from everyday life, such as fishing and agriculture. Those who visit it are not indifferent to the fresh products of the sea and land that are sold in this market.
Now that the visit to Mercado do Livramento has whetted your appetite, you deserve to take a break to enjoy fresh grilled fish or the essential Choco Frito accompanied by French fries, a traditional dish from the Setubalense cuisine.
Mourisca Tide Mill is located in the middle of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, an area that is home to enormous biodiversity, namely birds. You will enjoy a breathtaking landscape. The guided tour held in the Sala das Mós, shows the history and operation of the grinding mills of Tide Mill. A Wine and Cheese tasting of Azeitão will be waiting for you in a quiet environment at the Mourisca Tide Mill in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve.
On your return to Lisbon cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world. You will arrive at your hotel carrying the stories you heard through the testimony of your guide, the good mood you felt from the contact with the people from each location you visited and the emotions experienced during this wonderful day. We hope to see you again on another visit to Portugal. See you soon!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Estrela d’Alva Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- The Livramento Market and Mourisca Tide Mill are closed for staff rest on Mondays. Wine and cheese tasting will be held on this day in Azeitão.
How it compares in Lisbon
- Its from-price is 74% above the median of the 324 food tours we list in Lisbon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 109 of 324.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lisbon
Lisbon spills down its hills to the Tagus estuary, a city of tiled façades, rattling yellow trams, viewpoint terraces and late, unhurried dinners.
The old quarters hold most of the charm. Alfama's tangle of lanes climbs to São Jorge Castle and echoes with fado in the evening, the Baixa's orderly grid runs down to the vast Praça do Comércio on the river, and Bairro Alto and Chiado mix bookshops and cafés by day with bars by night. Viewpoints such as Santa Luzia and Senhora do Monte frame red rooftops and shining water.
Top-ranked sights in Lisbon: Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), Alfama.
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