Lisbon off-the-beaten-path Small Group Tour: Sesimbra, Arrabida & Wine Tasting

From Lisbon, you will go south by crossing the Tejo River by passing the Portuguese Golden Gate Bridge (25 of April Bridge). You will explore the south side of Lisbon (Arrábida, Sesimbra, Azeitão, and Espichel). Here you will enjoy beautiful beaches, frighteningly tall cliffs, an astonishing cape, a medieval well-preserved castle, a fishing village, a natural park, an abandoned monastery, and a local family-owned winery. The day will end by visiting vineyards and tasting 4 local wines. You will have an amazing and relaxing day away from the big tourist crowds.

You’ll cross the April 25th bridge (lookalike the Golden Gate Bridge), a giant and scenic suspension bridge that connects the north and south side of Lisbon. It was renamed after the revolution day (April 25th) that finished the Salazar dictatorship in 1974.

The Albufeira Lagoon is a protected area on the western side of the Setúbal Peninsula. It’s a combination of pine trees, beautiful beaches, small lagoons (the deepest in Portugal), and birdwatching. It’s a popular weekend beach destination for locals and famous for water sports.

You’ll stop and enjoy the impressive Espichel Cape (Cabo Espichel). This spot is the westernmost point of the Sesimbra coast where we can see frighteningly tall cliffs. There are a few buildings here, mainly built in the seventeen hundreds: a church flanked by two arms of pilgrims’ lodges, a lighthouse, a chapel, and an aqueduct. Espichel Cape was a very important place for pilgrims.

You’ll visit the Sesimbra Castle (Castelo de Sesimbra), an old Moorish castle (9th century) rising 200m above the sea level. It’s impressible well preserved and from here we can enjoy unique views over the Atlantic and the Sesimbra bay. Inside there are two permanent exhibits on its history, a heritage interpretation center, a church, and an old cemetery.

At the center of Sesimbra, you can explore Santiago Fortress (Fortaleza de Santiago) that was part of Portugal’s coastal defenses and a summertime retreat of Portuguese kings.

Enjoy the California beach, and its fine sands and turquoise waters.

You’ll stop and explore Sesimbra, a small Atlantic fishing village. Sesimbra is about a bay surrounded by tall cliffs, turquoise waters, fine sands, and excellent seafood (it’s all uniformly delicious). At the downtown, we’ll find narrow lanes lined with terracotta-roofed houses and a palm-fringed promenade.

You’ll explore the Arrabida Mountain, a famous protected area (Arrabida Natural Park) with many unique Mediterranean plants (olives, pistachios, strawberries, lavender, thyme, and chamomile). We will drive along the Atlantic coast, stop several times and enjoy remarkable and breathtaking views with amazing beaches and azure waters.

You can take a look at Convento da Arrabida (Arrábida Monastery). This building was founded in 1542 by Friar Martinho de Santa Maria, a Castilian Franciscan. It’s a surprising construction that is completely isolated in the mountain.

You’ll stop and visit the Quinta de Alcube. It’s a family property founded in the 15th century in the center of Arrabida’s Natural Park. Is today an iconic local winery and a paradise for wine lovers. You’ll visit the vineyards, do wine tasting and learn about this familiar winery.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour will be only in English
• Bring at least a light jacket since sometimes the weather is highly variable

• Lisbon off-the-beaten-path Small Group Tour: Sesimbra, Arrabida & Wine Tasting
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• Maximum 8 people
• Wine tasting (4 wines)
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Local guide and driver
• Central meeting (pick up and drop off) point
• The tour will be only in English

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

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• This Tour is Provided by Lisbon Riders.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 104 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.