LISBON WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sea cliffs, cellar doors and hand-painted tiles: a full-day immersion into Arrábida from Lisbon
A full-day private or small-group excursion from Lisbon that pairs Atlantic coastal panoramas with a visit to the Bacalhôa winery, Moscatel tasting and a traditional tile workshop — this guide lays out what to expect and how to plan.
Sea cliffs, cellar doors and hand-painted tiles: a full-day immersion into Arrábida from Lisbon.
Set out from Lisbon for an eight- to nine-hour sweep into the Arrábida mountains and the fishing towns of Sesimbra and Setúbal, where the route threads dramatic Atlantic viewpoints with vineyards and old-world craft. Over the course of the day a knowledgeable driver-guide escorts the group by comfortable minivan to Bacalhôa winery for wine tasting and to a centuries-old tile workshop, then returns you to your hotel in the evening.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Atlantic headlands and the Tróia peninsula
The drive from Lisbon climbs toward the Arrábida mountain region, offering repeated views of the Atlantic coast and the Tróia peninsula en route to Sesimbra and Setúbal.
Bacalhôa winery and Moscatel tasting
A scheduled visit to the Bacalhôa winery includes a tasting focused on the region’s Moscatel wines and access to the winery’s African museum as part of the experience.
Traditional hand-made tile factory
The itinerary includes a stop at a handmade tile factory where tiles are produced using methods carried on since the 15th century, one by one.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
A guide meets you in Lisbon — typically at your hotel — and the group departs in an air-conditioned minivan for the coast. The route stops for views of the Atlantic and the Tróia peninsula, follows into the Sesimbra and Setúbal area, and pauses at Bacalhôa for a winery visit and Moscatel tasting. Later the tour visits a traditional tile workshop before driving back to Lisbon and dropping participants at their hotels.
THE LANDSCAPE
Atlantic headlands and the Tróia peninsula
The drive from Lisbon climbs toward the Arrábida mountain region, offering repeated views of the Atlantic coast and the Tróia peninsula en route to Sesimbra and Setúbal.
THE WINE
Bacalhôa winery and Moscatel tasting
A scheduled visit to the Bacalhôa winery includes a tasting focused on the region’s Moscatel wines and access to the winery’s African museum as part of the experience.
THE CRAFT
Traditional hand-made tile factory
The itinerary includes a stop at a handmade tile factory where tiles are produced using methods carried on since the 15th century, one by one.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The circuit runs approximately 8 to 9 hours total; expect a full-day schedule with hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon.
Bring funds for lunch, drinks, gratuities and any optional entry fees (certain admissions are not included).
Price includes a driver/escort, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air‑conditioned minivan or private vehicle; a visit to Bacalhôa winery and wine tasting is part of the itinerary.
Meals, additional drinks, gratuities and some entry/admission fees (for example listed admissions) are not included in the tour price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Arrábida Wine Private Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 8 to 9 hours.
Where does the tour meet or start?
The tour includes hotel pickup in Lisbon and the broader meeting area is the Parque Natural da Arrábida.
Is wine tasting included?
A visit to Bacalhôa winery and a wine tasting — including Moscatel wine — are included as part of the itinerary.
Are meals included in the price?
Food and drinks, including lunch, are not included; participants should plan to pay for their own meals.
Is transport provided?
Yes — transport by air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Will there be opportunities to buy wine or pay entry fees?
Some entry/admission fees and purchases are not included in the tour cost, so bring payment for any optional admissions or purchases.