Overview
Tantalize your taste buds on this full day, private guided tour to the Setúbal Wine Region. This tour is a great introduction to the wonderful wines and local cheeses in this beautiful Portuguese region. You will visit and discover three different wineries, and have the opportunity to their local wine varietals. Not forgetting the verdant mountain landscapes of the Arrabida Mountain National Park.
Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
Entrance fees to all the wineries and their visits;
Guaranteed to skip the long lines;
Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
10 Wines in total in the three cellars you will visit;
Tasting of traditional cheese breads and other goods;
Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van.
Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Estatua do Marques de Pombal
5 min
On our way out of Lisbon we will pass by the Marques de Pombal Statue. From here we will have a 35 minute drive to the Setúbal Wine Region.
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Ponte 25 de Abril
35 min
On this full-day tour, you will travel first to Azeitão, an area that is well known for its wines and cheese. On the way there, we will pass Lisbon´s old bridge. Our "Golden Gate". Reaching the Setúbal Wine Region, you will visit some of the region’s top wine cellars and taste fine wines and other produces.
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Quinta do Alcube
2 hours
One of the wineries you will visit is Quinta de Alcube. A wine cellar owned by a family for over a century (since 1913). It is a traditional cellar, that produces up to 350,000 litters per year.
Here you will be able to taste 4 of their wines and understand how wine is done and their philosophy.
Their wines are sold only directly to customers, making it difficult to find in shops. -
Jose Maria de Fonseca
2 hours
Another stop will be at the renowned wine cellars of José Maria da Fonseca, where you will learn about the winery’s history, since 1834, and sample 2 of its wines. This is one of the oldest wineries in Portugal, and the oldest of the region.
Inside you will see the oldest wine collection of Portugal (Fortified Wine). Also here, they have the oldest cellar/brand that is 160 yrs old, and where they used unique handmade mahogany barrels that have a capacity of up to 20.000 liters. -
Casa Mae da Rota de Vinhos
1 hour
Your third and final experience, will be in the old village of Palmela. Here you will taste up to 5 more wines, in the “Mother House” of this wine region, where you can see and taste, what most of the 21 different wineries in this region produce.You will also sample some traditional local produced cheese, bread and other goods.
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Palmela
10 min
In addition to all the tastings, you will marvel at the views of the Arrábida Natural Park, mountain range and its history.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Wine Tasting in the Setúbal Wine Region, from Lisbon
Can I cancel Private Wine Tasting in the Setúbal Wine Region, from Lisbon for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
- Entrance fees to all the wineries and their visits;
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines;
- Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
- 10 Wines in total in the three cellars you will visit;
- Tasting of traditional cheese breads and other goods;
- Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van.
What's not included?
- Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program
Which places does it visit?
It visits Estatua do Marques de Pombal, Ponte 25 de Abril, Quinta do Alcube, Jose Maria de Fonseca, Casa Mae da Rota de Vinhos, Palmela.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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