Private Arrabida Tour with Wine and Cheese at Mourisca Tide Mill

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Fish market Mercado Livramento - Setubal — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mourisca Tide Mill and taste wines served with the delicious cheese from Azeitao — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, Portuguese, English
Operated by: Estrela d’Alva Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Visit the Mourisca Tide Mill and taste wines served with the delicious cheese from Azeitão
Included: Driver/Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance to the monuments
Not included: Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance

Itinerary

Setubal

15 min

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.
Ponte 25 de Abril

45 min

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
Sesimbra

30 min

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.
Serra da Arrabida

45 min

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.
Mercado do Livramento

30 min

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.
Setubal

one hour

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.
Moinho de Mare da Mourisca

one hour Admission included

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.
Ponte Vasco da Gama

45 min

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!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Olivia Lisboa Hotel
Hotel Florecente
Meraprime Gold Design Hotel
Hotel Corpus Christi Lisboa - Leonardo Limited Edition
Da Estrela Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
Eurostars Lisboa Baixa
Westlight Lisboa Madalena
ME Lisbon
DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection By Hilton
Empire Marques Hotel
The House on Pink Street
The Emerald House Lisbon, Curio Collection By Hilton

and 398 more pickup points

Pickup and Drop-off at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon and the surroundings

The driver/guide uses an identification with his name and that of our company through a badge.

Pickup locations other than specified are available upon request. However, an additional fee may apply. Please consult us so that we can assess this situation.

Using your ticket

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.