Arrábida Azeitão Palmela and Setúbal Private Tour + Tile Visit

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Arrábida Azeitão Palmela and Setúbal Private Tour + Tile Visit — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Private Tours are flexible so you can customize them according to your interests and needs, combined with our professional suggestions.

As a suggestion, we start our day in Setúbal, walking along Luisa Todi Avenue, which is the most important avenue in Setúbal. Then we visit the Livramento Market, and São Filipe Fortress, which is a fortification located in Setúbal, classified as a national monument since 1933. It is located in the Arrábida Natural Park and is in a dominant position on a hill, opposite the city of Setúbal, overlooking the mouth of Sado River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Passing through Arrábida Hills, with its famous beaches of Galapagos and Galapinhos, known for being a piece of paradise on Earth, we head towards Azeitão, known for its artisanal cheese, regional confectionery, and pottery (tiles).

We will also stop in Palmela to visit Fort of Palmela, classified as a National Monument since 1910 and which will provide us with a wonderful view over the region.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Yellow Cab TT Tours, Unipessoal, Lda.

Ages: Adults (6–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Attractions admissions
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Ponte Vasco da Gama

20 min

A Tagus river passage where architecture embraces nature.

Opened to traffic in 1998, right before the world EXPO 98 in Lisbon, still has the title of Longest Bridge in Europe with more than 12 kilometers over the river estuary.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Setubal

one hour

Travel time between Lisbon and Setubal
Palmela

35 min

Historic town conquered in the 12th. century by the first Portuguese king D. Afonso Henriques.

Important strategic and defensive landmark south of Lisbon. It stands out from the surrounding áreas by it's location with it's medieval castle at the top of the hill.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Castelo de Palmela

35 min

National monument, the medieval castle dates from the 12th. century.

Important strategic and defensive landmark, it resisted to several battles and is one of the exceptional examples of medieval military engineering nearby Lisbon.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Setubal

1 h 20 min

Setúbal is a charming coastal city in Portugal known for stunning beaches, delicious seafood, and rich cultural heritage. Its coastline includes Galapos and Figueirinha beaches, ideal for water sports, swimming, and sunbathing. Visitors can also enjoy fresh seafood dishes at its restaurants and markets. The city's cultural heritage features São Filipe Castle, the Monastery of Jesus, and the Igreja de São Julião, all dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Whether it's for beautiful beaches, cuisine, or history, Setúbal is a must-visit.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Portinho da Arrabida

35 min

One paradise beach in Portugal. Special summer destination spot with it's small and typical harbor in a naturally sheltered bay with crystalline waters.
Azeitao

30 min

Picturesque town, known by its special sweets (Tortas de Azeitão) and a special type of cheese made from sheep milk.

It is also part of the appelation wine region of Setúbal, mainly known by the sweet fortified muscat (Moscatel).

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Azulejos de Azeitao

45 min Admission included

The Portuguese tilery tradition can be experienced here.

Still producing every piece by hand, one by one, here you can see the art and craftsmanship of the skilled professionals that for decades have been decorating buildings and monuments around the world.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei

25 min Admission not included

The best view of Lisbon from the south side of the Tagus River.

With more than 100 meters, finished in 1959, this unique landmark, was built to fulfill a vow from the portuguese episcopate to keep the country in peace during World War II.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Parque Natural da Arrabida

40 min

A landscape unique in Portugal where the mountain reaches the ocean.

Traveling through this protected National Park, with breathtaking views you can learn about old convents, amazing beaches and get in a close contact with nature.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Ponte 25 de Abril

15 min

The main passage that reunites the south with the center of Portugal.

Finished in 1966, it shares the project concept with the San Francisco - Oakland Bay bridge and is one of the most popular and photographed monuments of Lisbon.

This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
Lisbon

one hour

Travel time between Setubal and Lisbon-