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Marvel at the charming combination of history and natural beauty on this private guided tour of the Arrábida Natural Reserve from Lisbon. You will see the natural beauty of Arrábida Mountain Park, explore top cultural attractions like the Arrábida Convent, Forte de São Filipe and the renowned Livramento Market (oldest traditional market in Portugal).
Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
Entrance Fees.
Guaranteed to skip the long lines;
Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
Guide will accompany you inside the locations/monuments to explain its history;
Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Guide. The meeting point will be at your hotel or accommodation, or your Guide will meet you at a convenient location close to your hotel or accommodation.
25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal You start by being picked-up for your private tour, at a hotel or AirBnB in Lisbon.
On this tour you’ll visit the natural reserve of Arrábida, where you’ll take in stunning mountain views, and learn about the area’s history, experience some of its top products, and visit its beaches (during the summer). 40 minutes
Azeitao, Azeitao, Portugal The first place we will pass is Azeitão, a picturesque region noted for its wines and cheeses. Maybe stop there and have your breakfast, tasting some traditional local goods. 30 minutes
Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal, Portugal Reaching the Arrábida National Park national park, you will see the breath-taking views of the Sado estuary, which is listed as one of the most beautiful bays of the world. Being in a natural park, you have a few beautiful spots, where you can park and take amazing pictures of the mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, you will stop to see from the outside the Arrábida Convent and Lapa de Santa Margarida, before reaching the historical centre of Setúbal. 30 minutes
Convento da Arrabida, Setubal, Portugal Along the way, you will stop to see the Arrábida Convent, founded in 1542 by Friar Martinho de Santa Maria, a Castilian Franciscan who was granted the land by D. João de Lencastre (1501-1571), the first Duke of Aveiro. 30 minutes
Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal Reaching Setúbal, you will explore the Livramento Market.
In June/2015, USA Today Travel (Food & Wine), considered this market as one of the 10 best fish markets of the world. The market’s distinctive tiled walls, called “Azulejos”, comprised of 5,700 decorative tile pieces, the wall panels measure about 1,259 square feet and depict scenes of everyday local activities such as fishing and farming. See an assortment of local seafood laid out on counters and get to know how the different fish actually look like…
Sardines are a favourite at the market. According to the Portuguese National Tourist Office, Portugal consumes 13 sardines per second, during the month of June. 60 minutes
Castelo de Sao Filipe, Setubal, Portugal Here we will explore one of the first "star fortifications" build in Portugal, and take in the amazing views over the surrounding locations.
Work on the fortress began in 1590 and was completed in 1600.
The São Filipe Fortress, resulted of the orders of the king, for the fortification of the coastline that protected Setúbal and the entrance of the Sado river.
The interior space, which originally included the Governors House and military. There is a small baroque chapel, still preserved, dedicated to Our Lady dated 1736. 60 minutes
Moinho de Mare da Mourisca, Setubal, Portugal Next you’ll head to a very rare, restored tide mill that was built in 1601. This piece of industrial archaeology stands as a testimony to medieval engineering expertise. The mill still uses the tides as a source of renewable, non-polluting energy.
Also you will be able to discover one of the biggest wetlands of Portugal. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Laura_M
22 Mar 2023
We had an amazing day touring Arrabida with Paulo! We stopped at overlooks in the park with beautiful views, enjoyed visiting the Castle, Sebola and the tile shop. Paulo found an excellent local restaurant for a fun lunch. A great day!
Robin L
28 Feb 2019
We did a private tour to Arraida National Park and Setubal with Rodrigo as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and was a pleasure to be with for the day. Had a few stops in the National Park and then on to Setubal to visit the local mercado, including the fish market. Then visited the fort and had lunch at a local fish restaurant. Final stop was at a water mill. An enjoyable day.
JellaB282
29 Mar 2018
We had a great day with Poul in Arrabida and Sétubal. The nature, the historic sites and a trip to the market were amazing. We had lunch at a local family restaurant for 10 euros inclusive wine, coffee, dessert, bread everything - it was one of the best meals we had for a long time. Poul had a large knowledge and we learned a lot about history, nature, food and he was happy to answer questions about the political and social situation so we really felt that we had seen and learned a lot when we came home. We highly recommend the tour.
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