Historical and Natural Arrabida Private Tour from Lisbon

Historical and Natural Arrabida Private Tour from Lisbon

Travel from Lisbon to Azeitão, a place known for its cheeses and wines. Take in spectacular views of mountain scenery in Arrábida Mountain Park, monuments and landmarks such as the Arrábida Convent, Forte de São Filipe, and a medieval tide mill.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Estatua do Marques de Pombal, Estacao de Metro do Marques de Pombal Praca Marques de Pombal, Lisbon 1250-161 Portugal

You start by being picked-up for your private tour, at a hotel or cruise port in Lisbon.

Travel along the coast to the Arrábida Mountain Range where you can see the breath-taking views of the Sado estuary, which is listed as one of the most beautiful bays of the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Convento da Arrabida, N379-1, Setubal 2925-000 Portugal

You’ll stop to see the Arrábida Convent and learn it´s history, before reaching the historical center of Setúbal.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mercado do Livramento, Avenida Luisa Todi 157, Setubal 2900-462 Portugal

Arriving at the city of Setúbal, you will visit the Livramento Market that was established in 1930. In June/2015 by 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. You will see an assortment of local seafood laid out on counters and get to know how fish actually look like…

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort of Sao Filipe, Estrada do Castelo de Sao Filipe, Setubal 2900-300 Portugal

Here we will explore one of the first "star fortifications" that was build in Portugal, and take in the amazing views over the surrounding locations.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moinho de Mare da Mourisca, Herdade da Mourisca, Faralhao Herdade 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.

Duration: 1 hour