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The 10 Best Tours in Torres Vedras, Central Portugal
Torres Vedras (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtoʁɨʒ ˈvɛðɾɐʃ]) is a municipality in the Portuguese district of Lisbon, approximately 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of the capital Lisbon in the Oeste subregion of the Centro region. The population as of 2011 was 79,465, in an area of 407.15 square kilometres (157.20 sq mi).
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1. Exploring Wellington Defensive Lines during Napoleonic War in Portugal
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In 1807 Napoleon sent his armies to invade Portugal as punishment for the country not having joined his Continental Blockade. With the English help, a joint force of British and Portuguese commanded by the future Duke of Wellington was created to tackle the situation. Anticipating the third and last invasion the duke built two impregnable defensive lines north of Lisbon, fortifying all the surrounding hills. In this tour we will visit three of the main forts of the Torres Vedras Defensive Lines which connect the Tagus to the Atlantic: the Alhandra Memorial Fort, the Zambujal Fort in Mafra and the Torres Vedras Castle Fort. In Mafra we'll visit the magnificent baroque complex Palace/Convent/Basilica, built with the large amounts of gold brought from Brazil. On this trip we will talk about the history of this period and the importance of the influence of French revolutionary ideas on the future of Portugal. A highlight of the tour is the beautiful scenery of the places we will visit.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Meals, Mafra Palace ticket
Reviewed By Martin S
Henrique was our guide for a delightful day designed around our specific interests and temporarily limited mobility. We visited Estoril ( where we learned "Casablanca" was filmed), Cascais, a mountain viewpoint in the Serra da Sintra National Park with spectacular views of the coastline, Sintra itself but briefly because of the crowds, and on the way home, the Queluz Palace. Our day was all the more interesting because with his extensive knowledge of Portuguese history Henrique was able to put everything we saw into a more comprehensive context. Regrettably we don't know Portuguese so his facility with foreign languages was a vital contributor to our enjoyment.The day was also a wonderful eating experience because of Henrique's familiarity with the region, including a morning espresso and traditional pastry at Cascais and delicious lunch at at a restaurant where we are pretty sure the other guests were entirely Portuguese. Without hesitation we thoroughly recommend taking tours with Henrique!
2. Private Tour: Discovering the Lisbon Wines
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover one of the largest wine regions in the country, known for its wines based on its refinement, strong aromas, for its quality and diversity. You can enjoy without worrying about the visit to the wine cellars of this region, where you will taste wine and still enjoy the surrounding landscape, accompanied throughout the visit by a guide-interpreter.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Interpreter guide, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Safe, Admission and Wine Tasting: 3 Cellar
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By ryandemelo
My wife and I booked a tour to Sintra with Vasco. He picked us up at our hotel and explained the history of Lisbon and Sintra along the way. Vasco was very flexible with what we wanted to see and even took us to LX factory and TimeOut food hall were we had lunch and beers. I would highly recommend the guys at Your Local Tours and would definitely book them again next time we visit Lisbon especially since I’ve read that the wine tour is top-notch.
3. Day trip Lisbon Wine Tasting - Private tour
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
The passion for travelling, get to know other cultures and the share of experiences was what led to the concretization of a dream that allow us to show for those who visits us the best spots in the west region, Lisbon and surroundings at the good Portuguese way. We totally follow our passion. The tour leader is a wine lover and he is knowledgeable about portuguese wine culture. The flexibility and relaxed way of the tour leader helps to create the perfect atmosphere for you to enjoy the most.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Visit to 2 wineries and tasting 10 portuguese wines, Driver/Guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By _barbarapg2
This was without a doubt the best tour I ever did! For those who try to get to know not only the main attractions, but also the genuine pearls of the country you're visiting, this tour is definitely an excellent choice! The island is incredibly beautiful and the visit with João (our guide) was very enriching! He is amazing, super friendly, knowledgeable and you see that he clearly loves what he does! The kayak ride was the icing on the cake. We simply loved it =)
4. Queluz / Mafra / Ericeira / Winery mother (wine tasting)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this Tour only you and your friends or your family will go. This tour is an excellent tour that includes palaces in a fishing village with beautiful beaches. And for wine lovers, they will be able to enrich their knowledge by making the visit to the mother cellar an excellent cellar.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Good mood and lots of animation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrances in the palaces of Queluz and Mafra. Lunch and wine tasting
Reviewed By Futouh A
Raul took us around sintra explaining everything very well! He took us to all the places we wanted recommended the best things. He had a fast track to entering the palace and a discount for families. Recommended very good food. He is very fun and very professional. We went to palace de pene and caba de roca and central sintra. Loved the trip! Make sure you are dressed well and and have TRAINERS ON cuz there’s a lot of Walking!
5. Lunch at a family owned vineyard - Gastronomy & Heritage
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
THE IDEAL TOUR IF YOU SEEK A MIX OF CULTURE AND LEISURE! In order to build up our appetite, we'll begin the day with a bit of history in Mafra, 30min from Lisbon: We’ll visit one of the most iconic portuguese royal palaces. It’s a place of magic where one massive building houses a convent, a palace, a basilica and one of the most beautiful libraries in the world! Note: On Tuesdays, we'll visit Queluz Royal Palace instead. Afterward, we’ll visit the fishing village of Ericeira, where we'll show you the local fishing spot and market in order to buy us a fresh fish for lunch. We know you might be hungry but don't worry! We will provide you with some local delicacies. After this visit, we will head towards an old family-owned vineyard where we will go on a wine tour... The culmination of the day will take place shortly at the same place, lunch with a fresh fish grilled to perfection (meat and vegetarian options available)… Lunch will take place on the outside and facing the vineyards!
Inclusions: Traditional Portuguese fish lunch (Meat and vegetarian options available), Wine tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to Royal Palace of Mafra
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By João N
We visited the Douro region and stayed in a magnificent XVIII “solar” with a stunning view of the river. Excelent stay, excelent group and organisation. Visited Amarante and Tormes and had a very pleasent boat trip in the Douro and Paiva. We recomend Rootfareres very much
6. 1 day surfing with Atlantic Coast Surf School
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The quality of our surf lessons are top priority for us here at Atlantic Coast Surf School. Our objective is to offer the best surf lessons available for all abilities. We will carve on your heart and soul an unforgettable experience on the sandy beach Praia Azul. Praia Azul is a great visit card for waves, beaches and surf in Portugal. Waves for all surfing levels, beach break away from the crowd. Pure fun!
Inclusions: Surf Boards and Wetsuits
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Reviewed By 539hannar
Amazing teacher. We had a lot of fun and really learned how to surf. Great experience and only recommendable.
7. Battle of Vimeiro Guided Tour from Lisbon
Walk the path of the Duke of Wellington during his famous first victory during the Peninsular War – The Battle of Vimeiro. Visit all the important places that made this immortal battle: The Hill of Vimeiro, the combat of the church, Ventosa hill, and much more. Learn the tactics, remember the Generals and join “the thin red” in the defence or the "Invincibles" in the attack . You may yet taste an historical lunch from the period.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Lunch
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions and during the tour: The Tour is based in "bring your own car"
8. The Shipwrecks Coast Tour from Peniche
Discover the shipwrecks of the San Pedro de Alcantara and the SS Roumania at the seacoast of Peniche and Foz do Arelho. Since ancient times, the Portuguese west coast is a place of shipwrecks. Old tragedies under the waves of the Atlantic, transformed in time capsules remembered by surviving stories and archaeological finds… In this journey we’ll uncover the sites related with the shipwrecks of the Spanish ship the San Pedro De Alcantara and the British steamer SS Roumania. “Dive with us” in this adventure!
Inclusions: Bottled water, 3-course lunch, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
9. Lisbon Wine Lovers Private Tour
Join us in this exclusive tour in an exquisite winery & cellar in Northern Lisbon, in a tasting and historical experience that will provide you with a fascinating insight into the world of Portugal’s wine production. Discover the secrets of the winemaking process revealed by the experts, and then enjoy a wine tasting session of the vineyard's famous award winning wines. Enjoy the beauty of historical and romantic sites, breathtaking cliffs over the Atlantic Fortresses & water mills of the stunning northern landscapes.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Victoria S
I joined the Street Art Tour of Lisbon with João yesterday and cannot recommend it enough! Learning about the street art in Lisbon with this guided tour not only gives an insight into a distinct street art scene there, but also gives one a chance to see this beautiful city in a new way. João is very knowledgeable and engaging guide, he shared with us so many interesting facts, observations and intricate details. I didn't realise how 3 hours were over. It was definitely one of the biggest highlights of the visit to Lisbon!!
10. Premium Wine Experiences
We will meet at our destination point and visit an old winery that is still working and producing great wines today. We will visit the vineyards, see the whole winery, and explore the history, landscape, and natural elements that make every wine unique. We will taste three wines and pair them with traditional food. And we will do the best with wine: socialize around wine and food!
Inclusions: Wine, I will provide small portions of selected traditional food. Let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Exclusions: Private transportation
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