Things to do in Palmela, Alentejo: The Best Sightseeing Tours

March 19, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Palmela (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɐɫˈmɛlɐ]) is a town and a municipality in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 62,831, in an area of 465.12 km².
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1. Full Day Private Tour - Arrábida Secret Beaches and Azeitão Wine Region

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Explore the beaches of the Arrábida and wineries of Portugal's Azeitão region on this private full-day tour. Travel into the rolling landscapes of Arrábida, visit hidden beaches and admire panoramic views over the Portuguese coastline. Take the opportunity to visit one of the world's best food markets in the world, Setúbal's Livramento Market, and travel to Azeitão to taste Moscatel fortified wine and exquisite cheeses. Learn all about tile making, in a local factory. Finish your private tour with a visit to Lisbon’s Christ the King statue. Discover the beauty of the Arrábida Mountain and the Setúbal Wine region. All the Itineraries and schedules that are described on this page are the standard ones for this private tour. As no one else will join your group, the tour is customizable according to your preferences or schedule needs if you come on a cruise, for example. To change anything just inform us at the time of booking or talk to the driver in the day of the tour.

Inclusions: Private minivan or sedan according to your group size, Moscatel Wine Tasting, Bottled water, Parking and tolls, Insurance as required by law

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (Souvenirs, etc), Meals, Entrance fees, Gratuities

Reviewed By griffint86

We had a wonderful day with Francisco in Sintra and surrounding areas. He gave us great advice, helped us avoid the crowds, and was very smart. His car is very nice and he is a really smart guy. He does a great job of gauging his audience by pacing the trip in a great way.

2. Van Private Tour Arrábida Wine Tour

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Start the tour admiring the Tagus river bay while crossing the Vasco da Gama bridge, one of the longest in Europe (117.185 m). At Palmela climb to the medieval castle to enjoy the breathtaking view and then, down to the village historic centre, taste the Setúbal Moscatel, which is one of the Portuguese wine treasures. Relax for lunch in the fishing town of Setúbal or at Sesimbra beach, where the local gastronomy, especially the fresh fish, is superb. After lunch, go to the highest point of Arrábida Natural Park to enjoy the magnificent scenery and paradisiac views over the green mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Then go to Azeitão where you will visit one of the oldest wineries in the region (Casa Museu José Maria da Fonseca) and enjoy another wine tasting. The local sweets and cheese are also a must. Finally, stop at the Cristo Rei to enjoy the view over the city of Lisbon, before returning to Lisbon, crossing the 25 de Abril suspension bridge.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit to wine cellars with wine tastings, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: monuments tickets, Lunch

Reviewed By sofiadK7760WO

We are from Lisbon and decided to have a Tourist experience in our city! Our guide (Nuno) was amazing and told us all nice litle details about the city and not only the city story. Was really nice!

3. Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days

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This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Quest39842961517

This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.

4. Lisbon & The South Side Wine Regions Private Deluxe Tour

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A perfect way to visit the South Side and the centre of Portugal from Lisbon. In a luxury vehicle with an Experienced Local Guide. To ensure your safety and health. This tour is performed by a certified company as "clean and safe" by the National Tourism Authority of Portugal. Enjoy a great combination of the best natural sights, historical places and typical gastronomy with our local knowledge and guiding experience.The rich history of Portugal is firmly intertwined with its wines. From the ancient city of Lisbon to small medieval towns and Roman ruins.  A unique way to experience the Old World culture of wine.  Here, you will be given the opportunity to taste the richest flavours of the most known portuguese gastronomy and wines. Two regions of Portugal.    You can choose which region do you want to visit: - Setubal Wine Region Tour & Arrabida Natural Park Or - Alentejo Wine region Tour & Evora Medieval City. If you choose the 2 days Wine Regions Combo. You will have a discount.

Inclusions: Privater Tour with a Local Guide & Driver, Private Luxury Transport by air-conditioned vehicles with Free Wi fi, Insurance, Fresh Bottled water, Pick up and Drop off - Hotel / Apartment Offer (Lisbon City Area), The itinerary of the Tour can change according to the conditions of traffic or weather

Exclusions: Food and drinks ( Lunch is not included), Guided visit inside monuments and buildings, Entrance tickets

Reviewed By fiorenzom571

Amazing trip even if the weather was not optimal Cesar was able to customise our journey and to provide us with amazing tips Definitely reccomended

5. Private Tour Arrábida-Setúbal-Palmela

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We are a young, creative team, available, full of energy and passion. In addition, we want to be bold and share with our tourists our enthusiasm in discovering Unknown sites and experiences. Here you will meet an unknown cave, among other unexplored landscapes!

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Reviewed By llp56-22

Dare Lison recommended and arranged our private full day tour. We have spent an amazing day with our guide Goncalo, he has been very friendly, careful and knowledgeable. He made us discover Sintra and suroudings areas in a different way, he really knows the most interesting sights to see and visit all day long, he has shared with us his passion for his country history. i dont think we would have seen all those places by ourselves, and we have learnt so much! Not really used to take a private tour, but the experience was great Service was perfect, we highly recommend Goncalo!

6. Arrabida Natural Park & Sesimbra Village Private Deluxe Tour

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Near Lisbon you can discover one of the most remarkable natural sight of Portugal world heritage considered by UNESCO, the Arrábida Natural Park. Travel with us  through the 25th April Bridge, find historical monuments and magical places with breath taking views of seas and mountains.  Take a break and visit a sunny fisherman village embedded on the mountains. Here, you will be given the opportunity to taste the fresh flavours of the Portuguese fish-based Gastronomy. Get he opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting session in one of the richest wineries in Portugal, Setúbal. Get mesmerised with the beautiful landscapes and historical monuments.  

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide & Driver, WiFi on board, Fresh Bottled water, Insurance, Pick up Offer at Any Hotel or Apartment in Lisbon City Area, Transport by Luxury air-conditioned vehicles

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Entrance Tickets

Reviewed By fiorenzom571

Amazing trip even if the weather was not optimal Cesar was able to customise our journey and to provide us with amazing tips Definitely reccomended

7. South of Lisbon’s Wonders – Arrábida , Wine & Tile Tour

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The best insights about Portugal's traditions and cultural habits: learn about Tiles becoming one of Portugal's icons and all about their manufacturing, drink the best regional wines and experience the process since the grape to how it gets to your glass - this Tour packs it all! Join us on this full day of experiences, we promises you will have the best of time! From views of infinite landscapes and crystal clear ocean, untouched nature with the freshest air, to the best things Portugal has to offer (not forgetting the wine of course)! Are you ready for such a day?

Inclusions: Full Wine Tasting Experience, Private transportation, Pick-up and Drop-off at hotel/accommodation, Entrance fees for the Vineyard / Wine Cellar , Entrance fee for the Tile Factory

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By alexisa460

My girlfriend and I decided to go for this tour/experience around Lisbon to enjoy our last day in Portugal. No Regrets. We really had an amazing time, from Cascais to Sintra, going through landmarks such as Cabo do Roca (most western point of Continental Europe) to the Peña Palace, discovering wonderful sights and with the lead of our Guide exploring secret areas, with less tourist and more natural experiences. It was a pleasure to discover the region with a local, which has a passion for the place he grew up in. I would recommend it over and over. Particular thanks to Ruben.

8. Private Tour for 1 to 8 people: Cristo Rei, Palmela, Setúbal, Arrábida, Sesimbra

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Tour of the whole Setúbal Peninsula and the Arrábida National Park with its magnificent natural landscapes.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Appetizer, Lunch

Reviewed By tenzichtroje

Paulo is a great guy, he showed us so many marvellous places extra and gived great hints, atmosphere was great too

9. Arrábida Palmela Azeitão (Wine and Tapas) 4X4 Land Rover Panoramic Private Tour

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This tour was designed to be more than your typical sightseeing tour, its purpose is to create visual and gastronomic memories coupled with thrill that is riding one of our customized Land Rovers. In order to fully enjoy this tour, which is suitable for all ages, we will be travelling in customized 4×4 Land Rover for extra comfort and safety while driving in dirt roads and in order to fully enjoy what this region has to offer at the panorama level: its local and natural richness. Yellow Cab TT Tours innovates is a pioneer in the adventure tours offering the quality you have come to expect.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food tasting, Private tour, Transport by Land Rover 4x4, Snacks, Covid - Clean and Safe regulamented Tour

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By N8766AUalexk

Tiago has been very helpful and is very knowledgeable. You can ask him anything and he will give you a lot of background information about each place visited. Very satisfied with this tour. I would highly recommend it.

10. Lisbon - Private Wine Tasting Tour to the Setubal Wine Region

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Tantalize your taste buds on this full day, private guided tour to the Setúbal Wine Region. This tour is a great introduction to the wonderful wines and local cheeses in this beautiful Portuguese region. You will visit and discover three different wineries, and have the opportunity to their local wine varietals. Not forgetting the verdant mountain landscapes of the Arrabida Mountain National Park. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;, Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;, Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;, 10 Wines in total in the three cellars you will visit;, Tasting of traditional cheese breads and other goods;, Entrance fees to all the wineries and their visits;, Guaranteed to skip the long lines.

Exclusions: Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program

Reviewed By theaacl

We had a great day with Ricardo who listened to what we wanted and planned everything perfectly. We are now experts on Portuguese history! His passion for his country, culture and history was contagious!

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