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Things to do in Sesimbra, Alentejo: The Best Walking Tours
Sesimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈzĩbɾɐ]) is a municipality of Portugal, in the Setúbal District, lying at the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida, a mountain range between Setúbal and Sesimbra. Due to its particular position at the Setúbal Bay, near the mouth of the Sado River and its natural harbour, it’s an important fishing town. The population in 2011 was 49,500, in an area of 195.47 km². The present Mayor is Augusto Pólvora.
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1. Sesimbra Small-Group Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Meet your guide at a local landmark and set out to see Sesimbra's top attractions on this 3-hour walking tour. The best way to learn about the village is to walk through it. Learn the history, lifestyle and culture of Sesimbra since its foundation and realize the importance of the small village. Taste the best-known sweets and stop for a tasting of regional products. This walking tour will make you fall in love by Sesimbra and its community.
Inclusions: Local guide, Wine and cheese tasting, Farinha Torrada pastry
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By George K
A very enjoyable, personal walking tour that includes tastings of local cheese, wine and cake. Our guide had an extensive knowledge of Sesimbra and answered all our questions well. A great way to start our holiday, with some very good restaurant/food recommendations we tried out later in the week. Would highly recommend!
2. Half day with a private guide in the Arrabida region with your family or friends.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
After this pandemic and everything we have been through, we are looking forward to doing what we like most, or what we now value most: Nature and time. Now let's spend time in the Nature, with our family or friends. We also thought of safety and designed this product for you and anyone who wants to share this adventure with you! Our adventure guides are highly qualified, friendly, knowledgeable of the Arrábida Region and are always ready to take you out on one of our activities¹ and show you the region as only they know ... in a unique way. Come and venture with us with comfort and safety!
Inclusions: All necessary equipment , Insurance
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By sriramh1729
I've done several activities with vertente natural, such as speleology, coasteering and kayaking although this is the first time I'm writing a review and this is the first time I took a friend with me to do coasteering. I had a wonderful experience every time always leaving with the feeling that I should go back for another activity with them, and my friend felt the same and she'd definitely go back to do some other trip with vertente. Their guides are well-seasoned in the activities they do and they're wonderful people as well - always friendly, always professional, quite accommodating and guiding and encouraging those who feel a bit overwhelmed during the activity and providing slightly more challenging routes to those participants who ask for challenges. Above all, the thing I love the most is the camaraderie with the people I meet there during such activities, and the typical sweet of the region ("farinha torrada") that they provide the participants by the end of each activity. I hope they continue doing that. I definitely recommend them 10/10..
3. Food and the Five Senses - Liminal Weekend Experience
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
In this intimate, curated experience, you will immerse into five tastings of local, organic, plant-based food designed by world-class chefs to pair around the senses. You’ll fall in love with how the food extracts elements of sensation to trigger a re-experience of the five senses! Each sensory moment is paired with a specific tasting designed to stimulate perception, feeling, and memory to awaken your senses and ease you into the liminal space. This enveloping experience will be paired with stories about ingredients and the chef’s creative process to prepare it, which add a dimension of awe and flow to your experience. Our package includes accommodation at Villa Epicurea, 40 minutes away from Lisbon. Choose to stay in exquisite bungalows or suites with private rooms and enjoy the ocean view. Following event, a live music evening session draws you into an interactive and soulful kirtan and mantra musical adventure led by a Persian artist in an intimate communal fireplace setting.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Bottled water, "Food and the Five Senses" curated event, Sensory Yoga, 1-night accomodation at Villa Epicurea, Live Music performance by Persian Artist with soulful kirtan and mantra around communal fireplace, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Infinity Pool, Yoga Dome, Fireplace, Kitchen, Main House access, Bungalow/Suite accomodation at Villa Epicurea
Exclusions: Transportation
Reviewed By nibsmusic
This was one of the most enjoyable sessions I have ever done. It heightened my aural, taste and smell and gave me such an appreciation for the simple things in life. The Liminal team is world class, and have a beautiful and humble ability to impart their sensory knowledge. Sign up now for the next course!
4. Private Tour: Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip from Lisbon
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Swap Lisbon’s sights for the quaint charms of Sesimbra and Arrábida Natural Park on this day trip. Travel with an expert guide into the heart of Arrábida Natural Park, a protected area on the shore of the Sado Estuary. Visit Cabo Espichel’s hilltop sanctuary and the Moorish castle in the fishing village of Sesimbra. After, make the most of your free time to laze on Arrábida’s secluded beaches or sample local food and wine in Azeitão. Alternatively, upgrade to enjoy a 3-hour dolphin cruise.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private minivan, Wine and food samples (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Freedom314949
Fantastic day , highly recommend. From the moment we were collected to the moment we were dropped back the guys gave exceptional service throughout the day
5. Arrábida Natural Park and Sesimbra Day Trip from Lisbon
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 15 reviews
Swap Lisbon’s sights for the quaint charms of Sesimbra and Arrábida Natural Park on this day trip. Travel with an expert guide into the heart of Arrábida Natural Park, a protected area on the shore of the Sado Estuary. Visit Cabo Espichel’s hilltop sanctuary and the Moorish castle in the fishing village of Sesimbra. After, make the most of your free time to laze on Arrábida’s secluded beaches or sample local food and wine in Azeitão. Alternatively, upgrade to enjoy a 3-hour dolphin cruise.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Wine and food samples (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Freedom314949
Fantastic day , highly recommend. From the moment we were collected to the moment we were dropped back the guys gave exceptional service throughout the day
6. Bird Watching in Albufeira Lagoon
Enjoy a program of Birdwatching in Albufeira Lagoon, part of Arrábida Natural Park. This is a program designed for nature lovers and birdwatchers guided by experienced guide in one of the best places of Portugal for birdwatching.
Inclusions: Experienced guide in birding, Driver and Official guide, Pick-up and Drop off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By clehrman
Andre was an amazing guide and the trail was one of a kind. Never in a million years could I have navigated it without him. We had a great conversation and the time flew by. It was a great way to get outside the city of Lisbon and explore. It is a bit challenging in parts and when the guide tells you to wear pants, trust them :)
7. Sesimbra das Lendas w / Museum, Churches and Castle. (5am)
It is a rapidly expanding village! Considered the destination of charm, compared to Capri. There are still traditions here, eat good fish, live nature!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Includes admission to the Maritime Museum of Sesimbra., Guide in Spanish and English
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Reviewed By Worldtraveler82579
This tour was awesome! I went on this tour by myself. It was a get away while I was on a business trip and I’m so glad u did it. I happened to have a private tour and it was amazing. I got to see Lello Bookstore which inspired Hogwarts moving staircase. The architecture of this store was stunning. Other stops in this walking tour were uniform store, majestic coffee shop and other places which were inspirations for JK Rowling’s writing if the HP books. Highly recommend!
8. Arrábida Snorkeling & Wine
Dive into a world of crystal waters, where you can see the marine life in their untouched and protected habitat, the Arrábida National Reserve Park, and relax after with a wine tasting in a historic cellar on this full-day snorkeling and wine adventure from Lisbon.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Local Guide, Souvenir photos and video footage, Insurances, Wine Tasting, Snorkeling Session
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By RathiTheExplorer
I never write reviews, as I personally feel that something exceptional is needed to make me wanna do it. Get Stoked certainly convinced me after taking me on the most amazing snorkeling adventure in Arrábida with the most friendly guide named Nuno which I had a great time with. We got see 3 octopuses, tons of different fish species in the most magnificent scenery and surroundings. Thank you for this time Filipe and Nuno, hope to see you guys again someday in the future. All the best. - Rathi
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