What to do and see in Central Portugal, Portugal: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

The Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, amidst the deep blue sea and the green of the hills, is a breath-taking place. Situated by the sea, the park offers some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the Lisbon area. The highest point is in the Serra do Risco, a magnificent cliff 380m high. A good way of getting to know this pristine place, featuring pure Mediterranean vegetation, is this private tour.  Like a wall of green sticking out over the Atlantic, the hills offer shelter to small coves of white sand where, despite being on the edge of the ocean, the sea is almost free of waves.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wine Tasting

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

From Lisbon, you will go south by crossing the Tejo River by passing the Portuguese Golden Gate Bridge (25 of April Bridge). You will explore the south side of Lisbon (Arrabida, Sesimbra, Azeitão, and Espichel). Here you will enjoy beautiful beaches, frighteningly tall cliffs, an astonishing cape, a medieval well-preserved castle, a fishing village, a natural park, an abandoned monastery, and a local family-owned winery. The day will ends visiting vineyards and tasting 4 local wines. You will have an amazing and relaxing day away from the big tourist crowds.

Inclusions: Local guide and driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Maximum 6 people, The tour will be only in English, Wine tasting (4 wines)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

One of our most popular tours, this ride is a one-way bike tour starting in Ericeira, that will take you deep into to the countryside, across natural landscapes, vineyards and agricultural fields, to reach the historical town of Cheleiros where you will be presented with a 6 wine tasting experience, including one from a unique grape variety local to the area.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Insurance, Helmet

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This 1 hour guided wine tasting is a great introduction to Portugal's wine and its wine regions. Choosing from a wine menu can be overwhelming when you may not be familiar with the country's wine. Let our guide bring you through the history and flavors of the many different wine's of Portugal. The wine tasting takes place in "From The Vine - Wine Tasting Bar" Lisbon's first and only Wine bar dedicated to wine tastings, in the very center of the city.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: We are offering a before dinner drink aparatif, we do not include a dinner meal

This is the Perfect Private Tour to visit our countryside, EVORA and MONSARAZ, just 1h20m from Lisbon. USATODAY considered this region (Alentejo) the BEST WINE REGION IN THE WORLD to visit. During the day, we will visit Evora, one of the most historic villages in Portugal, a walled city named Unesco World Heritage Since 1986, with it’s Roman Temple, the famous Cathedral and the major attractions inside the Castle Walls. We will also visit Monsaraz, nearby Alqueva, the biggest lake created by man in Europe, where we will stop for Lunch at typical Portuguese restaurant. Monsaraz was considered in 2017 by CNN one of the Best Top 20 hilltop villages in Europe, after American National Geographic Magazine classified Monsaraz one of the 21 places in the world to be visited ! During the day, we will have opportunity to admire the beautiful landscape, to learn more about cork production and also have a chance to visit a local winery and wine tasting at a local winery.

Inclusions: Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra), Private Tour Guide (English Speaking), Mercedes-Benz Private Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees and admissions (17 euro approx., Food and drinks

You will enjoy your 2 hour Wine & Charcuterie Lunch, with your very own wine guide, in a small private group setting inside "From The Vine - Wine Tasting Bar" Lisbon's first wine tasting bar, before opening hours. This VIP experience allows you to ask questions and dive deeper into the understanding of Portugal's big 10 wine regions. Our wine expert has carefully selected 6 different wines from 6 different Portuguese wine regions to highlight their differences and complexities. Your very own wine guide will take you through a journey of regions and culture, teach the techniques for tasting wine and share how wine has shaped Portugal's history. Our wine tasting will be paired with traditional cheeses and charcuterie all locally produced in Portugal. No other way will you be able to experience Portugal's wines all in one place. After our Wine & Cheese lunch, you too will be experts on Portugal's wine.

Inclusions: 6 wines from 6 different Portuguese wine regions paired with a tasting menu of cheese, charcuterie and savory snacks from local Portuguese producers

Exclusions: Private transportation

Enjoy one of the best experiences in Lisbon, on our VIP Best of Lisbon Private Tour. This is considered one of the best introductions to the city, for first time visitors, to cover the major sights of Lisbon in one day, with the assistance of our private guide and luxury vehicle (Mercedes-Benz), for half-day of full-day option, operating daily. Our English Speaking Private Guide will be with you through the whole experience, making sure you will have the best service possible during your visit to Lisbon, providing all the historical explanations of each place along the day.

Inclusions: English Speaking Private Guide, Hotel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle (Mercedes-Benz), Private Tour Service

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Take part in the only plastic-free Food Tour to support family-restaurants in Alfama. With unique products, in limited series, handmade, homemade, or even dishes that have won culinary competitions! *** Hi I’m Ruthy! If you book my tour you may meet me or my friends Francisco, Rita & Marianne! :-) I’m 29 and I’m a real foodie. I live in Lisbon & I'm in love with the city, its culture & its gastronomy. That’s why I’ve founded my very own 18-tastings food experience company here, called Treasures of Lisboa. I want to take you off the beaten paths, in Lisbon’s most narrow streets, to taste the best Portuguese dishes & drinks in authentic places. Join the fun! Come with me and taste the best of Lisbon! Wine, charcuterie, typical pastries and many other gastronomic pearls will ensure you take in authentic and picturesque Portugal. Get lost in a labyrinth of winding alleys, full of hidden treasures. Let yourself be transported by the soft light of Alfama and stroll through aromas and flavors that will touch all your senses. Here, gastronomy is, in its richness and authenticity, a hymn to the spirit of Lisbon. OUR COMMITMENT IS ALSO SOCIAL: - No plastic tour: we’re the 1st ones in Lisbon to have banished all kind of plastic from our experience. - We respect local people: no more than 12 persons on our tour! We’re integrated in the local community: the grannies of Alfama love us ;-) - We’re currently establishing a partnership with Re-food a community that works to eliminate food waste and hunger in each neighborhood of Lisbon. More info coming soon! We’re proud to be the first Portuguese gastronomic tour of Alfama but we’re more than just a food tour, come and see by yourself.

Inclusions: 18 TASTINGS Homemade, handmade and UNIQUE: Some of the products or recipes that we taste are exclusive to my tour. You will not leave hungry! I serve plenty of sweet & savory food tastings from family restaurants. 100% typical! I'll give you a lot of info about Alfama & our cooking traditions. Please warn me in advance of any food allergies or diet restrictions!, Local drinks You'll taste many drinks such as local wines & liquors (18+). If you don't drink alcohol, it's ok but let me know in advance., Guided tour of Alfama: explanations regarding the city, the culture & Portuguese life

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Sailing on the Tagus River at the sunset is a unique experience. The city changes color, the sounds become special and the smells more aromatic! Imagine yourself enjoying all this while drinking a wonderful Portuguese wine… Welcome aboard!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, portuguese wine of choice, Skipper, Sailing cruise

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore Sintra and Cascais on an 8-hour group tour from Lisbon, limited to a max of 8 people and only in English. You’ll visit the charming village of Sintra and you’ll have the chance to taste the delicious and famous pastries - travesseiros (pillows) and the Sintra cheesecakes. Then you'll head to Azenhas do Mar, a formers fishing town it’s one of the most picturesque small seaside villages, that will take your breath away! Then you’ll visit the westernmost point of continental Europe - Cabo da Roca - once considered the end of the world. On the way to Cascais, you´ll enjoy astonishing sea views. Then you'll stop at Cascais, a lovely beach town where you can stroll around, lunch or snack. Your last stop is the unique and surprising Pena Palace, a formers royal palace that looks like a fairy-tail.

Inclusions: Park and Palace of Pena entrance fee (14€ per person), The tour will be only in English, Maximum 8 people, Escape long lines, Local guide and driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel Pick up and Drop off