Arrábida, Setúbal, Palmela, Sesimbra private tour
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Lisbon
Experience the beauty of Arrábida, Setúbal, Palmela, and Sesimbra on a private tour. Visit wineries, explore the stunning Serra da Arrábida natural park, and enjoy a luxury wine tour in the Setúbal Peninsula wine region.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 25 de Abril Bridge - We start our tour crossing the 25 de Abril bridge (identical to the S. Francisco bridge in) towards the sanctuary of Cristo Rei
  • Castelo de Palmela - Inhabited since prehistoric times, due to the privileged and strategic location, Palmela shows you traces of various cultures and the passing of time. There are several churches for you to visit and also a convent that belongs to Santiago Order now turned into a hostel. From that point you can catch sight of both “Tejo” River and Sado River.
  • Mercado do Livramento - Visit the Livramento Market. One of the best Markets in the world. A great variety of fish, cheeses, local pastries, olives, aromatic plants, flowers, seeds can be found here.
  • Monastery of Jesus of Setubal - The Church of the former Monastery of Jesus or Convento de Jesus de Setúbal is a Gothic-style church located in Setúbal, considered to be one of the first examples of the Manueline style.[
  • Parque Natural da Arrabida - Crossing the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, one of the most complete and protected Portuguese parks over 500 meters high, with a fabulous view of the Sado river estuary, where we have a resident colony of dolphins not very common for this class of mammals. Upon booking it is possible to take a boat trip to see this fantastic family of mammals. With the whitish tones of its limestone cliffs, the blue of the waters and the green of the vegetation covering the Arrábida mountain range, a combination of colors that results in a unique image.
  • Castelo de Sesimbra - Visit the medieval castle of Sesimbra, the iconic church and enjoy the most incredible views to Sesimbra fishing village and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Cabo Espichel - Visit a rare example of a sanctuary located in imposing cape. Visit the local church from XVIII century, the aqueduct, the mother water house, the memory chapel and the history and the legend related to the place
  • Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - The National Sanctuary of Christ the King is located at an altitude of 133 meters above the level of the Tagus, consisting of a portico designed by the architect António Lino, 75 meters high, topped by the statue of the Blessed Redeemer with open arms facing the city of Lisbon, 28 meters high, the work of the Portuguese sculptor Francisco Franco de Sousa. The pedestal, including the portico, rises to 82 meters in height. The sanctuary and monument to Christ the King is the biggest tourist attraction in the municipality of Almada.

This monument is the best viewpoint overlooking the city of Lisbon, offering a wide view over the capital and over the 25 de Abril Bridge. In numerous tourist reports about Lisbon, the sanctuary and monument to Cristo Rei, Almada’s ex-libris, appear. It is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal, 110 meters high.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Mandatory insurance
  • Private guide to all monuments
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

For a unique experience during your Lisbon visit, we recommend our Sesimbra Azeitão, Setúbal and Palmela Tour, taking place in one of Portugal’s most picturesque parks. It offers a wealth of sights and knowledge, from wineries to the Serra da Arrábida natural park. The tour also includes a visit to Mercado do Livramento - one of the top markets globally. Here, you’ll find a rich variety of fish, cheeses, local pastries, olives, aromatic plants, flowers, seeds and more. Drop by the legendary King Crist monument to enjoy the most breathtaking view of Lisbon. Also included is a premium wine tour across the Setúbal Peninsula wine region. Amidst the stunning landscapes of the Arrábida Natural Park, we offer visits to two prominent wine companies for tastings of their famous wines.

Location
25 de Abril Bridge
Praca 25 de Abril, Almada
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Raksha_p
Dec 7, 2023
João will go the extra mile and great communication - We booked this tour and Joao was our tour guide he is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and sets priorities for his tour members. We arrived just a day before our tour and did not have any euros and the store would not take my credit card he offered to take care of it until I could pay him back.
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Kerry_s
Oct 1, 2023
Excellent day out - Anastasia was such a great guide to have for the day. She was punctual, spoke well and was very knowledgeable.
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Jennyat2982ql
Sep 26, 2023
Lovely day with our friend Anastasiya - We had a wonderful trip with Anastasiya. She is a great tour guide and person. We recommend her and your service any time !! She was energetic,involved informative and overhall has made our stay in Portugal here better. Based on this experience we will definately look forward to Kitzel Tours for future Trips- thank you
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Altlev_10
Sep 16, 2023
Profesional and warm guide - Joao was very professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. He took us back to Arrabida on the way back home because the weather was not permissible in the morning. The tour is private hence everything is following your pace, very recommended! Even added a short stop to a tile factory because we loved it. Arrabida is a very beautiful destination perfect if you want to seek out pretty landscapes.
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Cynthia_h
Aug 28, 2023
Fantastic tour - Our guide Joao was exceptional. He was extremely knowledgeable and we enjoyed many pleasant conversations about the sites we were visiting as well as Lisbon in general. We booked another tour with him to see Lisbon.
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Jansa1993
Aug 26, 2023
BEST tour ever!! - This has been one of the greatest tours we have been on. Our guide was fantastic. Besides picking us up from our hotel in a private vehicle, he explained in detail the history and important facts of the places we visited. Being very fluent in English we could understand all the information and this contributed to a much more seamless experience. Joao is very kind, respectful and down to earth. He was in contact with us before the tour even started and he was very accommodating when we asked to include certain stops during our day. Being a private tour, we could benefit from a personalized experience which was made even more special with memorable photos which Joao generously took of us. If I could give a higher rating for this excursion I definitely would! Besides from having a very reasonable price for a private experience, one gets to see the beautiful Arrabida from a local’s perspective. This surely is a must for travellers who want to get the most out of their stay in Lisbon! You will not regret it! Thank you Kitzel Tours for a wonderful opportunity!
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D2663glgemmac
Jul 28, 2023
Great view! - Joao is very nice and informative, pleasure to be with. Me and my family enjoyed our day! Great view!
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Hirise20
Apr 16, 2023
Best possible guide - Joao (John) is amazing. If you want a suit and tie with a mercedes guy--he is not the one. Everything was very casual, changes or additions were "No problem", He is personable, fun, and so very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed talking with him on the ride and especially at lunch for the 2 days we were with him. He knew all the best spots for views and ocean and eating and gave us so much information about living in and enjoying Lisbon. We have no plans to be back but we would tour with him in a heartbeat if we came back. He is a gem and we encourage anyone but the most formal visitors. he was kind to us "old folk" and made it easy for us to take in the scenery we most wanted while accommodating our pains and other minor infirmities. Superb. Don't hesitate!! Book him
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Robert_p
Apr 8, 2023
Fantastic! Very enjoyable! - Excellent from start to finish. John was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. Transportation was timely, clean and a pleasure. Sights were amazing. Highly recommend!!! 5 stars!
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Nery_m
Mar 22, 2023
A Great Day - We had a wonderful day on this tour. Guide was excellent. He was friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and always had our well being and comfort in the forefront. Very clean and comfortable vehicle. Would definitely recommend and look forward to using again in the future. Obrigada!!!
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