Nature, Wines and Ceramic Tiles: Private Tour
Description
In order to feel like a true Portuguese, you have to experience the BEAUTY of our country, but also learn our oldest CRAFTS! This is a day where we'll not only tell you about, but also show you two of the crafts we have been the best at for centuries. Begin by Learning about the process we use to paint the incredible tiles you see everywhere in our architecture, get a chance to paint a tile of your own and take it home with you! After lunch in Setúbal where you can taste some of our best local food you will enjoy a guided visit through one of our best winecellars in the country and explore about the Portuguese wine manufactures while tasting some incredible wines! Finish this incredible day by visiting the delicious Azeitão pies, our second best sweet, right after the famous Pastel de Nata, and learn about our pastry through tasting!
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Inspired by the famous Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, this gigantic statue opens its arms on the south bank of the Tagus. The 28m-high Christ figure, mounted on an 82m-high pedestal, was built by Francisco Franco in 1949-59 at the request of Prime Minister Salazar.
Learn about the process we use to paint the incredible tiles you see everywhere in our architecture. Hear about the history of the craft and get a chance to paint a tile of your own!
Classified as a National Monument on June 16th, 1910, Sesimbra Castle is the last of the Castles on the sea, which have been well preserved until today. Sesimbra Castle is the last of the Portuguese castles on the sea to maintain its medieval architecture. It was classified as a National Monument on June 16th, 1910 and gathers several reasons for interest. Its walls have a unique view over the town and the sea.
Lunch is served in Setúbal, where seafood and the famous fried cuttlefish are served.
After tasting the freshest seafood in our country (not included in the price but very cheap!), we head on to our Wine Cellar Visit. Learn about Portuguese Wine manufacture in this guided visit and taste 4 different incredible wines (that is optional).
Next we will visit the Pie Factory, famous for making the delicious Azeitão pies. A great time to learn about our pastry making expertise and have an incredible breakfast!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
The food that the driver recommended is fantastic. Disappointing that the firm didn’t refund the venue of cristo rei that we didn’t go to.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country. Travel your way, Swingo Team
The tour started on time and the vehicle was comfortable. We made frequent rest stops. All my questions were answered and I enjoyed every part of the tour, from the spectacular views over Lisbon and along the coast, to the traditional cuttlefish lunch, and learning how those intricate and beautiful tiles are made, and visiting a very historic winery that makes exceptional fortified wine. And I mustn't forget the delicious local pastry. My guide Rui was very good company and taught me a lot about local history and culture. I had a wonderful time. Thank you, Rui, and I hope to see you again.
Good morning, Thank you for your kind words and for such a positive feedback. We are really glad you have enjoyed the tour and the guide has met your expectations! Rui is really a great guide! We hope you can come to Portugal once again and discover more of our beautiful country. Travel your way, Swingo Team
We loved every minute. The scenery was breathtaking, the wine was delicious and the tile process was fascinating. Our guide, Tiago was a gem.
Trip seemed a bit unorganized; even though the tour package included the wine tour and tasting, we were asked to pay extra for that.
Dear Dunja, We are sorry to hear that the tour didn't go as expected. Nonetheless, we hope you have enjoyed the guide and you took some advantage of the scenery and activities. Here for you, Avenidas Team
premise .. I had a nice day, but I did a tour totally different from the one I had booked No I saw no market I haven't been to any bakery and I haven't eaten any sweets I've been in the Azulejos Enterprise.....but it's absolutely avoidable. It's just in order to sell and they don't make you paint an azulejos for lunch....is in a small room where you can decide the visit to the cellar .... is not in Italian, and even if the guide speaks it are fired 5 thousand notions in 10 minutes... so brush up on English because it is the only option removed Portuguese I didn't see no ravines... no headlights... I still saw beautiful landscapes, the remains of a castle and a beautiful church.... but all light years away from what I paid for.... you save for the guide that was really nice... they mistook it for my father
Caro ospite. Ci dispiace che la tua esperienza con noi non sia stata gratificante come tutti noi desideravamo. José è un veterano di 100 tour e può soddisfare gli ospiti. Dopo aver indagato, ci siamo resi conto che ha avuto una brutta giornata. In nessun modo questo è dovuto a te e ci scusiamo per aver ottenuto meno del previsto dal nostro tour. Qui per te, Manuel
The trip is a wonderful way to experience and explore Portugal in a less touristic way and is absolutely worthy. Rui is a very professional, friendly and intelligent guide, he shows the beauty of his country with love. Nature is so beautiful, Sesimbra is a gem, the Tiles Company and the Winery are real pleasures. Food tasting is so delicious. Highly recommendable tour!
Thank you for your kind words Nadyap. We're glad you liked the tour, even more so that you enjoyed Portugal and Rui's company as much as you did! Hope to see you soon! Here for you
