Hey, history, culture, wine & nature lovers! Tour in comfort with me, Carolina, a local, interpretive guide. Unveil the magic of Setúbal, one of the world's most beautiful bays, on your private tour. Highlights: -Taste the famous Setúbal Peninsula wines. Wine tasting is included. -Fun and informative private tours with an interpretive guide -Enjoy stunning views over the ocean and the Arrábida Mountains. -Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan that seats 4 adults and 2 children. - Customize your itinerary according to your interests and needs. With my tours, expect: Lisbon or area pickup/dropoff, A/C minivan comfort, fun local expertise, private tours (max 4 adults + 2 kids), customized changes for you, plenty of time to explore & photograph! Turismo de Portugal RNAAT Nº 1137
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Enjoy the wonderful scenery and content of the mountains. You will undoubtedly be dazzled, one of the most incredible and profoundly beautiful places in Portugal. Passionate and breathtaking. During this trip we will stop to absorb the beauty of the landscape and its history. In one of its many corners we will find a treasure, the Convento da Arrábida, considered to be the outskirts of heaven, a unique and mystical place.
São Domingos viewpoint Our tour will start at the São Domingos viewpoint, where we will have our first immersive look at what we will be visiting during the day. Instead of a paper map, you will have a live map.
Considered one of the best fish markets in the world in 2015. Inside, the tiles by Pedro Pinto, dating from 1929 depicting the city's agricultural and fishing activities stand out. Get ready for a sensory experience of colors, fragrances and flavors. We will find fish of many varieties, fruit, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. An intense and dynamicge with local producers and products.
In the heart of the city is the illustrious Convent of Jesus, dating from the 15th century (1490). It was the first convent of Manueline architecture and one of the few that survived the 1755 earthquake. The work is documented and stylistically attributed to the Manueline architect Boitaca. Its atmosphere reminds us of peace and silence, but also of the complexity of the Manueline style alluding to the golden age of the Portuguese discoveries. An intricate and enigmatic style, an art where symbolism is present in every detail of its movement.
Lunch Break Stop off at Setúbal's dockside promenade, where you can choose one of the many restaurants where you're sure to find fresh fish from the region, not forgetting the irresistible and crunchy fried cuttlefish, a traditional dish of this city. In any of the restaurants you'll enjoy the view of the blue river, the Sado. After our wonderful lunch, we will continue our journey to a picturesque village called Azeitão. This region has always been known for its wines and cheeses. It was also a resting place for the nobility due to its particular and privileged climate and proximity to Lisbon.
Tiles from Azeitão A visit to an artisan workshop in a very intimate and familiar setting where we will learn about tiles in a traditional way, from their origin, how they are made, the meaning of their colors, ornamentation and the final product.
Wine Tasting --To conclude our cultural journey, indulge in a tasting of the Setúbal Peninsula's celebrated wines. You'll sample five exceptional wines — two white, two red, and one late harvest (or customize based on your preferences) Each wine showcase the region's unique terroir and reveals the harmony between tradition and the natural beauty of this renowned wine-producing area, offering a perfect finale to your day of discovery.
When making a reservation, travelers should send us an email with the name of the hotel and the address so that the pick up can be carried out efficiently
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Discover Setúbal´s Secrets: Wine, Culture&Arrabida Magic| PRIVATE lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $148 per person for this Lisbon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 2–10 pay from $69, adults from $148. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. When making a reservation, travelers should send us an email with the name of the hotel and the address so that the pick up can be carried out efficiently Pickup points include EasyHotel Lisbon, The Leaf Boutique Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Carolina Tours.
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Carolina is very personable, knowledgeable and patient (super important for large groups). She made personal connects with everyone in the group and educated us on the local culture, food and people. Loved the whole experience.
Carolina was so knowledgeable and informative. She is a local which made all the difference. I would strongly recommend using her as your guide.
My tour with Carolina was the highlight of my entire trip! She was recommended through my accommodation host, and rightly so, because not only was the tour itself incredibly insightful and authentic, but so was Carolina! She was kind, funny and full of incredible information on the region. Everything was seamless from start to finish and I felt like I was able to get an experience that wasn’t just the usual tourist hotspots. Most importantly, Carolina LOVES Setúbal, and I think the best part of the tour was getting to experience everything through the eyes of someone who is genuinely adores the area and the people in it. Her mother even gifted me a painted rock with the places I had visited that day on it! It was so thoughtful and the personal touches are really what made this experience better than the rest!
Fabulous tour! Carolina was knowledgeable about the history and art of Portugal, enthusiastic in her love for the Setubal region, and a lot of fun to spend the day with. We felt comfortable and well taken care of. Carolina was organized and helpful with any questions we had. We would absolutely take any tour with Carolina!
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. It’s truly rewarding to know the experience was enriching and that you felt well cared for throughout the day. The Setúbal region is very special, and I’m glad I was able to share that with you. I would be delighted to guide you again on a future visit.
We had such a great time with Carolina and our tour through Arrabida. Her knowledge of the area was so impressive and enlightening on the culture and history of the area. We stopped to do a quick visit of the Forte de Sao Felipe and we ended getting a tour of the dungeon area below the forte that was very cool. Topped the afternoon off with wine tasting at local winery and relaxed. Tour was great - Wine was great and we will use her again. Added bonus is we had no car, and She picked us up and dropped us off at our Hotel (Melia) -
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to share the beauty and history of Arrábida. It was lovely spending time with you both — such friendly and curious guests make every tour even more special. I'm thrilled to hear you'll be joining me again in the future. And of course, I'm always happy to provide transport to make things easier and more comfortable. Until next time — Arrábida and me will be waiting for you :)
We had a wonderful day with Carolina exploring Setubal's historic centre and visiting the Arrabida region. Carolina is a lovely, warm and engaging person, with a lot of knowledge to share. She loves her home town of Setubal, and we came to appreciate it at a much deeper level too, understanding it's history and culture over the years. Our tour was personalised for us, which was perfect, and we highly recommend Carolina as a personal guide of this area. It was great to discover the richness of Portuguese life and the beauty of Arrabida from someone so informative and lots of fun to be with. Thank you Carolina!
Thank you so much for your beautiful words — they truly touched me! It was an absolute joy to spend the day with you exploring the heart of Setúbal and the stunning Arrábida region. Your curiosity, kindness, and openness made the experience so special, and I loved sharing the stories, history, and soul of my hometown with you. Setúbal means so much to me, and seeing you connect with its culture and beauty in such a meaningful way was the greatest reward. I’m so happy the tour felt personal and enriching — that’s exactly what I hope to offer every guest, and you made it effortless with your warmth and enthusiasm. Thank you for your trust, your energy, and for being such wonderful company. I’ll carry this day with me, and I truly hope our paths cross again soon.
I just LOVED everything about my time with Carolina! She's totally professional and knowledgeable, but so uniquely wonderful as a guide. History and beauty come alive with her spoken words and vibrant energy. She adores Portugal, and her area of Portugal is something she is so proud of, and devoted to. We saw amazing sights, the ocean and mountains, several towns, and everything was so beautiful. I see why she stays in the area. The good news is she offers CUSTOM tours to people, as well as what is listed on her website. Just Google Carolina Tours, you will be happy you did. I was sad to part ways, as the tour concluded. She's a treasure. Look to book your tour with her to experience the best of Portugal!👍
Dear Sheila! Thank yo so much for yor review! Receiving people like you reminds me why I love to do what i do! Thank you again! A big hug!! I hope we meet again!
We had a great day with Carolina getting to know more about the Setubal area. Markets, castles, painted tiles and local wines. We even saw dolphins! She’s full of information and enthusiasm. Thoroughly recommended.
Thank you for the review! The pleasure was all mine! It's always enriching to meet people who teach us new things! I hope you come back again! A big hug to all three of you!
What a great day discovering Portugal history and culture with Carolina! We learned so much about the beautiful coastline of the Arrabida mountains, Setúbal, Sesimbra and more! Carolina was super accommodating to our needs, and making changes to our schedule. Her comfortable A/C van was perfect on a very hot day.
thank you so much! you are a fantastic being with a beautiful soul! Come back again and again!
Carolina put together a custom tour for us. We had limited time, but she managed to make it work for our group of four. It was awesome! Just the right amount of history, culture, and local knowledge. She clearly loves what she does and knows how to read people — what they need, when to share their history, and when to let them wander and take in what they are seeing. She makes history very interesting and clearly applies what she's learned as a certified interpretive tour guide. Thanks for the fantastic tour, we'll be back!
I love what I do, so it's always a pleasure to help! Hope to see you again! thank you so much!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Setúbal´s Secrets: Wine, Culture&Arrabida Magic| PRIVATE | 6 hours | 5.0 (27) | $148 | |
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 Arrábida, Setúbal, Sesimbra, Azeitão, wine tasting private guide | 9 hours | 5.0 (77) | $131 | View |
 Lisbon Wine Tour: Azeitao, Setubal and Arrabida and Hotel Pickup | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (35) | $211 | View |
 Setúbal Peninsula Private Wine Tour: Sesimbra, Azeitão and Arrábida | 8 hours | 4.8 (5) | $223 | View |
 Setúbal, Arrábida & Sesimbra Day Trip – Hidden Gems Near Lisbon | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (30) | $77 | View |
 From Lisbon : Private Tour of Serra da Arrábida & Setúbal Wines | 9 hours | 5.0 (1) | $513 | View |