Top 10 Day Trips from in Sesimbra, Alentejo

December 24, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

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. Magic Arrábida Tour

Lisbon on Wheels
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Get to know the Arrábida mountain and its charms. Come also to see Sesimbra, the Albufeira Lagoon and Setúbal. Wine and regional products tasting included. The Arrábida National Park extends over an area that covers the municipalities of Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra. Come and discover the beauty of the Arrábida mountains, with their unique fauna and vegetation, and their striking landscapes. Enjoy a walk along the incredible beaches with their crystal-clear water, and visit the ancient city of Setúbal, as well as the typical fishing village of Sesimbra. On the way, try Setúbal’s renowned Moscatel wine and the famous “tortas de Azeitão” (Azeitão rolls).

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By jodiedeadman

Jose was a really great tour guide- from beginning to end. He customised our itinerary to ensure we visited all the places important to us, and still added in a few quick stops along the way which were surprisingly beautiful and well worth detours (especially the most western point in Europe). Highly recommended tour, great experience

2. Lisbon Shore Excursion: Private Lisbon, Sesimbra and Arrábida with Wine Tasting

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Leave the Port of Lisbon and discover southern Portugal’s delights on a full-day private shore excursion! After visiting Lisbon’s Castle of St George and the pretty Alfama neighborhood, travel into the countryside south of the capital. Gaze at captivating coastal views at Sesimbra’s Cabo Espichel, and then sample local red wine on a visit to an Azeitao ceramic tile factory. The day trip is led by a private guide, with a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your interests.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Wine tasting, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

3. The Photo, Wine & Tile private Tour with panoramic Arrábida

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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

Reviewed By WhiskiedWanderlust

The cork factory was surprisingly interesting and the town of Évora was adorable. The Chapel of Bones is extra (only 5€, but worth it) and you’re on your own for lunch. We picked Tragos E Condutos and had a fabulous meal (get the black pork!). To top it all off, the winery was equally awesome and included a tour of the winery’s carriage museum. It may sound boring, but (again) it was surprisingly cool. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and best of all, our tour ended up being private because no one else signed up. Definitely recommend!

4. Lisbon&Sintra Countryside

RoadTrip Sintra & Lisboa
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Tailored to the needs of travelers wishing to experience the real Portugal, this  full-day trip from Lisbon combines Portuguese culture with stunning natural beauty. Discover the village of Azeitão , opt to taste wine in the vineyards of Quinta da Bacalhoa, and visit  Arrabida mountain, Palmela Castle and Setubal . This customizable tour can be amended to suit your needs and includes refreshments and round-trip transport from your Lisbon hotel.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By StevenWarriner

My wife & I has a bespoke tour organised. We were collected in a cool 4x4 jeep and driven around the west coast of Portugal. From Lisbon to Sintra and then to Cabo de Roca. Simply beautiful. The tour guide was excellent and gave us space (and info when we asked). Reasonable prices and excellent communication. 5/5

5. Wine tasting Private Day Tour ARRABIDA

I Go Portugal
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If there is a tour that we can consider as a true "sightseeing tour", this is the one. You'll have the opportunity to know Arrábida Natural Park, one of the most beautiful spots near Lisbon. Founded in 1976 and covering 108 square kilometers, it is one of the 30 areas officially under protection mainly due to being host of many rare species. We will visit the small village of Azeitão, with some wine tasting on the way, Sesimbra,Palmela and many other places that you will be delighted with. If the weather helps maybe some time on the beach on this crystal clear blue waters.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By Novemberreisen

Sonja made my day in Sintra and other places she took me to. A wonderful experienced and outgoing person showed me much of her land and explained a lot. Friendly and formally, carefully and directly, wellknown to many, she knew how to open doors. I can only strongly recommand „igoportugal“. Wolfgang

6. Trip to Secret Paradisaical Beach from Lisbon

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Have you ever had the privilege of a day at paradise all to yourself? Enjoy a relaxing day on a secret deserted beach with a customizable picnic. Bring your friends and family along on a day trip you won't soon forget. This trip is recommended for beach lovers who want to take home good memories of the Portuguese shore. Below you may find a list of a few of the beaches we have in mind.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Drinks, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Free Wi-Fi

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Reviewed By 777CARGO

Great experience for my family, especially thankful to our awesome, excellent, experienced driver Mr Jose a true gentleman. Guys on point and on time for an affordable, decent and honest price. Highly recommend. Rodrigo Dias

7. Sintra / Cascais Tour

Av. 25 de Abril 12G, 2970-768 Sesimbra, Portugal Badger Tours
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Sintra was for a long time a royal shrine, with its estates and palaces. The National Palace of Pena at the top of the hill is known for its extravagant appearance and colors and the stunning landscape ... Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Pass through Cascais and Estoril.

Inclusions: Transportation in minivan with air conditioning, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets and guided tour of monuments, Transportation to and from places outside of Sesimbra

Reviewed By imstach

We've rented a car here. Everything went well, Francisco was very helpful and responsive. I would definitely use their service again. Thanks

8. 7 am - Arrábida and the Peninsula of Troy

Avenida dos Náufragos, Av. dos Náufragos, 2970, Portugal Ahoy Portugal
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This tour is designed for those who are prepared to carry out a longer navigation and may face some maritime adversity. We will sail to the magnificent Tróia Peninsula, which will take us on a journey of about 2 hours of navigation through the maritime channel of entry into the Port of Setúbal. We leave Porto by the Bay of Sesimbra, we pass by the Cova da Armação and we begin our course to Troy. As we move away from coast and along the course we will see in the background emblematic points of the Natural Park of Arrábida and the Marine Reserve Prof. Luiz Saldanha, such as: Serra do Risco, Portinho da Arrábida, Arrábida Convent, Galapinhos Beach, Figueirinha Beach, Outão Sanatorium, Setúbal City and São Filipe Fort, among others. . Reaching the Peninsula of Troy, we crossed the Marina and saw the magnificent Caldera and some vestiges of Roman Ruins. Arriving at our paradisiac destination we take advantage of swimming and relaxing in the sun!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, We offer an Aperitif accompanied with a Drink!

Exclusions: In the "Charter" modalities we can also, for an additional cost of € 25 / pax prepare a flying lunch with 2 drinks included (subject to prior reservation).

Reviewed By AnaBMart

Amazing family day spent away from all the stress in the most beautiful setting of Arrabida! Highly recommend as an exclusive day with charming hosts :)

9. 6h Private, Sail with your Exclusive Group in the Arrábida Natural Park

Avenida dos Náufragos, Av. dos Náufragos, 2970, Portugal Ahoy Portugal
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Ahoy Portugal will choose to explore the East or West zone of the Arrábida Natural Park and the Prof. Luiz Saldanha. Traveling west, we can see from the sea some of the following places: Bay of Sesimbra, Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach, Cova da Mijona Beach, Inferno Beach, Praia da Baleeira Fort, Cabo Espichel Lighthouse among others. Going to the East, we can observe some of the following places: Bay of Sesimbra, Pedra do Leão, Cova da Armação, slopes of Serra do Risco, Alportuche Beach, Lapa de Santa Margarida, among others. The crew can also choose to sail to Portinho da Arrábida, Pedra da Anicha, Praia dos Coelhos, Galapinhos Beach and Galápos Beach, if there are favorable conditions. There are always planned stops to swim in the beautiful waters of Arrábida, or simply enjoy relaxing on our deck enjoying the views and the Sun having a drink that we serve with appetizers.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, We offer an Aperitif accompanied with a Drink!

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Reviewed By AnaBMart

Amazing family day spent away from all the stress in the most beautiful setting of Arrabida! Highly recommend as an exclusive day with charming hosts :)

10. Jeep tour to Espichel Cape Mysteries & Wild beaches

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Experience to be driven in a classic jeep cabrio 4x4 to the second westernmost point of continental Europe. This Safari let you feel the harmonious spirit and the beauty of Espichel Cape, a place with a very strong landscape character.  On this ride you will explore the most remote paths that guide you to the most remarkable views: a sublime example of a "land´s end" landscape, where sky and sea meet, in an infinitive horizon, conductive to contemplation and meditation. The highlight of this tour: are the footprints of dinosaurs located on a ledge of the Jurassic cliffs . The tracks left by saurops and theropods, have 150 million years ago. The ride allows thre traveller to discover and explore the most incredible and beautiful wild beaches of whole entire region located on wild West coast and south coast.

Inclusions: Qualified Guide, Transportation in classic jeep cabrio 4x4, Snacks (seasonal fruits, bread and local cheese, waters), Pick-up and drop off, All insurance

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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 :)

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