Arrábida Day Trip From Lisbon: Sesimbra and Wine

Eight of the ten day trips on this site head west to Sintra or north towards Fátima, Óbidos, Nazaré and Porto. This one goes south. An Arrábida day trip from Lisbon leaves the city over the Vasco da Gama Bridge and comes back over the 25 de Abril Bridge, and in between come the hills of the Arrábida Natural Park, the town of Sesimbra on the coast and a winery in Azeitão.

The day mixes scenery, food and wine, and on the way home you stop at the Christ the King statue for views of Lisbon from its platform.

At $81 per person for eight hours, that works out at $10.12 an hour. Day trips on this site start at $56 per person, for the full day to Fátima, Nazaré, Óbidos and Batalha.

The hop-on hop-off bus, the e-bike ride over Lisbon’s hills and the two Tagus cruises cost $25 to $34, but they are city rides, not days out of town.

Wine is the part of the day written into the price. The description promises a guided tour at a winery in Azeitão and a tasting featuring two local varieties. That is what you pay for, and it is what sets this Arrábida day trip from Lisbon apart from the palace and sanctuary days on this site.

Some reviewers got more. Janine from Australia writes of “some fantastic and interesting locations including two wine cellars for tasting”. Kathie from Canada: “The two wineries selected provided a contrast in production and size. Both had very good wines.” The itinerary also lists the Azeitão tasting twice.

Book for the one winery the description promises, and enjoy a second if your day includes it.

Sesimbra is where the day slows down. The itinerary gives it lunch, time on your own and swimming, and the description says you can buy lunch in one of the local restaurants. If you came looking for a Lisbon to Sesimbra day trip, this listing gets you there with a guide, and with a wine tasting on the same day.

Lunch is not in the $81, so budget for a restaurant meal, and pack swimwear if you want the option of a swim.

Robert from the United States sums up the day: “Such a fantastic day exploring the sights south of Lisboa!” Later in his review: “…beautiful beaches, and tasty wine!”

One thing the listing does not settle: the description mentions a stop at the fish market in Setúbal, but the stop-by-stop itinerary leaves it out. Kathie from Canada did visit “a local market”, so treat it as possible, not promised.

The listing is rated 4.8 across 428 reviews, and the recent ones read like this. Stavroula from Greece: “Take the tour it’s absolutely gorgeous…” Dawn from the United States: “The tour included so much to see, learn, and experience!” Mark from the United Kingdom calls it “An excellent day out!!”

Apostolos from Greece goes furthest: “this was the best tour we have ever booked!” Two reviewers mention groups of four and five, but the listing states no maximum, so read that as their day, not a promise for yours.

Yes, if wine and the coast beat palaces for you. For $81 per person, this Arrábida day trip from Lisbon gives you eight guided hours south of the river, a winery tour with two local wines and time in Sesimbra to eat and swim. It is rated 4.8 across 428 reviews. Bring money for lunch and get yourself to Restauradores by 08:30.

Want hotel pickup? The $90 Évora day is the same length and includes it.