Private Lisbon Arrabida Wine Tour: Food & Wines, Mountain and Sea

A Fun, Personal, and Unforgettable Tour!

One of our favorite days during our trip to Europe!! We wanted something different and more interactive than sightseeing in Sintra. Joao was an amazing tour guide, incredibly personable as we had great conversation, learned a lot, provided many recommendations, and played great music on the drive. We weren’t sure to cancel since the original vehicle was out of commission, but it still was a super fun but professional tour! Really did feel like a friend was driving us around rather than a tour guide. All the stops were excellent, and Joao coordinated with the hosts at every one for us. I have been to wineries in Napa Valley, and these stops are comparable in beauty and taste! The drive through the mountain coast also reminded me of coastal California!

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Worth checking out, highly recommended

I'd describe my experience on this trip as hanging out for a day with a Portuguese Anthony Bourdain (my guide was Andrew). I went with my wife and we both had a blast. Andrew was friendly, enthusiastic, and deeply knowledgeable about the greater Lisbon area and history. He made us feel at home throughout the trip and constantly checked up on us and made sure we had a great time. No pressure to engage in conversation (if you're an introvert like my wife and I). Good music in the van to fill in the space between drives with occasional commentary on the scenery / local area that you're passing through Beautiful sights, great food, good wine. Some good exposure to modern/traditional winemaking as well as local history and geography. The tour is structured to be interesting even if you don't necessarily have a deep interest in the subject matters (local geography, winemaking, history) but it helps a lot of you are curious and come into this with an open mind to learn a little bit. You get to spend time at your own pace on each stop and it does not feel rushed. Each stop is interesting and unique and does not feel repetitive. No upselling/pressure to spend at any stop as well. The only thing I'd recommend to the operators to improve is to provide a bottle of water in the van for each passenger as it can get quite hot /dehydrating throughout the trip and there aren't many stops where you're able to buy water. if you plan to book this, bring some shades and some water and have a great time. Definitely worth your money, I'd recommend this to anyone coming to Lisbon with a day to spare in your itinerary. 10/10 experience.

Response from the operator: Thank you, Arman, for such a thoughtful and generous review. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you and your wife. Your comparison to a Portuguese Anthony Bourdain genuinely made me smile. I’m very happy that you enjoyed not only the landscapes, food and wines, but also the stories, history and character of the Lisbon and Arrábida region. One of the things I value most as a guide is being able to adapt the experience to the people in front of me — whether that means sharing stories and conversation, enjoying good music on the road, or simply allowing space to take in the scenery. I’m glad you felt comfortable and able to experience the day at your own pace. And thank you for the honest feedback about the water. You are absolutely right, especially during the warmer months. It’s a practical detail, but an important one, and we’ll take it seriously as we continue improving the experience for our guests. It was a pleasure showing you a little of my Portugal. I hope you take home great memories of Arrábida, the wines, the food and, most importantly, a wonderful day together. Thank you again for the 10/10 and for recommending the experience. I hope our paths cross again someday. André CEO Founder & Guide Look Around Tours 🇵🇹

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The travelers should know...

The travelers should know beware when it says wine and food. You’ll get wine, but all they had was crackers at the second winery to clear your pallet as the food option. And I do understand that you had to buy lunch, but I thought the 2nd wineries would have a little more food than crackers!!

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Do this tour experience! It's the best one!

Absolutely fantastic experience, had so much fun all day and Miguel is one of the best guides we have ever had on any tour around the world. Very thoughtful, comfortable, and fun planned day and great locations!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for recommending the experience! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day with us. Miguel will be especially happy to know that you consider him one of the best guides you’ve experienced around the world — that is an incredible compliment. We believe the best tours are not simply about visiting beautiful places, but about creating a relaxed, personal and memorable experience. Knowing that you enjoyed the locations, the atmosphere and the thoughtful details throughout the day means a lot to our entire team. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Portugal for another adventure soon! Warm regards, André Marquês CEO & Founder Look Around Tours

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Lisbon Wine Tour

Nuno was awesome. He was a great guide. The entire day from start to finish was very fun. Would recommend to all.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that Nuno made your day memorable from start to finish. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him — he’ll be delighted to know you enjoyed the experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Portugal for another adventure soon! 🇵🇹

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