Portugal · ARRABIDA TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 arrabida tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Kayak from Sesimbra Harbour through Arrábida Nature Park and the Maritime Reserve, with sea caves, cliff views, and a swim stop.
“Definitely the highlight of our trip! Pedro was the best guide - very thoughtful, calm and full of energy. 10/10 experience I recommend it to anyone”
Private Lisbon to Arrábida wine tour with fish market food, Atlantic views, azulejo tile making, and top-cellar tastings, with pickup.
“Amazing experience! The wineries and stops along the way were wonderful. Our driver Rui was great. Highly recommend.”
A 2-hour Setúbal dolphin tour on a catamaran with marine biologists, a Moscatel welcome drink, an onboard underwater view, and a swim stop.
“This was a great tour. I appreciate going with a team that values the care of the pod and having a marine biologist provide information was a great feature of this specific tour. We were able to find the pod in just under an hour, view them for a short time (to respect their space and needs- important to me when it comes to this kind of experience), and then head back with a short stop for folks to swim. Truly a great opportunity to see 1 of 3 resident bottlenose pods in Europe.”
Guided kayaking from Sesimbra through Arrábida Natural Park caves and coves. Swim at Ribeiro do Cavalo, snack on sweets, small groups.
“Tomás was an excellent guide & kept us on the right path throughout the tour. He was very welcoming, and gave great explanations of the surrounding area & different interesting facts. He also made sure everyone stuck together and waited for different pairs to catch up - so no worries if you haven’t done kayaking before. I am 5ft tall, and fit perfectly fine in the front seat. My partner is 6ft4, and just about fit in the kayak. The route of the tour was very cool, and we got to see two different caves - the latter was so magical it was as if it was from a storybook.…”
Kayak Arrabida Natural Park, explore limestone caves, snorkel by Anicha Rock, and get cliff-jump options, gear, and snacks from Lisbon Zoo.
“Beautiful location, so many different activities within the adventure, and a wonderful guide who was so knowledgeable and engaging”
Small-group day trip from Lisbon to Setúbal and Sesimbra, with Arrábida viewpoints and 6 wine tastings included in an 8-hour loop.
“This is an excellent tour for those who wish to explore areas beyond the city center in Lisbon. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and attentive. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Paddle the limestone coast of Arrábida Natural Park from Lisbon, then relax at Ribeiro do Cavalo with a beach picnic.
“Our guide was so personable and the small group made it easy to interact and converse The area is beautiful and the whole tour was just outstanding”
Private Lisbon to Setúbal wine day with 3 wineries, oyster tastings, Arrábida coast views, tile-making in Azeitão, and castles.
“Excellent tour guide and photographer. Both winery’s were excellent. Oldest winery and newest winery very cool. Farmers market a great learning experience. Lunch was amazing with the 2 fish , pork beef.”
Spot year-round bottlenose dolphins in Setúbal Bay on a modern speedboat, plus Arrábida Natural Park views, photo stops, and onboard guidance.
“we didn't see dolphins for a long time, so we could enjoy them for a short time. also people were running from their seats, so it was difficult to get to the side where the dolphins could be seen better. I would say that the organization of the guides was lacking. despite that the experience is good. definitely recommend to try.”
3-hour kayak tour from Sesimbra in Arrábida Natural Park, through sea caves to Ribeira do Cavalo, with swimming and local sweets.
“Overall, a nice experience. The guide (Tomas) was really nice and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, we couldn't visit one cave because it was too crowded at the cave in that moment. The hidden beach we visited was nice and the snack Tomas brought was very delicious.”
See Arrábida Natural Park, Sesimbra, and two wine tastings on a full-day van trip from Lisbon with great views and a strong guide.
“The wine tasting trip was amazing and memorable! Sightseeing the south of Lisbon while going to a couple of wineries (the first one has been in existence for generations while the second one is more quaint). The trip was fun, our guide Rita was very knowledgeable and sweet. Out group turned out to be friendly and towards the end of the day we got photograph together, such great memories,”
Coasteering the Arrábida coast from Sesimbra. Climb, rappel, swim, and jump off cliffs with pro guides, plus a boat ride back.
“Best activity so far. Guides professional friendly and attentive to safety. excellent experience with breathtaking views and jumps from cliffs. Highly recommend”
Kayak Arrábida Natural Park from Lisbon to Praia dos Galapinhos. Paddle or snorkel, then enjoy a picnic lunch on Portugal’s coast.
“Me and my partner both loved this experience. The tour was very organised and the guides were great fun! They were knowledgeable and took photos during the day and sent them to everyone. We went in a cave which was cool and the beach was stunning! The cool water was refreshing on the hot day. The food we had for lunch was great and there were plenty of options. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting who wants to get away from the city life for a day and get near the coast.”
3-hour biologist-led boat trip from Sesimbra in Arrábida Natural Park, with dolphins, whales, birds, and a swim at Ribeiro do Cavalo.
“We were very happy with our tour! Our guide, Catalina, was very knowledgeable and approachable. We saw many dolphins in their natural habitat and even some whales! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the coast and experience the wonder of Portugal’s marine life!”
Sesimbra dolphin and whale watching with a biologist in Arrábida Marine Park, plus wine and a snorkeling stop. Small-group 3 hours.
“Dolphin coming up next to boat was special Tour started 1/2 hour late (as last guests were lost) Tour guide was fun”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
