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.
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!
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) -
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!
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!👍
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.
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.
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!
Hiring Carolina for a tour of Setúbal was one of the best decisions I made during my trip to Portugal. As a solo traveler, having her as my guide felt like having a knowledgeable local friend show me around their hometown. Carolina picked me up, crafted an incredible itinerary, and shared Portugal’s beauty and culture through the lens of a true insider. Her warmth and friendliness made the experience so enjoyable, and I quickly felt like I wasn’t just on a tour but spending the day with someone I’d known for years. She’s highly educated, engaging, and clearly passionate about what she does. Every stop felt meaningful, every story she shared added depth, and her enthusiasm was infectious. By the end of the day, I not only felt like I’d seen Setúbal in the best possible way but had also gained a new friend. If you’re looking for an authentic, fun, and thoughtfully curated experience, hiring Carolina is an absolute must. Thank you, Carolina, for making my trip so special!
We had the good fortune to find Carolina on a tour platform for a day trip to Setubal today. Traveling with Carolina feels like a day spent with a good friend. We enjoyed all of the stops. The businesses on the tour know Carolina, and they make sure you are well taken care of. I 100%+ recommend booking your tour with Carolina! I hope to return to Portugal one day and meet up with our new friend for another tour.
Carolina is truly amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and led a very fun, informative, and interesting tour including three different vineyards. It was so fun to have someone who had personal relationships with the vineyards- we really felt like we got a VIP/behind the scenes tour. She provided an interesting fact every step of the way; everything felt special. What a gorgeous locale and an excellent host. Thank you Carolina!
Perfect day! Completely enjoyed myself I highly recommend the tour! Very knowledgeable! A perfect mix of history and personal attention to the attendees! ❤️
We knew so little about this place before coming here and doing the tour, and are now leaving with a feeling that we want to come back and experience more. Setubal is a hidden gem. Carolina is deeply knowledgable about the culture and history of Setubal. She is incredibly energetic and enthusiastic about letting others know about why she loves Setubal so much. And there is a lot to love. For the simple tourist there are restaurants, beaches, great weather, beautiful landscapes, historic architecture and friendly locals. But there is so much more that Carolina reveals in this trip. She engaged everyone, including our 3 teens. The front door pick-up and drop off made it extra convenient. Thank-you Carolina for opening our eyes to your wonderful city. We will definitely be back for another day with you and are already telling all our friends about Setubal and especially your tour!
I recently had the pleasure of joining a Carolina Tours excursion, and the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every aspect of the tour was meticulously planned and executed, making for an unforgettable adventure. Carolina is a local, proud and knowledgeable guide of this amazing region. She is also a talented fairy tale craftsman!
My partner and I have just enjoyed a great day out with Carolina. She is passionate about her work and took us to such interesting places in Setubal: a huge local market filled with magnificent food; local attractions such as the amazing 15th century convent, interesting little streets in Setubal, a magnificent view of the coast from the lookout; delicious lunch; very interesting family-owned tile business and then to a wonderful family vineyard. At every location Carolina was able to tell us the history and made it all very relevant and personal. She is a wonderful tour guide and I want to let everybody know that they will get the best day out with her!
We had a very beautiful and interesting tour with our awesome and knowledgeable tour guide Carolina. Setubal has an amazing food and culture! Perfect!
Great day tour in Setúbal Thanks to Carolina, our enthusiastic tour guide for a lovely day out. Trip was well worth it. We were lucky to see the landscape through Arrabida mountain, the shades of blue in the ocean was stunning. The pitoresc streets of setubal downtown are very charming! Comfortable van! We loved the day!
Must experience! This tour is a must when you are in Lisbon and want to explore more around it. Setubal is so nice to see, and the livramento market? What a pleasant surprise we had! Impressive! The colours the food there's no words. Arrabida is just magnificent! Carolina our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured that we all had a beautiful day!
Carolina was the perfect guide for this tour. She has a beautiful artistic way to see things. I felt her love for setubal and arrabida mountain and that made the day even more special. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Memorable experience, lovely day!
Wonderfull journey through Setubal city. We loved the details of the tyles and how they are made. Carolina was able to imbibe us with the spiritual sensations of Arrábida mountain and Jesus convent. The lunch at Setubal city near to the Sado river was perfect! Nice people and super fresh fish. It's a tour to repeat with Carolina as a guide! Our family enjoyed a lot! Thank you Carolina
Great day! I recommend this tour! The van was very comfortable carolina is a wonderful guide and also a wonderful driver! We saw amazing sites in one day and we hope to be back again. Carolina enthusiasm for the places we went was infectious and she encouraged us to notice details that we would have otherwise missed. Thank you carolina for the great day!
Passion culture and history of Setúbal . Carolina is an amazing tour guide and made this tour a truly memorable experience! Her passion for Portugal history and all of the sites was contagious. We learn so mutch through this tour and we're sad to part with our guide at the end of the day. Hight recommend!
I had the pleasure of discovering Setúbal and its surroundings with Carolina. She is very professional and knows how to discover many aspects of her region. I was able to taste local wines and a piece of rolled biscuit, with Muscatel. I could feel the mystery that reigns in Arrabida, which contains a great religious and esoteric history. The landscape on the sea is beautiful. It offers other routes that I could not do due to the time available. That sounds very interesting. Use his services; you will not be disappointed. A bientôt Carolina.
From the beautiful landscapes in the Serra da Arrábida to the colorful market of the city, an excellent route, presented by an excellent guide! I recommend!
Everything went very well and we were happy to repeat. The guide was always very attentive and has an incredible knowledge of the region.
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