Vasco da Gama Bridge tours, things to do and tickets

Enjoy time away from Lisbon on a small-group day trip to Arrabida and Sesimbra. Enjoy a drive along the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest in Europe. Visit the amazing Mercado do Livramento in Setúbal, then sample four wines at a local winery. Enjoy the fishing village of Sesimbra, and visit Arrabida Natural Park where you can soak in spectacular views of the Atlantic. Relax as you sample two local wines at Casa Museu Jose Maria da Fonseca, one of the oldest wine-producers in Portugal, before heading to Cristo-Rei Sanctuary to admire Lisbon from a distance.

Leave Lisbon behind and discover the beauty of the Alentejo region on this full day tour that combines history, tradition and flavors. In Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city, explore top attractions such as the Roman Temple, the lively Praça do Giraldo and the grand Cathedral. Step inside the haunting Chapel of Bones, with your entry ticket included, and learn about the centuries of devotion and symbolism behind its walls. Continue to the hilltop village of Monsaraz, where whitewashed houses overlook the vast Alqueva Lake. Stroll through cobbled streets and soak up the medieval atmosphere. Your day ends with a regional wine tasting in Monsaraz, introducing you to the flavors that make the Alentejo one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions. Perfect for culture lovers, history enthusiasts and wine travelers, this tour blends heritage, scenery and gastronomy in one unforgettable experience.

Start your day by crossing the 25th of April Bridge towards the south bank of the Tagus river. The Setubal Peninsula offers its visitors the best of both worlds. A beautiful coastline with an emphasis on the Arrabida Mountain and its beaches painted in light shades of translucent blue, passing by the wineries where superior quality wines are produced. Discover Sesimbra with its beautiful bay and one of the main fishing ports in Portugal. Visit the Sesimbra Castle. A visit to Sesimbra cannot end without tasting its most typical sweet: Farinha Torrada. A family tradition associated with fishing activity. Continue along the summits of Arrabida Mountain and on your arrival in Setubal visit the Livramento Market where fresh products from the sea and land are sold from Tuesday to Sunday. A Wine and Cheese tasting will be waiting for you in a quiet environment at the Mourisca Tide Mill in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve. On your return to Lisbon cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge.