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The best wine tours from Lisbon

Port in a Lisbon tasting room, Colares wines on the way to Sintra, the rare fortified wine of Carcavelos and the Moscatel cellars of Setúbal: here is how to taste Portugal's wines from Lisbon, with honest advice on how much you taste, getting there, and half day or full day.

By the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 19 October 2026

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Rows of vines on rolling Alentejo hills in golden evening light

Short answer You can taste Portuguese wine without leaving Lisbon, from €17 for a port tasting or €29 for an hour-long tasting session. To see vineyards, the easiest trips are Carcavelos (1.5 hours, from €45), a full day that combines Sintra with a winery in Colares (from €82), or the Setúbal peninsula with its Moscatel cellars (from €72 for a full day).

Our 6 picks for a wine tour from Lisbon

Three vineyard trips outside the city, a private half day in Setúbal, and two tastings you can do in central Lisbon.

Wine tours from Lisbon compared

Wine tours from Lisbon compared
Tour From Duration Group size Pickup Free cancellation Who it suits Why we picked it
Sintra winery day with Pena Palace and Cascais 4.9 (210) €82
per person		 9 hours Private or small groups available Pickup available Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Couples who want wine and sightseeing in one day The best-rated wine trip here (4.9) and the only one that combines a winery with Sintra.
Arrábida, Sesimbra and Setúbal wine day 4.8 (430) €72
per person		 8 hours Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Travellers who want coast and cellars in one day Two wine stops plus some of the prettiest coast near Lisbon, rated 4.8 by over 400 people.
Carcavelos vineyard tour and tasting 4.8 (81) €45
per person		 1.5 hours Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Wine lovers with half a day and a taste for rarities The quickest real vineyard visit from Lisbon, and a wine you will hardly find anywhere else.
Port tasting in a Lisbon tasting room 4.5 (646) €17
per person		 Valid 1 day Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Anyone who wants to try port without going to the Douro The cheapest wine experience on this page, in the city centre, rated 4.5 by over 600 people.
One-hour Portuguese wine tasting session 4.6 (400) €29
per person		 1 hour Not stated Meet on site Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Short on time but curious about Portuguese wine A quick, low-cost introduction in Lisbon, rated 4.6 by 400 people.
Private Setúbal half day: two wine cellars 4.7 (47) €105
per person		 4 hours Private group Pick-up included Yes, up to 24 hours in advance Couples or small groups who want a private half day The only private option here, with hotel pickup; the price is per person, so it costs more than the shared tours.

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 19 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Winery tours from Lisbon: where the vineyards are

The Lisboa wine region has nine denominations of origin. The three closest to the city are small and historic: Bucelas, known for fresh white wines from the Arinto grape; Colares, with Ramisco vines planted in loose sand by the sea near Sintra; and Carcavelos, a fortified wine region that city growth has left with almost no vineyards.

South of the Tagus, the Setúbal peninsula is the home of Moscatel de Setúbal, a sweet fortified wine, and of large cellars in Azeitão and Palmela.

Lisbon vineyard tour: half day or full day?

A half-day Lisbon vineyard tour means Carcavelos (90 minutes on site) or the private Setúbal trip (4 hours with pickup). A full day adds sightseeing: Sintra and Cabo da Roca with the Colares winery, or the Arrábida coast and Sesimbra with two Setúbal cellars.

If you mainly want to taste, a tasting in Lisbon is cheaper and shorter; if you want to stand in a vineyard and see where the wine is made, take a trip out.

Douro Valley wine tour from Lisbon?

Port is made in the Douro Valley in the north of Portugal, near Porto, the first demarcated and regulated wine region in the world (since 1756). It is too far for a relaxed day trip from Lisbon, which is why none of our picks goes there. Taste port in Lisbon instead, or plan a night or two in Porto.

A Lisbon food and wine tour

If you want wine with food, a Lisbon food and wine tour pairs local wine, port and ginjinha with petiscos at several stops. Our food tours guide compares them, including a seated wine tasting with a sommelier.

Before you book a wine tour

  1. Check how much you taste

    The port tasting pours three styles; the Setúbal trips visit two cellars. If the number of wines matters to you, read the "includes" list on the booking page.

  2. Choose by how you get there

    The Sintra winery day and the private Setúbal trip pick you up. The Arrábida day meets on Avenida da Liberdade; Carcavelos means your own trip out of the city by train or taxi.

  3. Half day or full day

    Carcavelos and the private Setúbal trip fit into half a day. The Sintra and Arrábida trips take 8–9 hours and replace a day of sightseeing.

  4. Eat first

    Tastings on an empty stomach go to your head fast. Most trips stop for lunch or pair the wine with food; check which.

  5. Wear flat shoes

    Vineyards and cellars mean gravel, stairs and uneven floors. Comfortable clothes are fine; there is no dress code.

  6. Free cancellation

    All six can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before, so you can book before you know the weather.

Questions people ask

What is the 20 minute wine rule?

A rule of thumb for serving temperature: put red wine in the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving, and take white wine out of the fridge about 20 minutes before. It keeps reds from tasting warm and whites from tasting of nothing.

What are some good day trips I can take from Lisbon?

Sintra and Cascais, Fátima with Nazaré and Óbidos, the Arrábida coast with Setúbal wineries, and even the Algarve. Our day trips guide compares them.

Does Portugal have wineries?

Many. Portugal makes wine almost everywhere, from the Douro in the north (home of port) to the Lisboa region and the Setúbal peninsula around the capital, and the Alentejo further south.

What month is best for wine tasting?

Any month works for a tasting room. For vineyards, late summer and autumn are the most interesting, when the grapes ripen and are harvested; spring is greener and quieter.

What is the 30 minute rule for wine?

Another rule of thumb: many red wines taste better if you open them and let them breathe for about 30 minutes before drinking. It is a guide, not a law.

Can you wear jeans to a wine tour?

Yes. Wine tours from Lisbon are casual. Wear comfortable shoes for vineyards and cellars, and bring a layer for cool cellars.

What are the best vineyard tours in Portugal?

The Douro Valley is the most famous wine landscape. From Lisbon, the best vineyard tours on this page are the Sintra winery day in Colares and the Arrábida and Setúbal wine day.

Where did Anthony Bourdain eat in Lisbon?

For his 2012 Lisbon episode of No Reservations, Portuguese press reported that he ate at Cervejaria Ramiro with chefs José Avillez and Henrique Sá Pessoa, at Cantinho do Avillez and Bistro 100 Maneiras, and tried grilled octopus and the bifana pork sandwich. A Lisbon food tour is a good way to taste similar food.

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Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Wines of Portugal, Lisboa region · Decree-Law 173/2009 on the Douro demarcated region · Cellar Tours, Setúbal peninsula · Observador on Anthony Bourdain in Portugal.

Written by the Things to Do in Lisbon editorial team. How we pick tours.