Sesimbra Walking Tour: Historic Village Exploration
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Sesimbra
Explore Sesimbra's history, taste local sweets, and enjoy regional wine on this guided walking tour. Discover monuments, markets, and more.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Forte de Santiago de Sesimbra - See Sesimbra’s top attractions on this 2 hour guided walking tour. Learn about the history, lifestyle and culture of Sesimbra since its foundation.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Regional pastry tasting
  • Wine and cheese tasting
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Learn how this fishing village has changed since its foundation by the first Portuguese king, D. Afonso Henriques in 1165. From here, follow your guide to one of the most famous avenues, 25 de Abril Avenue, and learn about this date and its importance in Portuguese history. Along the avenue stop and view old photographs of the avenue in the 20th century and imagine yourself in another time, where fishing boats occupied the beach and waterfront. Continue your walk in the eastern part of Sesimbra and stop in front of a famous pastry shop to taste the Farinha Torrada, a typical sweet from Sesimbra. Stroll through the important squares in the village center and take a look at the local market products. Observe monuments from the 15th and 16th centuries and enter a late-19th century building for a tasting of regional wine and cheese. Before your tour concludes snap some beautiful photos and get directions from your guide to your hotel or continue exploring independently.

  • Comfortable shoes are advised. During summer and warmer days, all visitors are advised to bring a sun hat and sunscreen.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
Forte de Santiago de Sesimbra
Rua da Fortaleza
Inside Santiago's Fortress, next to the tourism office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Almcilrath
Aug 30, 2018
Full or local knowledge and useful tips - Rafa, our guide was a great advocate for his country and Sesimbra. A very personal guided tour during which we enjoyed wine, cheese and local biscuits. We left much more familiar with Sesimbra, and found out where the local bakery, restaurants, bars and market are. Having done many walking tours before I would recommend this as high quality and good value. A really pleasant morning!
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Kathy
Apr 22, 2018
A delightful way to spend the morning - A really fascinating insight into the story of Sesimbra. Lots of hidden gems. We particularly enjoyed the short visit and interaction with the fishermen. The tastings of pastry, bread, cheese and wine were an extra bonus. Guide Rafa was enthusiastic and informative. A must do activity in Sesimbra.
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Antje
Apr 5, 2018
Sesimbra walking tour - Excellent tour. Great guides. Lovely food and drink. A must for visitors to Sesimbra. Thank you Marcelo and Raphael
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