Azeitão Cheese-Making & Wine Private Tour from Lisbon
Hands-on cheese making in Azeitão, a private winery tasting next door, then sea air and seafood in Sesimbra.
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You won't watch — you'll work. In a small Azeitão dairy, hands deep in fresh curd, you shape the cheese that built this village's reputation. The afternoon answers with wine from the next farm and a quiet table by the sea in Sesimbra.
What you'll actually do
- Make your own queijo de Azeitão to take home
- Private tasting at a small Setúbal winery
- Lunch or seafood snack in Sesimbra
- Meet the people behind both crafts
The day, chapter by chapter
- 1Chapter 1
Mercado do Livramento
Setúbal's fresh market — pick up cheese pairings before the workshop.
- 2Chapter 2
Cheese-making at Quinta Velha
Private workshop at a small family producer — see the Azeitão DOP cheese being made.
- 3Chapter 3
Lunch in Azeitão
Traditional lunch in the wine village.
- 4Chapter 4
Quinta de Catralvos winery
Five-wine tasting at the family cellar door.
- 5Chapter 5Optional
Castelo de Sesimbra
Medieval castle above the village. Adds ~45 min.
- 6Chapter 6Optional
Cristo Rei viewpoint
Lisbon panorama on the way back. Adds ~30 min.
Where the day goes
Real stops, in the order you'll see them.
- 01Mercado do Livramento
- 02Cheese-making at Quinta Velha
- 03Lunch in Azeitão
- 04Quinta de Catralvos winery
- 05Castelo de Sesimbra
- 06Cristo Rei viewpoint
Your day is shaped from these stops — your guide sets the order and pace around you. Not every stop, every time.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private Azeitão cheese workshop
- Toasts, regional bread, fresh cheese, buttery Azeitão cheese, homemade jam/chutney and muscat wine
- Bottled water
- Private Pick Up and Drop Off anywhere in Lisbon, Almada, Setúbal and Sesimbra
- Winery entrances and tastings
- Lunch
- Foodies who like to use their hands
- Couples and small groups of friends
- Anyone curious about Portuguese craft
- Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan or dairy-free guests can join the workshop and skip tastings — let us know in advance.
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Amazing experience!
"This was an amazing day. We saw incredible views, made our very own cheese, and learned everything there is to know about making wine in Portugal. What an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Ricardo, was extremely gracious and knowledgeable. He knew everything and everybody and really helped make the day special. Highly recommend this trip, especially to get out of the hustle and bustle of Lisbon."
A must try experience!
"We an incredible time on a rainy day. Our tour guide, Nidiam, picked us up right from our hotel and made the day seamless. We started by visiting a gorgeous fresh market and taste local food and t"
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