Mercado do Livramento
Setúbal's celebrated market — bread, fruit, oysters and Moscatel before the workshop begins.
Azeitão Cheese-Making & Wine Private Tour from Lisbon
Hands-on cheese making in Azeitão, a selected winery tasting nearby, then sea air and the castle above Sesimbra.
Azeitão · Sesimbra 8h305.0· 22 reviews
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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
- Private Azeitão cheese workshop
- Regional bread, cheeses, jam or chutney and Moscatel
- Local winery entrance and tasting
- Livramento Market, Azeitão and Sesimbra
- Private transfers and air-conditioned transport
What's included
- Air-conditioned private transport and fees
- Private Azeitão cheese workshop
- Toasts and regional bread
- Fresh cheese and Azeitão cheese
- Homemade jam or chutney
- Moscatel wine
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off in listed service areas
- Winery entrance and tasting
Not included
- Lunch — own expense
- Tróia or Comporta pickup — additional pickup supplement, or guest ferry transfer to Setúbal
Who it's for
- Foodies who like to use their hands
- Couples and small groups of friends
- Anyone curious about Portuguese craft
Good to know
- Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan or dairy-free guests can join the workshop and skip tastings — let us know in advance.
Your day, stop by stop
5 places across the day · 8h30
- Mercado do Livramento
- Quinta Velha — cheese workshop
- Azeitão
- Farm Catralvos
- Castelo de Sesimbra
- 01
Mercado do Livramento
Market and products.
- 02
Quinta Velha — cheese workshop
Private Azeitão cheese workshop.
- 03
Azeitão
Village time and lunch — lunch is own expense.
- 04
Farm Catralvos
Winery entrance and tasting.
- 05
Castelo de Sesimbra
Sesimbra and castle block.
Where the day goes
Real locations across Azeitão · Sesimbra. The map shows the drive between them — distances only, so you get a feel for the ground you'll cover.
Azeitão · Sesimbra
- Mercado do Livramento
- Quinta Velha — cheese workshop
- Azeitão
- Farm Catralvos
- Castelo de Sesimbra
Your guide sets the order and pace on the day — not every stop, every time.
Inside the day
Real photos · real stops
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18 and over
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- Adult · 18+
- 100%
- Youth · 11–17
- 75%
- Child · 3–10
- 50%
- Infant · 0–2
- Free
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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.
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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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Azeitão Cheese-Making & Wine Private Tour from Lisbon
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A few things, before you decide.
Yes. This is a full private 8–9 hour day from Lisbon combining the Setúbal market, a hands-on Azeitão cheese-making workshop, lunch in Azeitão, a guided winery visit and tasting, and Sesimbra Castle. It is designed for guests who want food, wine and local craft in one unhurried day.
Why we designed this day
Full Day in Azeitão · Sesimbra. Hands-on cheese making in Azeitão, a selected winery tasting nearby, then sea air and the castle above Sesimbra.
It fits best when foodies · couples · curious first-timers. The rhythm we hold is cheese workshop, winery tasting, sesimbra — private guide, private vehicle, no group to wait for.
Quinta Velha
Private Azeitão cheese workshop — hands deep in fresh sheep's milk curd, shape your own wheel.
