Lovely Abida Wine Tour I was in Europe for a cruise in the Mediterranean. On the way home I decided to visit Lisbon for the first time. I only had three days so they had to be used carefully. I like wine so I thought a wine tour would be a good day to spend a day outside of the city and to see some countryside. My expectations were met.There were three of us on the tour and our guide was Peter Canana, who picked us up at our hotels. Unfortunately, he had to drive from Arrabida into the city across the 25th of April Bridge, which was beset by an accident which slowed traffic to a crawl. While we lost an hour waiting Peter insured that we got the full tour and was able to make arrangements to not only make up for the lost hour but to also rearrange our visits so that the tour came off as seamless.Peter was knowledgeable and personable. He gave us background on wine production in Arrabida but also pointed out things of interest, like cork trees and storks. He also arranged for us to lunch at a very good restaurant. It had been raining for the days I was in Lisbon, and while I can't claim that Peter was responsible for the good weather we had in Arribida, I can't help but feel his personality played a role in keeping the rain clouds at bay.in all, it was delightful day, with good wine, good scenery, and good company. And not too much company - the group was just the right size. If you choose to take this tour be sure to ask for Peter Canana.

Contemplative Walk If we hadn’t chosen this hiking we would never find this secret beach (probably the most beautiful rock beach I’ve ever seen). We chose to make the walk in silence in order to be present and to contemplate the natural beauty of Arrábida.

Wine out with Ms. Loren Enjoyed every minute. Andre was great. Knew a lot of knowledge and the wineries and lunch spots were amazing. We enjoyed seeing the market and the tile shop.

Must do Best team ever! We went to breathtaking spots (the Roman Temple is super well preserved) and had amazing food. Such a great day and tour. 100% recommend.

Amazing Tour - Moderate hiking in good company! We had a great time and would highly recommend this hiking tour. Rafael was a great guide and shared information about the town he grew up in, the different trees and animals and his love of the outdoors. Before we booked, we weren't sure what to expect -- even after reading all of the reviews. So here's some additional info for those that like to have the detail beforehand:1. How far from Lisbon is the start of the hike?We were picked up at our accommodations in the Baixa/Chiado area (although others were picked up at the Hard Rock Lisboa) -- the drive was approximately 45 minutes. For the transport, we shared a van with others who were going on a wine tour - their first winery was close to the start of the hike.2. How many people are in a group?Rafael said that he typically ends up taking 2 in most groups -- usually a couple or two friends. In our case, it was my niece and I, plus one lovely traveller from New York.3. How hard is it really?I am not an avid hiker, but for 52 am in pretty good shape. I walk the dog 4-6 times a week for an hour each time and go to the gym 3x a week. I live on the West Coast of Canada, so when I do hike, it is most often a pretty steep uphill trek.I would say this is a moderate hike -- maybe a 3-4 out of 10, primarily due to the length of the hike (12.7km). It isn't what I'd call "difficult". It was a relatively gradual incline all the way up the mountain -- we maintained conversation during the whole trek, without running out of breath or even breathing heavily. I'd give it a 2-3 for difficulty, as there were a couple of areas where you had to navigate uneven and rocky areas.Unlike a West Coast hike, there was no scrambling over massive boulders or crawling under fallen trees. I used my hands, maybe once, for balance - otherwise, I was able to navigate everything upright. You also don't really have to worry that you'll be sidling along the edge of cliff -- the trail is all inland, with very safe viewpoint areas here and there, where you can enjoy sweeping water views.4. Can I wear shorts and a tank top? What about sneakers / trailers, as I don't want to pack my bulky hiking shoes?I would definitely recommend pants as you'll be hiking through the scrub. The trail is not frequently used and you won't run into anyone else hiking the trail -- but that means that the shrubs and trees have grown into the path. All three of us wore tights -- 2 of us also brought long sleeve shirts to pull on when the shrubs got to head-height -- my niece only had a tank top, but she was fine and managed to navigate the trail without a scratch.I appreciated having light hikers - my niece and the other woman both wore regular sneakers / trainers. There were a couple times they used their hands for stability on downhill rocks, but neither of them had any problem on the trail at all.5. How long does the actual hike take?Our group finished the hike it in 3.25 to 3.5 hours. Rafael says that some groups take up to 1-2 hours longer depending on who is hiking. That being said, he is very patient and will be there no matter how long it takes.6. Are there stops or rest-breaks? Do we stop for lunch?Rafael will stop whenever you need. There are a few great areas with amazing views, which act as built-in rest stops. Rafael is also a master photographer - lol - and will take photos and video of you and your group the entire way. He will share them with you at no extra charge after your hike! I did pack some snacks which I shared when we got to the top. Snacks weren't necessary, but I would recommend you bring at least a liter of water per person. If you forget, there is a small restaurant where you start your hike where you can buy some water.As we finished in good time, Rafael was kind enough to bring us to a local restaurant in the tiny town where the hike started. We had an amazing lunch of fresh fish stew (using fish caught that morning), followed by a traditional Portuguese coffee and dessert). And yes, we were the only non-locals at the restaurant.7. Could I just find the starting point of the hike and follow the trail myself?For all you DIY-ers, I would still highly recommend booking the tour with Lookaround Tours -- while the trail is marked in some places, we would DEFINITELY have gotten lost without Rafael's guidance. The trail is not obvious or easy to follow without a guide.8. Is it worth it?Yes - without a doubt! But I am someone who doesn't want to spend all their time in museums, churches or castles being shepherded around like cattle. If you want to see the "real Portugal", you'll get a chance to do so on this tour!9. How is Lookaround Tours for communication?They contacted us the day before to confirm all of the arrangements. They confirmed again and provided updates the morning-of, using Whatsapp.10. Last thoughts?It's worth the mention that we had an absolute blast coming home. Rafael took us back to the wineries to meet up with the group that was on the winery tour -- they only made it to the 3rd winery, but it looked like they were all fast friends by the time they were done. We got to share a bottle of wine with them before we all headed back to Lisbon in the van together. Pedro, the tour guide and driver, introduced us to all of the farm animals - and we got to pet everything from emus to boars to ponies.Pedro made a special stop on our way home so we could see the sunset from an amazing spot. We had a rollercoaster of a ride back, with the whole group cheering him on as he squeezed between a delivery truck and a stone wall with barely an inch on each side to spare. The ride back was great comic relief.Finally I would recommend BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH LOOKAROUND TOURS rather than booking through a third-party. The company is run by 5 local guys and when you book through a third-party (whether it be Viator, Tripadvisor or Expedia), the platform takes about 30%. You'll save a bit of money and help the local operators keep more of the tour fee by going to their website and booking directly.

100000/10 exceptional!! We had the most amazing experience with Andy and Pedro!!!! 1000000/10 our favorite thing we did on our trip to Lisbon. If you are looking for a true experience BOOKTHIS. Could not have been better

Good Times, Good Wine! Our tour to the vineyards began with Pedro who was to take us to Setubal to meet with our days tour guide. Pedro was full of energy and good humor as we took the trip to meet Andy who would be our guide for the day. We started at this incredible marketplace, the likes of which we have never seen before.. truly amazing! Then it was off to the first vineyard for a tour and some very good wines to sample. Andy was very knowledgeable about the vineyard and the different wines we were sampling. We then went to a beautiful restaurant with incredible views to have a delicious lunch. Thankfully we took Andy’s recommendation as to what fish to try …it was delicious and we truly enjoyed it! On our way to the second vineyard we stopped at a porcelain tile shop and saw the artisans creating these beautiful tiles and the process as well. Very impressive! Then it was on to the second vineyard for more delicious wine and good times!When it was time to go, we had a great ride back with Pedro as he had been taking another tour group to the same places. The ride home was filled with laughs and good times! We got back exhausted from the good times and fun day!Andy was a terrific tour guide who we highly recommend and Pedro was the perfect beginning and end to a great day! We highly recommend this tour if you like good times and good wine!