Wine tours in Lisbon
Wine tours from Lisbon spend the day among cellars and vineyards. The most comfortable months are May–June and September, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month.
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Top wine tours in Lisbon
2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing TourFrom $63View 
Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine TourFrom $76View 
Lisbon Sunset Sailing Tour with White or Rosé Wine and SnacksFrom $44View
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Wines and wine areas near Lisbon
Names to look for on a tour itinerary or a wine list:
- Sintra
- The hills west of Lisbon, near the tiny Colares wine area.
- Setúbal
- The peninsula south of Lisbon, famous for sweet Moscatel.
- Colares
- A tiny region by the sea near Sintra, with old vines grown in sand.
- Alentejo
- Southern Portugal's big wine region, known for rich reds and wine estates you can visit.
- Port
- Fortified wine from the Douro, aged in Porto's riverside lodges.
How to pick a good wine tour
- Count the wineries: three tastings in a day is comfortable; five turns into a rush.
- Check whether lunch is included. A long tasting on an empty stomach is the most common complaint.
- Small-group and private tours can change the route; big coach tours keep to a fixed schedule.
- Harvest season brings the most activity at wineries but also the busiest roads and cellar doors.
Lisbon month by month
Averages for Lisbon, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 59 (15) | 62 (16) | 66 (19) | 69 (20) | 74 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 80 (27) | 73 (23) | 65 (18) | 60 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 47 (9) | 48 (9) | 52 (11) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 62 (17) | 65 (18) | 66 (19) | 64 (18) | 60 (15) | 53 (12) | 49 (9) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:39 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:43 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:32 pm | 7:46 pm | 6:59 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:16 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for wine tours in Lisbon?
May–June and September. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
Where can I book wine tours in Lisbon?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
