A friend and I were staying in Lisbon for a few days and were looking to find a guided tour of the region, and we are so glad we chose this tour – it was by far the best part of our trip! Helena was incredibly considerate and well-equipped in every way – in her car, she had generous amounts of cough drops on hand for my sore throat and made sure to get my friend and I good breakfast of great pastries at the market after hearing we had not eaten yet. She also helped us pick out great gifts for our mothers!
The market was brimming with extremely fresh and local produce, the views were incredible from the drive, and the lunch spot we went to was amazing, my salmon salad was so fresh! Everything we ate was delicious, and everywhere we went was beautiful, and Helena helped us make the most out of everything. Painting tiles was my favorite part, it was fun, relaxing, and educational – you visit one shop to learn how to make the tiles (where you can also buy some) and another to paint. The wine tasting was really interesting, it also included a tour of the grounds and the guide was a historian who taught us so much about both wine-making and Portuguese history.
Lastly, Helena is simply a lovely person to talk to – sweet, kind, and understanding – and her knowledge of the area was really helpful in helping us plan a better trip for the days ahead. If you want to experience the beauty of Sesimbra with a local, this tour is well worth it!