This is the second time I have used Jorge for our tour guide. He really is perfect. I gave him a…read moreplethora of ideas, and he turned them into a day that was perfect. You will see flyers that have lower costs for activities but it's definitely not the same as going with Jorge. His knowledge, his language skills, his charm is just awesome. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience with Jorge.

My wife and I spent a terrific day with Jorge. He was as nice a person as you will ever meet. He…read morewas very professional, knowledgeable, and very proud of his country's history. He was easy going and adjusted the trip to make wthe most of every site, getting us into and out of what are normally very crowded sites with ease. He arranged for a terrific lunch which was spectacular from the food and service to the view. Highly recommend Tours by Jorge.

I could try to tell you the tale of Baron Bodo von Buremmer, his second chance at life, his…read moreretirement plan, and the 3000 roses he planted for his late wife, but I wouldn't do it justice. The wine cellar, like the vineyard soil, is unusually impacted by the salty Atlantic air; you'll notice how it has caused unique changes in what once was a solid grey paint on the ceiling and walls. We toured the grounds with Otto the chocolate Labrador, tasted seven fabulous wines, and left the vineyard with bottles of our own. I hope to have more shipped to the States, ASAP! Casal Sta. Maria is a can't miss stop on your Sintra itinerary.

Fantastic Tour for a reasonable price! Had a great time at Bacalhoa in Azeitao. For 12 Euros, you…read moreget a tour of the palace, view two art exhibits and taste 3 wines!! Our fabulous tour guide Joaquim, was extremely knowledgeable about the palace, art and wine. We were so impressed! It was the first time I tried Moscatel de Setubal and LOVED it. All of it! 2018, Roxo, 5 year and 10 year. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. So good

We really enjoyed the wines here and the service was great. By far the most expensive tasting we've…read moredone in Portugal (10 euro) but the gentleman was so knowledgeable in comparison and we didn't have a bad wine*. So glad we stopped in/ will recommend to friends passing through! *We live in California and so are more accustomed to the cab/Chardonnay/Shiraz grapes that these wines tended to have blended in - so perhaps our palates were slightly influenced by this.

Empyrean and cavernous, the massive casks, offset by the ostentatious candelabras created a…read morefairy-tale experience for those lucky enough to have the entire venue to themselves to bask in moments and sip wine. We were beguiled by the monk's incantations, then rocked out when they pivoted to popular music. We enjoyed the function hall, the staff was amazing, they brought the food out quickly, no one ever had an empty glass, and the venue, overall, was an A+. The only criticism one might have is the outside does not match the inside. Outside of the venue looked industrial, purposeful, and not polished. But, who cares! Look at my pictures of how Adega Regional de Colares is on the inside, because, as we all know, it's what's inside that counts.

We only spent about ten minutes at Adega Regional de Colares but it was worth stopping. This is a…read morebig warehouse where wine casks of various sizes are stored to age wine. Historically, this was the aging building of a single winery. Now, different vineyards rent space for their casks to age. As the picture shows, it is quite picturesque. We were told they have a banquet room which is used for weddings and other large parties. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the room but were told it was beautiful. In fact, our guide had wanted to have his wedding banquet there recently, but his budget didn't quite allow it. They also do tastings but we didn't partake this time around. They also have a nice selection of wines for sale that were aged there.

Savory local cheeses, spectacular Portuguese wines, sweet pastéis de nata! I was blown away by the…read moredelicious foods and wines that I experienced on my tour with Francisco from Venha Vinho! My walking tour around the city culminated with a tasting back at the lovely wine shop, and not only was Francisco extremely knowledgeable about the authentic and off the beaten path places to visit in Lisbon, but he was also an outstanding historical guide, spoke great English, and kept me laughing all day. I'd read so many positive reviews about his food and wine trail tours that I had high expectations, which he completely exceeded - it was an incredible value. Venha Vinho's tour availability can be limited due to their great reviews, so request space early and make sure to ask for Francisco!

From the owner: A Venha Vinho Wine House, é um espaço criado em função de experiências únicas em torno do vinho,…read morelocalizado no castiço Bairro da Bica em Lisboa. Oferecemos por marcação: - Cursos de Vinhos Portugueses - Provas de vinho comentadas e personalizadas, - Harmonizações de vinho e gastronomia Portuguesa, - Passeios temáticos de gastronomia e vinhos em Lisboa - Visitas aos produtores das diferentes regiões vínicolas Portuguesas - Dispomos duma criteriosa selecção de vinhos e acessórios para o vinho

A beautiful place at the end of one of the old aqueducts of Lisbon. The wine options are great,…read moreobviously, and the food is really, really good. Ask for the staff to help you pair food and wine, if you need to. (;

Good place to taste wine, the place is an old water tank of the old city , you can order a lot of…read moredelicious tapas. But most of all discover a lot of great wine with the owner. If you are skilled enough maybe Manfred will make you taste some of his special and rare bottle ;)

This winery was part of a private wine tour we had booked. We sat outside and were able to sample 5…read moredifferent wines. They ranged from a dry white, a few reds and a sweet white. I have regrets that I didn't bring the sweet white home...it was so refreshing. They have a beautiful farm and we were excited to see the cork trees. The inside tasting area was small but service was friendly. Out of the wineries we visited, this was my favorite.

Amazing service and prices. Wine is well balanced and…read moreexcellent for the value. The scenery and surrounding hills are exquisite.

We stopped by on a whim on a Tuesday evening and we absolutely loved it here. It's fairly small on…read morethe inside so probably not the best place for a large group. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. They had very reasonable prices on tawny port and had small and tasty snacks like cheese and tosta mista which were a nice touch. They also offer bottles of liqueur and wine at reasonable prices.

Baco Alto is a chill wine bar slightly away from the most wild parts of Barrio Alto but plenty…read moreclose enough. The service was good and polite conversation was frequent between staff and customers. The wine list was decent length but to get the most of selection you're witnessing on the wall you'll be grabbing a bottle.

The staff is very nice and helpful. Comfortable room with a beautiful bathroom. Heated tile. No…read moreroom number, just cute whimsical pictures of butterfly, snail, and little creatures on wall to match with your key. The pictures are actually their wine labels and were drawn by the owner couple's children. The fireplace area is very inviting, great place to relax and enjoy the evening. Or to use your computer/phone as you don't get much wifi signal in the rooms (but it seems to be a common problem in the hotels I visit in Portugal.) The infinity pool has a nice view of the vineyard but it was too cool to swim in when I visited. Breakfast buffet is very delicious too, elegantly laid out with juices, fruit, an array of cheeses (some locally made), bread, home-made yogurt in glass jars, and more. The hotel is part of a farm, where they grow grapes, make their own wine, breed their pigs (pata negra) to feed on acorns, grow olives and make oil, plus more. The staff is happy to take you on a tour of the farm in their jeep, which was very interesting and a good learning experience. If you come at the right time, you can participate in the grape or olive harvest as well, and may get to stomp on some grapes! They do have some very good wine, and the olive oil is so flavorful I bought a bottle. Dinner at the restaurant is certainly delicious, from the bread with dip and spread, to the codfish and dessert. It's more modern fusion than rustic traditional. The location is somewhat in the middle of nowhere, but if you just want to chill and not do a lot, this is a great place to stay. More for couples than family with kids. It's a bit overpriced but I definitely plan to return for a special occasion, maybe my anniversary? Room Tip: There is no bad room, but they have two bigger rooms with a loft.

Herdade da Malhadinha is a beautiful, calm, peaceful and serene property. We loved our three day…read morestay at this boutique 10 room property. It was completely relaxing. The hotel is set in a large estate surrounded by grape vines, olive trees, and cork trees. The views are lovely and peaceful. Breakfast is served buffet style - a huge spread with produce from their farm (fruits, honey, olives, fresh jams) and local foods. Eggs are made to order. Just delicious! There are activities available on property for a fee (archery, horse back riding, etc). We did their complimentary wine tour which included a tour of the property and wine tasting. They are truly a family business - the wine bottle labels feature artwork from the owners' children. We also did archery with their activities guide, who is super friendly. We traveled as a couple and found it very relaxing. There were also families with children, but it was never noisy. It's a beautiful space. There is a beautiful infinity pool, but the water is way too cold even on warm sunny September days. They offer spa services (I had a massage - it did not meet expectations), but it's not up to par with the rest of the property and I don't recommend. The on-property restaurant is a delicious. They use in season and local ingredients. They exclusively serve their own wines and the olive oil is made with their own olives. The desserts are creative and delicious! We loved our stay and would totally recommend!