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The 8 Best Setúbal Tours from Lisbon

8 tours  ·  from $43 a head

The Sado estuary has a resident bottlenose pod and the Arrábida coast has the clearest water near the capital, both under an hour from Lisbon. These 8 cover the dolphin boats, the wine at Azeitão and the beaches, priced and timed.

Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Tour - A welcome drink, then out toward open water
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Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Tour

1.Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 801 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Setúbal dolphin watching by catamaran with marine biologists, a swim stop, underwater viewing rooms, and a free rebooking promise.

“It's a great tour. Fist time we haven't seen any dolphins however we got free new tour during which we have observed great dolphins twice.”

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Lisbon: Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure - Paddling into the limestone caves
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Lisbon: Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour - From the Sado River to the Outão Lighthouse
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Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

3.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 423 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Watch Setúbal’s wild bottlenose dolphins from a comfortable speedboat, with Arrábida scenery, beach views, and multilingual guides.

“Great day out , not expensive and a must do !! Loved every minute 🙌🙌”

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Sesimbra: Arrábida Dolphin and Whale Watching tour with biologist - What the marine biologist adds
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Sesimbra: Arrábida Dolphin and Whale Watching tour with biologist

4.Arrábida Dolphin and Whale Watching tour with biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Watch dolphins and whales with a biologist in Arrábida Natural Park, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy local wine near Sesimbra.

“12 people were cramped in a rubber boat and were seated like in a roller coaster seats. We were not given safety jackets which were very dangerous practice in case of people who can not swim. No toilet for 3 hours trip was no fun for old people and kids.”

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Observation of Dolphins and Whales with Marine Biologist in Arrábida - What Makes the Marine Biologist Useful
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Observation of Dolphins and Whales with Marine Biologist in Arrábida

Sesimbra: Arrábida Natural Park Guided Kayaking Tour - Starting in Sesimbra and learning the canoe
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Sesimbra: Arrábida Natural Park Guided Kayaking Tour

6.Arrábida Natural Park Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Paddle Sesimbra’s cliffs, caves, and quiet beaches in Arrábida Natural Park with a guide, pastry stop, and optional Lisbon transfer.

“That was an amazing tour with 2 lovely tour guides and I can definitely recommend this to everyone who loves the water and beautiful nature! Big THANKS to Anna and Gabriel! I will never forget this!:)”

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Sesimbra : Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves - Starting at Sesimbra’s Porto de Abrigo
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Sesimbra : Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves

7.Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Paddle through Arrábida’s sea caves, swim at Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach, and enjoy a small-group kayak trip from Sesimbra.

“Absolutely gorgeous tour with our wonderful guide Guilherme. The scenery is amazing with magnificent cliffs and visit to the caves. Also, the company only do small groups which is nice to have a better connection with the other guests and the guide. I highly recommend”

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Lisbon: Arrábida Kayak and Coasteering Adventure Tour - Four hours of kayaking at Portinho da Arrábida
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Lisbon: Arrábida Kayak and Coasteering Adventure Tour

8.Arrábida Kayak and Coasteering Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Kayak Arrábida’s limestone coast from Lisbon, explore sea caves, snorkel by Anicha Island, picnic on the beach, and try optional cliff jumps.

“Loved the entire trip, tour guide really put in effort into the whole tour, from the activities to the food and drinks. Both tour guides/crew were friendly and knowledgeable, they also brought us up to the mountain for the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. I truly enjoyed every second of it, I’d say it’s the best part of my entire solo trip and would highly recommend to skip a day in Lisbon city for this!”

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