Joao & Friends

The friendly "Wino" ;-)

  • I live in Lisbon
  • I speak English, Deutsch, Português, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 12 hours

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Joao & Friends

Because of one of my hobbies (off road driving), I got to know Portugal inside out, literally “off the beaten track”. This led me to organize expeditions with friends and family, taking them to places of extreme beauty that aren't normally seen. I will share with you all the places, people and culture I know and love.

Having our "simple" Mediterranean lifestyle in mind, I will take you through our wine, food, nature and history in a relaxed but informative way. Come and enjoy!

  • I live in Lisbon
  • I speak English, Deutsch, Português, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 12 hours

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Reviews

Heinz
21 June 2025
Nice tour with Ricardo! Flexibel organisation, visting special vineries and a delicious restarant for lunch. ThanksGreat Tour
Evelyn
20 May 2025
Wir hatten eine ganz tolle Stadtführung. Maia hat uns am Hotel abgeholt. Es war sehr kurzweilig und sie ist auf alle unsere Fragen eingegangen. Sie hat alles sehr kompetent und mit Humor beantwortet, und es war einfach schön, mit ihr unterwegs zu sein.Einfach toll!!!
Niki
29 March 2025
We decided super last minute to do a wine tour on our last day. Joao was very accommodating to find us a guide at the eleventh hour. Ricardo was a doll! He was accommodating, knowledgeable about wine and art and history(he owns an art gallery) and very attentive. We left like we had made a friend that day. Thank you! Ricardo was fabulous!
mohanagupta
28 January 2025
An Unforgettable Offbeat Experience – Wine, Food & Friendship in Setúbal From the moment we met Rodrigo, we knew we were in for a special day. More than just a guide, he felt like a friend—easygoing, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the hidden gems of Setúbal’s wine countryside. Our journey took us through stunning landscapes, where rolling vineyards met the Atlantic breeze. Rodrigo curated a perfect balance of history, culture, and indulgence, making each stop feel intimate and unrushed. The wine tastings were exceptional, featuring unique local varieties we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Paired with delicious regional food, it was a true sensory delight. Beyond the wine, Rodrigo’s personal insights and engaging storytelling made the experience truly memorable. Whether we were strolling through charming villages, castle of Palma, learning about traditional winemaking, or simply enjoying deep conversations, every moment felt authentic and special. If you’re looking for an offbeat, intimate, and immersive day trip from Lisbon, this is it. We left not just with incredible memories, but with a new friend in Rodrigo. Highly recommend!An Unforgettable Escape with Rodrigo
Tulay
17 January 2025
We had the pleasure of spending a day with Rodrigo. The tour started with a hotel pick up and drive to wine country in Setúbal. Rodrigo’s general knowledge of language, history, culture and the wine, along with his sense of humor and friendly demeanor kept us informed and entertained throughout the whole experience. We tired 7 different wines and ended the day having a lunch in a family owned local restaurant in Palmela. Food was authentic and fresh and the people were warm and kind. Overall a great experience! What a fantastic day.
Bill
1 November 2024
I hate to say anything critical as we did have a great time and the meal was outstanding. Paul seemed to be in a rush to get to the restaurant by 12 which was ok but we didn't stop anywhere after lunch and the little store just up the street from the restaurant and got back to our car an hour early making hit a 5 hour tour. I had mentioned that I did pottery and he said there was a place time permitting and I had interest in seeing the old olive trees and the cork trees. No stops were made for either of these. We did go back 2 days later to Bacalhoa and saw those amazing 2400 year old olive trees and tasted some Moscatel but not a formal tasting and no tour of the museum. We passed right by this place with Paul and I thought we would be seeing more like those, but we did not. Those trees are unbelievable and you should consider stopping for people to see them.
Anna
28 October 2024
We had a wonderful day with Joao visiting 2 wineries and stopping for a very nice lunch at a family owned restaurant. We had a large group of 9 people and some of us arrived late due to airline delays but Joao was very accommodating and flexible. He made arrangements to make sure we still were able to take a full advantage of our planned agenda. Joao is very knowledgeable about wines and the area’s history. He is also an interesting company to have a conversation. We really enjoyed our day and I highly recommend Joao. A great wine tasting tour with Joao
Ruth
17 October 2024
Thanks Paulo for showing us places we never would have ventured to on our own or with any other tour! Interesting tour today through the Arrabida Mountains Park with a few stops to see the views of the Arrabida Convent 1542, Trola Peninsula. Then onto Setubal to a huge Market. We stopped at the Fortress of St Filipe used as a prison during 70 yr Spanish rule. Then our guide Paulo ordered us a traditional Portuguese lunch at a locals restaurant in Palmela (Salad, Olives, Soup, Sword Fish, Sardines, grilled Cuttlefish, potatoes with onion, chocolate Mousse, grappa and ended with coffee) So full... it was an adventure. Great Day Away From The Hustle & Bustle!!
naresh
21 July 2024
Very relaxed and informative trip to one winery and one cooperative wine center. Lunch at a small local restaurant. This gave me an idea of how people live their lives in this area.Setubal and its Wines
Veronica
30 January 2024
We had a wonderful time with Rod our host tasting wine in Setabal. The conversation was great, Rod spoke flawless English and took us to three different winers it was perfect weather and a beautiful ride. I would rate this tour a 10. Beautiful Day for Wine Tasting

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