What is the minimum age for this experience?

Guests must be 18 or older to participate in the tasting and ride.

How long does the experience last?

The combined ride and vertical tasting lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Where do I meet the group?

Meet at Quinta das Murgas—the meeting point is listed in your booking confirmation.

Are horses suitable for beginners?

Yes; the horses are calm and the ride is a gentle passage designed for riders with basic mobility, not advanced skills.

What wines and food are included?

The tasting includes multiple Murgas DOC Bucelas vintages, a Touriga Franca pour and a Murgas Vinha do Arneiro, served with a cheese and charcuterie board; vintages may vary by stock.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are free up to five days before the scheduled booking; refunds are processed to the original payment method.

Vineyard Horseback & Vertical Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas

Adventure Brief

Ride through cultivated rows, greet farm animals, and taste a vertical lineup of Murgas DOC Bucelas vintages at Quinta das Murgas. This compact 90‑minute experience pairs gentle horseback time with a focused wine comparison and local cheese board.

1–1.5 hours

easy

From €140.00

Quinta das Murgas sits on the outskirts of Bucelas, a small wine region northeast of Lisbon in Portugal. This 1½‑hour experience combines a gentle horseback passage through sunlit rows of vines, close-up encounters with the farm’s calm animals, and a vertical tasting that traces recent vintages of Murgas DOC Bucelas wines.

The activity begins at the Quinta das Murgas meeting point, where hosts orient guests before guiding a short ride along vineyard headlands. The horses are steady and used to visitors; the walk through the vines slows the day and frames the slope, soil and trellis work that give these wines their character. Along the route you’ll meet goats, chickens and other farm animals housed near the tasting barn — small, social landmarks that reinforce the rural nature of Bucelas and the human scale of a family estate.

The tasting portion is what sets this offering apart: a vertical comparison of three Murgas DOC Bucelas white vintages plus a Touriga Franca example and the distinctive Murgas Vinha do Arneiro. Poured alongside a curated board of local cheeses and cured meats, the menagerie of flavors illustrates how vintage, microclimate and vine age shift aromatics and mouthfeel. Hosts note that vintages may vary with stock; the provided lineup in the booking shows 2018, 2019, 2021 whites and a 2022 Touriga Franca when available.

This outing is ideal for travelers seeking a low‑impact outdoor ritual that still engages all the senses: the tactile rhythm of the horse, the smell of crushed grass and fermenting must, the visual geometry of planted rows, and the tasting arc that moves from fresh acidity to richer, aged nuance. It’s also a practical entry point to the Bucelas DOC—known for its white wines and for vineyards that thrive on limestone‑influenced soils—without requiring long hikes or expert riding skills.

Practical notes: the experience runs about 1 hour 30 minutes and is limited to guests aged 18 and older. Comfortable boots and a light jacket for coastal breezes are recommended. Quinta das Murgas emphasizes a relaxed pace; it’s a place to slow your step and recalibrate to vineyard time.

Booking is handled through the referral link; cancellations are free up to five days before the appointment and refunds return to the payment method. The tasting includes cheeses and charcuterie and varies by stock. Bring sun protection and a reusable water bottle—part of responsible visiting—and arrive a few minutes early to promptly meet the guides at Quinta das Murgas.

About Quinta das Murgas

Quinta das Murgas is a family-owned wine estate located in Bucelas, Lisboa, known for producing wines under the DOC Bucelas designation. The estate offers guided visits and curated tasting experiences that highlight local grape varieties, historic vintages and the property’s vineyard landscapes. Visitors can choose from a selection of experiences including vertical wine tastings, guided estate tours, off-road vehicle vineyard routes, horseback vineyard walks, and self-guided picnics among the vines.

All experiences are conducted on-site at Quinta das Murgas and focus on Murgas DOC Bucelas wines, including the estate’s exclusive Vinha do Arneiro bottling. Tasting formats range from two-wine samplings to vertical tastings that present multiple vintages to illustrate vintage variation and aging. Guided visits include commentary about vineyard practices, grape varieties, and local winemaking tradition.

The estate emphasizes safety, accessibility, and visitor comfort; outdoor activities take place across maintained vineyard paths and controlled farm areas. Bookings are arranged per trip type and allow guests to select experiences that match their interests, from relaxed picnics to active off-road tours and equestrian visits.

Quinta das Murgas operates as a distinct wine tourism venue in Bucelas. Its combination of DOC Bucelas wines, varied tasting formats, and on-site experiences provides reliable, location-specific wine tourism for visitors to Lisboa seeking authentic vineyard visits and curated tastings. Staff and hosts provide knowledgeable, location-specific information about grape growing and traditional techniques. Seasonal availability varies by experience; guests are advised to confirm booking details and schedules directly with Quinta das Murgas before visiting for accurate arrival planning.