Portugal · City Tours

3-Hour Setúbal City Tour with Maritime Heritage and Market

3 Hours Round trip from Setúbal Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the beautiful fishing town of Setúbal between the Atlantic Ocean, Sado River, and Arrábida Mountain
02 Find one of the most beautiful markets in Portugal
03 Learn how the Romans produced garum, the equivalent of today's cannery
04 Discover Setúbal's long maritime history, from Roman times to the Age of Discovery

Sign up for this short excursion to the beautiful fishing town of Setúbal, south of Portugal's capital, and get captivated by its authentic charm and picturesque setting. Explore this lively town nestled between the vast Atlantic Ocean, the tranquil Sado River, and the imposing Arrábida Mountain, while discovering its deep connection to the sea from Roman times to the present day.

Since the Roman period, Setúbal's life has been closely connected to the sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Setúbal

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover the Maritime Heritage of Setúbal

Head over to Setúbal, a fishing port town of approximately one hundred and twenty thousand inhabitants on the outskirts of Lisbon. Since the Roman period, Setúbal's life has been closely connected to the sea.
The Romans used to produce garum here, the equivalent of today's cannery products. During the Age of Discovery, the port of Setúbal was very active and had one of the most important shipyards in the country.
Today, Setúbal is a lively town where you can find one of the most beautiful markets in the country, along with industries such as paper, cement, detergents, and cannery, as well as tourism for day tours and beach vacations.
This tour is specially designed for those lodged in Setúbal or for travellers who have their own means of transportation.