6-Hour Setúbal Food Tasting Tour with Fishing Heritage and Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover one of the most beautiful bays in the world
• 02 Admire breathtaking views from the Arrábida National Park mountains
• 03 Visit Livramento Market, rated as one of the world's 10 best fish markets
• 04 Enjoy lunch in a traditional family-owned fisherman's restaurant with local dishes

Delve into Portugal's traditional fishing heritage on this guided experience from Lisbon, complete with a traditional lunch. This tour offers a side of Portugal's fishing culture that travellers do not often see, while also exploring the fishing city of Setúbal and the Arrábida National Park. Along the way, learn more about the local lifestyle, admire beautiful coastal scenery, and discover the flavours of a traditional Atlantic meal.

Delve into Portugal's traditional fishing heritage on this guided experience from Lisbon, complete with a traditional lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Lisbon, Serra da Arrábida, Setúbal

Languages English, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pickup in Lisbon and Scenic Drive to Arrábida

• Your day starts with pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or cruise port in Lisbon for your tour.
• As you reach the Arrábida National Park, admire the breathtaking views of the Sado estuary, listed as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

2

Day 02

Photo Stops and Arrábida Convent

• Within the natural park, there are several beautiful spots where you can stop, park, and take amazing pictures of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
• Along the way, you will stop to see the Arrábida Convent from the outside before continuing to the historic centre of Setúbal.

3

Day 03

Explore Setúbal's Livramento Fish Market

• Upon arriving in Setúbal, you will explore Livramento Market, which in June 2015 was considered by USA Today Travel (Food & Wine) to be one of the 10 best fish markets in the world.
• As the oldest traditional market in Portugal, with more than 145 years of history, its distinctive tiled walls, known as "Azulejos," depict scenes of everyday local life such as fishing and farming.
• See an assortment of local seafood displayed on the counters and learn what the different fish look like and how they are cooked.

4

Day 04

Traditional Fisherman's Lunch in Setúbal

• Next on the menu is lunch. You will eat at a typical family-run fisherman's restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious and traditional Atlantic meal - not Mediterranean.
• There is no fixed menu, as everything depends on the morning's catch. You may have Dourada (Sea Bream), Robalo (Sea Bass), Espadarte (Swordfish/Marlin), Sardinhas (Sardines), Carapaus (Horse Mackerel), Chocos (Cuttlefish), and many others.
• Alongside the fish, you will enjoy simple but very good homemade side dishes traditionally eaten by fishermen. Talk with your guide and choose whether you would like a more "adventurous" meal or prefer to keep things simple.

5

Day 05

São Filipe Fortress and Return to Lisbon

• Time permitting, explore one of the first "star fortifications" built in Portugal between 1580 and 1600, and take in the amazing views over the surrounding area.
• The São Filipe Fortress was built by order of the king to fortify the coastline protecting Setúbal and the entrance to the Sado River.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at a hotel, Airbnb, or cruise port in Lisbon
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Traditional fisherman's lunch (mainly fish)
• Private guide - just you and your guide

What's Not Included

• Any other items not mentioned in the description

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen
• Warm clothing
• A pullover or jacket, even in summer

Know before you go

• Please advise if you have any allergies. This is very important so we know what you will be able to eat.
• The tour might be cancelled if unsafe or severe weather conditions occur.
• You must bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and warm clothing. Even in summer, bring a pullover or jacket.
• Hotel or Airbnb clients must provide the following information at the time of booking: hotel name and address.
• Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: ship name, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
• The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to weather conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

At a hotel, Airbnb, or cruise port in Lisbon

Tour start

Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.