Traditional Fisherman’s Food Experience, Private Tour
Delve into Portugal’s traditional fishing heritage on this private guided fishing experience from Lisbon that includes a traditional lunch. This tour offers a view of Lisbon’s fishing culture that’s not often seen by travellers. You will explore a traditional fishing village near the capital and learn the local lifestyle. During the tour, stop for lunch in Setúbal, a traditional fishing town filled with a classic rustic appeal. Being a private tour, participants will be just you (your group) and your guide.
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Fishing your Lunch
Pickup included
What's included in Traditional Fisherman’s Food Experience, Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parque Natural da Arrabida
Your day start by being picked-up at your hotel, airbnb or cruise port in Lisbon for your private tour. After crossing Lisbon’s old bridge, you will travel to the Arrábida Mountain Range. Reaching the Arrábida National Park, you will see the breath-taking views of the Sado estuary, which is listed as one of the most beautiful bays of the world. Being in a natural park, you have a few beautiful spots, where you can park and take amazing pictures of the mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, you will stop to see from the outside the Arrábida Convent, before reaching the historical centre of Setúbal.
Mercado do Livramento
Reaching Setúbal, you will explore the Livramento Market, that in June/2015, was considered by USA Today Travel (Food & Wine), one of the 10 best fish markets of the world. The market’s distinctive tiled walls, called “Azulejos”, depicting scenes of everyday local activities such as fishing and farming. See an assortment of local seafood laid out on counters and get to know how the different fish actually look like… Sardines are a favourite at the market. According to the Portuguese National Tourist Office, Portugal consumes 13 sardines per second, during the month of June.
Baia de Setubal
Next will be LUNCH TIME ;-) For this, you will have lunch at a typical family run fisherman´s restaurant, where you will eat a delicious and traditional Atlantic meal. Depending on the morning´s catch, you could have Dourada (Sea Bream), Robalo (Sea Bass), Espadarte (Swordfish/Marlin), Sardinhas (Sardines), Carapaus (Horse Mackerel), Lulas (Squid), Chocos (Cuttlefish) and many others. With that, you have simple but very good homemade side dishes that the fisherman traditionally eat. Talk with your guide and choose if you want to have a more “adventurous” or "keeping things simple” meal.
Inclusions
- Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
- Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
- Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
- Pick up and drop off at a hotel/Airbnb in Lisbon or from cruise port;
- Traditional fisherman’s lunch (mainly fish tasting);
- Any other items not mentioned in the program
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Tour itinerary is subject to favorable weather conditions.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Guide. The meeting point will be at your hotel or accommodation, or your Guide will meet you at a convenient location close to your hotel or accommodation.
