Traditional Fisherman's Food Experience in Lisbon, Portugal

4.5(2)

Duration

6 hours

Languages

English, Portuguese

Guests

1-15

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 travelers.

Highlights:

Try a new type of travel experience
Admire views from the Arrádida Mountains
Discover one of the most beautiful bays in the world
Visit the Livramento Market, rated as one of the 10 world’s best markets
Enjoy lunch in Setúbal at a traditional fisherman’s restaurant

Includes:

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation by air-conditioned car or van
Traditional fisherman’s lunch, a guide

Please note:

The tour might be cancelled if unsafe/severe weather conditions occur
You must bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and warm clothing. Even in summer, bring a pullover or jacket
The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to weather conditions

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. After crossing Lisbons old bridge, travel along the coast to the Arrábida Mountain Range, where you can see the breathtaking views of the Sado estuary. It's listed as one of the most beautiful bays of the world. Driving down the Arrábida Mountain, arrival at the city of Setúbal, where you will visit the Livramento Market that was established in 1930.

In June/2015 by USA Today Travel (Food & Wine), considered this market as one of the 10 best fish markets of the world. The markets distinctive tiled walls, called Azulejos, comprised of 5,700 decorative tile pieces, the wall panels measure about 1,259 square feet and depict scenes of everyday local activities such as fishing and farming. You will see an assortment of local seafood laid out on counters and get to know how fish actually look like

Sardines are a favourite at the market. According to the Portuguese National Tourist Office, 13 sardines per second are consumed in Portugal during the month of June.

To end your experience, and before heading back to Lisbon, you will lunch at a typical family run fisherman's restaurant where you will eat a delicious and traditional Mediterranean meal.