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Setúbal: Private Walking Tour
Embark on walking adventure through Setúbal, guided by a proud local. This private tour offers an authentic and genuine experience away from the crowds of Lisbon in the tranquility of a riverside city. Discover a canning factory museum, soak in wonderful views, and explore the Fisherman's Market, hailed as one of the world's best by USA Today. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Setúbal, where every step unveils a piece of genuine local life.
Meeting Point
At St. Sebastian Viewpoint (R. Forte, Setúbal)
Start of the tour
Michael Giacometti Labor Museum
This Museum is housed in the former sardine canning factory of a city that once stood as the nation's foremost producer and one of the world's largest exporters of canned sardines during the World Wars. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of labor struggles that unfolded amidst challenging working conditions, offering a poignant glimpse into the past. Explore the museum's exhibits, including a traditional Portuguese grocery store and displays showcasing the various traditional professions that shaped the nation's cultural and economic landscape.
Setúbal Cathedral (exterior)
It was around this sacred church that the primitive nucleus of the town flourished, officially open to worship on August 15, 1248. This pivotal moment marked Setúbal's newfound religious and political autonomy, a milestone that shaped the city's rich heritage.
Bocage Square
Dating back to the 16th century, Praça do Bocage served as the administrative heart of the town and was once known as the "Cabbage Square" Its unique name originated from hosting the vegetable market. In the 19th century, it was renamed Praça de Bocage in honor of one of Portugal's greatest poets and a native of Setúbal. Today, Praça do Bocage is a lively space where locals gather to enjoy coffee, sip on moscatel, children play freely, and occasionally, street artists entertain with concerts or dance performances.
Livramento Market
Livramento Market is a sensory feast where local products, fresh fish, and ripe fruits converge in a harmonious symphony of aromas. Recognized by USA Today as one of the world's finest markets, inaugurated in 1876, is a daily hub for locals, ensuring an authentic, encounter.
Jesus Convent
Founded in 1496, this sacred space, established as a cloistered convent, welcomed 33 nuns and was the brainchild of Dona Justa, a wet nurse to afuture king and mother to children born of a bishop, himself an illegitimate son of another monarch. This Convent is proudly recognized as the country's first monument in the decorative Manueline style.
End of the tour
Ending Point
At Jesus Convent
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Entrance fees Labor Museum and Jesus Convent
- Extra expenses
- Gratuites
Tour Important Information
-Please note that the Labor Museum closes on Saturday mornings.
-The Livramento Market has operating hours until 2 p.m., necessitating morning tour reservations for those intending to explore the market.
-It is advisable to have cash in euros on hand if you plan to make purchases at the market. as card may not be accepted
-Wear comfortable attire
Not Available on Mondays and Sundays
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
