South of Lisbon: Local Market & Canned Sardines Museum Tour
Overview
Escape the crowds and discover the authentic Portugal in Setúbal, a vibrant coastal city just 40 minutes from Lisbon. Once the country's largest producer of canned sardines, Setúbal has a rich maritime heritage that continues to shape its culture and daily life.
Visit the famous Livramento Market, considered one of the world's most beautiful food markets, where locals shop for the freshest seafood, seasonal produce and regional delicacies. Continue to the Museum of Labour to discover the fascinating story behind Portugal's iconic canned sardine industry before exploring the charming historic center.
Complete your experience with a visit to the remarkable Jesus Monastery, designed by Diogo Boitaca—the architect of Lisbon's iconic Jerónimos Monastery—and admire one of the earliest masterpieces of Manueline architecture.
Conducted entirely at your own pace, this private guided tour offers an authentic glimpse into Portugal's traditions, history and local life—far from the usual tourist routes.
What's Included
- Time for questions, photographs and local recommendations.
- Convent of Jesus (available only in the private tour option).
- Personalized experience at your own pace.
- Livramento Market, Canned Sardines Museum
- Guided Walking Tour (available in all options)
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Rua Forte
2910 Setúbal, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
R. Acácio Barradas 2
2900-197 Setúbal, Portugal
Church of the former Monastery of Jesus.
What To Expect
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Miradouro de Sao Sebastiao
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museu do Trabalho Michel Giacometti
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Praca do Bocage (pass by)
Mercado do Livramento
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Avenida Luisa Todi
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Igreja de Sao Juliao
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Church of the former Monastery of Jesus
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Time for questions, photographs and local recommendations.
- Convent of Jesus (available only in the private tour option).
- Personalized experience at your own pace.
- Livramento Market, Canned Sardines Museum.
- Guided Walking Tour (available in all options).
- Snacks.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the South of Lisbon: Local Market & Canned Sardines Museum Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for South of Lisbon: Local Market & Canned Sardines Museum Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Time for questions, photographs and local recommendations.
- Convent of Jesus (available only in the private tour option).
- Personalized experience at your own pace.
- Livramento Market, Canned Sardines Museum
- Guided Walking Tour (available in all options)
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
