Setúbal Walking Tour with Gastronomic Tasting

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  The walking Tour, starts at Setubal Souv, a souvenir shop, where the building is made with wood and cork, have a fish form, and ofter local art and souvenirs.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  The S. Sebastião Viewpoint, also known as S. Domingos, offers you the calm to observe the hustle and bustle of the river and its boats, the Troia peninsula, the S. Filipe Fort and the beauty of the encounter between the Serra da Arrábida and the bay of Setúbal.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Built in the Roman-Gothic style, it dates back to the 17th century. XIII. It was rebuilt in the second half of the 16th century, according to plans by António Rodrigues. Of particular note is the imposing façade, in which two robust towers flank the entrance to a Serlian portal. Inside, the Tuscan order columns stand out, with frescoes from the end of the 18th century. The ceiling is from the second half of the 18th century. The Main Chapel in “National Style”, a gilded work, is by master José Rodrigues Ramalho (with deed dated February 3, 1697). The tiles are from the late 1700s.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  The Praça de Bocage is the main square in Setúbal. This elegant space is named after the poet, Manuel Bocage, a Neo-classical poet and dramatist, born in the city. Here, is located the Turism center and the town hall.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  It dates back to the end of the 13th century, owing its foundation to the Setubal fishing community. It was rebuilt in the 16th and 18th centuries, after the damage suffered during the various earthquakes that occurred in the region, changing its original appearance. It preserves the two Manueline portals, the most notable being the one facing north. Highlights include the main chapel, with a painting by Pedro Alexandrino de Carvalho, and the tile panels with a polychrome frame, narrating episodes from the lives of S. Julião and Santa Vasilissa.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  The Convent and the Church of Jesus constitute true landmarks in Portuguese architectural history, marking the beginning of the Manueline style. The project was born at the end of the 15th century. The works, which began in 1490 and, apparently, ended in 1496, were led by Diogo Boitaca who signed works on monuments such as the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower and the Batalha Monastery. The Church of Jesus is considered the first attempt at a church-hall in Portugal, designed as a homogeneously lit space. In 1888, with the extinction of religious orders, the building was converted into the Hospital da Misericórdia, which operated there until 1959. The Church of Jesus, as well as the cloister and the Chapter House of the Convent, have been classified as national monuments since 1910 and 1933. The Setúbal Museum has been operating in the Convento de Jesus since 1961.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Built to replace another market, demolished in 1876, it was opened in 1930. The interior was completely remodeled following renovation work on the facilities carried out between 2010 and 2011. The tile panels inside stand out, depicting the city's various economic activities, designed by Portuguese engraver and painter Pedro Pinto, dating from 1929. At the north entrance there are also, on both sides, two other panels by Rosa Rodrigues, with images of the city, dating from 1944. In June 2014, the North American magazine USA Today recognized Mercado do Livramento as one of the best fish markets in the world.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  an avenue next to the river, named after the famous football coach Jose Mourinho. Here we can see several statues of dolphins, alluding to the strong community of these mammals that chose Setubal Bay to settle there and feel safe here.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  The walking Tour, end at Setubal Souv, a souvenir shop, where the building is made with wood and cork, have a fish form, and ofter local art and souvenirs. Here we will finish the walking tour, and if you chose the gastronomic test, we will offer a wine, cheese and bread tasting, traditional from the region.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tags