Setúbal Private Walking Tour

Setúbal is a thriving port town, famed for its globally acclaimed Moscatel wine. Admire the 15th-century Monastery of Jesus, decorated with stonework in the traditional maritime-themed style of the Renaissance Manueline era. It's worth taking a stroll through the squares in the pedestrian streets, fountains, and gardens that lends it to a certain grace. Explore the main avenue of the city, Avenida Luísa Todi, the well preserved old historical constructions that give the town an old-world charm, while it still offers all the services that you expect in modern times such as cafes, restaurants and typical Portuguese bars.

You will learn about:

• Pre-Roman period
• Fish salting industry from the 1st century AD
• Royal residence during the reign of King John II (1481–95)
• Discoveries Era
• Church of the former Monastery of Jesus
• Destruction of the earthquake of 1755
• Industrial growth since the late 20th century

You will see:

• Convent of Jesus
• Bocage Square
• Church of St. Julian
• Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace
• Casa do Corpo Santo Baroque Museum
• Luísa Todi Avenue
• Casa do Leão