The Portuguese Atlantic coastline is a true haven for fish lovers.
During this tour you will accompany the process that takes the best fish from the ocean to your table!
Start your day waiting for the fishermen’s boats arrival to the beach and take the time to appreciate the catch of the day. These are local fishermen that venture out to the sea every day with relentless determination and extreme bravery.
Continue on with a visit to the fish market, where the fishermen arrive early in the morning with the fresh catch in order to trade with the local fish sellers. Assist the bargaining process and enjoy the lively ambience and the thrill of choosing the best fish possible.
At the end of the morning visit one of the top quality canning factory that uses specialized manual labor to ensure the best flavor. Located in Matosinhos this premium canning factory tells almost 100 years of history.
Finish this activity enjoying e delicious lunch at a local fish restaurant savouring the highest quality fresh fish that only Matosinhos can offer.
Follow the way of the fish, fresh out of the Ocean to the fish market and on to your plate – a unique Experience in the North of Portugal.
Observe the fishermen arriving at the beach
Experience the bargaining between fishermen and local sellers
Visit a canning factory with almost 100 years of history
Typical Fish Lunch
Observe the fishermen arriving at the beach
Experience the bargaining between fishermen and local sellers
Visit a canning factory with almost 100 years of history Typical Fish Lunch
Available all year round from Monday to Sunday
Guides available in English and Portuguese, Other languages available on request.
From 2 to 40 persons. Please contact us for larger groups.
The rates include:
A local licensed guide
Typical Fish Lunch
Guided Tour to Canning Factory
Visit to the fish market
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Porto
Payment and cancellation policies
For 2 to 7 people: full prepayment upon reservation is required
For 8 to 40 people: a 50% deposit upon reservation is required
The remaining amount has to be paid until one month prior to excursion date
Free cancellation until 15 days before
Less than 15 days: 50% cancellation fee will be charged
Less than 7 days: 100% cancellation fee will be charged
The itinerary might change due to seasonal of unforeseen circumstances