Best Fish Experience From Porto

Highlights

This is a small group tour that will show you the process of getting the world's best fish from the ocean until the table! The day starts with a convenient pick up and from there you will be taken to a fishermen village where you will see the ships arriving at the beach with the fresh caught fish! This is the moment to understand how the fishermen do their job and live their lives as you can talk with them about their skills and lifestyles. Depending on the season these fishermen bring home everything from octopus to shrimps, and an infinite variety of Atlantic fishes. The bargaining between local fishermen and sellers follows as the fish is unloaded and taken into the dock. At this point you will have a stopover at a small coffee shop wher eyou can have a coffee or tea and there is a bathroom available! A small fish market nearby is the following destination and the action takes place as the fish sellers do their best to promote the goods. The next stop is at a century old canning factory that follows traditional methods and you will be able to walk among the workers, understand the canning process and have all your questions answered! The tour ends at a local restaurant where you can finally try the fish and its magnificent taste.

Summary

This is a small group tour that will show you the process of getting the world's best fish from the ocean until the table! The day starts with a convenient pick up and from there you will be taken to a fishermen village where you will see the ships arriving at the beach with the fresh caught fish! This is the moment to understand how the fishermen do their job and live their lives as you can talk with them about their skills and lifestyles. Depending on the season these fishermen bring home everything from octopus to shrimps, and an infinite variety of Atlantic fishes. The bargaining between local fishermen and sellers follows as the fish is unloaded and taken into the dock. At this point you will have a stopover at a small coffee shop wher eyou can have a coffee or tea and there is a bathroom available! A small fish market nearby is the following destination and the action takes place as the fish sellers do their best to promote the goods. The next stop is at a century old canning factory that follows traditional methods and you will be able to walk among the workers, understand the canning process and have all your questions answered! The tour ends at a local restaurant where you can finally try the fish and its magnificent taste.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

This is a small group tour that will show you the process of getting the world's best fish from the ocean to the table! The day starts with a convenient pick up and from there you will be taken to a fishermen village where you will see the ships arriving at the beach with the fresh caught fish! A small fish market nearby is the following destination and the action takes place as the fish sellers do their best to promote the goods. Visit an old canning factory with traditional methods and walk among the workers, understand the canning process and have all your questions answered! The tour ends at a great local restaurant.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Lunch
Local guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Detours

About operator:

Detours has a team of local colaborators who enjoy living life. We have the knowledge of the life habits, the tastes, the history and the culture of the places we want you to appreciate. Our team loves to travel and we cherish the value of the experience of travel per se. That is why we value the contact with the population and the feeling of belonging and feeling part of the community that surrounds our Detours. Guides and Websites have infinite information about everything and we know that it’s hard for the traveler to decide which course to follow. Come with us and we will show you the best we have to offer. We are not tour guides, we are inhabitants of a magical place we love and that we want you to love.