During the 15th and 16th century Portuguese sailors traveled to corners of the earth unexplored by Europeans before, bringing back rich and diverse cuisines that can still be tasted in traditional Portuguese food today.
Our 3.5-hour evening food tour explores the international influences on Portuguese gastronomy. It’s set in Bairro Alto, an old bohemian neighbourhood best known for its nightlife. You’ll stop at five carefully selected eateries and hear the stories behind each of the dishes you taste.
Try alheira, a pheasant sausage invented by Portuguese Jews as an alternative to pork, which is forbidden in the Jewish religion. Sit down for petiscos (traditional Portuguese sharing plates) with an African twist and much more. Of course we can’t leave you without trying the best pastel de nata in town
Our food experience shows you a fascinating side of Portuguese gastronomy that others don’t see. Plus you’ll enjoy traditional dishes, old legends and fun facts along the way.
Let's make one of your favourite Lisbon memories together
Valuable
Along with a guide to the stops you visit, your local guide will give you her/his tips and picks to the best spots in town
Accommodating
Our aim is to make all possible accommodations for gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian diets
How to Arrive for Your Lisbon Food Tour
How you get there is up to you (transport to the meeting point is not included)
When you reserve your spot, we’ll give you the exact location of the meeting point
At the end of our tour, our guides can point you in the right direction or call a taxi for you (or give you a recommendation of what to see next nearby)
Your Food Tour Schedule
Departure
The tour starts at the Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara, approximately 10 minutes from the Baixa-Chiado Metro Station. It ends close to the metro station at Restauradores Square.
Cancellations
Bookings cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the activity can be exchanged for a credit voucher at 100% of the value of each reservation.
Schedule
The food tour is held on various days of the week at 5.30pm. Tours are not held on National Holidays. Please check the booking page for available dates.
An evening of great food and drink with Zahra and Josh, both of whom are personable, fun, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend if you want to eat at some eclectic places that are out of the way and delicious. But the guides made the evening.
Thank you for a super interesting food tour in Bairro Alto. Leonardo was a very enthusiastic guide and a splendied communicator of Portuguese food and culture. We had a great evening.
Our guide was Leonardo. He was knowledgeable, very polite and attentive, liked food and taught us things about the Portugal people, food, and culture. The food was fantastic. Loved the Brazilian place. Was great to get a feel for the area and food. Would def recommend.
If you are to take a food tour, we would highly recommend this one. Take it at the beginning of your holiday and you will be booking the best restaurants for the rest of your time in Lisbon
Private tours
If you are coming to Lisbon with your entourage and you’d like to take a private tour just for you and your group – we can make that happen! Just visit our private tours page and fill out the form – we’ll help you plan the perfect Lisbon tour for your needs.
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
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