Lisbon Awakens: A Culinary Crossroads, Reborn.
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Lisbon may look unmistakably Old World, but beneath its nostalgic storefronts and historic churches lies a deeply cosmopolitan city shaped by centuries of global trade and migration. On this food tour, we’ll explore that complex identity through the flavors and stories of the Lisboetas. Starting near the Estrela Basilica, we’ll trace Lisbon’s connections to the spice trade before heading to Campo de Ourique, a neighborhood with the feel of a village within the city. We’ll sip traditional ginjinha and explore one of Lisbon’s finest markets, where longtime fishmongers, butchers and bakers work alongside newer vendors. Along the way, we’ll taste seasonal Portuguese dishes, bacalhau, cheeses and wines, visit a family-run restaurant and a private club serving vindalho, an ancestor of Goan vindaloo. We’ll also sample savory pastries before finishing, naturally, with one of Lisbon’s best pastéis de nata.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
We will explore history hidden in iconic pastries and spices, as well as in convent and churches.
Campo de Ourique, a neighborhood packed with traditional food shops is also home to a small but very interesting market.
We will taste some of the best custard tarts in the city while admiring the 19th century tiles and trees.
New gothic church in a neighborhood of artists and writers
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is the main entrance gate of the Jardim da Estrela on Praça da Estrela, directly across from the Basilica da Estrela and tram stops.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 7 travellers
- Operated by
- Culinary Backstreets Walks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please send us your Allergies or Dietary restrictions
How it compares in Lisbon
- Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 324 food tours we list in Lisbon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 324.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lisbon
Lisbon spills down its hills to the Tagus estuary, a city of tiled façades, rattling yellow trams, viewpoint terraces and late, unhurried dinners.
The old quarters hold most of the charm. Alfama's tangle of lanes climbs to São Jorge Castle and echoes with fado in the evening, the Baixa's orderly grid runs down to the vast Praça do Comércio on the river, and Bairro Alto and Chiado mix bookshops and cafés by day with bars by night. Viewpoints such as Santa Luzia and Senhora do Monte frame red rooftops and shining water.
Top-ranked sights in Lisbon: Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), Alfama.
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