Discover Lisbon’s flavors on a private morning food tour, tasting iconic dishes and hidden specialties with a dedicated guide across Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré.
Private Lisbon Food Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Taste Lisbon’s must-try dishes in one morning.
- Explore Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré neighborhoods.
- Enjoy a private guide for a personal experience.
- Discover Lisbon's local, family-run eateries.
- Learn how to eat confidently like a local.
Description
This private Lisbon food tour offers a more personal way to experience Portuguese cuisine, with a dedicated guide leading the way through Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré. The morning unfolds through a carefully curated mix of historic shops, bustling local eateries, and family-run institutions, where eight tastings and 3 drinks reveal a different side of Lisbon’s culinary identity. From delicate pastries and rich espresso to savory classics like bifana and salt cod, every stop connects food with history and daily life in the city. With extra time to ask questions and enjoy each moment at a relaxed pace, this experience makes it easy to gain confidence navigating Lisbon’s food scene independently while enjoying an intimate, stress-free introduction to its most essential flavors.
Begin the morning at Lisbon’s oldest pastry shop, where locals gather daily. A selection of freshly baked sweet pastries is paired with a classic Portuguese espresso. This is your introduction to the city’s café culture with time to savor each bite.
Continue to one of Lisbon’s last traditional grocery stores, a place where culinary heritage is preserved. Here, you'll hear about the significance of salt cod in Portuguese cuisine comes to life and taste acorn-fed Iberian ham.
A short walk leads to a historic family-run stall known for its sour cherry liqueur. This quick but memorable stop highlights a beloved Lisbon tradition, with time to enjoy the drink and hear how it became a local staple.
Next is a lively neighborhood bar famous for its bifana, a marinated pork sandwich. The atmosphere is energetic, offering a glimpse into everyday Lisbon life while enjoying one of its most iconic street foods.
Then settle in at a traditional tasca for a relaxed lunch featuring homemade Portuguese dishes paired with wine or beer. The slower pace of a private experience means you'll have time to ask your guide questions about the food, Portuguese culture, and even for recommendations for the rest of your trip.
The tour concludes with Lisbon’s most famous pastry, the pastel de nata. You'll watch them being made fresh and get to try one for yourself, ending the experience on a sweet and memorable note.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 7 delicious tasting stops with 8 tastes and 3 drinks
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Praça da Figueira, Lisboa, PT
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Praça da Figueira next to the large statue of Statue of King John I (Dom João I in Portuguese).
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/359UBMDyk4UNQKu68
End Location: Garrafeira Nacional, Av. 24 de Julho 49, 1200-161 Lisboa, Portugal
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, Dairy free, Vegetarians, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans nor those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- This tour requires uphill and downhill walking on uneven streets, including a couple of fairly steep streets. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (15+)
Child (2-14)
Infant (0-1)
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 12
- Category: Food & Drink
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