Friends toasting with wine on a Lisbon street

Discover Lisbon's soul: Food, Drinks & Sights

Taste Portugal's essence with a local artist on an effortless walk in Lisbon's historic heart. Forget the scripts! Explore those century-old taverns where the waiters have been shouting orders for decades.

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NO-Uphill Walking Tour
Up to 12 Tastings
Drinks Included

The Experience

A step-by-step itinerary through Lisbon's flavors and stories.

  1. Meet your new Portuguese friend

    No scripts! Learn from native artists sharing the flavors we were raised with and the culture we live by heart.

  2. A century-old tavern in 'Chiado'

    Share tables in a tavern where waiters have shouted orders for 40+ years. Taste the soul of a surviving gem!

  3. Between bites: 'Bica & Bairro Alto'

    Stroll where the last elders live. Imagine daily life among steep hills, cable cars, and uneven cobblestones.

  4. Old pots on the table? Honest food!

    Cod, sardines, 'alheira', rice pots... A selection to learn how history & world cultures shaped our cuisine.

  5. "Saúde!": Toast the Portuguese way

    Sip Green Wine, 'Imperial' or other drinks with your meals. We'll also stop for 'Ginjinha' in a chocolate cup.

  6. Prepare for sweets, walking 'Baixa'

    Walk off the feast in downtown & explore Carmo, Santa Justa Elevator, Rossio, Rua Augusta & Terreiro do Paço.

  7. Taste beyond the custard tart

    Discover conventual pastries and how monks influenced our baking. Fall in love with two rich, eggy sweet gems.

  8. Close with the "Crown Jewel"

    Savor an award-winning 'Pastel de Nata' with creamy coffee or tea. The final, warm embrace of our journey.

  9. Carry our local secrets home

    Continue exploring Lisbon like a true native with our list of favorite restaurants, bars, sunset spots & more!

Gallery — Whet Your Appetite

Moments and flavors that inspire us every day.

Collective of local artist hosts toasting in a Lisbon street

The Artists Behind the Experience

Meet Your Local Storytellers

The Portuguese Food Tour was born from a love of our cuisine and a desire to share it with the world. This immersive experience is led by a collective of local artists. We are storytellers by trade, using the streets of Lisbon as our stage. By booking this tour, you're directly supporting our community of independent creators.

Each tour is designed to go beyond conventional tourism. We want you to taste, feel, and live the soul of Lisbon at the table, through an effortless walk. With over 1,000 reviews and a stellar 4.9/5 rating on Airbnb, our commitment is simple: to deliver an authentic, memorable, and delicious experience.

What our travelers say

Airbnb4.9/5 ★ (1,000+ reviews)
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"An incredible experience for our family of four! Guilherme was so patient and considerate with our 3-month-old and 2-year-old. He even became our toddler's buddy along the way! The tour is perfectly family-friendly, seamlessly accommodating our stroller in every eatery."

Marco M.

Milan, Italy

"Take this tour if you're LGBTQIA+ and nervous about being in a foreign country. Exactly what I was looking for! A respectful and welcoming vibe. Afonso shows you the most intimate areas and I feel so much more confident navigating the city now."

Max K.

Berlin, Germany

"Quite possibly the best tour I've ever been on! Guilherme was an excellent guide and this was one of my most memorable experiences in Lisbon. Food and drink selections were delicious! It was raining on and off during the time and he even stopped by his place to grab us umbrellas."

Emily R.

New York, USA

"Ines is an excellent tour guide. She made us all feel so welcome! I never thought that I was on a tour. I honestly just felt like I was enjoying the afternoon with some old dear friends. Superior tour <3"

Jennifer P.

Toronto, Canada

"One of the best tours we ever took! Delicious traditional food combined with a charming and kind guide. Beatriz shared wonderful stories, history, and fascinating facts. We had a truly wonderful day and I'm sure we will be talking about it for a long time!"

Sophie L.

Dallas, USA

"Miguel was an incredible host, he was kind, knowledgeable and made sure to check in with everyone in the group in terms of preferences, dislikes and allergies. I would highly recommend NOT eating breakfast before this tour because you will be well fed!"

Lauren W.

Melbourne, Australia

"Small group, big personality. We tried things we'd never have ordered ourselves and loved every bite. Worth every euro."

Anna B.

Amsterdam, NL

"Very authentic food tour! Really great value for the price and super friendly & attentive tour guide. I would definitely recommend the tour to everyone who seeks an authentic food tour through Lisboa and at the same time getting to know the history of the city. Obrigado Carolina!"

Paul D.

London, UK

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