Delight in the culinary treasures of Portugal on one of these Lisbon food tours!
There’s no question, Lisbon is a beautiful city. The houses have colourful tiled-facades and iconic yellow and white streets cars run up and down the hilly streets.
From impressive white plazas and cast-iron elevators to massive waterfront forts, there are so many hidden gems to discover in this city. Apart from its long history, Lisbon is also known for its incredibly rich and diverse cuisine. The coastal city is blessed with produce from the land and the oceans, and locals care deeply about their food.
Wherever you turn in Lisbon, you’ll pick up the smell of another delicious meal. Whether it’s grilled sardines, golden pastries, or hearty pork sandwiches, these Lisbon food tours will give you the best taste of the city!
By the way, Porto, with its famous Port wine and breathtaking vistas, is only a short three hour drive away. Or, if you’re traveling further east instead, make sure to experience culinary Barcelona.
Lisbon Food Tours
First things first, fill up on local specialties on these Lisbon food tours!
1. Secret Food Tours Lisbon
Secret Food Tours Lisbon offers two delicious ways to explore Lisbon. On the Secret Food Tours: Lisbon Mouraria tour, guests discover the historic city centre and dine in traditional tascas, enjoying Portuguese cheeses, fresh fish, pork sandwiches, local desserts like Pastel de Nata, fine wines, spirits, and a surprise Secret Dish, with an optional upgraded drinks package available. The Secret Food Tours: Lisbon Belém highlights riverside eateries and hidden gems near landmarks such as the Jerónimos Monastery, with tastings of canned fish and toasted bread with Verde wine, savoury pastry pockets, cod with potatoes and spinach, artisanal chocolate, the iconic Pastel de Belém, plus a Secret Dish and optional drinks package including beer, red wine, and sour cherry liqueur.
2. Local Food Tours Lisbon
Exciting news! We now offer a food tour in Lisbon! Join us as we wander through the lively Mouraria district. Together we will discover authentic dishes, local flavours, and centuries old food culture. From savoury petiscos to iconic Pastel de Nata, every stop will connect you to the heart and history of Portugal. Lisbon is unforgettable! Click below to secure your place and taste it for yourself!
3. Treasures of Lisboa
Treasures of Lisboa proudly supports family businesses and homemade goods on their gourmet Lisbon food tours. As a result, the carefully selected tastings highlight local cuisine and tradition. Their Alfama District Food Tour takes you into a labyrinth of alleyways, where local chefs masterfully combine the tastes of land and sea. Trust your local guide Ruthy to lead you to Lisbon’s best Pasteis de Nata and grilled sardines.
4. Taste of Lisboa
True to their motto “Real People, Real Food”, Taste of Lisboa‘s tours feel more like a meal among friends! The Lisbon Roots, Food and Cultural Walk focuses on the Mouraria neighbourhood, known for its music, architecture and food. Here, you can explore the roots of traditonal Fado music, while sampling pork sandwiches and codfish fritters from authentic local establishments.
Book Your Tour5. Eating Europe
Eating Europe offers food tours in ten European culinary destinations. Their Lisbon experiences focus on multicultural influences and the people behind the food. The newest food tour addition, A Night out in Barrio Alto, dives deep into the local history and international cuisine of this bohemian central district. Share Portuguese tapas, experience the neighbourhood’s vibrant night life, and learn about the history of Alheira, a Portuguese-Jewish pheasant sausage.
Book Your Tour6. Culinary Backstreets
Since their start in Istanbul in 2009, the team behind Culinary Backstreets has added many new foodie destinations to their catalogue. The Song of the Sea: Fish, Seafood and Tradition walking tour explores lesser-known parts around the Lisbon’s historic port. Begin your tour with a cup of Bica, a wood-fire roasted Portuguese espresso. Then, join port workers for lunch at a beloved local grill while you watch fish vendors sell today’s catch. Complete your day with cod cakes and fresh clams at a Cervejaria, a classic seafood and beer hall.
7. Portuguese for a Day
Put on some comfortable shoes and join one of Portuguese for a Day’s walking tours through Lisbon! The Walk and Taste Lisbon Tour takes you off-the-beaten path through some of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods. Marvel over Lisbon’s colourful street art, while you sample off trays filled with fine ham and cheese. Finally, you can wash down all the local delicacies with a glass of Ginjinha liqueur.
8. Eat Drink Walk
Eat Drink Walk wants to offer you an alternative to your general Lisbon food tour. Instead, the “Alfacinhas”, local Lisbon guides, want to introduce you to fine Portuguese dining. Take the Chiado Gourmet Tour for an elevated food experience in the heart of the cosmopolitan Lisbon! Here, you will taste some of the best Portuguese wines, paired with buttery garlic prawns and traditional tapas.
9. Your Friend in Lisbon
Your Friend in Lisbon specializes on private food tours that offer a more personalized experience. This means, you’ll get your own private guide who will open doors to a more authentic Lisbon. The Lisbon Tour and Portuguese Wine Tasting combines a historical tour with lavish tastings of produce and wine. Another plus, a wine expert will guide you through five excellent wines from different Portuguese regions. Drinks will be accompanied by an artisanal cheese board and Iberian pork charcuterie. You’ll even get to taste the famous Negra Ham!
10. We Hate Tourism Tours
It all started with Bruno, his love for Lisbon and his dislike for mindless tourism tours. So, his food tour company, We Hate Tourism Tours, does things differently! Meet Bruno’s team on a nighttime drive through Belém on the Dinner with Us or Starve Tour. You’ll quickly see, the guides take their mission to educate seriously. In between meals at beloved local eateries, you’ll learn everything there is to know about Portuguese food and culture.
11. Lisbon Cycle Tours
Lisbon Cycle Tours wants you to imagine you’re a local, riding your bike to all your favourite spots across town. Don’t worry though, their eBikes make cycling up and down Lisbon’s hilly streets a real breeze! Like its name suggests, the four hour-long Delicious Tour focuses on getting you to the best food in town! You’ll get pastries for breakfast as well as fish and spoonfuls of rich Açorda soup for lunch. Learn more about Lisbon Cycle Tours here.
Free Walking Tours
Now that you’ve enjoyed more than one delicious meal, head on to one of these free Lisbon walking tours!
12. Hi Lisbon Walking Tours
Everyone who’s ever been to Lisbon knows, the city is best explored on foot! With its many alleyways, colourful facades and historic marvels, you’ll want to take in Lisbon slowly. The experienced guides of Hi Lisbon Walking Tours can help you with just that! Even more importantly, they generously offer their expertise on a free Baixa-Chiado Tour. This way, you’ll get to enjoy a stroll through the city, while also learning about its history. For free! Click here for more free walking tours.
13. Lisbon Chill Out Original Free Tour
Easily recognized by their silver recycled bags, the guides from Lisbon Chill Out Original Free Tour are positioned at meeting points across the city. Their tours are donation-based, so everyone pays what they can afford. Every guide follows their own unique route to some of the most iconic Lisbon sights. The Original Lisbon Tour starts at Praça Luís de Camões and travels off the main streets through hidden corners of the city. Look up their tour schedules online.
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