Heart of Lisbon Food Tour: Baixa, Chiado & Bairro Alto
Description
Make the most of your time in Lisbon by venturing through its most famous neighborhoods and eating at its best hidden restaurants (including one that’s underground!). In between, meet local vendors who have been part of the city’s tapestry for decades and see some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the world’s oldest book store.
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Enjoy a glass of wine as Júlio, the owner, grills the sardines right before your eyes, sharing stories about his charming shop that continues to thrive in the heart of a bohemian neighborhood.
Leve Leve in Bairro Alto brings Afro-Portuguese flavors from São Tomé e Príncipe. Savor juicy piri piri chicken paired with a cold beer in a lively, authentic setting full of character and bold taste.
Visit this buzzing Chiado square where Lisbon’s artistic soul meets its nightlife. At its center stands Luís de Camões, watching over the city’s lively scene.
Pass by A Brasileira, a landmark café from 1905. Stop by the bronze statue of Fernando Pessoa, one of Lisbon’s most iconic photo spots.
Pass by Livraria Bertrand, the world’s oldest operating bookstore. Located in Chiado, this iconic spot reflects Lisbon’s rich literary heritage and timeless charm, perfect for a quick glimpse into the city’s cultural soul.
Visit this restaurant in Chiado that blends history and flavor in a unique underground setting beneath a former church space. Enjoy caldo verde, a traditional portuguese soup, and a classic bifana, paired with craft beer in this elegant yet cozy spot.
Stroll past the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a 14th‑century convent and church left roofless after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Its striking Gothic arches and historic façade are a powerful reminder of the city’s past.
End the tour on the perfect note, at Fábrica da Nata, famous for its award-winning Portuguese custard tarts. Crispy, creamy, and freshly baked, these iconic treats have been voted Lisbon’s best year after year. A sweet must-try on your food tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Reviews(752)
Nice tour - awesome guide. The church stop was so-so - ok soup but sandwich was inedible. Last stop involved eating outside while standing; not great. Everything else was fab.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour overall and appreciated your guide’s efforts. We also appreciate your comments regarding the stops and will take them into consideration as we continue improving the experience. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
We had an excellent time on this tour, with our lovely guide Leo! We were able to visit places we would have NEVER found on our own, while also learning about the culture and history of Lisbon. There were lots of options for the vegetarians in our group. Highly recommend!
Dear guest, thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so pleased to hear you had an excellent time exploring Lisbon with Leo. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed discovering hidden local spots, learning about the city’s culture and history, and that the vegetarian options were a great fit for your group. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon on another Eating Europe tour.
The many restaurants on Via Augusta are all well and good, and many are very good, but this tour takes you off the beaten path to little nooks and crannies you’d probably not get to by yourself, on holiday. Go early in your stay - then go back to the ones you liked. Oh, and Leonor(?) was lovely.
Dear guest, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering some of Lisbon's hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots. That's exactly the experience we hope to share, and we love your tip about joining the tour early in a visit. We'll also be sure to pass your kind words on to Leonor. We hope to see you again soon!
Leo was fun, knowledgeable and charming. All the food was new to us and a delightful experience. Highly recommend.
Dear Guest, thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering new foods with Leo and that his fun and knowledgeable approach made the experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.
Leo was delightful and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. We had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Dear Guest, thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience with Leo and that the food and atmosphere made your tour so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.
Our tour guide Leo was amazing and so knowledgeable. We had an amazing time on the food tour and all the stops were spectacular.
Dear Guest, thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing time on the food tour with Leo and enjoyed all the spectacular stops along the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again.
We (a couple) were joined by 3 others on this tour, with our amiable guide, Gabriel. It was a good thing that we started at the highest point of the tour and could navigate down the narrow and sometimes steep streets. Gabriel provided a great overview of Portuguese history and the wide-ranging influences on current modern Portuguese food (I guess that’s what happens when you’ve dominated the world centuries ago). He made sure we were well-fed and not thirsty. We finished off with pasteis de nata and his recommendation to sprinkle a little cinnamon on them was a revelation to all of us. And after that, he gave us some recommendations for local dining spots that we followed. Overall, a great tour.
Dear guest, thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Lisbon with Gabriel and appreciated his insights into Portuguese history and cuisine. It's great to know you loved the food, the local recommendations, and his special tip for enjoying pastéis de nata with cinnamon. We're so happy that Gabriel helped make your experience memorable, and we hope to see you again soon.
This was our family's first food tour, and our first time in Lisbon. We did the Heart of Lisbon food tour with Amanda, and everything about the food and her direction was fantastic! The tour lasted around 3 hours with the 4 of us (2 adults, 2 children). We never felt rushed, and the entire experience felt so comfortable and natural, as well as interesting for everyone. We felt as if we were truly getting to see special spots we would not have found otherwise, with fascinating tidbits of history and culture as well. After the tour, we chatted a bit, and we're provided a list of reccomended bars, restaurants, venues, museums, and really anything we could possibly be looking for regarding the rest of our trip. We will remember this fondly!
Dear guest, thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your first food tour experience and your first visit to Lisbon with Amanda were so enjoyable for the whole family. It's great to know you felt comfortable throughout the tour and that you enjoyed discovering special local spots along with the history and culture of the city. We're also happy that Amanda's recommendations helped you plan the rest of your trip. We hope to see you again soon!
This trip was amazing. Great food options, wonderful drinks, and Gabi was a wealth of information!! I couldn’t recommended it more!
Dear guest, thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and everything Lisbon has to offer. It's especially great to know that Gabi's knowledge helped make the experience even more memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon!
Had a fabulous tour with Gabi- he was so knowledgeable and friendly and would highly recommend this tour
Dear guest, thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you had a fabulous time with Gabi and enjoyed his knowledge and friendly approach. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon!
