Lisbon Awakens: A Culinary Crossroads, Reborn.
Description
We’ll start by traveling back in time for a taste of the “Age of Exploration,” a golden period when Lisbon became the center of a global empire, awash in power and holding the keys to the spice trade. We’ll search for a taste of those distant roots in the simple offerings of a classic pastry shop beside the 18th-century Estrela Basilica. From there we’ll make our way up to the out-of-the-way Campo de Ourique neighborhood, where our story leaps to contemporary times in this well-preserved “village” in the city. We’ll have a belly-warming shot a shot of ginjinha, a smooth, sour-cherry liqueur that is a traditional local eye-opener, on our way to one of Lisbon’s finest traditional markets. There we will explore the old artisans – fishmongers, butchers, greengrocers, bakers – working alongside more modern, boutique offerings recently added to the market. By hearing their stories, we’ll locate that sweet spot where past and present, near and far, meet and become deliciously entwined.
Tour Options
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
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(811)
We had a fantastic time on our walking food tour of Lisbon with Laura. She was incredibly informative, sharing interesting insights about Portugal’s history, culture, and culinary traditions throughout the tour. Her passion for both the country and its food was evident and made the experience even more enjoyable. The food stops were excellent, and Laura did a wonderful job explaining the significance of each dish and drink we sampled. We also really enjoyed the small group setting. It was intimate enough to get to know our fellow travelers and share experiences, but never felt crowded or overwhelming. This tour was one of the highlights of our time in Lisbon. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the city through its food while learning from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide.
Thank you for sharing your experience and taking the time to explore Lisbon's rich culinary traditions alongside Laura. Your participation helps us continue supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving the traditional, family-run spots that give the city its true character. We hope to welcome you on another walk in the future to share more stories of daily life and the masters passing on their craft.
What a wonderful tour … loved every minute of it and it lived up to all expectations and more! Laura was the most fantastic guide who shared so many interesting stories and took us to places we would not have found without her - each of which was delicious and fascinating. Highly recommend this tour (and Laura) and can’t wait to hopefully do another tour soon - culinary backstreet tours are worth every penny.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us to explore the complexity of the city's daily life. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the stories and places shared on your walk. Your kind words and support mean so much to us and to the local unsung heroes who work every day to preserve their culinary traditions.
Essentially a private tour as just 2 of us
Thank you for the review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring the daily life of Lisbon and supporting our city's unsung culinary heroes. Your participation helps preserve these cherished family-run spots and the traditional crafts they keep alive.
We had an amazing bespoke private food tour with Laura. What an amazing guide, full of knowledge, fun and so engaging. It’s such a great way to eat in Lisbon. Great curation of food and wine, you can’t go wrong. Also great value for money. Five hours of fun. It’s a must! Laura makes it too
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the daily life of Lisbon with Laura. By joining our walks, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve beautiful culinary traditions. We hope to welcome you back for another honest tourism experience in the future.
We are in our 80’s and when I asked about tour was told flat and stroller friendly. For the most part it was flat with the exception of one difficult hill, st least for us. Our guide was wonderful and patient as were the other two couples who joined us..first stop traditional Portuguese food and enjoyed several of the dishes. Was surprised that our second stop was Indian Food which I would not have expected ! Not a fan of Indian food so did not eat at that stop. Last stop was for dessert throughly enjoyed along with our stop to the local Mercado. Would love to know where we could buy those wonderful nuts that we found in the market. Should have bought more.
Thank you for joining us to explore the daily life and complexity of Lisbon. We are delighted that you enjoyed the local Mercado and supported the unsung heroes who work hard to preserve the city's authentic culinary traditions. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the hill and the diverse stops, as it helps us continually refine our walks while staying true to the everyday reality of the city's varied cultural landscape.
Laura was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and friendly. I ate amazing food, learned a lot about Portugal, the history and the food. The spots were great and we had such a good time! We went to places I never would have found on my own.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We are so glad Laura could introduce you to the unsung heroes of Lisbon's culinary scene. Your thoughtful support helps these family-run spots thrive and preserves the rich culinary traditions of the city. We hope to wander the backstreets with you again someday.
Laura was an excellent guide, fun stories and shared amazing history.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the stories and history of the city. Your visit helps us support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserves the beautiful culinary traditions that make this community so special.
Laura was amazing! She is the perfect guide to show you around Lisbon and share her love and knowledge of the culture and food. We enjoyed her friendly and relaxed presence and she was super accommodating to dietary needs and preferences. We felt the tour gave us the chance to experience such a range of food with Portuguese influences and the locations were definitely off the beaten path and not necessarily places we would have found without her guidance. It felt more like going out for the day with a friend than being on a tour. The only complaint we could think of was that it was so much food! We should have paced ourselves better, but that is no fault of Laura’s! Highly, highly recommend you take any tour that Laura is giving!
Thank you for such a kind review and for taking the time to share your experience exploring Lisbon's daily life with us. We are so glad Laura could introduce you to our neighborhood friends and that you felt like a local along the way. Most importantly, thank you for supporting these local heroes and helping us preserve their irreplaceable culinary traditions.
Enjoyed the walking tour and the food selections.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the city and connecting with the unsung heroes of the kitchen. Preserving these traditions and supporting family-run spots is what our storytelling is all about. We truly appreciate you joining us to celebrate these masters of their craft.
Great introduction to a charming residential area in Lisbon. Learned a lot about Portuguese history and cuisine from Gisela. Great mix of businesses included in the tour.
Hello, and thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed learning about the history and cuisine of this charming residential area with us. Your participation helps us continue supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving Lisbon's deep culinary traditions.
