Market Tour and Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Cristina
Description
Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Cristina, a private elementary school teacher and a loving mom who is passionate about food and cooking for her family and friends. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. You will walk with Cristina 10 minutes to the local, covered market for your market tour where you will purchase ingredients for your cooking class. After this, enjoy your cooking class which will take place in a local home kitchen where Cristina will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Portuguese dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together at Cristina's dining table. • Private tour in a local market and cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Portugal's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Portuguese hospitality in a residential Lisbon neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(6)
Christina was fantastic! She did an amazing job keeping our young kids engaged and active throughout the entire class. The food was absolutely incredible and truly authentic. I highly recommend this experience!
We had a wonderful day. Christina took us for a market tour, plus a tour of her local neighborhood. She explained everything in great detail. We helped with the cooking and enjoyed an amazing meal of local Portuguese dishes. This has been a highlight of our time in Lisbon.
My mother and I traveled from the USA west coast to Europe in October 2025. Our final country visited was Portugal, and on our first night in Lisbon we had a dinner experience booked with Cristina at her lovely home. Cristina’s hospitality, fun stories, and vast knowledge about the local cuisine made for an unforgettable evening. The food was delicious and atmosphere so welcoming. We learned about Baccalu com Nata, a local dish made with salt cod and veggies, as well as Caldo Verde, a scrumptious potato, kale and chorizo soup. I am a professional chef and found the food to be delectable, I cant wait to try out some of the recipes Cristina shared for my loved ones. One key word that comes to mind is AUTHENTIC! It felt like being at dinner with a dear friend. The delicious vinho verde was a great bonus! If you are in Lisbon and looking for an authentic and heart warming experience, consider booking with Cristina!
Dear Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that your cooking class with Cristina in Lisbon was such an authentic and memorable culinary experience. Cristina loves welcoming travelers into her home and sharing the flavors, stories, and traditions of Portuguese cuisine, from the comforting Caldo Verde to the classic Bacalhau com Natas. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the hands-on experience, the warm atmosphere, and the delicious Vinho Verde alongside your mother. Experiences like this are exactly what make Traveling Spoon cooking classes so special—connecting with a local, learning traditional recipes, and enjoying a homemade meal in a home setting. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Lisbon cooking class or any of our other global culinary experiences! Warm regards, Cherry
Cristina was amazing! When we arrived she gave us a private tour of her neighborhood and gave us insight into daily life in Lisbon. We talked for so long by the time we left it was 2 hrs past the scheduled finish time haha. She instantly welcomed us like friends and that is definitely how we left. Highly recommend!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Cristina made you feel so welcome—her warmth and generosity truly make her experiences special. It’s wonderful that you connected so deeply and enjoyed such a memorable day together. Thank you for recommending the experience - we hope it’s just the beginning of many more culinary adventures with Traveling Spoon.
Delightful tour and delicious food! We had so much fun visiting with Paula and learning more about Portuguese food.
We love cooking classes when we are in a new city, but the experience is completely dependent upon how good the host/hostess is. Paula was THE BEST! She took the time to show us around her town and was greeted by MANY friends while we were walking the streets. But the magic truly happened when we got to her kitchen and she treated us like family. The food, fun and laughter was something that will always make Lisbon special! If you ever get to Lisbon, DO NOT miss a chance to spend time in the kitchen with Paula!
