Lisbon is a vibrant city with an infectious charm and small town feel. With its cobblestone sidewalks, azulejo-tiled buildings, old-fashioned trolleys puttering down steep inclines, time becomes irrelevant. Lisbon abounds with quaint cafes run by grandmothers donned in lace aprons, chic lounges and charming traditional restaurants who have specialized in one individual dish for a century. Take a guided tour of the markets followed by a cooking class, or if you’re more of a restauranteer, choose a customized gastronomic tour where you can discover homemade cuisine such as bacalhau (salt cod); Carne de Porco Alentejana, pork cooked with clams that simmer in their juices and are served up with roasted potatoes; freshly grilled sardines, savory meats or hundreds of different local cheeses. You could even join a private petiscos (tapas) class in a Chefs home where you learn how to prepare some of these dishes yourself.
If you’re an avid wine lover, you won’t lack in options. Lisbon is boasting of quality wine bars featuring wines by the glass from across the country. Eager for a glass of white Port? Maybe a powerhouse red from the Alentejo? Or possibly you’re more of a sweet wine fan from Setubal? Whatever your preference, Lisbon aims to please, and we have several wine tours that will introduce you to the history and culture of Portuguese wine! Or take a day trip from Lisbon to a vast number of delicious delecacies and stunning landscapes!
Below find our current list of recommended food and wine activities and excursions to be enjoyed in and around Lisbon, or book a customized tour just for you!
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Just south of Lisbon, across the Tagus River estuary, you’ll visit the extraordinary villages of Sesimbra and Azeitão, renown for...
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Your relaxing day trip to Azeitão and Palmela in the region of Setubal, will not only only take you to...
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Meet the passionate people crafting old-school Portuguese food deep inside Lisbon’s traditional neighborhoods. Visit the traditional hole-in-the-wall bakeries famed for their...
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Romance embraces you on every street corner in Lisbon, be it the shimmering cobblestone below the wrought iron lampposts,...
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Just as Spain and Portugal’s histories are intertwined, so too are their culinary influences. While Spain can boast of...
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Food in Portugal is a cause for celebration. During the warmer months, the breeze is seasoned with an oceanic...
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It is said that one should eat to live and not live to eat. But in Portugal, the line...
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The Jewish history of Lisbon and Portugal is ancient, layered, remarkable, and was at times marked by unspeakable tragedy....
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