Top 10 Food Tours In Lisbon, Portugal - Updated 2024

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Andreia
Andreia 
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Going on a guided tour through the city you’re visiting is one of the best and less tiring ways to discover what it truly has to offer. If you’re not very good at making your own itineraries or don’t have enough time to research what you want to visit or try, guided tours are definitely essential. But if you’re a foodie, the best tours you could ever choose to be part of are food tours. On this kind of tour, you are guided to restaurants, street food stalls or pubs, and you are taught about the culinary culture of the city you’re visiting and even get to see some of the places tourists often miss.

Lucky for you, Lisbon is full of different options for food tours, mainly because it’s a Portuguese city and Portugal means great food. Of course, if you haven’t been to Portugal before, there is no way you could possibly know its food until you try it. That’s why a food tour is so useful: it will introduce you to the main flavors of the country and maybe even to the less known ones. Lisbon has some of the best and most original food tours, where you can experience the Portuguese cuisine in style. Are you ready to make some decisions? Here’s our top 10 best food tours in Lisbon:

1. Gourmet Walking Tour and Tastings (from USD 53.47)

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This 3-hour guided walking tour will take you on a delicious journey through Lisbon’s best eateries. You’ll learn about Lisbon’s café culture, get tips on wine, and taste the most iconic Portuguese flavors from cheese to codfish cakes and traditional wines. This tour will help you have a true Portuguese culinary experience and show you what Portugal really has to offer.

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Lisbon: Gourmet Food and Wine Walking Tour

Duration: 3.0 hour

1689 reviews

2. Lisbon Food Tour by Segway (from USD 85.68)

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How does going on a food tour whilst riding a Segway sound to you? If you’ve never ridden one, this may be your best chance to do it because it comes with the bonus of trying different foods on the way! This tour will guide you around Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods and take you to local bars and cafés where you can try the tastiest Portuguese specialities. All the while, you’ll be gliding around on a Segway! This may be the ideal tour to take on a hot summer day if you don’t find the idea of walking for two hours and a half so appealing.

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Lisbon: Segway Food Tour of Alfama and Old Town Lisbon

Duration: 3.0 hour

732 reviews

3. Lisbon 4-Hour Culinary Evening Walk (from USD 81.34)

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Four hours might sound like a long time, but when you’re trying foods, time will go by so fast you won’t even notice you’ve spent the whole evening walking around a beautiful city and tasting its amazing flavors. This ‘Culinary Evening Walk’ will guide you through an off-the-beaten track and you’ll get to see the city beyond its main attractions and sample local specialities, from cheeses to meat dishes and wines. Enjoy Lisbon’s twilight whilst tasting its varied and scrumptious dishes, and finish your night at the most popular nightlife spots in the city!

Lisbon 4-Hour Culinary Evening Walk

Prices: from 104 USD

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Lisbon: Food and Culture 3-Hour Walking Tour

Duration: 3.0 hour

80 reviews

4. Private Lisbon Food Tour: The 10 Tastings (from USD 94.0)

This 3-hour private food tour will make sure you taste the best food you could possibly find in Lisbon. It’s perfect if you don’t like hanging out in groups and just need a guide who knows everything there is to know about Portuguese food and can take you to the best places where you can try it. This tour will introduce you to the local cuisine and its many specialities, including traditional drinks. Taste the grilled sardines, the famous ‘pastel de nata’ (custard tart) and 'alheira’ sausage. During your walk, you’ll get to enjoy the panoramic city views and explore one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods, Alfama. Who says you can’t go on a private tour if you want to?

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PRIVATE Award-Winning Lisbon Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings

Duration: 3 hours

878 reviews

Lisbon Tour Guide

Ana-Cristina Paiva

Ana Cristina Paiva

I am an australian-born Portuguese living in Lisbon since I was 8 years old. I studied Tourism and became a Licensed Guide and I absolutely love my job! The Portuguese landscape, history, food, traditions have won me over and I hope to share all this with you! I live in an historical neighborhood and believe that the best way to get to know a city is by walking. During the tours I hope to answer your questions and curiosities, proving a memorable and fun learing experience.

Tours by Ana-cristina

Lisbon Tour Guide

Francisco

Francisco

Hello!!! My name is Francisco, but my friends call me Chico, so, feel free to call me that! I was born, raised and live in Lisbon, but I am a well travelled person, as I work for almost 30 years in the Tourism Industry. I am a family man, father of 3 grown up boys, and my friends say I am a "Social Animal" as I easily make friends! I love sports ( especially soccer and rugby), walking the streets of Lisbon ( I always discover new things. . . ); talking to people; trying a new wine or a different type of food. With a degree in Social & Cultural Anthropology, and with the experience as a Tour Guide, I have learned to look and feel our City and its people with tourist's eyes and heart. I believe that Life is a wonderful gift and must be enjoyed every single day, and in every moment, so my Tours reflect this philosophy. You can expect I will inform you about facts, but I will tell you the stories that made these facts interesting. My favourite themes are History and Traditions, Art and Gastronomy, Sports and People. . . Lisbon People!!! My Tours are relaxed; they are made for people who seek to Know, but also, to Enjoy!!! Aahh. . . and I can customize any of my Tours according to your special interests. Just ask me. So, this is Me. . . I am waiting for your contact!

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Lisbon Tour Guide

Marta Côrte-Real

Marta Côrte Real

I was born in Lisbon and I'm forever in love with it! After my family, guiding is my greatest passion: I love what I do! I have a 5 year degree called Touristic Information, specifically to work as a Tourist Guide, as well as the Certificate of Competence acquired through a qualifying examination, in order to be able to exercise this regulated profession. I own and manage a tour company licensed by the Turismo de Portugal IP, Portugal's National Tourism Authority. Tour guiding has been my full time job since 2003 and it has always been incredibly rewarding. In 2021, I was recognized by the Wanderlust Awards as one of the world's "Best Specialist Guides", which I think is a result of doing what I love every day. Waking up knowing I'll meet enthusiastic people who are excited to discover my city makes me a very grateful and happy person. For almost two decades (how am I that old already?!) I travelled around the world as a tour guide and tour manager in Portugal, Europe, South and Central America. I stopped being so nomadic when my first child was born and in 2016, I became part of ToursByLocals' amazing team and since then I've been 100% dedicated to my lovely Lisbon and its surroundings. I am a mother of 3. I love planning family trips. I know how important it is to create special family memories. Travelling means getting to know new places and cultures, experiencing nature more closely, walking and playing more, discovering history through cities, monuments and palaces! Our childhood travel memories are often the sweetest and along with other remarkable moments, we build who we are and how we live in the world. So if you're in need of someone to guide you and your kids and have them thrilled about travelling, I'm your guide! I'm also very fond of small groups of friends, extended family trips and solo travellers. It's a much more personal approach and very interesting and grateful, too. It's so lovely to get to know you! My wish is to make you feel all the unique details of this fairytale country the way I proudly do, welcoming you as a friend, however always assuring professional, original and interesting tours. I offer walking tours or if you prefer to just sit and relax, I also provide tours with transportation included (private minivan, minibus, bus). You can choose from my many tours the one you're most interested in, or we can build together a tailored experience, everything at your pace. Once you send me a message, I'll try to answer right away, but if I'm delivering a tour or busy with my family, I'll let you know that I'll get back to you soon. I'll be happy to create a customized tour just for you and if you have a special request, if it's a family with different age ranges. . . let me know so we can build the best option for your group. Some of my tours can perfectly be combined. I can also help you plan the best timings to avoid the crowds and even buy your tickets, if needed. There are lots of magic places in Portugal: let me know about you, your interests and ideas and according to that I will work on your time here! The most recent experience has been incredible: the virtual tours. The idea came up with the 2020 pandemic scenery and I decided to keep them going in the future as they're such a pleasant way of travelling differently and sustainably. These tours are perfect to gather families and friends who live away from each other and for schools to complement their teaching, as well as to help those who cannot travel for many reasons, to be able to see the world. I believe we always need to make the best out of the worst. Portugal is a country to visit all year round: weather is wonderful and even during the winter you can enjoy the simple pleasures of life like sitting on an esplanade, absorbing each sunbeam! Plus, I love cooking and baking and I'm happy to share my recipes. Portuguese food is simply delicious and the wine is just perfect for a toast to celebrate life! Get ready to deeply fall in love with Portugal! Can't wait to meet you!

Tours by Marta

Lisbon Tour Guide

Beatrice Sacco

Beatrice Sacco

Hello! My name is Beatrice, I'm originally from Milan and I'm currently living in Lisbon. Travel, nature, music and art are among my passions. I'm curious and determined and I love meeting people from different countries. I moved to Portugal after finishing my studies in Art History. Now I'm putting into practice what I have learned by working as a tour guide. I love to share with people all the history, culture and local insights about the beautiful city of Lisbon and its surroundings! Come with me, if you want to go deep into the richness of this place!

Tours by Beatrice

Lisbon Tour Guide

Rita Jardim

Rita Jardim

Rita has been a tour guide in Portugal since 2015. She is a passionate storyteller and a history buff whose goal is to immerse curious travelers in the beautiful Portuguese tale. Rita creates customized tours, cultural experiences, and food adventures in Lisbon, Belém, Sintra, Évora, and lesser-explored corners of Portugal. If you're looking for a genuine and immersive experience beyond the typical tourist route, Rita is your guide.

Tours by Rita

5. Lisbon Food Tour - Portuguese Tapas and Port Wine (from USD 93.0)

You thought tapas was exclusive to the Spanish cuisine? Well, you’re not wrong, but you’re not right either. Portuguese call their tapas ‘petiscos’, meaning small samples of food, from cheese on toast to salads. But it’s easier to say 'tapas’ than 'petiscos’, so no one will be offended if you ask for tapas at a Portuguese bar (hopefully). This food tour will take you on a journey through the best Portuguese 'petiscos’ and you’ll get to taste them whilst sipping the famous Port wine. You’ll be able to explore Mouraria neighborhood and learn about its history before you stop at one of the six eateries your guide will take you to. Doesn’t it sound perfect?

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Lisbon Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Duration: 3 hours

725 reviews

6. Lisbon Sunset Walking Tour with Fado Show and Dinner (from USD 162.0)

Food is a very strong element in the Portuguese culture; but so is Fado. This walking tour will give you a unique experience at sunset, with a Fado show and dinner in Lisbon. Wander around Alfama’s streets and hop on a vintage tram ride that will take you to vantage points where you can see the sunset falling over the city. Let the harmonious sound of Fado mesmerize your senses as you feast on a 3-course dinner.

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Lisbon Private Sunset Walking Tour with Dinner and Fado Show

Duration: 4 hours

26 reviews

7. Lisbon Small-Group Gourmet Portuguese Food and Wine Tour (from USD 63.0)

This 3-hour gourmet tour will introduce you to the finest Portuguese flavors in their every form. You’ll get to enjoy an extensive wine tasting and various samples of cheeses, pastries and other dishes, whilst learning about Portugal’s food and wine traditions. Another great option for those who enjoy small-group tours.

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Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour

Duration: 3 hours

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8. Lisbon 3-Hour Food Tour by Eco-Tuk (from USD 253.78)

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We warned you that Lisbon has the most original food tours, didn’t we? This 3-hour food tour will take you to Lisbon’s best eateries by the means of an eco-Tuk! You’ll get to travel by an all-electric Tuk-Tuk and explore the cities hilly narrow streets in a comfortable way. You’ll stop at the highest hill of Lisbon for a picnic which will allow you to listen to your guide’s stories about the city whilst you taste the local specialities. This is one of the most creative ways to explore Lisbon and go off-the-beaten track.

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Lisbon 3-Hour Food Tour by Eco-Tuk

Duration: 2.5 hour

10 reviews

9. Half-Day Gastronomic Route Tour

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This 4-hour tour will give you a true Portuguese experience and let you mingle with the locals at the local markets. You’ll be taken to see the city’s most iconic places and get introduced to the local specialities such as the ‘pastel de nata’ (custard cream tart), the Ginginha (a cherry liqueur), and all the traditional Portuguese sweet and savory dishes. Sounds wonderful? Book your tour, then!

Half-Day Gastronomic Route Tour

Prices: from 33 USD

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10. Small-Group Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings (from USD 76.0)

How about exploring Lisbon by foot and by ferry? This tour offers you a series of tastings as well as a ferry trip across the Tagus river. You’ll walk the rest of the time but your energies will be replenished every time you stop to try seafood and pastries, whilst listening to the stories that built the Portuguese culture. Because it is a small-group tour, you’ll have a more intimate experience and the chance to learn more about the city you’re visiting.

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Lisbon Small-Group Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

10 reviews

Lisbon: a food tour lover's dream

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When we said Lisbon had some of the best food tours ever, we weren’t exaggerating: there are walking tours, tuk-tuk tours, Segway tours… and all of them will take you on a historical and culinary journey through Lisbon’s most iconic places! Who said a food tour needed to be taken on foot? You’ll certainly need to exercise afterwards but until then, just enjoy the exceptional Portuguese dishes: you won’t find them anywhere else.

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