Full-day Lisbon with Food Tour

Tour highlights

Alfama

The most traditional and oldest neighbourhood of Lisboa composed of a maze of narrow streets, tortuous alleys and steep flights of stairs. It’s the birthplace of ‘Fado’, a traditional song of Lisbon, wish UNESCO classifies as World Cultural Heritage. Alfama is known internationally for its Fado Houses and the Popular Saints’ Festival held in Lisbon throughout June.

Traditional trade area

The main area of interest is Praça do Comércio, one of the largest squares in Europe, and for many centuries, the main entrance of the city of Lisboa. With a marvellous view of the Tagus River, it extends to the unmissable Cais das Colunas. This square is full of terraces and restaurants where you can enjoy the landscape and Lisboa’s pace. To get to the city center, you must go through the Arc de Triomphe and walk along Augusta street.

Baixa

Considered the ‘Heart’ of Lisboa. The Baixa neighbourhood was reconstructed after the massive earthquake of 1755 with neoclassical-style buildings and innovative anti-seismic structures. Its streets are covered in Portuguese pavement, a traditional-style pavement made with small flat pieces of stones arranged in a pattern or image, like a mosaic.

Historic cafés

Historic cafés were bohemian places where some of the most notable people got together, including some of Portugal’s greatest writers and poets. Places that characterize the city’s atmosphere during the 19th century and that even today are still part of its identity.

‘Tabacarias’

Tabacarias are traditional establishments known for its history, and where you can buy tobacco, newspapers, and other products. They were a part of people’s routine at other times.

Traditional grocery shops

Other typical establishments of Lisboa. Mostly known for selling traditional Portuguese products like codfish, fresh vegetables, fruits, and products that are basic necessities such as milk, bread, and others.

Ginjinha

There are tiny bars scattered around the historic center where the only thing they sell is a liquor, highly appreciated in Lisbon, called “Ginginha” made from sour cherries.

‘Marisqueira’

The ‘Marisqueiras’ of Lisboa (restaurants specialised in seafood) started being successful during the ’50s and their popularity continues until today. There are several famous ‘Marisqueiras’ and these are still the favorite restaurants of the Portuguese.

‘Caldo Verde’

Portugal’s delicious traditional soup – ‘Caldo Verde’ – made with kale, potatoes, and other ingredients where the delicious ‘chorizo’ is the highlight.

Fried snacks

You’ll enjoy the delicious ‘pastéis de bacalhau’ (a very popular fried codfish snack) and rissóis (another popular fried snack made of several ingredients like fish, shrimp, or meat), very popular among the locals.

‘Imperial’ with ‘tremoços’

You’ll have the opportunity to taste one of the most popular Portuguese snacks – ‘tremoços’ (lupin) with a cold ‘imperial’ (draught beer).

Sweets and cakes

You must try the delicious Portuguese sweets, made with top-secret recipes, tips and tricks that are passed down from generation to generation.

‘Prego’

Prego is a delicious beefsteak sandwich, very popular in Lisboa. This steak is fried in olive oil and garlic, and usually in the end we like to add mustard sauce. Served with a cold draught beer, this is what you’ll see most of the Portuguese eating at lunch.

‘Pastel de Nata’ and Espresso

We’ll show you where you can eat the best ‘pastel de nata’ in town!

Belém

Belém is the launching point for the Portuguese discoveries, with significant historic monuments in a beautiful open riverside setting. Here you can visit the Belem Tower, the Discoveries Monument, visit the church of the Jerónimos Monastery and taste the world-famous “Pastel de Belém”.