Don’t-Miss Dishes in Lisbon
Travel to the capital of Portugal for cuisine that can be spicy, sweet, and hearty. Lisbon is known for staples of codfish, spicy chicken piri piri, and addictive custard tarts. Here are some dishes you must try during a visit to Lisbon.
Custard Tarts
Travelers with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss thepastéis de nata, or custard tarts. This palm-sized pastry is a cult favorite, and you’ll find them at bakeries across the city.
Bacalhau
No visit to Lisbon would be complete without sampling bacalhau, or codfish, in its many forms. Keep an eye out for other seafood as well, from grilled sardines to dishes with octopus.
Caldo Verde Soup
For a fortifying meal, try caldo verde soup. This combination of kale and pureed potatoes with garlic and chorizo is beloved by locals at any time of day (even as a late-night snack).
Bifana
Quick, affordable, and satisfying, a bifana (or pork sandwich) is a city staple. The meat is sliced thin and marinated in a spicy sauce.
Arroz de Marisco
This combination of rice and shellfish is a must-try for seafood lovers. Flavored with garlic, parsley, and piri piri, this dish often includes shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab on the same plate.
Chicken Piri Piri
Don’t miss the chance to try this spicy chicken dish; it goes perfectly alongside a cold beer.
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour
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This private half-day food tour of Lisbon ensures you feast on the best food that Portugal’s capital has to offer. Your gastronome guide handpicks eateries in which to sample Portuguese specialties and traditional drinks: pleasure your palate with delicacies such as grilled sardines, locally made cheese, Alheira sausage, and ‘pastel de nata’ (custard tart). During the journey between eateries, enjoy panoramic city vistas and explore Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood. Your private tour can be tailored to suit dietary requirements and preferences.
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$84.09
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Foodie Tour of Alfama and Old Town Lisbon on a Segway
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Embark on a thrilling Segway tour featuring Lisbon’s main points of interests and delicious Portuguese food. With the assistance of your local guide, glide through Lisbon’s scenic streets as you take in sights such as the iconic Sé de Lisboa Cathedral, the St Anthony of Padua Church in the charming Alfama neighborhood and the medieval Castelo de São Jorge. This tour goes beyond just sightseeing, as you’ll have the opportunity to taste authentic cuisine like Portuguese pastries and ice cream, and visit shops run by locals. This is a small-group tour limited to eight people to ensure an intimate experience.
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$61.83
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Lisbon Roots, Food & Culture Walking Tour With Tastings (for small groups)
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This is the ultimate feast for all the senses. Dive into the highlights of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts—Mouraria. You’ll travel in a small group, which means you’ll have better access to your guide for questions, and you won’t have to worry about losing your group. Make sure you arrive with an empty stomach as you’ll try over 16 different food and drink tastings at eateries ranging from historic pastry shops to modern taverns.
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$101.65
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Food Market & Culture Walking Tour With Tastings (for small groups)
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Take a tour along the Tram 28 line in Lisbon to discover the hidden gems of the city and its delicious food. Immerse yourself in the culture as you learn about the history, architecture, and food from your informative guide. Visit local markets, cafes, restaurants and bakeries to sample 10 food tastings and five drinks during this 3-hour tour.
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Tapas And Tascas: Private Food Tasting Experience In Lisbon
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Discover Lisbon’s delicious food culture during this 4-hour tasting tour. Eat your way through the neighborhoods of Alfama and Mouraria and sample various foods such as local cheeses, cured meats, codfish cakes, the famous pastel de nata, and numerous drinks like ginjinha, sangria, and port wine. Learn the origins of these foods and how they came to define Lisbon as one of the world’s top food capitals.
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$156.11
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Portuguese Gastronomy in Lisboa, Cascais & Sintra
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Discover the best of Lisbon and its surroundings on a full-day food and sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable guide. Have pastry in Lisbon, then drive along the coast to Cascais, where you can try delicious ice cream. Pass Guincho beach on the way to Cabo da Roca, where you have lunch at a renowned fish restaurant with great views. Walk off your meal while sightseeing in Sintra, checking out Pena Palace and other local landmarks. Top off your day by nibbling a scrumptious travesseiros — the legendary pastry of Sintra.
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Food And Culture Walking Tour Of Old Lisbon
All of my off the beaten track secrets tours are guided by me as a passionate local, not simply as a tour guide, but a lover of my field who can engage with my guests on a deeper level than might usually be expected. My knowledge, my local contacts, and experience in my area makes the experience of these tours simply unforgettable, if a little different in focus to what might usually be expected. So forget waiting in line and mingling with the masses – it’s time to experience Portugal and Lisbon like one of the cool and discerning Portuguese who stay away from crowds and from ...tourists.
I will pick you up at our previously arranged site and we will head to a typical neighborhood of Lisbon and we will start a nice stroll through a few interesting sites about which I will fill you in with a lot of history and details that only a local can know.
Come with me and I promise you will have a safe, fun, relaxed, and quality local experience.
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$162.63
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Tastes Like Lisboa: Food Walking Tour
Discover the essential tastes of Lisbon, and get your bearings of the city center on this action-packed food walking tour. Save time reading reviews and researching where to eat, and benefit from expert local knowledge instead. The tour includes multiple tastings, such as “pastel de nata” (custard tart), “bifana” (pork sandwich), and “ginjinha” (cherry liqueur).
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Lisbon's Flavors Private Family Food Tour
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Exploring the local markets is a great way to experience a city’s cuisine and this tour is tailor-made for families with children, ensuring that all ages are thoroughly entertained. Accompanied by your private guide, browse the stalls, learn all about local ingredients and Portuguese culinary traditions, and sample a variety of regional specialties.
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