Food Tour Lisbon – Best Options, Guide and Tickets

Tourist Information for the best Lisbon Food Tour

Going on an organised food tour in Lisbon is as a great experience for those of you looking to get a taste of the food and drink scene in the Portuguese capital.

Whether you’re looking to try some traditional fish dishes, or want to find the best place to get a Pastel de Nata, a food tour is my favourite activity to recommend to visitors looking to enjoy a few days in Lisbon.

In a Hurry? Our Top Pick for a Lisbon Food Tour

Lisbon: Tastes and Traditions Guided Food Tour – Avoid tourist traps and visit 7 local eateries with a guide. – Includes 9 tatsings and 3 drinks! – Ticket prices start from just €71 per person (Book Tickets Online) Powered by GetYourGuide

Why do a Food Tour Lisbon?

Lisbon, and much of Portugal, is known for its vibrant food and drink scene. Known for its fresh dishes and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a major draw for visitors.

However, a common complaint about Lisbon is that some of the more traditional and local bars, which offer the best and most authentic food, can be a bit intimidating for visitors, especially if they are not familiar with the local language and culture.

I used to feel this way too. The fast pace and crowded nature of these bars often made me hesitant to visit them, unless I was accompanied by a local who knew the ropes.

A great way to overcome this is by joining a guided food tour with a local guide. The guide knows the best spots, how to order, and speaks Portuguese fluently.

They take care of everything for you – selecting dishes, ordering the food, and finding places to sit. This makes for a more relaxed experience, allowing you to try a variety of delicious dishes you might not have discovered on your own.

Additionally, these tours offer a social aspect. Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, it’s a great opportunity to meet new people and bond over a shared love of food.

What Happens on a Lisbon Food Tour?

During the tour you will visit roughly 5-6 different eateries, each offering a unique dish or food/drink item. The expert guide will give you information on the dish, as well as a history on how it fits in the Lisbon culture.

The locations you visit normally know of the tour coming, and they will have prepared unique dishes suited for tastings (as opposed to larger meals).

The locations will also reserve a space for the tour groups for you to sit so you’ll have a relaxing place to enjoy the food.

It can be a great way to identify possible locations for dinner or lunch the next day as well! Sometimes I’ve enjoyed the tasting on a tour, and made sure to visit again to try out the full menu!

Our Top 3 Food Tour Lisbon Options

For those of you looking to book a food tour when in Lisbon, here are our top three options we recommend combining value for money, and an authentic experience:

1) Lisbon: Tastes and Traditions Guided Food Tour

– Avoid tourist traps and visit 7 local eateries with a guide. – Includes 9 tatsings and 3 drinks! – Ticket prices start from just €71 per person (Book Tickets Online) Powered by GetYourGuide Having experienced this tour myself – it’s always the one I recommend to anyone asking me for the best food tour in Lisbon. On the tour we stopped at 7 different local eateries, not the touristy spots, and had 9 different tastings of special/unique dishes. You’ll visit a number of excellent foodie locations in Lisbon (including markets, local tascas, and traditional shops) and try a number of traditional Lisbon dishes (Pastel de Nata, Bifana, and the signature sour cherry liqueur). Our assigned guide, Alicia, was excellent – providing the group with information Lisbon’s history and details about each dish, keeping the tour lively and entertaining. Try not to eat before – it can be a lot of food, and I was very full at the end (we had over 9 tastings!), but it was alldelicious!

2) Lisbon: City Walking Tour with Food Tastings and Drinks

– Includes a walking tour of the Baixa area of Lisbon. – Small group with an experienced local guide. – A variety of food tastings and 4 alcoholic drinks. – Tour lasts 3 hours and prices start from €65 (Book Tickets Online) Powered by GetYourGuide For those of you who want to combine your Lisbon food tour with a little more history then this option is for you! The food tour is combined with a walking tour of the Baixa area. There is plenty of traditional Portuguese food on offer including tastings of presunto, chourico, and seafood, as well as four alcoholic beverages. This includes the famous Ginjinha, a classic Portuguese drink, and local wines including vinho verde (green wine). The tour groups are kept nice and small offering you a more personalised tour and lots of interaction with the experienced guide. The tour is great value, with plenty of food and drink available, allowing you a great way to get an authentic taste of Lisbon in just 3 hours.

Lisbon: Segway Food Tour of Alfama and Old Town Lisbon

– Tour Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood on a Segway! – Includes tapas and drinks (alcoholic or soft). – Tour lasts 3 hours and prices start from €79 (Book Tickets Online) Powered by GetYourGuide This option for a food tour in Lisbon is definitely a little bit different as you’ll be travelling around on a segway! I’ve not actually done this tour myself, but I have been on a segway and it’s a super fun way to travel around – it’s fast, safe and easy to do, allowing you to cover more ground than a regular tour. You’ll take regular breaks to try a variety of traditional dishes, as well as stopping to see some of Lisbon’s top attractions

Best Local Dishes in a Food Tour Lisbon

Food tours in Lisbon are all slightly different, but here are a few of the most common dishes available:

• Caldo Verde – a traditional green soup made with kale, potatoes, and chorizo.
• Bacalhau à Brás – a famous dish made with shredded salted cod, onions, and thinly chopped fried potatoes, all mixed in with scrambled eggs.
• Cozido à Portuguesa – a stew featuring a variety of meats, sausages, and vegetables, slow-cooked so it melts in your mouth!
• Bifana is another dish popular on the food tours, a juicy pork sandwich seasoned with garlic and spices.

As well as this, you’ll also probably encounter the most famous food item in the whole of Lisbon – the Pastel de Nata! Some tours will even take you to the home of the Nata the Pateis de Belem.

For foodie’s visiting Lisbon, you won’t be let down!

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