Lisbon Food Tour with Fado House Entry
Experience 10 tastings across 2 vibrant neighborhoods featuring sparkling wine and Portuguese beer
Sink your teeth into the legendary bifana pork sandwich and creamy custard tarts, pastel de natas, on a tour to taste Lisbon’s most delicious local bites. Follow your guide into the heart of the Baixa neighborhood to sample salted cod and tender octopus salad in a marble-lined tavern. Then enjoy VIP access to a traditional fado house for a chef-prepared treat. Finally, learn how spicy Mozambican samosas tell the story of Portugal’s seafaring past. Devour the city's heritage one bite at a time.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking local guide
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10 authentic Portuguese tastings
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Regional wine and sparkling wine
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Iconic fado house access
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Traditional tavern petiscos (appetizers)
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Food, friends, and fado
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Restauradores Square
Meet your guide at Praça dos Restauradores by the central obelisk. You will gather in this grand neoclassical hub to learn a bit about Lisbon’s 17th-century history before starting your walking tour. -
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Explore the culinary heritage of Baixa
Walk the grid-like streets of Baixa, a neighborhood rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. Stop at a local shop to sample a traditional bifana pork sandwich among designer boutiques. -
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Discover the multicultural flavors of Mouraria
Navigate the narrow alleys of Mouraria, the historic Moorish quarter and birthplace of fado music. Here, you follow your guide to taste spicy Mozambican samosas, a blend of Indian, Portuguese, and local African culinary traditions that reflect Lisbon’s diverse global influences. -
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Visit a traditional fado house
Next, step inside a historic fado house for a unique culinary treat prepared by a local chef. You will learn about fado as a soulful musical genre while enjoying exclusive access to this beloved venue. -
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Savor sweet treats and regional wines
Then, follow your guide to a family-owned tavern to share octopus salad and salted cod paired with regional wines. This stop highlights the importance of the tasca (traditional, often family-run Portuguese eateries) culture in daily Portuguese life and social gatherings. -
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Your tour finishes at Rossio Square
Your experience concludes at Rossio Square with a final tasting of a Pastel de nata, a creamy custard tart. You will leave with a full stomach and the confidence to navigate Lisbon's food scene like a pro.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some restaurants include stairs and the route involves uneven cobblestone streets.
Tour Changes: Tastings and specific stops are subject to change due to seasonality, local holidays, and the day of the week. We always ensure the alternative stops meet the same high culinary standards.
Children: Children ages 4 and up are welcome to join this experience.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Portugal (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
10 food and drink tastings
Guided walking tour of Baixa and Mouraria
VIP access to a fado house
Traditional petiscos and regional wines
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, children aged four and up are welcome to join. The tastings include plenty of kid-friendly options like the pork sandwich and custard tarts. Water or a non alcoholic beverage item will be available.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour involves 3.5 hours of walking over uneven cobblestones and includes several sets of stairs at local restaurants. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or those with significant mobility issues.
Does the itinerary change based on the time of year?
Tastings and specific stops are subject to change due to seasonality, local holidays, and the day of the week. We always ensure the alternative stops meet the same high culinary standards.
Are all drinks included in the price?
Yes, specifically selected local beverages are included to pair with your food. You will enjoy regional wine, sparkling wine, Portuguese beer, and bottled water as part of your guided experience.





