Portugal · FOOD
Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Small-group Lisbon food and wine tour with 7 tastings across 5 spots, plus Fado VIP access and a pastel de nata finale.
“I had a great time on this tour. Fred set the mood for fun and camaraderie right from the start. All the tastings were delicious, a good variety of dishes to sample- and all in all an excellent introduction to the city via its food and drink.”
Lisbon in 3 hours with 15 tastings, Vinho Verde, port, bifana, ginjinha, cheese, and wine, plus Baixa street stories.
“amazing food & wine, excellent guide Daniel was th e best.”
Sample Lisbon classics like bacalhau cod cake, bifana, ginjinha, and Vinho Verde on a small-group 3-hour Portuguese food and wine walk.
“It was awesome! Definitely do it! The guide was so professional and we made new friends along the way.”
Porto’s food and wine walk through Bolhão Market and classic taverns, with pastel de nata, bifana, port, and lunch options.
“Underwhelmed by the tour. Disappointed with most of the foods provided. The first stop was a neighborhood place that served cabbage soup that was mostly water with a dried up chorizo in the soup. The bacalao was cold, not tasty as d the biffana’s meat was chewy and not seasoned at all. Next stop was coffee and pasteis the nata which was good. Next was walking through the bolhaus market but no tastings, next was the best stop - a bodega that served us wine and a charcuterie board. Next was a stop at a store and we had a chocolate shot with ginjinha and last stop was port tasting.…”
3-hour Lisbon Baixa food tour with 8 tastings, 4 drinks, historic walking stops, and a Portuguese dessert finish near Restauradores.
“Excellent tour. Ze was a fabulous guide - knowledgeable and charming. He made sure everyone was properly looked after with dietary requirements and interesting history alongside the (amazing) food and lovely drinks. Highly recommend this!!!”
Walk Alfama with a small guide for 18 tastings and drinks, plastic-free, with big viewpoints and a smart route in about 3.5 hours.
“Wow! This was an awesome experience! Our guide Raquel was so knowledgeable about the food scene and how it fits into the history of Lisbon. She led us on the most delicious tour - stopping at local places that we would not have gone to! She also pointed out other sites along the way so we really got to understand a lot about Lisbon in addition to eating great food! We sat down at several restaurants and were treated to so many of Lisbon's culinary treats - from cod cakes to octopus salad to the most delicious chorizo! We met the owners and got to chat with them. And of…”
Eat your way through Lisbon on a small-group Portuguese food tour with nine tastings, wine, and guided history across Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré.
“A great way to start the trip with an intro to Lisbon. The snack foods were better than the actual lunch, which was a bit underwhelming.”
Taste 7 Porto craft beers with 3 food pairings on a small-group tour visiting hidden bars, Bolhão market, and local brewpubs.
“My wife and I met Angelo for our craft beer and food tour. My wife is not a Beer fan and Angelo went out of his way to get her a glass of wine while I enjoyed the great Porto craft beers. The food was all very different and fantastic. He was a personable and informative guide. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Porto to Douro Valley and Amarante by luxury van, quinta Port tastings, private river cruise with tapas, São Gonçalo pastry.
“It was a wonderful trip. Our guide Manuel was knowledgeable, fun, understanding and very helpful. The trip was well organised and ran very smoothly. On the boat it was quite cold, Manuel provided blankets for all of us, such attention to details was very appreciated. Beyond his normal duty, Manuel was also very empathetic, thank you Manuel for being so kind to me.”
Lisbon’s 3-hour food and wine walk with 10+ tastings, Porto wine and ginjinha, plus historic districts from Baixa to Alfama.
“Hidden gems, small group, authentic tastes of Portugal, history, culture, and a guide who clearly loves Lisbon. You won't be sorry Date of experience: July 2025”
Small-group Lisbon food and wine tour through Baixa, Martim Moniz, and Alfama, with up to 14 tastings and local wines.
“Food was delicious and each place served different dishes. All restaurants were family owned. It was an easy walk from place to place. The tour guide shared interesting facts about the city and the food.”
Private Lisbon food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, wine and ginjinha, plus city highlights. One local guide, flexible pace, English.
“Lucy was so great. We got to taste a bunch of traditional foods and got a personalized tour of the city as we went.”
Porto’s petiscos and port tasting tour in a small group, starting at Av. dos Aliados and focused on Mercado do Bolhão.
“We had a wonderful tour with Alice, the tour was informative and it was great to taste some local food and drinks.”
Porto walking food and wine tour with 10 tastings, port and ginjinha, and an optional 4-hour upgrade with francesinha and chicken.
“Maria was fantastic and it was an excellent experience. Highly recommend”
Taste Lisbon with nine tastings and three drinks across Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodró, plus pastel de nata and cherry liqueur in 3.5 hours.
“Borja was an excellent tour guide. Telling us history and going various places to try pastries, savory sandwiches, espresso, desserts, and lunch with various dishes and drinks. Come with an empty stomach. He also gave us sardines can as a gift to take home. He spoke great English. Wear comfortable shoes.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
