Lisboa Trip Overview
Our 3.5 hour evening food tour explores the international influences on Portuguese cuisine. It’s set in the lively Bairro Alto, an old bohemian neighbourhood best known for its nightlife. You’ll stop at six carefully selected local eateries, meet the people and hear the stories behind each of the dishes you taste. Try ‘alheira’, a pheasant sausage invented by Portuguese Jews as an alternative to pork which is forbidden in the Jewish religion. Sit down for ‘petiscos’ (traditional Portuguese sharing plates) with an African twist. And of course no Portugal food tour is complete without ‘bacalhau’ (codfish)! Learn how codfish has become a staple in Portuguese cuisine even though it can’t be caught off the coast. Our tour ends with one one of the most famous pastries in Lisbon – the pastel de nata!
Our food experience shows you a fascinating side of Portuguese gastronomy that others don’t see. Plus you’ll enjoy traditional dishes, old legends and fun facts along the way.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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Our 3.5 hour evening food tour explores the international influences on Portuguese cuisine. It’s set in the lively Bairro Alto, an old bohemian neighbourhood best known for its nightlife. You’ll stop at six carefully selected local eateries, meet the people and hear the stories behind each of the dishes you taste. Try ‘alheira’, a pheasant sausage invented by Portuguese Jews as an alternative to pork which is forbidden in the Jewish religion. Sit down for ‘petiscos’ (traditional Portuguese sharing plates) with an African twist. And of course no Portugal food tour is complete without ‘bacalhau’ (codfish)! Learn how codfish has become a staple in Portuguese cuisine even though it can’t be caught off the coast. Our tour ends with one one of the most famous pastries in Lisbon – the pastel de nata!
Our food experience shows you a fascinating side of Portuguese gastronomy that others don’t see. Plus you’ll enjoy traditional dishes, old legends and fun facts along the way.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Bairro Alto, Lisbon 1200-109 Portugal
Stroll the lively neighborhood.
Stop At: Travessa da Boa Hora, Tv. da Boa Hora, Lisboa, Portugal
This Portuguese restaurant has influences from Sao Tome and Principe. You’ll start off your evening with drooling-good chicken skewers in a coconut-peanutsauce!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rua da Atalaia, R. da Atalaia, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal
This restaurant and tapas bar serves up Portuguese food with a strong Brazilian influence. You’ll the traditional “feijoada” dish in a
unique croquette ball,cheese bread and fried pork. We’ll pair them with a beer”
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Rua do Diário de Notícias, R. do Diário de Notícias, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal
Experience Lisbon’s lively Bairro Alto neighbourhood
Stop At: Rua dos Mouros, R. dos Mouros, 1200-040 Lisboa, Portugal
This place is a modern take on a Portuguese “tasca”. Savor on a cheese board from the Portuguese islands“Azores”, prosciutto, olives and a very necessary glass of redwine.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rua do Diário de Notícias, R. do Diário de Notícias, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal
This gastro bar specializes in Portuguese “petiscos” or small dishes. Try a variety ofcroquettes and delicioussauteed mushroomsto delve into the Japanese influence – pairedwith the Portuguese favorite, vinho verde!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rua da Barroca, R. da Barroca, 1200-381 Lisboa, Portugal
You can’t leave Lisbonwithout having the iconic bacalhau a bras. At thistraditional restaurant you’ll enjoy some of the best thiscity has
to offerwith a glass of redwine.”
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bertrand, Rua Garrett 73 75, Lisbon 1200-203 Portugal
Visit the oldest functioning bookstore in the world!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rua do Loreto, 1200-242 Lisboa, Portugal
This shop specialize sin the pastel de nata. Not only will you be able to have one of these mouth-watering pastries, you can watch the masters make them through a window into their kitchen!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Carmo Convent, Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal
The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a former Catholic convent.
Pass By: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100-026 Portugal
Rossio Square has been one of the main squares in Lisbon since the middle ages!
Pass By: Praca dos Restauradores, Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon 1250-188 Portugal
The ending point of your tour.
Pass By: Elevador de Santa Justa, Rua do Ouro, Lisbon 150-060 Portugal
See the “secret” entrance to this popular attraction.
