Lisboa Trip Overview
Spend your morning discovering the local’s Lisbon, from our oldest and most-trusted establishments to our best-kept secrets. As you weave through the historic neighborhoods of Baixa, Chiado, Bica and Cais do Sodré, enjoy shops with histories that date back more than a century, iconic dishes prepared by the best of the best and Portuguese pastries known the world over. Your expert guide will lead you through the complete Portuguese food experience.
– Learn how to eat and drink like a local, from choosing authentic dishes to understanding Portuguese culture
– Discover the history behind each bite and see how the nation of discoveries has been influenced by explorations across the globe
– Sample the most iconic foods in Lisbon, from salted cod to cherry liqueur to custard tarts
– Travel back in time to establishments that have survived centuries
– Try one an iconic dish in a traditional tasca, and understand firsthand the importance of simplicity in Portuguese cuisine
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Lisboa, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Spend your morning discovering the local’s Lisbon, from our oldest and most-trusted establishments to our best-kept secrets. As you weave through the historic neighborhoods of Baixa, Chiado, Bica and Cais do Sodré, enjoy shops with histories that date back more than a century, iconic dishes prepared by the best of the best and Portuguese pastries known the world over. Your expert guide will lead you through the complete Portuguese food experience.
– Learn how to eat and drink like a local, from choosing authentic dishes to understanding Portuguese culture
– Discover the history behind each bite and see how the nation of discoveries has been influenced by explorations across the globe
– Sample the most iconic foods in Lisbon, from salted cod to cherry liqueur to custard tarts
– Travel back in time to establishments that have survived centuries
– Try one an iconic dish in a traditional tasca, and understand firsthand the importance of simplicity in Portuguese cuisine
Itinerary
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Stop At: Praca da Figueira, Travessa Nova de Sao Domingos 9 3 Esq., Lisbon 1100-372 Portugal
Meet in one of Lisbon’s central squares.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Confeitaria Nacional, Praça da Figueira 18B, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
Start your morning in an iconic pastry shop that’s been open for close to 200 years. Learn how we prepare coffee in Portugal as you enjoy yours with a selection of sweet and savory local pastries.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Manteigaria Silva, Praça Dom Luís I 44, 1200-161 Lisboa, Portugal
Next, we’ll pay a visit to the oldest traditional-style grocery store in the city. You’ll discover the importance of bacalhau (salt cod) in Portugal and sample melt-in-your-mouth acorn-fed Iberian ham.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina), Largo Sao Domingos, Lisbon 1150-320 Portugal
Before the next bite we’ll visit one of Lisbon’s principal churches, where you’ll glimpse the city’s dark past.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ginjinha Sem Rival, Rua Das Portas de Santo Antao, Lisbon 1150-277 Portugal
Next we’re off to sample Lisbon’s famous cherry liqueur. This tiny, 180-year-old family-run shop is exactly where you need to try one of the city’s most locally-loved drinks.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Rossio Train Station, Praca D. Pedro IV, Lisbon Portugal
Pass by Lisbon’s first train station housed in a beautiful historic building.
Stop At: Largo do Carmo, Largo do Chiado 8, Lisbon 1249-125 Portugal
Next, it’s up the hill to one of Lisbon’s central squares where your guide will bring more of the city’s history to life. From the 18th-century earthquake to a fountain dating back to the same time, find out how history has shaped the city over the years.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: O Trevo, Praça Luís de Camões 48, 1200-208 Lisboa, Portugal
Wander down to try what Anthony Bourdain considered the best Portuguese pork sandwich there is, prepared by those who have done it best for over 50 years.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Sol e Pesca, R. Nova do Carvalho 44, 1200-019 Lisboa, Portugal
Wander over to the Instagram-worthy “pink street” to learn more about one of Portugal’s more interesting exports: canned fish. This staple of Portuguese cuisine will have you marveling at just how much flavor can be packed into a tin can!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Praca Luis de Camoes, Lisbon Portugal
Stop in another one of Lisbon’s beautiful squares and hear about its connection to one of Portugal’s famous poets.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: O Gaiteiro, Rua de S. Paulo 214, 1200-058 Lisboa, Portugal
Continuing downhill through the hip and trendy neighborhood of Bica, you’ll arrive in one of the favorite watering holes of the Cais do Sodré neighborhood. Here we’ll sample expertly-prepared codfish and regional cheese and olives paired with local wine or beer. Savor the Portuguese’s most versatile fish while surrounded by the buzz of locals at lunch.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Mercado da Ribeira, Av. 24 de Julho, 1200, Lisbon 1200-481 Portugal
Wander through Lisbon’s local produce market and see some of the ingredients you may try during your stay in the city.
Stop At: Manteigaria – Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata, Av. 24 de Julho 50, 1200-109 Lisboa, Portugal
Lastly, no Lisbon food tour would be complete without sampling a pastel de nata, one of our famous custard tarts. And where better to try it than the place that is giving the original pastel de nata strong competition for the title of best in the city?
Duration: 5 minutes
