Lisbon Post-Colonial Cuisine Tour: Exploring History Through Food
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33 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a full-day Lisbon Post-Colonial Cuisine Tour and delve into the rich history of Portugal through its diverse culinary traditions. Sample the iconic Cape Verdean stew, discover the origins of Angolan coffee and Sao Tome chocolate, and explore the hidden African influences within Portuguese Catholicism.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Paço da Rainha - Here we will take in the sites as we make our way to a hidden gem
  • Campo dos Martires da Patria - here we will take in the history and culture of the city
  • Avenida da Fonte Luminosa - Here we will discus the theme of the day and take in the sites
  • Jardim do Torel - At this beautiful site we shall find out next best bite
  • Largo de Sao Domingos - In the beautiful square we will find some specialties.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

During this comprehensive day-long journey, we’ll delve into the intricate narrative of post-imperial Portugal, articulated through the culinary artistry in the heart of Lisbon. Our adventure commences with the emblematic Cape Verdean concoction, cachupa. Our decadent serving, filled with hominy, adorned with Portuguese chorizo, and garnished with an egg, is crafted by the self-styled “King of Cachupa”. We’ll imbibe coffee from Angola and savor chocolate from Sao Tome, discussing these goods’ dark past associated with slavery and their ongoing shift towards free-trade norms. We will stop by a store featuring spiritual artifacts from Brazil and understand how African religious customs were concealed within Catholicism over centuries by the colonial subjects of the Portuguese regime.

Location
Praça do Chile 2
Praça do Chile
The meeting point is at the exit of the Arroios Metro station in Praça do Chile, in front of “Zainphone” mobile phone shop near the corner of Avenida Almirate Reis with Rua Morrais Soares. Arrive on foot: Walk directly up Rua da Palma/Avenida Almirante Reis from Martim Moniz to Praça do Chile.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gvhall
May 1, 2024
Eating our way across Arroios - Our tour of the Arroios neighborhood with Joao (aka Jonny) was fun, informative, and most of all delicious! We sampled food with roots in Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique and Goa. We particularly enjoyed eating in small, family-owned restaurants that we never would have found on our own. The highlight was an introduction to Cachupa, the national dish of Cape Verde. Muito Gostoso!
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Cherishkan
Apr 18, 2024
Kika - our greatest guide :) - It was our family's favorite day in Lisbon. We had Kika as our guide, her history lesson was interesting to listen to, and she took excellent care of our group of a wide range of ages. My toddler loved her and stayed by her for most of the tour. As for the tour, we specifically loved that it focuses on the blend of culture and background between Portugal and its colonial influence. If you're interested in human migration and diaspora and also enjoy good food, this is the tour!!!
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Ashleyfamily6
Apr 15, 2024
Lisbon's Laura!! - We had such an amazing tasting tour of Lisbon with the most adorable young woman Laura. I had booked this tour for 6 girlfriends thinking it would be 2 - 3 hours. Laura took us around to amazing places for 7 hours! We loved every minute of it. She gave us so much history, took us to really authentic places, knew people everywhere we went and was wonderful. We wanted her to stay with us for our entire trip. I highly recommend Laura and Culinary Backstreets!
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Muskiegal
Apr 10, 2024
A Great Culinary and Historical Experience - Every Culinary Backstreet Walk I’ve taken has been a fantastic learning experience and Kika upheld the high quality of these experiences. Her knowledge of the food and its historical and cultural path to Lisbon was extensive, interesting, and well presented. And of course the food was delicious. Kika is a personable leader who makes all participants at ease. This tour is highly recommended!
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Hiddencaviar
Apr 4, 2024
Great walking tour worth doing for a different take on the history of Portugal. - What an amazing trip around the history of Lisbon and Portugal through a culinary experience. Not only did I learn new things about Portugal, but I got the opportunity to learn a richer experience of the food that is infused in the city through its heritage with other cultures. Kika was an amazing guide and host as she introduced us to each new venue with a powerful explanation of its relationship to the history of Portugal. A fantastic experience and one I will repeat for sure!
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Jand12
Mar 25, 2024
Post-Colonial culinary fest! - We were really interested in the colonial culinary history of Lisbon and Kika really delivered. It was very interesting tour where we learned a lot and enjoyed a lot of varied food. Kika is very well informed, interesting and helpful. It felt as if we spent the day hanging out with a friend in Lisbon. Highly recommended!
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K4663pealexn
Mar 19, 2024
I learned so much! - A wonderful tour of a wonderful city! Kika not only introduced me to Lisbon's diverse food scene but tied the development of Portugal's food culture to its history. She was incredibly knowledgeable and even provided recipes and recommendations beyond the tour. The food was delicious, and I learned so much!
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Eric
Mar 10, 2024
We felt like we were with family. Marvelous Tour curated by a lovely guide. - Our guide Kika was warm and engaging. She made Lisbon come alive and introduced us to owners of small restaurants that served amazing foods. We came away with full stomachs and new knowledge. As my title suggests we left feeling like we made a great friend and we were treated like family. Do yourself a favor and book any tour led by the amazing Kika. This was our 3rd Culinary Backstreets tour. Always a great experience. Highly recommended !
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Bangoman22646
Feb 21, 2024
History is a menu - This was a highlight of our visit to Lisbon. The post-colonial feast tour is a fascinating insight into how the history of Portugal's colonisation, and associated spice trade, is captured through the food map of the modern country. Celia is an excellent host, knowledgeable, generous and great company. You will visit neighorhoods away from the tourist trails and visit restaurants you might otherwise walk straight past. The owners are pleased to see you and happy to explain their kitchen histories. Don't miss these tours.
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Jaspercc2008
Feb 22, 2024
Lisbon’s Post-Colonial Feast - informative - We were led by Kika who did an excellent job weaving the history of Portuguese colonialism with the different neighborhoods and cuisines. It was an unusual and anthropological take on food in Lisbon.
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