Lisbon Roots: Small Group Cultural Exploration with Authentic Food Tastings
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Lisboa
Immerse yourself in the multiculturalism of Mouraria, the birthplace of Fado music, on this small group cultural exploration in Lisbon. Discover the neighborhood's history and indulge in over 15 delicious food and beverage tastings. Perfect for solo travelers and food enthusiasts.
Duration:
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Highlights

Starting time: 15h00 (Please arrive 10 minutes in advance. We start on time)

Meeting Point: São Domingos Square (nearby Rossio), next the Star of David sculpture located in its middle

Duration: 4 hours

Stops included: 7

Stops Highlights: Fine grocery store, family run and ethnic restaurants, old pub, modern tavern, ancient pastry shop

Tastings included: 12 food tastings and 5 different drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Distance: 2 km / 1,2 mile

What to wear: appetite, good mood, a bottle of water, comfortable clothes and shoes, adapted to the weather.

Physical level: Medium - The food tour involves a certain amount of uphill walking on cobble stones and climb down steps, typical from old Lisbon streets.

Dietary restrictions: The Portuguese cuisine is based on fish, meat, vegetables, dairy, eggs and bread. We can adapt the tastings to a wide variety of dietary restrictions but the vegan diets. Please let us know when you make the booking if you have any restrictions (i.e.: vegetarian, pescatarian, no pork, no fish, no shellfish, no alcohol, celiac, lactose intolerant). We can only guarantee the alternatives to dietary restrictions if they are communicated until 1 day before the day of the experience.

Weather condition: Rain or shine

Capacity: 2 pax min. - 12 pax max.

Points of Interest

  • Largo São Domingos
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Wine tasting
  • Tea and coffee
  • Food tasting
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience the local flavor and awaken your palate as we depart from Downtown to explore the diverse culture of Mouraria: the cradle of Fado music and one of Lisbon’s most ancient and genuine neighborhoods, rich in history, tales and interesting facts located on the castle hill. Sample over 15 exquisite ingredients, meals and refreshments, freshly prepared and served for you at 6 traditional local delicatessen, quaint and modern bars, and eateries. A four-hour delicious extended meal, at a leisurely pace, amidst friends and natives. All food and drink tastings are covered in the adult ticket cost.

  • We require a minimum of two persons for our experiences. Solo travelers, you’re always welcome. Please consult our website for booking instructions.
  • Between May and October (excluding 2020), we offer a second slot for this tour that begins at 15h45, available directly on our website. If it’s booked out for your preferred date, please look at other options available on our website.
  • We can adapt the tastings to a wide variety of dietary restrictions but the vegan diets. Please let us know when you make the booking if you have any restrictions (i.e.: vegetarian, pescatarian, no pork, no fish, no shellfish, no alcohol, celiac, lactose intolerant). We can only guarantee the alternatives to dietary restrictions if they are communicated until 1 day before the day of the experience.
Location
Largo São Domingos
Largo de São Domingos (nearby Rossio). The guide will be waiting on the side of the Star of David located in the middle of this pedestrian square.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kevinbb2620tx
Apr 14, 2024
Don't miss this tour - Dani Was absolutely fantastic! One of the best tours I've ever been on. It was great going all over different parts of the city and trying some really delicious foods and drink.
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Scotthu3018jz
Apr 14, 2024
Delicious and Fun Lisbon Food Tour - Our guide Anna was very well informed about the food, culture and history of the various neighborhoods in Lisbon. We especially liked meeting various proprietors and getting off the well-worn tourist tracks and into the real places locals go. The food was varied and delicious. Anna was great and the experience is one we’ll remember for many years.
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Anne
Apr 14, 2024
Entertaining and delicious food tour!! - We had a wonderful food tour experience with Dani. She is outstanding and a wealth of knowledge about Portugal and food.. She covered so much in our 3 hours together. Dani is a gifted guide who is smart and entertaining. My sister suggested we take this tour after her great experience and we are so thankful we did. One person in the group could not eat some of the food we experienced but Dani made sure she felt included and was able to substitute foods when she could. The company was so fantastic to work with. Our flight was delayed and they accommodated us to reschedule. We also got lost trying to meet the group and they called to direct us. Really fantastic customer service. Obrigada Dani and Taste of Lisboa!!
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Kornfeld4
Apr 14, 2024
Food tour mejor de todos! - Food tours are a fantastic way to learn about a city. If you are looking for a food walking tour that can accommodate food aversions/-allergies, this is the tour for you. Dani, our tour guide is the best in the city. We saw and listened to other food tour guides while walking the neighborhood that Dani introduced us to, and they were no where near as good/ knowledgeable as Dani. Frankly we felt bad for the tourists who were on those tours. Dani knew the people in the neighborhood, the restaurant owners and staff and the shop keepers. The food was delicious (we went back to some of the spots during our trip), the presentation was insightful and our Lisbon host, Dani, was amazing. We will tell everyone who is going to Lisbon to put the tour on their to do list.
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439jodir
Apr 14, 2024
Excellent Lisbon food tour! - We had a great time with our wonderful guide, Dani. Her passion and knowledge were a highlight. In addition to sampling some of the typical Lisbon foods, we learned so much about the history of the country and city. It was a fantastic experience and we highly recommend it!
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B573semariap
Apr 12, 2024
Great tour to get an actual lived experience of Lisbon as a city - I really enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Daniela, was AMAZING, you could really tell that she is super passionate about the city and the history of Portugal. I found it heartwarming that she actually knew well not only the people of the restaurants/tour stops, but also the residents of Mouraria or passers-by of the route in general. It gave me the feeling of really being invited to be a part of Lisbon and to get to know its reality, more than simply passing by a tourist site and receiving information that 2 minutes later I already forgot. It's a tour that's really worth it.
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Vivnryan
Apr 8, 2024
Food and drink tour - Daniel was very knowledgeable and passionate about his heritage which he successfully interwined with his stories about the food/drink he was introducing us to.every stop we made was a winner and we thoroughly enjoyed our near 4 hour walking tour.also got some good tips for the rest of our trip.all in all very good experience and would highly recommend
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Resort518524
Apr 7, 2024
Best food and culture tour in Lisbon! - Hands down, this is the best food tour. I had Dani two years ago. I brought 3 family members this time. We had dietary restrictions including celiac disease. The accommodation for these restrictions was amazing. Dani makes history and culture come alive. She’s passionate about her culture. This food tour takes you up through the Muslim area of Lisbon, something other tours I have been on that don’t. Don’t pass this opportunity up with Taste of Lisboa.
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Donaldfn8431dj
Apr 6, 2024
Fabulous tour! - Rachel was wonderful guide, so knowledgable and down to earth. All of the stops were interesting and enjoyable, with an excellent variety of food and drink. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Lauraandconorl
Apr 4, 2024
Incredible tour with Dani! - We absolutely loved this walking tour! We saw so much of the city that we probably wouldn’t have seen and the food was amazing as well! Dani had so much knowledge about the area and was treated by friendly locals along the way, all this to say that she definitely knows her stuff! The tour was paced well and allowed us to taste various aspects of the Portuguese cuisine. If we had more time in Lisbon, we would go back to some of the places that we visited!
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