About this experience
The Food First:
Experience Portuguese cuisine through 10 carefully chosen tastings as you walk through Lisbon's historic heart.
Each tasting is intentionally chosen and connected to a specific moment in history. As you walk through historic neighborhoods, you’ll discover how Celtic, Roman, Moorish, Jewish, and Portuguese influences shaped culinary.
We are not only focusing on tastings, the experience connects food to Lisbon’s stories and culture.
This tour is created and led by a Mediterranean food culture enthusiast who researches and writes about culinary history and cultural connections. The focus is on quality over quantity, thoughtful pacing, and meaningful conversation.
Taste classic Portuguese tastes, each connected to a specific historical era
Explore historic Lisbon neighborhoods
Enjoy a thoughtfully paced, tour focused on quality and conversation
Led by a Mediterranean food culture enthusiast
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Soda/Pop
- 12 different Classic Portuguese Foods
- one glass of wine and one glass of Portuguese Spirit
- Cultural storytelling about Celtic, Roman, Moorish, Jewish & Portuguese influences
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Guided historical walk through Rossio, Roman ruins, Alfama, and Mouraria
- Sensory spice and taste tubes
Not included
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Taste 12 classic Portuguese foods and wines as you walk through Lisbon's most historic neighborhoods. Each tasting connects to a specific moment in Portugal's culinary history, from Celtic roots to Moorish spices to Age of Discovery ingredients. This isn't a rush. It's a thoughtfully paced journey where every bite has a story, and you actually have time to enjoy the food, the wine, and the conversation
We’ll walk through historic neighborhoods, taste iconic bites linked to ancient traditions, and explore how Lisbon became one of the world’s most multicultural ports
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your host will be waiting infront of the memorial statue of the shoe shiner
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Discover with 5 Sense
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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