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Portuguese Cuisine:17 tastings food tour
* 4 stops, all in restaurants and shops run by local families
* 1st Airbnb food experience announcing more than 17 tastings, not just snacks but 'real' food also. Exclusive tastings!
* explore NOT ONE, but the THREE of the oldest Lisbon districts (Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa), namely the one where I was born and where my parents still live!
Portuguese cuisine has so much to offer. Famous for its wine, meat & seafood, its 'conventual' desserts, Mediterranean influences, and the legacy of Portugal's colonial history, namely in the wide variety of spices used.
We'll present you with a selection of tastes, flavors, cultural influences, & cooking techniques through small plates & the right beverages (wines, liqueurs, juice), all this while wandering through hidden corners of the city.
We will walk through history. See old & contemporary life and indulge ourselves as we strike the perfect balance between walking, resting, and eating.
Small groups (10 max)
1.6 miles (2.5 KM) with a few stairs - 4 Food Stops - One Lisbon Food Tour
Suitable to Vegetarians/Keto/Celiac/Pescatarians - Just INFORM us BEFORE the tour! - NOT suitable for Vegans
Ideal for special occasions: anniversaries, team building, foodies & cooking groups, friend & family outings
LGBTQ2S+ friendly - LGBTQ2S+ places-to-go-after-this!
Check our other TOURS in Lisbon: Boat Tours w/ Chef, Sustainable Food Tour
Mystical and Romantic Sintra - Day Trip
Prepare your intellectual spirit and adventurous soul. On this day trip FROM LISBON (central pickup location), we will guide you through a CAREFULLY CHOSEN selection of monuments, parks and sites in SINTRA and surroundings.
We will stop at PENA PARK AND PALACE, starting with a SOFT HIKE in the PARK up until the PALACE. You'll get connected with nature and experience the emotions offered by this unique XIX Century Romantic Park. We'll then explore the TERRACES, architecture and HISTORY of PENA PALACE. For us, the most beautiful is the outdoors, but there will be free time to visit the interior of the palace as well.
Around lunchtime, we will stop at SINTRA HISTORICAL CENTRE, close to the MEDIEVAL NATIONAL ROYAL PALACE.
We'll also visit the mystical QUINTA DA REGALEIRA, a scenographic park, that invites you for a symbolic initiation journey. We'll explore fountains, grottos, the INITIATION WELL, a labyrinth of secret tunnels and the PALACE.
Along the walks we will share all our love for this mountain, giving you a reliable source of information and local knowledge.
The "cherry on top" of this day trip, is the stop by the ocean at CABO DA ROCA, discovering some of the COASTLINE secrets along the way.
Notes:
Pick up at Bessa Hotel Liberdade
Meals and monuments tickets are not included
Create your own Mosaic Lisbon Souvenir
What we’ll do
You will create two of your own highly decorative and colorful Lisbon mosaic sardines, 19 x 4 cm. Sardines are the unofficial mascot of Lisbon...you'll see them everywhere! It is only fitting we use tile; the Portuguese have a love affair with tile, "azulejos".
First, you decide on your design. Then, you will learn how to cut tiles, how to lay them for the greatest effect, and how to fix and grout. Materials used will be antique Portuguese and contemporary tiles, mirror or broken dishes.
At the end of the workshop, your handmade souvenirs are ready to go home with you. Why make two? Many students create one for themselves, to remember the beauty and magic of Lisbon, and the other for a loved one back home: a priceless piece of art that could not be bought in any store!
I will give you ideas and suggstions where to source tools and materials in your own country so that this can be a new hobby for life! If you are like many, you may easily become "hooked" for good. Let's hope so...
Other things to note
Wear comfortable clothing which you don't mind getting a little messy. My studio is one place in town where you are encouraged to break things, make a mess and get your hands dirty!
Sintra with a Local (Pick up Lisbon)
Hi everyone!!
The idea of this experience is to provide the best possible full day in our hometown. Knowing Sintra like the back of our hands and all the magic it has to offer, we came up with what we believe to be the most amazing and complete way of experiencing its wonders in one full day!
- Start the day in Lisbon in front of Dona Maria II Theater
- Our first stop will be at the historic center of Sintra to discover its beautiful labyrinth like streets. We will talk about what makes Sintra so special while discovering its secrets and taste its unique pastry.
- We will then discover the Palace of Quinta da Regaleira and get lost in its 4 hectares of mysticism and romantic arquitecture and gardens.
- From here we will leave the tourists behind and go through the very picturesque and hidden towns of Colares, Penedo, Almoçageme etc. to reach the open atlantic coastline.
- On the coastline we will go for a waterfront lunch before exploring its brethtaking cliff views and Cabo da Roca - The end of the World!
-We will then have the best postcard like views of the Pena Palace and finish the tour with a visit to this unique romantic Palace. :)
Other things to note
Pick up and drop off in front of Dona Maria II Theater (15 walk from most areas on the city) Google location: https://g.page/TNDMII?share
Meals and Monuments fees are not included.
Secret Supper Club - Wine Dinner
Discover Portugal's cuisine and culture at a dinner party hosted by a wine expert. We'll dine on several courses of traditional Portuguese fish and meat dishes, each with a contemporary twist and paired with Portuguese wines. During dinner, we'll explain the different regions, people, and landscapes of Portugal. You'll leave with a full belly and a deeper understanding of the country and its cuisine and wine reality.
Other things to note
Special arrangements may be provided as Vegan or Gluten-free meals.
Guests must be over 18 years old.
Konke okwenziwayo eduze ne-Alfama, Lisbon
Portuguese Cuisine:17 tastings food tour
* 4 stops, all in restaurants and shops run by local families
* 1st Airbnb food experience announcing more than 17 tastings, not just snacks but 'real' food also. Exclusive tastings!
* explore NOT ONE, but the THREE of the oldest Lisbon districts (Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa), namely the one where I was born and where my parents still live!
Portuguese cuisine has so much to offer. Famous for its wine, meat & seafood, its 'conventual' desserts, Mediterranean influences, and the legacy of Portugal's colonial history, namely in the wide variety of spices used.
We'll present you with a selection of tastes, flavors, cultural influences, & cooking techniques through small plates & the right beverages (wines, liqueurs, juice), all this while wandering through hidden corners of the city.
We will walk through history. See old & contemporary life and indulge ourselves as we strike the perfect balance between walking, resting, and eating.
Small groups (10 max)
1.6 miles (2.5 KM) with a few stairs - 4 Food Stops - One Lisbon Food Tour
Suitable to Vegetarians/Keto/Celiac/Pescatarians - Just INFORM us BEFORE the tour! - NOT suitable for Vegans
Ideal for special occasions: anniversaries, team building, foodies & cooking groups, friend & family outings
LGBTQ2S+ friendly - LGBTQ2S+ places-to-go-after-this!
Check our other TOURS in Lisbon: Boat Tours w/ Chef, Sustainable Food Tour
Mystical and Romantic Sintra - Day Trip
Prepare your intellectual spirit and adventurous soul. On this day trip FROM LISBON (central pickup location), we will guide you through a CAREFULLY CHOSEN selection of monuments, parks and sites in SINTRA and surroundings.
We will stop at PENA PARK AND PALACE, starting with a SOFT HIKE in the PARK up until the PALACE. You'll get connected with nature and experience the emotions offered by this unique XIX Century Romantic Park. We'll then explore the TERRACES, architecture and HISTORY of PENA PALACE. For us, the most beautiful is the outdoors, but there will be free time to visit the interior of the palace as well.
Around lunchtime, we will stop at SINTRA HISTORICAL CENTRE, close to the MEDIEVAL NATIONAL ROYAL PALACE.
We'll also visit the mystical QUINTA DA REGALEIRA, a scenographic park, that invites you for a symbolic initiation journey. We'll explore fountains, grottos, the INITIATION WELL, a labyrinth of secret tunnels and the PALACE.
Along the walks we will share all our love for this mountain, giving you a reliable source of information and local knowledge.
The "cherry on top" of this day trip, is the stop by the ocean at CABO DA ROCA, discovering some of the COASTLINE secrets along the way.
Notes:
Pick up at Bessa Hotel Liberdade
Meals and monuments tickets are not included
Create your own Mosaic Lisbon Souvenir
What we’ll do
You will create two of your own highly decorative and colorful Lisbon mosaic sardines, 19 x 4 cm. Sardines are the unofficial mascot of Lisbon...you'll see them everywhere! It is only fitting we use tile; the Portuguese have a love affair with tile, "azulejos".
First, you decide on your design. Then, you will learn how to cut tiles, how to lay them for the greatest effect, and how to fix and grout. Materials used will be antique Portuguese and contemporary tiles, mirror or broken dishes.
At the end of the workshop, your handmade souvenirs are ready to go home with you. Why make two? Many students create one for themselves, to remember the beauty and magic of Lisbon, and the other for a loved one back home: a priceless piece of art that could not be bought in any store!
I will give you ideas and suggstions where to source tools and materials in your own country so that this can be a new hobby for life! If you are like many, you may easily become "hooked" for good. Let's hope so...
Other things to note
Wear comfortable clothing which you don't mind getting a little messy. My studio is one place in town where you are encouraged to break things, make a mess and get your hands dirty!
Sintra with a Local (Pick up Lisbon)
Hi everyone!!
The idea of this experience is to provide the best possible full day in our hometown. Knowing Sintra like the back of our hands and all the magic it has to offer, we came up with what we believe to be the most amazing and complete way of experiencing its wonders in one full day!
- Start the day in Lisbon in front of Dona Maria II Theater
- Our first stop will be at the historic center of Sintra to discover its beautiful labyrinth like streets. We will talk about what makes Sintra so special while discovering its secrets and taste its unique pastry.
- We will then discover the Palace of Quinta da Regaleira and get lost in its 4 hectares of mysticism and romantic arquitecture and gardens.
- From here we will leave the tourists behind and go through the very picturesque and hidden towns of Colares, Penedo, Almoçageme etc. to reach the open atlantic coastline.
- On the coastline we will go for a waterfront lunch before exploring its brethtaking cliff views and Cabo da Roca - The end of the World!
-We will then have the best postcard like views of the Pena Palace and finish the tour with a visit to this unique romantic Palace. :)
Other things to note
Pick up and drop off in front of Dona Maria II Theater (15 walk from most areas on the city) Google location: https://g.page/TNDMII?share
Meals and Monuments fees are not included.
Secret Supper Club - Wine Dinner
Discover Portugal's cuisine and culture at a dinner party hosted by a wine expert. We'll dine on several courses of traditional Portuguese fish and meat dishes, each with a contemporary twist and paired with Portuguese wines. During dinner, we'll explain the different regions, people, and landscapes of Portugal. You'll leave with a full belly and a deeper understanding of the country and its cuisine and wine reality.
Other things to note
Special arrangements may be provided as Vegan or Gluten-free meals.
Guests must be over 18 years old.
Pastel de Nata, Learn to make your own
Are you ready to make your own Pastel de Nata (Portuguese egg tarts)? Join us, at our beautiful kitchen, where we will show you how to prepare world´s tastiest tart (we like to think so!), on a complete hands-on cooking class!
Pastel de Nata is probably Portugal most iconic pastry! This 19-century delicacy, created in monasteries, has become a national symbol. Loved by all, this pastry is becoming widely popular worldwide. Learn the secrets of this sugary temptation and take them home with you and amaze all your family and friends! (you will be making several pastries)
As proud Portuguese’s, we will honor our ancestors on a fun 2-hour session.
Ow, and have we mentioned that you will also learn another typical treat? Yes, a perfect two-for-one! So, what are you waiting? Come and cook with us!
*Two different recipes (Pastel de Nata and another traditional snack);
*Tea and coffee;
*Don’t worry about memorizing every step of the class, we will send you all the recipes after, for you to practice and amaze everyone at home!
Other things to note
Please tell us if you have any food allergy or restriction before hand
Ebike da serra de Sintra ao mar de Cascais-Pick-up in Lisbon
This is a small group (up to 5 people) experience. I'll get you in your hotel in Lisbon and we will go to Cascais where we will start the ride. Our e-bikes will take us effortlessly to all the amazing sights in Cascais and Sintra.
We will go from Cascais Market and up the Sintra forest through a path that you will see yourself in the middle of the countryside, with sheep, horses and local vegetable gardens. We will then go through Quinta do Pisão and up the Sintra Forest to reach Peninha Convent in the top with a 360 degrees view of the region. We will then go down to Guincho Beach where we can pause for a relaxing lunch (not included), then to the touristic but amazing Boca do Inferno, Cascais old town and back to where we started.
We will have a deep experience of all of the best that this region can offer.
We will end the tour in Cascais train station, where a 35 minute train (EUR 2.00 per person) or private transportation (taxi, uber, etc., around 30 minutes to Lisbon) are not included. This route is great for every cycling experience.
Convívio de cozinha portuguesa
O Estúdio fica localizado no centro de Lisboa num bairro ainda com o burburinho típico. No seu interior podemos viver a atmosfera acolhedora e tradicional do exterior. A luz natural mergulha na cozinha durante todo o dia. De noite temos uma cozinha acolhedora com uma iluminação que convida a entrar.
No piso inferior foi pensada uma sala com um ambiente intimista para receber pequenos grupos para horas de convívio e partilha.
Durante 3 horas esta vai ser a casa de quem aparece para almoçar ou jantar. Podendo participar ou ajudar na confecção de uma refeição tipicamente portuguesa tudo em ambiente animado que promete ser um serão de amigos e sabores.
Get lost in Sintra with a Local / from Lisbon
Once upon a time there was a mountain full of wildlife and mysteries where ancient cultures gathered to practice pagan rituals, hunt, and protect their territory. This mountain was sacred and a respite place for people seeking peace in monasteries and pilgrimage and it still remains a sacred place for the people who grew up around it. Sintra changed a lot over time and became a very touristic place where its true essence is often forgotten. As locals, we were privileged to have lived in a moment in history where this mountain was our own “backyard”. A place where we could still find those rituals taking place, explore abandoned monasteries, palaces and sleep in the woods. We grew up to be the same curious and passionate kids we once were about our land. This is our heritage, this is our home and this is the core of the experience we want to share with you.
Locals know better. Feel free to feel inspired. Come on board.A quick pick of what we’ll do throughout the day:
1.Stop at a viewpoint for an Introduction to Sintra’s History;
2.Visit to Quinta da Regaleira Palace (the one we believe best represents Sintra’s spiritual vibe);
3.Visit to an old traditional village;
4.Small hike in the sacred part of the forest;
5.Stop at Adraga Beach and cliffs.
P.S. Bring snacks and drinks (we do not stop for lunch at a restaurant). Tickets for Quinta da Regaleira are not included.
Hands-on Portuguese cooking Masterclass
Step into our Cooking school for "THE" authentic Portuguese cooking class. Get your own kitchen station and learn to cook (and eat) step by step traditional Portuguese food in Lisbon! On the course of 3 hours we will show you of what a real Portuguese full course meal consists off on this Masterclass! Cook your own dishes (don´t worry, we will walk you through), and get to know the story behind the recipes and ingredients passed down through generations. Already used to cooking? Don´t worry, you will also learn particularities about our ingredients and processes.
Come and discover the secrets of Portuguese culinary tradition with us!
Come alone, with your family or friends, the only requirement is that you bring an empty stomach.
Because if there´s one thing Portugal is good at, that is making food! Cooking is an important part of our culture, history and everyday life. Around the table we gather friends, family, strangers on fun, tasty sessions of sharing some of the most diverse food that our country has to offer.
*3-hour cooking class;
*3 different dishes (one starter, one main fish dish and one main meat dish)
* Tea, coffee and wine included (Portuguese of course!)
*Your own kitchen station (not a show cooking or shared kitchen)
*Dont worry about memorizing everystep of the class, we will send you all the recipes after, for you to pratice and amaze everyone at hom
Other things to note
Please tell us if you have any food allergy or restriction before hand
Small Group Kayak Tour in Arrábida Park
Join our small group Kayak tour (5 kayaks) from Time Out Market (Mercado da Ribeira) to the coastline of Sesimbra where we will provide you with a home made pic nic during our stop at one of the most beautiful beaches in the Arrabida Natural Park called Ribeiro do Cavalo.
This is an all inclusive tour so we will have a transfer from Lisbon to the village of Sesimbra where our kayak equipment will be waiting for us which includes DOUBLE (tandem) sit-on-top kayaks, life vests, water resistant bags for any belongings you choose to take with you on the tour and inside a big beach towel and water bottles, and off course the paddles and very comfortable kayak seats.
We will paddle from the harbour of Sesimbra after you receive a briefing on the tour and paddling technics and in general it takes us 1h:30m to get to the beach where we will have our 1h break for lunch and for you to enjoy the scenery.
Along the way you will paddle through the rock passages and small caves onlyj found in this region making it extra special.
The way back to the start point takes about another hour of paddling and in most days with the help of some wind pushing us.
By default we provide a chicken baguette sandwich (avocado, lettuce, mushrooms, tomato and chicken) so if you prefer a veggie option just let us know. Total duration is from 9:00 to around 16:00 until you are back in Lisbon.
The Lisbon Boat Party/ Amazing sunset sailing tour
You come on board of the biggest typical sailboat in Lisbon, that will be cruising in the beautiful Tagus River through Lisbon, during a stunning sunset. A must do during your stay in the city!
What to expect:
- Magnificent landscape sightseeing from the riverside.
All night live DJ, (deep house, R&B, EDM, international music)
- Welcome drink + one long drink included in your ticket
- Entrance included to one of the TOP clubs in Lisbon.
- You can buy food an beverage on board
- Card/cash available on board
Viva um dia mágico Sintra, Palácio Pena e Quinta Regaleira
Único tour em Sintra com visita guiada dentro de dois monumentos no mesmo dia: Palácio da Pena e Quinta da Regaleira
Visitaremos a Serra de Sintra ou Mons Lunae como diziam os romanos. No Monte da Lua, o misticismo subsiste até hoje. Começaremos com uma visita guiada por um autêntico palácio de conto de fadas, o Palácio da Pena. Em seguida, exploraremos as ruas estreitas no centro histórico da vila de Sintra e daremos tempo livre para você almoçar e experimentar os doces típicos da região na famosa "Piriquita" (travesseiro). Após o almoço, seguiremos para a Quinta da Regaleira onde faremos uma visita guiada ao Poço Iniciático e conheceremos a história por trás dos seus jardins exóticos, grutas enigmáticas e arquitetura maçônica. Atravessaremos a serra percorrendo as aldeias em sua volta para chegar ao Cabo da Roca, o ponto mais ocidental da Europa continental.
◉ Passeio guiado dentro dos monumentos
◉ Acesso rápido e sem filas para bilheteria
◉ Limitada a 7 pessoas para uma experiência personalizada.
Sintra Unveiled-A Guided Trip from Lisbon
Join me on a journey to discover the wonders of the magical Sintra Mountain.
We will start the day in the picturesque World Heritage Sintra Historic Center, where you will taste the best secrets of a local Portuguese old Pastry.
We are going then to the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira and pass by the luxuriant Monserrate Palace, both reflections of a rising bourgeosie, fond of symbology, poetry, art and nature.
We don't need to worry about the queues to get into the monuments. With the exception of the Pena Palace,
We have permission to skip it!
Then we are going towards the stunning Atlantic Coast of Sintra, with a stop for lunch by the sea at the local surfing beach Praia da Adraga.
After the meal, we will visit the westernmost point of all continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, to feel the Atlantic sea breeze and admire the wild Sintra cliffs that I have explored so many times.
After that, we will drive to the top of the Mountain, by a stunning and reserved acces road, with stops at the best sights to the ancestral Moorish Castle and to the royal Pena Palace.
The Heartbeat of Ancient Lisbon - A Walk to Remember
If you are a family, a group of friends or a team wanting to bond and discover Lisbon through a unique lense, this experience was designed with you in mind.
This experience is highly adaptable to you and your co-travellers needs. Have no hesitations in reaching out and I will make your dream experience come true. From funny family pictures to heart felt, genuine and inquisitive conversations everything can be expected.
Board onto a time-traveling machine with us and let's travel through centuries to understand why Lisbon looks the way it does and what it means to live for a day in the shoes of a Portuguese.
We will go on and off the beaten path to discover the city's contrasts, its mysteries and legends.
Our Lisbon walking tour will immerse you in four of the most iconic neighborhoods:
Bohemian Baixa, Multicultural Mouraria, Bairro Castelo, old quarter Alfama.
From the hidden alleys to some of the most stunning panoramic views, we will admire incredible pieces of street art and learn not to live like a local, but to understand like a local.
We will familiarize ourselves with the country's symbols.
Uncover the mystery of this 'fish' that is not fished in Portugal, but it is eaten more than any other local fish altogether. And we will find out what is the 'Granny's Cure' for all matters of illnesses.
Bring a curious mind and an open heart and let Lisbon amaze you!