Heart of Lisbon Food Tour: Baixa, Chiado & Bairro Alto
About this activity
Highlights
- Sample traditional Portuguese tapas and sip on delicious local wines
- Enter an underground restaurant in a former church for craft beer, wine and “Bifana” in Chiado
- Enjoy the spectacle of fish grilled fresh in front of you and taste legendary piri piri chicken in Bairro Alto
- Taste the best custard tart in the city at an award-winning pastry shop in Baixa
- Pass by Portugal’s oldest coffee shop and the city’s most famous landmarks.
Full description
In between, meet local vendors who have been part of the city’s tapestry for decades and see some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the world’s oldest book store.
Included / Excluded
- Grilled sardines with salad
- Piri piri chicken
- Caldo verde (kale & potato soup)
- Bifana (Portuguese pork sandwich)
- Pastel de nata (custard tart)
- Regional wine, craft beer & water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, R. de São Pedro de Alcântara, 1200-470 Lisboa, Portugal
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, R. de São Pedro de Alcântara, 1250-238 Lisboa, Portugal
Please meet us next to the fountain at the viewpoint. Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
Important information
Know before you book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Know before you go
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Cancellation policy
A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
So glad I booked this. The guide was great, the stops felt genuinely local, and the food was delicious from start to finish. Do this on your first day and come hungry!
One of the best Venice city food tour experiences we have ever done. The guide took us to authentic local spots, and every dish was fresh and flavorful. We especially enjoyed the cicchetti, the spritz pairings, and the delicious prosecco served with the polenta and polpetta di carne.
The best way to get to know a culture is to taste and learn about its food. My nephew and I had a great time on this tour, and I felt the expense was worth the experience. There was plenty of yummy food and drink, too.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine