The 4 Market Tours in Lisbon That Repay the Climb

1.Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141Our pick

Meet your English-speaking chef at Cooking Lisbon, walk to a local market to choose fresh ingredients, then prepare and eat a Portuguese meal together. Instructors vary by session and have included Renata, Pedro, Paulo and Carina. Expect hands-on cooking, market tastings and Portuguese wine in a group capped at 12.

“The Market was amazing and Paulo is very knowledgeable and made sure we all enjoyed the experience. I like that every dish we made was delicious. I tasted dishes I would not have tried otherwise. Octopus and egg soup for a few!”

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2.Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet Paula at the Cacilhas ferry stop in Almada, browse her neighborhood market, then cook two or three Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. This private, four-and-a-half-hour experience includes a shared meal and dessert, with a choice of main dish. You’ll need to take a short ferry ride from central Lisbon.

“Paula was fabulous!! This was more than just a cooking class. We are seasoned cooks yet we learned so much from Paula. We learned whisking techniques, working with puff pastries and identifying bad clams. Paula was very knowledgeable of the area. Very fun and kind. We really enjoyed our day.”

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3.Local Market, Food, and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · from $82Best value

Start at Time Out Market for Portuguese coffee and a Pastel de Nata, then cross the Tagus to Cacilhas for seafood and city views. Back in Lisbon, sample local bites and drinks as you walk through Baixa to Rossio. A local guide leads a group of up to 12, with tours in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

“We had a fantastic time on a tour led by Bruno! He who was friendly, informative and fun! As we sampled some tasty treats, we learned a bit of history and culture, all while having fun. We would definitely recommend the tour to anyone interested in sampling some Lisbon’s tastiest treats!”

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4.Winery & Fish Market Tasting Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

Leave central Lisbon at 9:00 am for a roughly five-and-a-half-hour outing to Setúbal. The plan pairs a guided Palácio da Bacalhôa visit and four wine tastings with food at Mercado do Livramento, a walk through the historic center, and views from São Filipe Castle. Flavio and Rosa are among the guides named for this experience.

“Amazing day!! The guides were awesome, the experiences authentic. The fish market was a cool highlight. Highly recommend”

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