The 7 Market Tours in Lisbon That Earn Their Price

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

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

Meet Cooking Lisbon at 9:30 am, walk to a local market with a chef such as Renata, Pedro, Paulo, or Carina, choose fresh seafood and produce, then cook and eat a Portuguese meal in a well-equipped kitchen. Groups are capped at 12, and allergies can be discussed in advance.

“What an amazing immersion experience with Chef Pedro! We started off the lesson visiting a local market where we shipped for fresh seafood and vegetables for our ingredients. While there we also got to sample local bread and cheeses. The class itself was a bit of work but lots of fun. Even my teenage daughter enjoyed rolling up her sleeves and learning to cook. We made a 4 course meal consisting of bread soup, mussels, seafood captaplana and orange torte. We also got to sample some oysters and goose barnacles. All in all a wonderful way to spend 1/2 a day learning more about the Portuguese culture. Highly recommend!”

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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 Cacilhas ferry terminal, browse her neighborhood market, then cook 2 to 3 Portuguese or Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. This private, English-language experience lasts about 4.5 hours and includes a shared meal, dessert, coffee, or tea.

“I wanted to do something different and fun while I was in Lisbon. This was my fifth trip so I had done most of the tourist things. Paulinho's cooking class was just fantastic. She is very organized and considerate as to what you want to make. I cannot recommend this class enough. Do not let the ferry ride(10 min) deter you. It is very easy and your subway pass works on this as well.”

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3.Local Market, Food, and Culture Walking Tour

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

Start at Time Out Market with coffee and pastel de nata, cross to Cacilhas for seafood, then walk Lisbon’s center for bifana, ginjinha, cheese, wine, and local history. Guides such as Luis, Bruno, Alexandra, and Tania lead small groups in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“It's difficult to get the timings right but the Time Out Market was packing up by 2pm when we arrived. We went back another day on our own though and bought some fruit. The choice of stops was good, each had its own character and style of food and service.”

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4.Winery & Fish Market Tasting Tour from Lisbon

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

Travel from central Lisbon across the Ponte 25 de Abril to Palácio da Bacalhôa and Setúbal. You’ll taste four wines, sample local foods at Mercado do Livramento, visit historic sights, and see São Filipe Castle. The group is capped at 15, with guides such as Flavio, Arturo, and Rosa reported on past departures.

“Great experience and met great people! The 4wd ride through the adjacent town to get espresso was so fun. We also got to tour a windmill where grain is pressed. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided background for the uniqueness of the wines from this region so close to the ocean. Recommend!”

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5.Market Tour, Cooking Class And Lunch At Mercado de Arroios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $206

Meet Antónia at Arroios Market at 11 a.m., help choose fresh ingredients, then walk to her home for a small-group Portuguese cooking class and lunch. Expect market tastings, wine, recipes to take home, and a warm meal with Antónia and Luis.

“If I could leave six stars I would. I cannot begin to describe the fun we had, the warmth we felt, and the lessons we learned from Maria and her husband, Luiz. From the moment we met at the market, Maria included us in the meal planning -- selecting the dishes we would most enjoy and meeting the fish, bread, and produce vendors who she preferred. When we arrived at her house, the fun began. A little wine, a wonderful husband, and a friendly dog made us feel welcome. We helped prepare fried mackerel, cod with potatoes, salad, and mussels -- all which turned out wonderfully. Cooking a dinner with…”

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6.Market Tour and Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Cristina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $175

Meet Cristina at Avenida Grão Vasco for a one-hour neighborhood market walk, then return to her apartment for a hands-on class. Prepare dishes such as caldo verde and bacalhau com natas, and sit down to enjoy your meal with Portuguese wine.

“Delightful tour and delicious food! We had so much fun visiting with Paula and learning more about Portuguese food.”

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7.Portuguese Cooking Class at local market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $290

Meet your private guide at Marquês de Pombal at 10 a.m., ride across the 25 de Abril Bridge, visit an Atlantic viewpoint and Costa da Caparica, then shop for ingredients at a traditional market and cook a Portuguese dish with an experienced team. Lunch, drinks, recipes, a shopping list, and a diploma are included.

“These two guys went above to make our day fabulous. Shopping at a local market was fun. Cooking lunch was great. The meal was the best meal we had on our entire 15 day vacation. Tks to both of you for taking us to see sights in Portugal that we had not seen.”

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