Food tours in Lisbon
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Lisbon. The most comfortable months are May–June and September, with highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month.
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Top food tours in Lisbon
Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine TourFrom $76View 
Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama DistrictFrom $120View
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What to eat and drink in Lisbon
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Pastel de nata
- A small custard tart with crisp, flaky pastry, often dusted with cinnamon.
- Bacalhau
- Dried salted cod, soaked and cooked in countless ways; a pillar of Portuguese cooking.
- Sardines
- Grilled whole sardines, the smell of Lisbon's June festivals, served on bread.
- Bifana
- A thin pork cutlet marinated in garlic and wine, served hot in a soft bread roll.
- Ginjinha
- A sweet sour-cherry liqueur sold by the shot from tiny bars, sometimes in chocolate cups.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Lisbon month by month
Averages for Lisbon, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 59 (15) | 62 (16) | 66 (19) | 69 (20) | 74 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 80 (27) | 73 (23) | 65 (18) | 60 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 47 (9) | 48 (9) | 52 (11) | 54 (12) | 58 (14) | 62 (17) | 65 (18) | 66 (19) | 64 (18) | 60 (15) | 53 (12) | 49 (9) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:39 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:43 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:32 pm | 7:46 pm | 6:59 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:16 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Lisbon?
May–June and September. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C) and about 4 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What food is Lisbon known for?
Pastel de nata: a small custard tart with crisp, flaky pastry, often dusted with cinnamon. Bacalhau: dried salted cod, soaked and cooked in countless ways; a pillar of Portuguese cooking. Sardines: grilled whole sardines, the smell of Lisbon's June festivals, served on bread.
Where can I book food tours in Lisbon?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
