Guided Historic Walk to Culinary Hidden Gems, Lisbon

Get a taste of Lisbon on this gastronomic excursion through two of the city's historic neighborhoods: Mouraria and downtown. A guide will take you through these areas on foot, where you'll learn more about the city's history — like the birth of Fado music — and get the chance to visit favorite haunts that locals love. You'll stop at six different places and savor 16 tastings over the course of a few hours, as you discover the tastes, influences, and delicacies that make up Portuguese cuisine.

Experience Lisbon's gastronomy and history on this guided walk through some of the city's most historic neighborhoods. This half-day excursion takes place in the morning and the afternoon, and you'll begin the journey by meeting your expert guide at a central meeting point. Your guide will introduce you to the city's history and then take you through the areas of Mouraria and downtown. This excursion includes six stops at local haunts and 16 tastings, so be sure to come with an empty stomach and comfortable shoes, as you'll be walking on hilly streets and stairs typical of Lisbon's older areas. While most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, note that this may not be suitable for vegans.

You'll walk through Mouraria, the city's hilly medieval quarter that was home to the Moors in the 13th century until their expulsion from Portugal in 1497. This neighborhood is also the birthplace of Fado, as the first famous Fado singer, Severa, lived and died here, so you'll discover all this and more as you stroll its cobblestoned streets and take in the colorful historic buildings. Mouraria has remained a multi-cultural area, and you'll stop in various locations here to taste the Portuguese flavors that reflect the different influences of those who have shaped this country over millennia.

This journey will also take you to downtown Lisbon, where you'll try some tasty dishes away from the crowds, and your guide will offer insights into the city that only locals know. After the sixth location, you'll be free to return to your accommodations to rest and digest or continue walking around the city with your newfound knowledge.