Top Lagoa Food Tours

Discover the authentic flavours of the Algarve through a gastronomic journey connecting local territory, products, & culinary tradition. First, choose your option to start the tour. Option 1: Vineyard Experience. Enjoy a guided visit to a local wine estate and learn about Algarve terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions, as well as local fruit trees. Option 2: Municipal Market Experience. Explore a traditional market and discover fresh local ingredients and their role in Algarve cuisine. The experience continues at the Algarve Gourmet tasting room overlooking the vineyards. Enjoy a gastronomic lunch with six regional tapas and a signature dessert, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients from local producers. The meal is paired with two glasses of estate wine, followed by a tasting of Portuguese fortified wine. Dietary requirements can be accommodated upon prior request according to pricing.

This experience begins with a guided introduction to the vineyard, where you will discover Algarve Gourmet’s philosophy, the region’s terroir and the Mediterranean influences behind local cuisine. In the tasting room with vineyard views, enjoy a live showcooking session where four regional tapas are prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients. Each dish is paired with an Algarve wine, carefully selected to enhance the flavours and create a harmonious tasting journey. The experience is accompanied by live Portuguese music, creating a relaxed and immersive cultural atmosphere. At the end, guests may purchase wines and regional products. Private transport options are available for added comfort.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind winery experience that few other visitors get to have—and pair your trip with a romantic picnic lunch—during this private excursion. Following area pickup, head to your Carvoeiro winery and go on a behind-the-scenes tour to learn more about the winemaking process. Then, head out into the vineyards for a private picnic lunch, complete with local gourmet delicacies and a bottle of wine (or juice).