Top Lisbon Wine Tasting Tours - page 12

We booked this trip with no expectations on what it would be like or what we would really see. Anil picked us up at the appointed time & was ever the professional throughout the trip. He was friendly, knowledgeable & considerate in his approach. He shared great insights on what we saw, the history is incredible. We felt safe & were in awe of his driving skills in very tight road situations. And bonus - great recommendations for lunch!

This Tour is Fantastic!! David is one of the best tour guides we have ever had anywhere in our travels. The small group policy of the 'Lisbon_a_love_affair' tour company allows participants to go to small, privately owned and operated establishments where the food is hand made from the best fresh ingredients, believe me, you can taste the difference. The beverage pairing at each stop along the way was perfect. David personalized every aspect of the tour, with in depth descriptions of what we were about to eat and drink, frequently tying both to their place in the history of Lisbon and Portugal. David also provided descriptions of the town, the buildings, and the people from the history of the area and how that history is relevant to current day. Almost all the food and beverage stops were off the main path of tourism, down small side streets, up narrow paths, and in hidden charming courtyards, known only to the local residents, and now, thanks to David, also known to us. The pace of the tour was very relaxed. We had time at each stop to sip the delicious beverages, enjoy the fresh flavors of the food, and relax with our new found friend in enjoyable conversations. David knows the shop keepers, frequently the business owners themselves, who readily welcomed us with warm smiles and friendly greetings. While a couple of times we arrived at a shop that was being crowded by a larger group, David was able to secure a table for us and get our food and beautifully paired beverage with almost no wait. Within the first few stops we realized that we were being guided by someone who was more than a tour guide but rather more like a very knowledgeable friend who has been a lifelong resident of the area. The pace of the walk was very casual, stopping frequently to show us points of interest and history as we strolled the beautiful side streets and easily missed walkways of the city, discovering and exploring areas free of the hustle and hassle of the big tour groups, with time to really see the local side. For example, we didn't just stop somewhere and get served codcakes and wine, we went up a secluded set of stairs to a small courtyard where we relaxed with a few local residents, enjoyed the beautiful day, and we're served fresh codcakes and wonderful Green Wine, which was itself a unique treat. Before arriving at this location we had stopped at a small market that sold seafood and of course Cod. It was here that David described the process of catching, preserving and preparing the Cod fish. Our heartfelt Thanks to David and his wife Dr. Crisci whom he credits with creating the Lisbon Culture Food and Wine Walking Tour, it is a special part of our Lisbon experience and a very compelling reason for us to return to this mecca of Delicious food, Wonderful Wine, Beer, Liquor, and a new appreciation of elegant Port. This is an amazing way to spend part of one day and get an intimate experience of information, food, and beverages.

This tour was excellent! We've been on multiple food tours through our travels - and this tour was very, very good. Bianca dig a fantastic job mixing her knowledge of food and Lisbon history - the whole tour was fascinating and we would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lisbon.

We really enjoyed this sunset cruise. The crew was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable, and the beautiful old boat made the whole experience feel special. The free‑flowing wine and great music set the perfect vibe. It struck just the right balance between a light, informative tour (ideal if you only have a few days in Lisbon but want to lay eyes on many of the major sights) and simply relaxing and enjoying the river at golden hour.

We enjoyed this beautiful boat and wonderful opportunity to experience Lisbon from the water. The crew was warm and accommodating for our large family with different ages and abilities. The snacks and wine were average but appreciated. Dress for the weather and have you’re cameras ready!

This was the perfect half day trip! Our guide, Pedro, was AWESOME!!! He was a lot of fun to travel with and knew the wineries well. The locations were beautiful as well and they were perfect for learning about the region. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone.

Great wine testing coupled with a fantastic story about Porto's wine and its historical background, alongside with what you should eat to get the best tasting combination possible. You get to taste 3 wines, a great dry white wine and 2 red wines. They tasted so good I ended up buying one :)

From The Vine shop- the very personable Kyle set up a terrific tasting of 6 wines from 6 areas, with generous charcuterie, for our group of 8, who were in Lisbon on a cruise. And on the day all power was off throughout Spain and Portugal! We learned a lot, and also had a very fun time! Very worthwhile tour!