Top Lisbon Wine Tasting Tours - page 4

Sofia showed us a wide and delicious cross section of Portuguese food and drink in this charming, diverse, luxurious and moderately paced tour. We sampled ample portions of grilled sardines, seafood dishes, flaming chorizo, delectable pork sandwiches and of course, pasteis de nata. All with various drinks. Great value and a knowledgeable, delightful guide. Highly recommended for adults with adventurous tastes. There is some walking involved, but this small group tour had dedicated seating at every dining destination. Do not miss the wine at Taverna de Baixa, if you go!

Unlike the other boat tours offered this one is small, intiimate and informative. My partner and I loved seeing Lisbon and Almada from the boat and David and Pedro were fantastic. This was our first excursion in Lisbon and we left learning so much more about the city and country than we did before. David was full of fun facts and historical nuggets. We also loved chatting about life in Lisbon and getting the local perspective. Couldn't recommend this tour enough.

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.