Lisbon’s Post-Colonial Feast

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Lisbon, Portugal

5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Portugal’s empire once spanned the globe, and its colonial history has shaped Lisbon’s culture and kitchens alike. Delve deep into post-colonial Portugal’s complex story and feast on delicious specialties you won’t find in the guidebooks on this small-group tour. Sample Angolan coffee, chocolate from São Tomé, and Cape Verdean stew from the “king of cachupa”, and learn about African religions in a Brazilian icon shop.

Spend the day discovering Lisbon’s post-colonial communities with a guide
Feast on chocolate, chorizo stew, and a wealth of regional delicacies
Learn about Portugal’s grim history of slavery, repression, and exploitation
Small group of maximum seven guests makes it easy to meet like-minded folk

What's Included

Snacks
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Praça do Chile 2, 1170 Lisboa, Portugal
The meeting point is at the exit of the Arroios Metro station in Praça do Chile, in front of “Zainphone” mobile phone shop near the corner of Avenida Almirate Reis with Rua Morrais Soares. Arrive on foot: Walk directly up Rua da Palma/Avenida Almirante Reis from Martim Moniz to Praça do Chile.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Paço da Rainha

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo dos Martires da Patria

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avenida da Fonte Luminosa

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jardim do Torel

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo de Sao Domingos

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 96 reviews

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A delicious and informative introduction to some of the influences on Potuguese cuisine

Diallo_J, Feb 2025

I highly recommend this tour, I was interested in getting a taste of some of the cuisines that have made their way to Portugal from its former colonies and this tour delivered. In addition to the food itself I learned a lot about the former colonies, and their interactions with Portugal. So whether your interest is in food or history, I can recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that the Lisbon’s Post-Colonial Feast tour provided the delicious and informative experience you were hoping for. It’s great that you were able to explore both the culinary influences from Portugal’s former colonies and the rich history behind them. That’s exactly what we aim for—blending food with history and culture to give you a deeper understanding of the place you’re visiting. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you’ll join us again on another tour to continue your culinary and cultural exploration. Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected!

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ELLIS_W, Feb 2025

Very knowledgeable about the mixed local cultures and the foods that they contributed to Portugal’s history.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the rich cultural and culinary history of Portugal. Our guides are truly passionate about sharing the depth of the country's diverse influences, and it's great to hear that it resonated with you. Don't forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected!

Unexpected Highlight of our Portugal Visit!

Melinda_P, Aug 2023

This food tour was one of the highlights for all of my friends and myself during our visit to Portugal! We absolutely loved trying food from different countries/areas that were former Portuguese colonies while understanding the impact colonization had both on the food/cuisine of those regions as well as Portugal's. We were sad the Angolan restaurant had closed recently (and unexpectedly) but we were honestly so full, it was probably for the best. All the food was so delicious and our tour guide Celia was super lovely and knowledgeable. My parents also joined my friends on this tour (we were a group of 6) - they are both from Portugal and my dad remarked that even though he's been visiting Lisbon for the past 50 years, he had never explored the neighborhoods we toured through which was a nice bonus. Brazilian or Goan food might not be be what first comes to mind when you are thinking of a food tour in Portugal, but we strongly recommend going for it cause it's worth it! And don't forget to tip your guides!! :)