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Market Tour and Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Cristina

Lisbon, Portugal
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

If you’re looking for an authentic culinary experience in Lisbon, then this is it. Enjoy the personalized service of a private market tour, then head to a local’s home for a hands-on cooking class. During your class, discover local secrets about Portuguese cuisine, and learn to make 2–3 traditional family recipes, such as an appetizer/soup, a fish or meat dish, and a dessert.
  • Combine a private market tour and cooking class for an authentic experience
  • Enjoy local wine with your home-cooked Portuguese meal
  • Swap crowded cooking schools for an intimate experience in a local home
  • Discover special family recipes not found in typical cookbooks

Sample Menu

Starter

Caldo Verde

A comforting kale, potato and chorizo soup beloved by locals

Main

Bacalhau com Natas or Carne de Porco à Alentejana

Creamy baked salted cod with potatoes, a classic Portuguese favorite or Tender pork with clams and coriander, a beloved regional dish from Alentejo.

Dessert

Encharcada

A traditional Portuguese egg pudding, or choose a creamy cheese pudding served with fruit marmalade or wine-poached pears

Dessert

Coffee/tea upon request

What's Included

  • Private market tour and cooking class with your host Cristina
  • Local wine
  • Home-cooked Portuguese meal

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Avenida Grão Vasco
      Av. Grão Vasco, 1500-337 Lisboa, Portugal

      Please meet your host Cristina at her home in the Benfica neighborhood of Lisbon. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .10:00 am

    What To Expect

    1

    Lisbon

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    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 5 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Good food, good wine, great experience!

    Susan_D, Jun 2026
    We had a wonderful day. Christina took us for a market tour, plus a tour of her local neighborhood. She explained everything in great detail. We helped with the cooking and enjoyed an amazing meal of local Portuguese dishes. This has been a highlight of our time in Lisbon.

    From $189.00

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 25 days in advance.

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