Lisbon: Baixa Food Tour with Wine, Petiscos & Ginjinha

Summary

Lisbon’s Baixa food walk through taverns seafood & street eats

You’ll wander Lisbon’s Baixa district tasting chouriço petiscos in cozy taverns, savoring seafood rice with Vinho Verde, biting into garlicky bifana sandwiches and coxinhas, sipping Ginjinha in a historic shop—and finishing with warm pastel de nata. It’s lively, messy, full of stories and laughter—a real taste of Lisbon’s soul.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start my Lisbon food tour with a story about earthquakes, but our guide Tiago just launched right in as we stood by the Supremo Tribunal. He waved at the grand squares and pointed out how “new” Baixa is—rebuilt after 1755, apparently. I was still trying to pronounce “bacalhau à Brás” (don’t ask me how it came out) when we ducked into our first tavern. The air inside was thick with grilled chouriço and something herbal—maybe bay leaf? We squeezed around a little table while Tiago poured us a local red and told us why petiscos aren’t just snacks but a way to slow down. I liked that.

The next spot was all about seafood—grilled sardines that left my fingers shiny and rice so comforting I nearly forgot we were supposed to pace ourselves. Someone at another table clinked glasses and shouted “Saúde!” which made everyone laugh, including us. Vinho Verde tasted lighter than I expected—almost fizzy—and went down too easily. Walking between stops, the Baixa district felt buzzy but not rushed; there was a guy playing fado on a corner and for a second it all just sort of clicked together.

Bifana came next—a garlicky pork sandwich that dripped onto my sleeve (worth it). Tiago teased me for trying to eat it neatly; apparently no one does. We tried coxinhas too, those crispy little chicken things, with cold beer that cut through the saltiness perfectly. By the time we reached the old liquor shop for Ginjinha, I was feeling full and slightly tipsy but in that happy way where you want dessert anyway. The pastel de nata at the end—still warm, dusted with cinnamon—was honestly everything people say it is. I still think about that custard texture sometimes when I’m back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Lisbon Baixa Food and Wine Tour

• Meet at Supremo Tribunal de Justiça
• Stroll Baixa to cosy tavern
• Taste grilled chouriço and bacalhau
• Enjoy local wine pairing
• Visit seafood restaurant for sardines
• Eat seafood rice with Vinho Verde
• Try bifana sandwich and street snacks
• Drink ice-cold beer with snacks
• Taste Ginjinha at historic liquor shop
• Finish with pastel de nata dessert

Top questions

Is this Lisbon food tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes, the route is fully accessible since Baixa is Lisbon’s only flat neighborhood.

How many food tastings are included on this Baixa food tour?

You’ll try 8 different Portuguese dishes including petiscos, street bites like bifana and coxinha, plus dessert.

Are vegetarian options available during the Lisbon food tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are offered at every stop though there are fewer choices than on the regular menu.

What drinks are included on this Baixa food tour?

The tour includes local beer, Vinho Verde wine, Ginjinha cherry liqueur and other traditional drinks.

Where does the Lisbon gastronomic food tour start?

The meeting point is in front of Supremo Tribunal de Justiça in central Lisbon.

Is lunch included or just tastings?

The experience includes multiple tastings across several stops; some are sit-down meals while others are street bites.

Do you visit Campo de Ourique Market on this food tour?

No, despite mention in reference content, this specific itinerary focuses on Baixa district venues rather than Campo de Ourique Market itself.

Can I join if I don’t drink alcohol?

Yes, alcohol-free options are available at every stop if requested.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided walks through Baixa’s historic streets with an expert local foodie leading you to cozy taverns and family-run restaurants for eight Portuguese tastings—from petiscos to seafood rice—plus four traditional drinks like Vinho Verde and Ginjinha liqueur. All tables are pre-booked for priority service along an accessible route; vegetarian and non-alcoholic options are always available too.