Lisbon: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & Alfama Views

Summary

Walk Lisbon’s old streets tasting pastel de nata, ginjinha & more

You’ll taste your way through Lisbon with a private local guide—sampling alheira sausage, bifana sandwiches, moelas stew, imperial beer, ginjinha liquor, cheese, sardines, and finish with pastel de nata in Alfama. Expect laughter with locals, city highlights between bites, and moments that linger long after dessert.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wonder what Lisbon really tastes like? I didn’t know either, not until we met Joana near Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. She waved us over, already holding a paper bag that smelled faintly smoky — alheira sausage, she grinned. The morning was cool but the city felt awake; someone played fado from an open window and I kept catching whiffs of coffee as we made our way downhill. It’s funny how you can feel both hungry and slightly nervous before trying moelas (chicken gizzards) for the first time. Joana just laughed and said, “Trust me, you’ll want bread for the sauce.” She was right.

We wandered through Bairro Alto and Chiado, stopping at tiny counters for bifana sandwiches — that spicy pork hit with a cold imperial beer is still stuck in my memory. There was this moment at Campo de Ourique Market where an old man tried to teach me how to say “pastel de bacalhau” properly; Li laughed when I tried to repeat it in Mandarin too (probably butchered both). The market buzzed with locals arguing about football and the cheese tasted like something you’d want to eat slowly, just to make it last longer. I liked that nothing felt rushed — even when we passed Santa Justa Lift or glimpsed Alfama’s tiled walls, Joana would pause so we could listen or just watch people go by.

I didn’t expect to like ginjinha (the sour cherry liquor), but there’s something about sipping it outside the oldest shop in town that makes you feel part of Lisbon for a second. Our last stop was somewhere high up in Alfama; the sun was out by then and we sat on a terrace with pastel de nata still warm from the oven. I remember not talking much — just letting the sugar and cinnamon settle while church bells rang somewhere below. That view… well, it hasn’t left me yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Lisbon private food and city tour

• Meet at Miradouro Sao de Alcantara
• Taste Alheira Sausage
• Try Portuguese Moelas (gizzards)
• Drink traditional Imperial beer
• Eat Bifana sandwich
• Taste Portuguese Sausage
• Sample Ginjinha liquor
• Enjoy Pastel de Bacalhau
• Try local cheese
• Taste marinated Portuguese sardines
• Eat Pastel de Nata in Alfama

Top questions

How many tastings are included on this Lisbon private food tour?

You can choose between 6 or 10 tastings depending on your booking option.

Is this food tour suitable for vegetarians or those with dietary restrictions?

Yes, vegetarian alternatives are available—just let your guide know your requirements in advance.

Where does the Lisbon food tour start?

The meeting point is Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.

Are drinks included in the Lisbon private food tour?

Yes—traditional drinks like imperial beer and ginjinha liqueur are included among the tastings.

Is hotel pickup included?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; you meet your guide at the designated starting point.

Can infants or small children join this tour?

Yes—infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Does this tour include visits to famous Lisbon landmarks?

You’ll pass by spots like Commerce Square, Santa Justa Lift, Bairro Alto, Campo de Ourique Market, Alfama, Chiado, and Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara between tastings.

What’s included

Your day includes a private walking food tour through Lisbon’s neighborhoods with a local multilingual guide; all 6 or 10 high-quality food & drink tastings (depending on your choice); vegetarian alternatives if needed; stops at city highlights along the way; and plenty of stories shared between bites before ending in Alfama overlooking the city.