Slow Food Lisbon & Cultural Tour: Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa

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Slow Food Lisbon & Cultural Tour: Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa
Awarded Best Gastronomic Project by Turismo de Portugal (2024) and Best Portugal & Spain Cultural Project by Prémios Ibéricos (2023). This intimate food experience takes you through the historic neighborhoods of Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa to discover the flavors, stories & communities that shape Lisbon today, told through 4 long-standing family-run establishments. Along the way, taste dishes most visitors never encounter — from generous cuts of premium cod (not cod cakes) to full Mozambican specialties (not pastries, or Brás) reflecting the city’s multicultural identity. Also, selected DOP products & specialties sourced from small Portuguese producers (Bísaro ham, artisanal cheeses, chorizo, octopus & seasonal seafood). Limited to just 10 guests. Beyond standard tastings. Offers meaningful encounters, hidden taverns & on selected days, exclusive dishes prepared only for our guests. Curated by a Lisbon native and passionate food lover since 2017. Slow food with a sense of place!
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Explore NOT ONE, but the 3 of the oldest Lisbon districts, namely the one where OMC founder was born
  • FOOD > Up to 14 tastings - We will have cheese and pastries, fish and meat, from salty to sweet.
  • Guided experience by a local food expert with transcultural sensivity
  • Suitable to Vegetarians/Keto/Celiac/Pescatarians/Nonalcoholic drinkers - INFORM us 36h BEFORE
  • BEVERAGES > Up to 5 tastings - Local wines and beer, Porto wine and liqueur
  • LGBTQ2S+ friendly - LGBTQ2S+ places-to-go-after-this!
  • Not just snacks but 'real' food also. Exclusive tastings!

What's not included

  • PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Itinerary

  1. We will cross this district talking about its history, understanding its architecture and the relation with Lisbon city, but also discovering our FIRST gastronomic stop. Total walking time 35 mn. Tasting time: 25 Overall, we will always walk through history. See old and contemporary life and indulge ourselves as we strike the perfect balance between walking, resting, and eating. (1h 0min) Admission included
  2. We will explore the second oldest district in Lisbon and have 2 different stops in this area. Total walking time: 30mn Seated time: 30/40mn (1h 20min) Admission included
  3. Explore the oldest district in Lisbon, built during the Arabic empire and we will have our last gastronomic stop. Total walking time: 30mn Seated time: 60 mn Overall, we will walk through history. See old and contemporary life and indulge ourselves as we strike the perfect balance between walking, resting, and eating. (1h 40min)
  4. RESUME OF OUR ETHNOGRAPHIC FOOD EXPERIENCE & PHILOSOPHY *4 stops, all in restaurants and shops run by local families *up to 17 tastings! (check our photos!) *explore the 3 oldest districts, namely the one where I was born! Locals will love you! (Alfama,Baixa,Mouraria) Portuguese gastronomy has so much to offer: famous for its wine, meat & seafood, its 'conventual' desserts & much more; from Mediterranean influences and the legacy of Portugal's colonial history, namely in the wide variety of spices used. I will present you with a selection of tastes, flavors, cultural influences and cooking techniques through small plates and the right beverage (wines, liqueurs, juice), while wandering through historic neighborhoods and some of the hidden corners of the city. With stories from the present and from the past, you will have a full cultural immersion in this old city.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
The arch is located in Terreiro do Paço, a very central square. Nearest metro: Terreiro do Paço or Baixa. We will meet UNDER the arch
End point
This street is located in Alfama neighborhood.

Practical information

Operated by
Oh! My Cod Tours
Max group size
10 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–6
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT_THEN_MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable to Vegetarians/Keto/Celiac/Pescatarians
  • If you have any of these dietary restriction or any allergy, kindly INFORM us at least 36h BEFORE the experience starts! Thank you.
  • NOT suitable for Vegans (if you are a group with more than 6 persons, contact us for a tailored food and cultural vegam experience)
  • All ages are welcome from 0 to 100 years old (our oldest guest had 96 yo!). Consider that we need climb some stairs (aprox 50) on the medieval city and that we walk 2.5km (1.6 miles) with 4 food stops in between. Bring confortable shoes, to walk on Lisbon coobletstones, during your stay in Lisbon :)
  • Oh! My Cod Tour company has been awarded Best Gastronomic Project by Turismo de Portugal (2024). Best Portugal & Spain Cultural Project by Prémios Ibérico (2023)

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.