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Bairro Alto Culinary & nightlife

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Lisbon: 3-Hour Food Tour by Segway

1. Lisbon: 3-Hour Food Tour by Segway

Take a guided Segway tour of Lisbon and sample the flavors of Portugal on a unique mode of self-balancing transportation. Your 3-hour Segway adventure through the city will take you to Alfama, the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon and through the charming streets of the Bairro Alto. Lisbon is the perfect city to explore from one of these super cool vehicles. You will go beyond the monuments to get a real sense of what makes the city so great, exploring the lovely River Tejo, the city's myriad food offerings, and its friendly residents. All the essentials will be supplied to keep you going, from complimentary water, some different tastings and exquisite pastries. You will be provided with all the necessary safety gear, such as helmets, and get a brief orientation on how to use a Segway. An expert guide will be on hand at all times to share their passion for the city in a fun way, taking you to the best food stops to let you fill your stomach with some of the most delicious Portuguese food you've ever tasted.

Lisbon: Pub and VIP Club Crawl

2. Lisbon: Pub and VIP Club Crawl

Discover Lisbon's nightlife scene with the help of local guides, and get to know fellow travelers from around the world. Take part in Lisbon’s first and biggest pub crawl, visiting 3 clubs and bars throughout the night. Start the night with an hour of unlimited free beer or sangria to get the party started. Then enjoy exclusive discounts on cocktails. Meet party-loving travelers from all over the world as you visit different bars with different types of music. Visit 3 bars in Bairro Alto, the most iconic nightlife district in Lisbon, and finish your night with free entry to a local club. You will be led by at least 2 local identified guides, who will provide you with a great introduction to the local nightlife.

Lisbon: Food and Wine Walking Tour

3. Lisbon: Food and Wine Walking Tour

Enjoy the flavors of the Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon’s traditional places. The guide will give you lots of insider tips for wine, petiscos, food, fado, and good company. Learn about the importance of coffee in Portuguese culture. Find out about Lisbon’s great cafés, such as the 18th-century café Nicola (this café was opened in 1787 by an Italian man, one of Lisbon’s most literary cafés and a place for tertúlias), and discover where you can find another coffee landmark in the city. Try the famous Portuguese codfish cake with a glass of refreshing green wine. Learn about the historical center of the city which is full of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Take a look at all the delicious and exotic products on display at an old gourmet shop, from dried, salted Bacalhau – now one of Portugal´s most traditional dishes — to the sausages, hams, and cheeses, and learn all their secrets. Learn the history of Port, Portugal’s famous fortified wine, and then try it with the delicious São Jorge Cheese. Visit one of the most famous Tascas in Lisbon, where you´ll taste a typical Bifana (pork sandwich) watered down with a cold draft beer. Learn the history of Ginjinha, the favorite liqueur of many Portuguese, considered the drink of Lisbon, and try it at the first place that started to sell it in 1840. Learn tricks to climb the hills of Lisbon and enjoy one of the most fantastic views of the city, while your guide will explain what food to try and what restaurants to visit in each of the neighborhoods. Finish your tour in style, in a true local venue, with Chouriço, Portuguese bread, and other local products served with a glass of delicious red wine.

Lisbon: Pub Crawl Tour

4. Lisbon: Pub Crawl Tour

Discover Lisboa after the sun sets and watch the city transforming into a playground of music, tapas, and lively parties. Get to know other travelers before setting off into a night full of fun and excitement. Meet fellow travelers and like-minded locals as you mingle with people from all over the world in a city known for its warm nights and wild parties. Your guide is a professional party planner and a local, so you can definitely trust them to show you a good time. Enjoy a welcome drink at each bar, one-hour open bar for beer and sangria, and finish your crawl as a VIP guest in a venue prepared for all the groups to converge and have a party together. Expect shots along the way and end in one of Lisbon's most popular clubs with skip-the-line access. Enhance your experience by choosing to add gin and vodka mixers during the power hour.

Lisbon: Live Fado Show with Typical Portuguese Tapas

5. Lisbon: Live Fado Show with Typical Portuguese Tapas

Fado is one of the most famous characteristics from Lisbon - not only a sad song, but a representation of the spirit of Portuguese mentality - you will feel goosebumps while feeling this experience for the first time. You are gonna be experiencing a front seat for a Fado show, one drink to enjoy with appetizers throughout the show in a typical Portuguese restaurant, hear legendary stories all while being assisted by an expert local guide. It is said that fado combines nostalgia, Portuguese pride, and hope, in a musical style epitomized by Amália Rodrigues. Due to its cultural importance and unique style, this musical form was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Fado definitely makes you feel something when listening to it, and is definitely an experience that we highly recommend! Other things to note On the event day, look for our team (yellow umbrellas/hoodies) in the middle of Camoes square.

Best of Lisbon Walking Tour: Rossio, Chiado & Alfama

6. Best of Lisbon Walking Tour: Rossio, Chiado & Alfama

Get an in-depth look at the Portuguese capital of Lisbon on a walking tour with a local guide. Explore Rossio Square, Restauradores Square, Commerce Square, Lisbon Cathedral, the Chiado neighborhood, and more. Taste local snacks and wine. Start the tour in Rossio Square, the heart of both new and old Lisbon, keeping an eye out for the intricate neo-Manueline architecture at Rossio Central Station. In the middle of Restauradores Square, see the obelisk that commemorates the restoration of Portugal’s independence from Spain. At Carmo Square, learn about the Carnation Revolution of 1974 that ended 48 years of dictatorship. Later, visit the elegant Chiado district and see old cafés, boutiques, theatres, and quaint bookstores. Admire the heart of the city, Baixa. This neighborhood was completely rebuilt after the earthquake of the 18th century, obeying new rules of urbanism and anti-systemic architecture. Try a typical Portuguese pastry, the famous pastel de nata (egg custard tart), then continue to the Moorish Alfama neighborhood and get an up-close encounter with the art of Fado, Lisbon’s unique musical genre. While tucked in between alleys and winding streets of the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, enjoying a local snack and glass of wine. End your tour of Lisbon at Praça do Comércio to see the former entrance hall of the city.

Total Lisbon Experience Walking Tour

7. Total Lisbon Experience Walking Tour

Taste your way through the city, see historical highlights and interact with locals on this adventure-packed Lisbon tour. Meet your informative local guide at the historic neighborhood of Mouraria, a melting pot of cultures from far and wide, and one you won’t see on other Lisbon tours. Pass small churches, mosques, and shops selling goods from far-flung places. Stop at a small, hidden bakery where traditional pastries and espresso coffee will provide a tasty pick-me-up. After more sightseeing highlights, taste some authentic Portuguese cheese, locally-made marmalade, and port wine. Walk through Lisbon’s main square and learn how much the city has changed since the devastating earthquake of 1755. Explore Bairro Alto and Chiado, stop at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Lisbon, and end your adventure with a short ferry ride along the Tagus River, the subject of many Portuguese songs and poems. Journey to the picturesque Cacilhas, where Portuguese green wine and freshly caught seafood await. We visit traditional venues where dietary restrictions might be very difficult to accommodate. If you have dietary requirements or food allergy, please be aware that we might not be able to find alternatives, including for gluten free; pregnant women; and vegetarians. Not suitable at all for celiacs, vegans, Kosher and Halal.

Lisbon: 2-Hour Wine and Tapas Tasting Session

8. Lisbon: 2-Hour Wine and Tapas Tasting Session

Travel from Portugal’s north to its south without leaving Lisbon on a tasting session with one of the best wine specialists in the city. This is the perfect option for gourmand travelers looking for a special food and wine experience in Lisbon.  On this 2-hour tasting session you’ll get to know boutique wines and small producers that still make wine the old-fashioned way. Your wine expert will carefully select 5 Portuguese wines for you to taste. The selection is always different and depends on the group, the temperature and the mood of the day. He’ll pair all the wines with artisanal cheeses, gourmet sausages, chorizo, and the very popular Portuguese pata negra ham that’s been cured for at least 36 months. The result is a memorable experience and a tasting that will make your stay in Lisbon that much more special.

Lisbon: Full-Day Private Walking Sightseeing Tour

9. Lisbon: Full-Day Private Walking Sightseeing Tour

See the sights of Lisbon that interest you most on a full-day private tour with an itinerary that’s designed just for you! There’s no need to rush around on this special tour, as you’ll have time to take in the top artistic and historical attractions of the city. Marvel at historical landmarks such as São Jorge Castle and Lisbon´s Cathedral. Travel from the Phoenician civilization, up to the Roman city of Olissippo. Visit Alfama, the city’s oldest sector, and see Moorish influences everywhere. Take a stroll off the typical tourist route, through the city’s traditional neighborhoods and get a real feeling of what Alfacinhas (Lisbon natives) do and where they go in their lovely city. During the day you’ll also have the opportunity to taste some of Portugal's traditional pastries. Although the tour is meant to cover a full day the duration can be shorter to suit your schedule.

Lisbon: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

10. Lisbon: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

Eat your way through Lisbon's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour leaves every foodie satisfied. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Pastel de Nata and Pasteis de Bacalhau and taste them in their authentic, local flavor. Each tasting is typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by your local guide passionate about food.  Visit Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Largo do Chiado, and Se Cathedral, plus other remarkable spots in between food stops, and learn about their history and cultural relevance from your knowledgeable guide. 

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Met a great group of different kinds of people. It was so nice to hear the history and culture behind the food in Lisbon. I liked being able to orient and immerse myself more in the culture. I’d recommend this tour in the beginning of your trip. It really enhances your view point for the rest of your time in the city.

Thank you Emmanuel for this experience! You are the best!! We had a amazing tour.! I recommend 100% this tour. Thank you for everything. Manolis, Roula, Evi With love from Greece

Sofia was incredible! We had an absolute blast. She was organized, fun, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting Lisbon!!

Sophia was absolutely fantastic! It was a great experience. She introduced us to the local food and wine, which was all fantastic!

Sophia was fantastic! Great value and so informative