Portugal · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food Tours in Portugal

52 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Bacalhau done a hundred ways, tinned fish treated as a delicacy, and a custard tart that ruins every other one. These 15 walk the markets and the small bars, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning drive through Régua and the N222
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two winery visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a 1-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, Ricardo, and Melina have led recent departures, though assignments vary. Hotel pickup, small groups, and private options are available.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - A church, a hillside, and the many cultures of Mouraria
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Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

2.Winner 2025 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours walking from Restauradores Square through Mouraria and downtown Lisbon. With a guide such as Fred, Carlos, Melissa, or Gabi, you’ll try seven tastings at five eateries, including bifana, chamuças, bacalhau à Brás, Portuguese cheese, and pastel de nata. Expect a small group, stairs, generous portions, and local history along the way.

“Best Food Tour Experience, Ever We’ve been on over 20 food tours across Europe and beyond, and I can confidently say nothing compares to tonight in Lisbon with Fred from Eating Europe. Fred didn’t just guide a tour, he commanded the evening. He somehow managed to keep 12 loud, curious Americans engaged, laughing, learning, eating, drinking, and moving through Lisbon like locals. That alone deserves a medal. The food was authentically Portuguese, not watered down or touristy. Every stop had meaning... tradition, history, culture, and flavor all woven together effortlessly. From incredible bites to perfectly timed drinks, everything felt intentional and personal. What truly set Fred apart was ...”

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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Interactive Museum & Wine Tasting - Inside the historic Cálem cellars
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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Interactive Museum & Wine Tasting

3.Cálem Cellar Tour, Interactive Museum & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,113 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

At Cálem Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, you’ll spend about 15 minutes with interactive exhibits, then join a 30-minute guided cellar tour in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. The visit ends with Cálem Fine White and Special Reserve Tawny Port. Guides such as Claudia and Erin have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“Great tour guide and tasting! Highly recommend for the price. The location was really convenient too for our hotel across the river”

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Lisbon: Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour - Vinho Verde and Lisbon’s codfish cake
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Lisbon: Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour

4.Food and Wine Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,082 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rossio Square for three hours of Portuguese food, wine, and local history in Baixa. You’ll visit cafés, taverns, and small restaurants for 15 tastings, including Vinho Verde, codfish cake, Port with cheese, bifana with beer, chouriço, regional rice, and ginjinha. Guides such as José, Daniel, Filipa, and Pedro bring the stops to life.

“Seriously incredible. Great great tour guide in Guilherme, food was so good, and company was great. Book this!!”

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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat - First stop: Douro wine and the family estate experience
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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

5.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Porto in a small minivan to the Douro Valley, stopping at two family-run wine estates, a local restaurant, and the river near Pinhão. You’ll taste Douro wines and Port, cruise past Quinta da Romaneira, and learn about local wine culture from guides such as Miguel, Andreia, Jorge, or Filipe. The group is limited to eight.

“Do not miss this experience! Book it now! Incredible time! Andreia was fantastic, superb guide and knowledgeable about Portugal and wines! Will be coming back!!”

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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting - The two-port tasting: white and special reserve tawny
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Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

6.Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,530 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33

Meet at Cálem for a 30-minute English tour of the port cellars, followed by two tastings, white port and special reserve tawny, during a 45-minute Fado performance. Singers and Portuguese guitarists provide a lively introduction to Porto’s wine and music traditions. The experience costs about $33 and is wheelchair accessible.

“Loved the quick tour through the barrels with an excellent explanation of the history and the process. The Fada show was wonderful!”

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Porto: Taylor's Port Cellars & Tasting - What the self-guided tour is like
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Porto: Taylor’s Port Cellars & Tasting

7.Taylor’s Port Cellars & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,374 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Walk through Taylor’s historic cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia with an audio guide in 13 languages. Learn about Port, the Douro Valley, and Taylor’s innovations before tasting Chip Dry, LBV, and 10-year Tawny in the garden. Plan about two hours, and bring a light layer for the cool cellars.

“Stepped in History great walk around in very scenic garden for tasting experience .”

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Porto: Cockburn’s Port Lodge Tour and Tasting - The cooper’s craft is the most human part
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Porto: Cockburn’s Port Lodge Tour and Tasting

8.Cockburn’s Port Lodge Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,360 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Explore Cockburn’s working Port lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia with a live guide such as Violeta or Francisco. See thousands of oak barrels, learn the house’s 200-year story, watch barrel repair on weekdays, then taste Ports with optional chocolate or cheese pairings. The 1.5-hour visit is wheelchair accessible and available in five languages.

“Super informative. To get the most value, arrive a half hour early and read all the text in the displays behind the checkin desk. Port wine and Cockburn's have a fascinating history. You'll be better informed for your tour.”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - First tasting: vineyards above the Douro
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

9.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend a full day in the Douro Valley with an English, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit two wine locations, taste port and regional wines, eat a traditional lunch, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Guides such as Ricardo, Manuela, Milena, and Nuno are known for lively commentary, while the scenic drive reveals Portugal’s famous vineyard terraces.

“It was absolutely amazing! The guide Milena was so funny and easy to speak to, absolutely loved her. The wine tasting was also delicious, all the girls explained many things and history of the wine. The lunch was delicious and the whole trip was 100% worth its money🤝🏼 Unfortunately because of the weather the cruise got cancelled but Milena compensated it with rosé wine which was also great! The people were great, lots of talking and good views Definitely recommend this trip for everyone that loves wine and good time spending. 10/10”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Leaving Porto and crossing into wine country
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

10.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, or Manuela, stopping at Peso da Régua, Santa Marta de Penaguião, two Port tasting locations, and scenic overlooks. The day includes lunch, a one-hour Douro cruise, WiFi, and round-trip transport, though winery stops may change.

“A fantastic experience from start to finish. The wine tastings were well curated, the river cruise was beautiful, and lunch was excellent. The tour was smooth, informative, and very enjoyable. Thanks, Monica, and Lucas — your guidance made the day truly memorable.”

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Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option - Coffee, Pastel de Nata, and a Gentle Start
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Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

11.Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,303 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Walk Porto with a local guide such as Maria, Igor, João, or Beatriz, stopping for pastel de nata, bifana, codfish cake, cheese, charcuterie, Port, and ginjinha. The three-hour tour includes ten tastings and three drinks. Add an hour for half a Francesinha and piri-piri chicken.

“Really fun tour to 4 different spots. Taisa was great and gave us recommendations and some history along the way. Everything was delicious!”

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Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District - The food: small plates with a Portuguese accent
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Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District

12.Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,967 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Explore Alfama with guides such as Francisco, Raquel, or Bianca while sampling 18 Portuguese foods and drinks at several local stops. Expect cod cakes, petiscos, cheeses, wines, sweets, and plenty of walking between Portas do Sol, quiet viewpoints, historic fountains, and the Fado Museum. Vegetarian and vegan diets are not accommodated.

“Excellent food tour set in Alfama. Raquel was our guide and she was amazing! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about the tastings and the country. She told us some of the history of the area, and was a great guide to the delicious foods of the country. Everything we ate was really delicious and it was a LOT of food. We had a big variety of tastings and beverages from all over Portugal. She explained about each food, giving us the background of the food and where it comes from. I would highly recommend this tour if you are in Lisbon.”

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Lisbon: Baixa District Food Tour with Dinner and Drinks - Why Baixa works so well for a food walk
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Lisbon: Baixa District Food Tour with Dinner and Drinks

13.Baixa District Food Tour with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,870 reviews · from $82

Spend three hours walking Lisbon’s Baixa with a guide such as Bruno, Maya, or Margarita, stopping for presunto, chouriço, seafood, grilled sardines, seafood rice, pastel de nata, wine, and ginjinha. It is a social food tour with four drinks, city history, and useful dining tips. Vegetarian choices are limited, and vegan or celiac menus are not available.

“Bruno is the best! Very informative and funny. We had great food and learned some history about Portugal.”

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Devour Lisbon: The Ultimate Portuguese Food Tour - O Trevo makes the bifana the star
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Devour Lisbon: The Ultimate Portuguese Food Tour

14.Devour Lisbon: The Ultimate Portuguese Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

This 3.5-hour English-language food walk takes up to 10 people through Baixa, Chiado, and Cais do Sodré. You’ll try nine foods and three drinks at seven local businesses, from Iberian ham and bifana to bacalhau à Brás, ginjinha, and warm pastel de nata. Guides such as Helena, Cecilia, Merritt, and Alicia add food history and practical Lisbon tips.

“This was a wonderful way to experience the food and learn more about the culture of Lisbon through tasting some of their famous dishes. Our guide Alicia was the absolute best! She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire tour. Such a wonderful way to experience Lisbon if you’re interested in sampling some of the best food and drink options the city has to offer!”

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Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group - Mercado do Bolhão brings beer into daily Porto life
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Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

15.Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Start at Armazém da Cerveja and walk through Porto’s craft beer scene with a guide such as Paulo, Angelo, André, or Pedro. You’ll taste seven beers, try three food pairings, visit Mercado do Bolhão, sample Francesinha, and finish at Catraio. Groups are capped at 12, with English-language hosting.

“You would really then that was really well our guide Andre was fantastic The perfect blend of humorous, friendly, and informative. The venues we visited were great too with a wonderful selection of beers and snacks. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone with any interest in beer and food”

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