Gourmet Tapas Experiences in Portugal: 4 to Book

1.Premium Wine and Tapas Tasting Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 116 reviews · 2 hours · from $100Our pick

Spend two hours at Lisbon Winery with an English-speaking sommelier such as Thiago, Adriana, or Andrea. Taste five small-production Portuguese wines, including possible Port or espumante, alongside artisanal cheeses, Iberian sausages, jams, olive oil, and long-cured pata negra ham. This is a seated tasting, not a walking tour.

“Alex was superb. Her explanation was clear and she was very generous with her sharing of information about the olive oils, cheeses and wines.”

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2.Chef Led Porto Market Tour and Portuguese Tapas Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Start at Mercado do Bolhão with a chef-led tour and tastings, then walk to Canto de Luz for coffee and a hands-on Portuguese tapas class. You may prepare clams, cod fritters, octopus salad, green beans, chorizo, and dessert. Groups are limited to eight, and guides may include Priscilla, Mackenzie, Gemma, or Anna.

“We had a great tour with Anna. As a 30 year local, she had so many interesting places to take us, sharing her knowledge and experiences. The food was amazing as well as the beverages!”

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3.PREMIUM TASTING and TAPAS with GUIDED TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60Best value

At Quinta do Beijo in Favaios, you’ll tour a family-run winery, taste three DOC wines and two 10-year-old Porto wines, and share bread, cheese, chorizo, ham, and olive oil. The English-language visit lasts about one hour, with groups limited to 16 people.

“Super fun tour. Great wine and port. Engaging host. Beautiful venue. You can ship wine back to US so a huge plus.”

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4.Private Lisbon Walking Tour with Premium Port Wine and Tapas Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Explore Baixa, Rossio, Restauradores, Chiado, and Carmo with a private English-speaking guide, then settle in at Lisbon Winery for five premium Port tastings and generous Portuguese food. Guides such as Elsa, Maria, Rita, Sofia, and Susanna have tailored walks to guests’ interests, pace, and mobility needs.

“With this being our first trip to Lisbon, my husband and I decided to schedule a tour. Our guide was great. She provided a wonderful history and overview of the city then set us up with a great Port and Tapas Tasting.”

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