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The 13 most popular markets tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.
Shop Mercado do Bolhão, cook Porto classics in a small group showcooking, then eat cod with cream and pastel de nata with wine.
“The chefs were friendly and their skill made it seem easy to prepare these dishes. We discovered the grilled chourico and had to find the ceramic dish so we can make it at home. The class was fun and the food was excellent.”
Small-group Lisbon market tour and hands-on cooking class ending with a Portuguese lunch with wine and dessert.
“What an amazing immersion experience with Chef Pedro! We started off the lesson visiting a local market where we shipped for fresh seafood and vegetables for our ingredients. While there we also got to sample local bread and cheeses. The class itself was a bit of work but lots of fun. Even my teenage daughter…”
Chef-led Porto market tour and hands-on Portuguese tapas with Douro wine. Small group of 8, lunch included, plus recipes and Aguardente.
“We had the best time with Gemny! First she took us through the market and we got to taste olive oil, smell spices, and try fresh oysters. Following this, we prepared different Portuguese dishes and learned how to cook them. After we got to enjoy! It was a blast and I definitely recommend to all.…”
Cross to Almada for a private market walk and a hands-on Portuguese-Goan cooking class with Paula, ending with shared dessert and coffee.
“It was an absolutely fantastic experience. Much learning to be had. Paula is a very warm and welcoming person who welcomed us into her home and taught us some very nice cooking tricks. A super personal experience.”
Jeep tour through Arrábida Natural Park: cork woods, Galapinhos beach, prehistoric ruins, Santa Margarida cave, and Livramento market.
“Had the most memorable experience in Portugal, all thanks to Andrew and Pedro from LookAroundTours! The drive through Arrábida was beautiful — made even more glorious with the special Jeep driven by Andrew himself! We loved the experience so much that it has compelled me to write my very first review on Viator. Trip Overview:…”
A 3-hour Portimão market-and-food walk with Isabel: tastings at Mercado Municipal, plus city-centre bites and lunch with drinks included.
“Isabel is a local. She and her family are from Portimao. She will take you to the hidden gems of the city and share with you the flavors from her childhood. The experience is so local that we even ran into her father in one of the places. I highly recommend this tour.”
Taste Madeira from market to plate with a Mercado walk, rooftop chef show, lunch, and Portuguese wine in Funchal.
“Rigtig god og sjov oplevelse, med en skøn guide der viste os rundt på markedet, og senere lavede charmerende kokke lækker mad til os, mens vi så på, og fik tips og tricks.”
Small-group Setúbal day trip: Bacalhôa wine tastings, Mercado do Livramento bites with wine, and castle bay views from Lisbon.
“Amazing day!! The guides were awesome, the experiences authentic. The fish market was a cool highlight. Highly recommend”
Shop Ribeira Market with a chef, cook a 4-course Portuguese meal, and dine with wine on a half-day Porto tour.
“Vitar was an exceptional host. This is well worth the money that begins with an open air fresh seafood and produce market to buy the supplies for what eventually becomes a spectacular lunch. 5 stars across the board. Vitar is the best and we can’t wait to see him again. Gene and Susie”
Half-day Sunday 4x4 ride from Funchal to Santo da Serra market. Small-group tour with local food stalls and scenic viewpoint stops.
“Our guide / driver Eduardo was interesting and passionate about his island.”
Taste Porto at Bolhão Market: Portuguese petiscos, codfish with Douro wine, and port dessert on a 3.5-hour English tour.
“No tour guide showed up. Contacted co.Was told guide had been injured tour was cancelled.No notice given”
Shop Lisbon’s Arroios Market, cook Portuguese favorites with Antónia and Luis, and enjoy a wine-filled lunch with take-home recipes.
“Loved our experience with Maria. She was a fantastic host. Market tour was very informative. Lunch was lovely. Conversation and wine flowed. Beautiful day spent - unique experience.”
Shop Loulé’s market with Paula, then cook a seafood cataplana-style meal in her home in an intimate private class.
“The experience was like cooking with someone you have known for years. Paula decides on the menu after meeting you and talking about food you enjoy as you stroll through the market. Paula shares story's of Loule's history and her history in Loule. She shares stories of the food she cooks us which includes recipes…”
