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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.
“Love the whole experience from the market tour to the studio where we were shown and explained how to make the dishes, with chances to participate. I prefer this to cooking the whole time; this allows me to understand the culinary aspects better.”
Small-group Lisbon market tour and hands-on cooking class ending with a Portuguese lunch with wine and dessert.
“Our family had a great time with Chef Paolo visiting the incredible market and cooking up a delicious meal. He got our teens engaged and they learned a lot and had fun! Wonderful experience!”
Chef-led Porto market tour and hands-on Portuguese tapas with Douro wine. Small group of 8, lunch included, plus recipes and Aguardente.
“My wife and I enjoyed it experience of cooking with Priscilla. She made the excursion fun with her contagious laugh and constant smile. Her knowledge and relationships with others in the Bolhão Market made our visit that much more enjoyable. As a sidenote, we revisited many of the vendors and purchased many of their items…”
Cross to Almada for a private market walk and a hands-on Portuguese-Goan cooking class with Paula, ending with shared dessert and coffee.
“Actually spending time with Paulinha! She was such a delight. Sharing stories of her life in Portugal and the role food played in the lives of her family and friends. If I lived in Portugal she would certainly be among my circle of friends. Thank you for a wonderful day visiting the market, preparing the…”
Jeep tour through Arrábida Natural Park: cork woods, Galapinhos beach, prehistoric ruins, Santa Margarida cave, and Livramento market.
“Amazing tour with a great guide. See beautiful beaches, picture perfect landscapes and a wonderful lunch by the ocean. Just waiting on the pictures from my guide! Not only did he provide a great description of the sites he also was like a personal photographer! Would recommend to anyone who wants to get out of…”
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.
“Fantastic experience. A late birthday treat for my partner. Jacqueline gave a great tour of the market. The food, the chefs, the company were also 5 star. One of the highlights of our holiday.”
Small-group Setúbal day trip: Bacalhôa wine tastings, Mercado do Livramento bites with wine, and castle bay views from Lisbon.
“Great experience and met great people! The 4wd ride through the adjacent town to get espresso was so fun. We also got to tour a windmill where grain is pressed. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided background for the uniqueness of the wines from this region so close to the ocean. 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.
“I wasn’t a customer, I was a guest! Maria and her husband and friends welcomed me into her home today for such an authentic time with locals. First we went to the market to buy the food needed to cook. Then to her home where her husband and wonderful dog met up. I’ve been traveling…”
Shop Loulé’s market with Paula, then cook a seafood cataplana-style meal in her home in an intimate private class.
“Paula is a wonderful advocate for traditional Algarvian cuisine - all made with locally sourced ingredients. The recipes are all relatively simple but delicious and we made about seven courses, based on food we selected together at Loule market. Do not eat breakfast or anything else before this experience since waddled home. With two 17…”
