Lagos : Eat with a Local, Market Tour and Show Cooking

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

What makes this tour unique is its personal and immersive nature. You explore a local market with insider tips, then visit a private country home for a hands-on cooking experience.

Rather than a typical tour, it feels like visiting a friend—cooking, sharing a traditional meal with local wine, and enjoying a relaxed, authentic atmosphere.

You also leave with recipes and skills to recreate the experience at home.

Example Menu

Starter

Portuguese Mediterranean tapas

A mediterranean classic mix of bread, cheese, olive oil, olives, flaming chourizo, marinated carrots, etc

Main

Southern Classics

A journey through local ingredients, like fresh fish, tuna, octopus, pork, clams, etc. It varies according to what's fresh and in season.

Dessert

Local Sweets

An assortment of local delicacies like almond tart, orange tart, carob, figs, etc.

What's Included

Show cooking lunch with starters and dessert. Dietary restrictions must be forward prior to the tour.
During lunch wine, soft drinks and water are included
Transport from the Market to the country house and back
Food Tastings at the Market
Extra Food or Drinks
Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
Gratuities
Dietary restrictions and food allergies must be forward at the time of your booking

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Mercado Municipal de Lagos

Please meet your host at the Mercado Municipal de Lagos main entrance, just by the staircase. If you need to park, there is an underground parking lot just after the taxi station, a 2 minute walk from the Mercado.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your local host at the city’s Fish and Food Market. Here you will stroll through colorful market stalls filled with fresh vegetables, just-caught fish, and regional specialties, while learning insider tips about local ingredients.

Leave the crowds behind in the comfort of a minivan and head to your host's charming country home in a nearby village where he will show you how to cook a traditional meal in a cozy and friendly environment. Learn about the secrets of Portuguese cuisine as he prepares your meal.

After cooking, sit down and enjoy your homemade meal paired with gorgeous wine. Share stories, flavors, and laughter around the table in a relaxed atmosphere that feels more like visiting friends than joining a tour.

Take home invaluable memories and unique recipes with the ingredients, portions, and every detail allowing you to replicate them at home and impress your family and friends.

After your lunch you will then head back to Lagos city centre on your minivan where your experience ends.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Food allergies must be forward in advance. Vegetarian options per request only and must pre ordered 24 hours before tour starts.in advance
  • Any food allergies and dietary restrictions must be forwarded prior to the activity
Supplied by Eat Drink Discover - Food Tours Algarve

Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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