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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Cristina, a private elementary school teacher and a loving mom who is passionate about food and cooking for her family and friends. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. You will walk with Cristina 10 minutes to the local, covered market for your market tour where you will purchase ingredients for your cooking class. After this, enjoy your cooking class which will take place in a local home kitchen where Cristina will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Portuguese dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together at Cristina's dining table.
• Private tour in a local market and cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Portugal's culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Portuguese hospitality in a residential Lisbon neighborhood
• Vegetarian and gluten free options available
Example Menu
Starter
Caldo Verde
A comforting kale, potato and chorizo soup beloved by locals
Main
Bacalhau com Natas or Carne de Porco à Alentejana
Creamy baked salted cod with potatoes, a classic Portuguese favorite or Tender pork with clams and coriander, a beloved regional dish from Alentejo.
Dessert
Encharcada
A traditional Portuguese egg pudding, or choose a creamy cheese pudding served with fruit marmalade or wine-poached pears
Dessert
Coffee/tea upon request
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your host Cristina at her home in the Benfica neighborhood of Lisbon. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
What to expect
After the one-hour market tour, return to Cristina’s cozy apartment kitchen for a private, hands-on Lisbon cooking class. Learn to prepare three traditional Portuguese dishes from scratch, which may include a classic appetizer or soup, a fish or meat main course, and a dessert. The 90-minute cooking session is interactive and fun, and at the end, you’ll enjoy the meal you’ve prepared paired with local wine along with Cristina in her welcoming home.
This immersive experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers seeking authentic Portuguese cuisine, and anyone who wants to learn the secrets behind Lisbon’s family recipes.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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