Lisbon Awakens: A Culinary Crossroads, Reborn.

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

We’ll start by traveling back in time for a taste of the “Age of Exploration,” a golden period when Lisbon became the center of a global empire, awash in power and holding the keys to the spice trade. We’ll search for a taste of those distant roots in the simple offerings of a classic pastry shop beside the 18th-century Estrela Basilica. From there we’ll make our way up to the out-of-the-way Campo de Ourique neighborhood, where our story leaps to contemporary times in this well-preserved “village” in the city. We’ll have a belly-warming shot a shot of ginjinha, a smooth, sour-cherry liqueur that is a traditional local eye-opener, on our way to one of Lisbon’s finest traditional markets. There we will explore the old artisans – fishmongers, butchers, greengrocers, bakers – working alongside more modern, boutique offerings recently added to the market. By hearing their stories, we’ll locate that sweet spot where past and present, near and far, meet and become deliciously entwined.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Languages spoken by guide

English

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please send us your Allergies or Dietary restrictions

Not wheelchair accessible

Location

Departure point

Jardim da Estrela, Praça da Estrela, Lisboa, 1200-667
The meeting point is the main entrance gate of the Estrela Gardens (Jardim da Estrela). You can see it here. on Praça da Estrela directly across from the Basilica da Estrela and tram stops (25&28)

End point

Jardim da Estrela, Praça da Estrela, Lisboa, 1200-667

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