Begin your morning among the locals at Lisbon's oldest pastry shop. You'll taste a delicious selection of homemade sweet pastries while sipping a classic Portuguese-style espresso. Next, you'll head to the only traditional Portuguese grocery store left in Lisbon. Your guide will explain Portugal's obsession with salt cod, and you'll sample another beloved local product: acorn-fed Iberian ham that practically melts in your mouth.
Time for a drink at a 130-year-old family-run stall serving Lisbon's signature sour cherry liqueur. Your next stop is a no-frills bar serving up the best bifana (marinated pork sandwich) in the city. This buzzing bar is constantly packed with regulars who can't get enough. Next, it's time for lunch at a traditional tasca, where you'll dine among Lisboetas. You'll settle in with your small group to try home-cooked classics of Portuguese cuisine with your choice of beer or wine.
On your way to the final stop, your guide will tell you about one of the hidden gems of Portuguese food: gourmet canned seafood. While it may have gone viral in recent years, tinned fish has been a staple of Iberian cuisine for over a century. Outside a traditional shop, you'll learn about the history of canning in Portugal. Last but not least, you'll finish on a sweet note with Portugal's most famous pastry: the pastel de nata, or custard tart. You’ll learn all about their surprising history and get a close look at these sweet treats being made as you bite into one of your own.
