Food Tour of Lisboa

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Before we head out on our delicious food adventure, I recommend grabbing a light breakfast like our signature breakfast sandwich and fresh orange juice downstairs – you'll need room for all the amazing culinary experiences ahead!","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Manteigaria","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757,"latitude":38.706625412725515,"longitude":-9.145833249999997,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJuX0YWYc0GQ0RYq8REJOeJgQ","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2Fdc-ad-manteigaria-architecture-01-1.jpg?alt=media&token=a6fa5736-b333-4ef8-839a-d200e01f9067","type":"img"},{"content":"Our first stop is Manteigaria, home to one of the city’s best pastéis de nata.\n\nThe pastel de nata dates back to the 18th century and was originally created by monks who used egg yolks left over from starching clothes.\n\nManteigaria keeps this tradition alive by baking the pastries continuously throughout the day, just like they were made in old Lisbon bakeries.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nManteigaria bakes fresh tarts every 20 minutes — if you hear a bell, a new batch is ready!\n\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market Lisboa)","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.07621855349905388,"latitude":38.7070608,"longitude":-9.1456691,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJdWBeWYc0GQ0RktxySU7hjxM","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2Fistockphoto-1333994975-612x612.jpg?alt=media&token=b0d91798-bfdd-4f3b-9dbc-6f6c657f6453","type":"img"},{"content":"Just a short walk away, we arrive at Mercado da Ribeira, Lisbon’s most famous food market.\nThis market opened in 1892 as Lisbon’s main food supply centre.\n\nFor generations, locals came here to buy fresh fish, meat, and produce.\n\nEven if you’re not hungry yet, this is a great place to explore Portuguese flavours, see local products, and get inspired for later. Take it in — this is where tradition meets modern Lisbon.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nThe fish vendors in the traditional section still start work before sunrise.\n\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Pink Street","location":{"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":-9.143993149999984,"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757,"latitude":38.70714951272578},"placeId":"ChIJgfPj-i41GQ0RHqt7A8M62Jg","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2F240_F_346825842_FlgXR8Fh4ISxyBmK62zsPdd5F3ILYpSe.jpg?alt=media&token=9ce195cf-c50d-4767-a114-620c45a43498","type":"img"},{"content":"Right outside the market, we pass through Pink Street, one of Lisbon’s most iconic and photogenic streets.\nIt was once the heart of Lisbon’s red-light district; this street was frequented by sailors and night workers.\n\nThe pink paint came in the 2010s as part of a regeneration project — a bold move that turned a forgotten street into one of Lisbon’s most famous icons.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nThe street was painted pink in 2011 as a temporary art project — and it became permanent due to its popularity.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"BytheWine","location":{"latitude":38.7091336127267,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":-9.143699099999996,"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757},"placeId":"ChIJ64I3aH40GQ0RdEyDXSB5DRY","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2FByTheWine-Convida-2023-010.jpg?alt=media&token=4c9b53ca-be94-42ad-993f-bcf7c7797a83","type":"img"},{"content":"Next, we head uphill toward By The Wine, a stylish spot to relax and enjoy Portuguese wines.\n\nChiado has long been Lisbon’s intellectual and artistic quarter. Writers, poets, and politicians met here in cafés and wine houses. Drinking wine in this area connects you with centuries of conversation, debate, and creative life.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nPortuguese wine is one of the oldest in the world, with production dating back over 2,000 years.\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Ginginha do Carmo","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757,"longitude":-9.140688800000003,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":38.71345801272865},"placeId":"ChIJdeiZqIAzGQ0Rb_67mXlamSk","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2Fginginha-do-carmo.jpg?alt=media&token=28ad8d66-2166-46a0-b387-8aa1ab6f5501","type":"img"},{"content":"Just around the corner, it’s time for a true Lisbon classic: Ginjinha do Carmo.\n\nThis traditional sour cherry liqueur became popular in the 19th century as a homemade liqueur sold by monks and small vendors.\n\nDrinking it quickly at the counter is part of the tradition — it’s meant to be shared, casual, and social. It’s a small stop, but a must-do local experience.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nLocals usually drink it standing, and debating whether to eat the cherry is a serious matter.\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Santa Justa Lift","location":{"latitude":38.712102312727986,"longitude":-9.139437499999987,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757},"placeId":"ChIJL42Kt3g0GQ0RfGlw4GJ8FOE","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2Fistockphoto-1149311002-612x612.jpg?alt=media&token=87ad5225-0aa8-4e49-8c4a-9c73f7ae67d4","type":"img"},{"content":"A few steps away, we reach the Santa Justa Lift, one of Lisbon’s most unique landmarks.\n\nBuilt in 1902, the Santa Justa Lift connected lower Lisbon to the upper neighbourhoods. Its iron structure reflects the industrial age and was designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel.\n\nIt’s both transportation and architecture — very Lisbon.\n\nEven if you don’t go up, the iron structure and surrounding streets are impressive and mark the transition from Chiado to downtown Lisbon.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nThe engineer who designed it studied under Gustave Eiffel — yes, that Eiffel.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Praça da Figueira","location":{"latitude":38.7134814,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":-9.1381395,"longitudeDelta":0.07621855349905388},"placeId":"ChIJNz3JfIczGQ0RjlWbG8vy-4U","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2Fistockphoto-2222929071-612x612.jpg?alt=media&token=e58a52a9-8b2e-4ceb-8f1d-30b649efd65e","type":"img"},{"content":"We continue into Praça da Figueira, a lively square where locals and visitors cross paths. It’s a great spot to feel the pulse of the city and take a short break before the main meal.\n\nAs you stand in this lively space, notice the grand equestrian statue of King João I and the continuous flow of people, reflecting its role as a key transport hub and meeting point. This historic square has been a central marketplace for centuries, evolving from a fish market to a general market, and today it continues to be a focal point for traditional Portuguese treats and local commerce.\n\nYou'll find an abundance of pastelarias (pastry shops) and cafes here, perfect for savouring a 'bica' (espresso) and a 'bolo' (cake) while observing the city's rhythms.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nThe statue here depicts King João I, founder of Portugal’s Age of Discoveries.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"O Velho Eurico","location":{"latitude":38.712704862728295,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757,"longitude":-9.1353863},"placeId":"ChIJNSbwEng0GQ0RJZqJC6w1hYU","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2FO-Velho-Eurico-in-Lisbon.jpg?alt=media&token=6cbaa65f-4af8-40af-bc5d-c32044d4a870","type":"img"},{"content":"Now comes one of the highlights: Velho Eurico. This beloved local restaurant is known for its traditional Portuguese dishes, generous portions, and cosy atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for a proper sit-down meal and a taste of authentic Lisbon comfort food.\n\nVelho Eurico represents traditional Lisbon taverns (tascas), where food is simple, generous, and meant to be shared. These places were historically meeting points for workers, families, and neighbours — the heart of local life.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nPortuguese portions are meant to be shared — ordering “too much” is considered normal.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Arco da Rua Augusta","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757,"latitude":38.708376612726326,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":-9.136794799999993},"placeId":"ChIJ5fcMh3k0GQ0RsEli_Fck5sQ","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2F240_F_619825686_dAAiZJoq7hptAk6nGUwMj0ORwPYV2Myl.jpg?alt=media&token=47da9425-280d-42e3-938c-72e33cd47ffc","type":"img"},{"content":"After lunch, we walk through the Arco da Rua Augusta, an impressive gateway that opens onto one of Lisbon’s most famous streets. This marks our entrance into the historic and monumental heart of the city.\n\nThe arch commemorates Lisbon’s rebirth after the 1755 earthquake, one of the most devastating natural disasters in European history. It celebrates reconstruction, resilience, and the Age of Discoveries, with statues honouring key Portuguese figures.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nYou can climb to the top for one of the best views in the city — many locals still haven’t!\n","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Praça do Comércio","location":{"longitude":-9.136458449999981,"longitudeDelta":0.1641157563245757,"latitude":38.70754621272598,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421},"placeId":"ChIJY0ulMHo0GQ0RROAoa18vUzA","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FDlaLeUzAidg555lHIxiI%2F240_F_9632954_6rcKLrcQCtMI2avVSzKE21R8upbn88N4.jpg?alt=media&token=829c39b8-bac5-4138-845f-e7f010c5bbfb","type":"img"},{"content":"We arrive at Praça do Comércio, Lisbon’s grand riverside square. With the Tagus River in front of you and the city behind, this is the perfect place to digest, relax, and enjoy the view — one of the most beautiful spots in Lisbon.\n\nOnce the location of the Royal Palace, this square opened to the river after the earthquake. It symbolised a new Lisbon — open, commercial, and outward-looking. From here, ships departed to Africa, Asia, and the Americas.\n\n**Fun fact:**\nThis was where kings were welcomed — and where ships departed to Africa, Asia, and Brazil.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Sunset Destination Hostel","location":{"latitude":38.7057433,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":-9.1441416,"longitudeDelta":0.07621855349905388},"placeId":"ChIJ6RwuvX00GQ0Rv6KEXFAw4YE","media":[{"content":{"place_id":"ChIJ6RwuvX00GQ0Rv6KEXFAw4YE"},"type":"place"},{"content":"Hope you've had an incredible food tour adventure in Lisboa!\nBack at Sunset Destination Hostel, it's time to celebrate these delicious discoveries. I highly recommend a refreshing craft cocktail at the bar. Perfect way to reflect on all the amazing culinary traditions you've tasted today, and you've truly earned this relaxing evening!\nIf you had a great time on our tour today, why not extend your trip and keep the adventure going?","type":"text"}]}]