--- title: "Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour: Eat & Drink Like a Local" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-small-group-food-tour-eat-drink-like-a-local-5560182P5/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 237 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, it, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Top rated rank_in_category: 3 of 7 (Small-Group Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-small-group-food-tour-eat-drink-like-a-local-5560182P5/ --- # Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour: Eat & Drink Like a Local **Guidekin's take:** A tavern crawl capped at ten with twelve food and wine pairings, priority entry at every stop and a local host who explains each dish, for 3h at €79 per person. No vegetarian options, and not suitable for gluten or lactose intolerance. 4.97 from 237 reviews. **Top rated:** The top-rated tour here (4.97) at the friendliest food-tour price: three hours of eating like a local for €79 per person. Trade-off: Just 237 reviews so far. (last checked July 14, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 7 in Small-Group Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join a small-group food tour led by a passionate local foodie and discover Lisbon’s authentic flavors in an intimate, friendly setting. Avoid the crowds and explore hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path spots that only locals know. Along the way, you’ll learn the rich history behind each dish and gain fascinating insights into Lisbon’s culture, traditions, and key historical events. Over the course of this 3-hour gastronomic experience, expect to taste a variety of traditional Portuguese foods and wines, discover iconic monuments, and enjoy a fun, immersive tour full of flavor and local stories. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio Square) – in… - Starts 11:00, 16:30, 17:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person for the English option; other options up to €139 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 237 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The Lisbon Guy - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French - Start times: 11:00, 16:30, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.97 from 237 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 236 of 237. - 5 stars: 232 (98%) - 4 stars: 4 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the food history, generous tastings and small groups, though some find the food unremarkable. **Praised:** - Guides who connect the food with Lisbon's history and culture - Varied Portuguese dishes and drinks, with enough food for a meal - Restaurants and taverns reviewers would have missed on their own - Sociable small groups that make it easy to chat and ask questions - Easy walks between nearby venues, with places to sit and eat **Complaints:** - Some praise the tastings, while others find the food pleasant but unremarkable Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-05-06 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English | €79 / person | English | Group | | Private | €139 / person | Portuguese, French, English, Italian | Private | ## What's included - A full taste of Lisbon with 12 local food and wine pairings - Lisbon food and wine tastings with expert insights into the city’s history and culture. - Hosted by a passionate local who brings Lisbon’s food and culture to life. - Local guide shares city secrets, cultural insights, and where to eat like a local. - Handpicked local taverns that showcase the true flavors of Lisbon - Skip the wait with exclusive priority entry at all our carefully chosen venues. - Small-group experience (max 10 people) for a personal, intimate food tour ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 16:30, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio Square) – in front of the Dom Pedro IV statue, located at the center of the square. The guide will be holding a sign with the company logo (The Lisbon Guy). Take the Green Line to Rossio Station. Once you exit the station, the square is right in front of you. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJd8nhGAAzGQ0R8wDD0MLWP1M Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not suitable for people with gluten intolerance - No vegetarian options - Not suitable for people with lactose intolerance ## Compared with other Small-Group Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 7** | €79 | 3h | 4.97 (237) | shared | | [Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-small-group-food-tour-with-18-tastings-in-alfama-district/?format=md) | €105 | 4h | 4.95 (2122) | shared | | [Lisbon Foodie Small-Group Walking Tour](/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-foodie-small-group-walking-tour/?format=md) | €79 | 4h | 4.95 (738) | shared | | [Best of Lisbon Small-Group Guided Walking Tour](/portugal/lisbon/tours/best-of-lisbon-small-group-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €19 | 3h | 4.92 (5573) | shared | Ranked #3 of 7 in Small-Group Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €105, median €79; typical length 4h. 0 of 7 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/lisbon-small-group-tours/?format=md ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/lisbon-small-group-food-tour-eat-drink-like-a-local-5560182P5/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md