--- title: "Slow Food Lisbon & Cultural Tour: Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/lisbon/tours/slow-food-lisbon-cultural-tour-alfama-mouraria-baixa/ type: tour city: Lisbon country: Portugal price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 1482 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Award-winning slow food schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/slow-food-lisbon-cultural-tour-alfama-mouraria-baixa/ --- # Slow Food Lisbon & Cultural Tour: Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa **Guidekin's take:** Four long standing family run stops in Alfama, Mouraria and Baixa with dishes most visitors never meet, capped at ten and awarded by the national tourism board, at €118 per person for 4h. Vegetarian, coeliac and keto diets are catered for if you say so well in advance; vegans are not. 4.94 from 1482 reviews. ## Overview Awarded Best Gastronomic Project by Turismo de Portugal (2024) and Best Portugal & Spain Cultural Project by Prémios Ibéricos (2023). This intimate food experience takes you through the historic neighborhoods of Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa to discover the flavors, stories & communities that shape Lisbon today, told through 4 long-standing family-run establishments. Along the way, taste dishes most visitors never encounter — from generous cuts of premium cod (not cod cakes) to full Mozambican specialties (not pastries, or Brás) reflecting the city’s multicultural identity. Also, selected DOP products & specialties sourced from small Portuguese producers (Bísaro ham, artisanal cheeses, chorizo, octopus & seasonal seafood). Limited to just 10 guests. Beyond standard tastings. Offers meaningful encounters, hidden taverns & on selected days, exclusive dishes prepared only for our guests. Curated by a Lisbon native and passionate food lover since 2017. Slow food with a sense of place! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The arch is located in Terreiro do Paço, - 4 start times: between 10:30 and 17:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €107: ages 3 to 7 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person for the Awarded Original Lisbon Food Tour: 17 Tastings Alfama & Mouraria option; other options up to €240 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 1482 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Oh! My Cod Tours - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30, 11:00, 16:30, 17:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.94 from 1482 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1466 of 1482. - 5 stars: 1426 (96%) - 4 stars: 40 (3%) - 3 stars: 9 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' cultural insight and varied tastings; some find the food underwhelming. **Praised:** - Guides connect food and wine with Lisbon's history and neighbourhoods - Varied dishes with carefully chosen wine pairings - Small local eateries that travellers say they would not have found alone - Careful attention to dietary restrictions and gluten-free substitutions - Welcoming hosts who help the group relax and get to know each other **Complaints:** - Some find the food underwhelming, while others praise its quality Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-02-10 to 2026-09-28); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Awarded Original Lisbon Food Tour: 17 Tastings Alfama & Mouraria | €118 / person | English | - | | PV Original tour+Cooking Class | €240 / person (for 3+ people) | English | PRIVATE TOUR : 20 tastings + 4 food stops + 3 districts (Alfama/Mouraria/Baixa). Inclusive to celiacs, vegetarians, lacto intolerant, FINAL FOOD STOP - OUR HOME: The founders’ home — a 19th-century Lisbon apartment — a space where we share our fav ingredients, stories & a way of living COOKING TIPS W CHEF NATACHA: How to season olives? How to turn canned fish into delicious meals? Learn the basics w/ some recipes. Grill your own chorizo! Duration: 5 hours: Duration: between 4-5 hours. 'PETISCOS', WINE & DESSERT: In this NEW food stop expect seasonal tastings, from Portugal & Azores Islands. Portuguese wine from small producers. Mobility issues ATTENTION!: There is NO ELEVATOR! The NEW venue is located in a 19th century building in the 5th floor (w/ a stunning view to the river). | ## What's included - 4 curated food stops, all long-standing family-run establishments. - Slow Food with a Sense of Place: experience lead by a local food expert with transcultural sensivity - Limited to just 10 guests, the experience goes far beyond standard tastings. - Discover Alfama, Mouraria & Baixa, 3 historic neighborhoods: the flavors, stories & communities - Suitable to Vegetarians/Keto/Celiac/Pescatarians/Nonalcoholic drinkers - INFORM us 36h BEFORE - Curated selection of local wines by region, Porto wine, beer and liqueur - DOP products & small producers (Bísaro ham, artisanal cheeses, chorizo, octopus & seasonal seafood) - LGBTQ2S+ friendly - LGBTQ2S+ places-to-go-after-this! - Beyond cod cakes or Brás Cod recipes: generous cuts of premium cod prepared in traditional recipes - full Mozambican specialties (not just the pastries), reflecting Portugal food multicultural identity ## Not included - Private transportation - Gratuities - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Baixa de Lisboa** (1h; admission included) - We begin our journey going back in time from Baixa, Lisbon’s 'modern' downtown district rebuilt after the devastating 18th-century earthquake. Here, we unravel how the earthquake reshaped not only the city’s architecture, but also introduced surprisingly modern urban ideas... 2. **Praca Martim Moniz** (1h 20m; admission included) - Our journey then continues into the narrow streets and Mouraria hill, one of Lisbon’s oldest and most fascinating neighborhoods, shaped by centuries of history since the 12th century. Across two carefully curated food stops, enjoy full Mozambican specialties that reflect... 3. **Alfama** (1h 40m) - With our bellies ready for another short walk, we walk downhill toward the river and into Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood. At our final stop — a historic tavern, carved into the city’s ancient walls — we step into an almost medieval atmosphere where a generous selection... 4. **Lisbon** (pass by, no stop) - Oh! My Cod MANIFESTO Created in 2017 by Silvia Olivença — a Lisbon native born in Alfama, trained in Clinical Psychology and holding a PhD in Medical Anthropology — this experience was never designed as a conventional food tour. All these shops and restaurants and family-run... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 16:30, 17:00 - 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 The arch is located in Terreiro do Paço, a very central square. Nearest metro: Terreiro do Paço or Baixa. We will meet UNDER the arch Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ5fcMh3k0GQ0RsEli_Fck5sQ Ends: This street is located in Alfama neighborhood. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Suitable to Vegetarians/Keto/Celiac/Pescatarians/No-Dairy - If you have any of these dietary restriction or any allergy, kindly INFORM us at least 36h BEFORE the experience starts! Thank you. - NOT suitable for Vegans (if you are a group with more than 6 people, contact us for a tailored food and cultural vegan experience) - All ages are welcome from 0 to 100 years old (our oldest guest was 96 yo!). Consider that we need to climb some stairs (approx 50) in the medieval city and that we walk 2.5km (1.6 miles), with 4 food stops in between. The perfect balance between walking, seating & eating. Bring comfortable shoes, to walk on Lisbon cobblestones, during your stay in Lisbon :) - Oh! My Cod Tour company has been awarded Best Gastronomic Project by Turismo de Portugal (2024). Best Portugal & Spain Cultural Project by Prémios Ibérico (2023) ## More in Lisbon - All Lisbon tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/tours/slow-food-lisbon-cultural-tour-alfama-mouraria-baixa/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/lisbon/?format=md