Lisbon Post-Colonial Cuisine Tour: Exploring History Through Food

Embark on a full-day Lisbon Post-Colonial Cuisine Tour and delve into the rich history of Portugal through its diverse culinary traditions. Sample the iconic Cape Verdean stew, discover the origins of Angolan coffee and Sao Tome chocolate, and explore the hidden African influences within Portuguese Catholicism.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paço da Rainha - Here we will take in the sites as we make our way to a hidden gem
  • Campo dos Martires da Patria - here we will take in the history and culture of the city
  • Avenida da Fonte Luminosa - Here we will discus the theme of the day and take in the sites
  • Jardim do Torel - At this beautiful site we shall find out next…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

During this comprehensive day-long journey, we’ll delve into the intricate narrative of post-imperial Portugal, articulated through the culinary artistry in the heart of Lisbon. Our adventure commences with the emblematic Cape Verdean concoction, cachupa. Our decadent serving, filled with hominy, adorned with Portuguese chorizo, and garnished with an…

Location
Praça do Chile 2
Praça do Chile
The meeting point is at the exit of the Arroios Metro station in Praça do Chile, in front of “Zainphone” mobile phone shop near the corner of Avenida Almirate Reis with Rua Morrais Soares. Arrive on foot: Walk directly up Rua da Palma/Avenida Almirante Reis from Martim Moniz to Praça do Chile.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Y7701xrjustinl
Sep 17, 2025
Open Your Stomach and Your Mind - Our tour guide Ines was the highlight of the tour. She was so rich with knowledge of history, culture, and ethics. She made everything we ate an experience stimulating our minds and our tastebuds. We tried so many foods that we would have never thought to try here in Portugal. A good mix of appetizers, meals, and desserts. We left feeling extremely full and with a lot to talk about for days to come. She helped open our eyes to unique flavors and ideas centering around the local and worldly gastronomy and how Portugal has influenced/been influenced by so many different countries. The tour provided exactly what it promised: a look into the cultures and foods that helped form Portugal’s diverse hybrid cuisine.
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Angie3denver
Sep 16, 2025
Great understanding of history, culture, and food - Our Culinary Backstreets tour, with Kika, was outstanding! It was a lovely way to be introduced to Lisbon. We visited unique places, ate delicious dishes, and most importantly, gained a richer understanding of Lisbon’s history and culture. I’d recommend this experience to anyone.
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Suchithras2025
Jul 3, 2025
Great experience! - Great tour guide with amazing food at every stop! The detailed history at each of the tour stops was also very interesting and welcome :)
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Rachelfl6181do
Jun 11, 2025
Worth every penny - Probably the best experience I had on my trip to Lisbon! Inez is wonderful, and all the food was delicious. Highly recommend, and I can’t wait to look at other culinary backstreets tours around the world.
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Tigerlilly55
Jun 4, 2025
Five star culinary tour experience - This was an incredible tour. I thought it would be nice, but it exceeded our expectations. The history provided by Kika, our guide, was so helpful to understanding the neighborhoods and food. I would recommend the store in a heartbeat!
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Gretagw4621dt
Jun 3, 2025
A One Of A Kind Experience - Our tour guide, Kika made this food tour a one of a kind experience! She was so knowledgeable about not only the delicious food but also the surrounding architecture, the history of LisbonPortugal and the paths of immigration. We had the opportunity to try foods we never would have thought to & visit different neighborhoods. Kika also went above & beyond by providing us recommendations for the rest of our time in Lisbon and our trip to Porto - and every one was amazing! Highly recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your trip to ground yourself and have great recs for the rest of your stay!
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Culture547623
Jun 2, 2025
Ten out of ten! - What an extraordinary day full if so much history, culture, delicious food, and beautiful people. Far exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend it to anyone. It made us fall in love with this beautiful city. And it certainly helped us appreciate the rich culture by getting to know the diversity through food and how it made its way here. Our tour guide, Kika, was spectacular. She shared so much important information with so much respect and appreciation of all the information that she was sharing. She was engaging and fun - definitely helped all of us in the group have a full and positive experience.
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Cruiser01339677714
Jun 1, 2025
Wonderful Experience! - My wife and I enjoyed our food tour immensely. Joao was an excellent guide. He was kind, funny, knowledgeable, and very accommodating to our needs and interests. We thoroughly enjoyed this specific tour because of the varied foods we were able to try. Also, we found the histories behind each of the foods and the establishments that we visited to be interesting and meaningful. We would not hesitate to join another Culinary Backstreets Tour next time we travel.
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V2667rimikes
Jun 1, 2025
A Lisboa highlight not to be missed - The highlight of our stay in Lisbon! Our tour guide Kika was fantastic. We enjoyed all of the food selections and hearing about the history of Lisboa cuisine and influences. Highly recommend.
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Edward947
May 31, 2025
Eclectic Culinary Experience in Lisbon - Joao promptly met us at the assigned time an place. He was cheerful, friendly, knowledgeable, and great fun to be with. The tour was well-paced with pleasant walks between stops. Each stop was a treat with a great variety of food and drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Joao.
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From $140
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).