Walking tour – Food, market & culture
Lisbon - Alfama Vintage Market Walking Tour With Tastings
Small-group Lisbon walking tour that combines Graça viewpoints, the Alfama vintage market and traditional taverns. Runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays only so you experience the full market atmosphere with curated tastings.
Key facts
- Duration: about 3 hours on foot
- Group size: 4–8 guests
- Operating days: Tuesday and Saturday (vintage market days)
- Languages: EN / NL (one language per group)
- Pace: relaxed, with regular sit-down breaks
Pricing
- €69.99 per person (VAT excluded)
- Minimum 4 paying guests to operate the tour
- Maximum regular group size: 8 guests
Highlights
- Miradouro da Graça with wide views over the castle, river and Baixa.
- Slow descent through Graça and Alfama backstreets with everyday life and street details.
- Local tavern stop at Tabernita for petiscos and a first drink.
- Cervejaria Amigo António for a classic cervejaria atmosphere.
- Pastel de nata stop at a Manteigaria bakery.
- Markets and stalls around Mercado de Santa Clara on market days.
Sample itinerary
Exact timings and order may change depending on season, opening hours and group pace.
- 00:00 – Meet & greet – Welcome, safety notes and introduction to Graça and Alfama.
- 00:20 – Miradouro da Graça – City overview, 1755 earthquake and neighbourhoods.
- 00:40 – Graça backstreets – Everyday life, street art and calçada portuguesa.
- 01:00 – Tabernita – First food & drink stop and introduction to petiscos culture.
- 01:40 – Towards Mercado de Santa Clara / Feira da Ladra – Vintage and local markets (when open).
- 02:00 – Cervejaria Amigo António – Second stop with shared plates and drinks.
- 02:30 – Walk towards Baixa & Manteigaria – Transition from old neighbourhood to downtown.
- 02:45 – Manteigaria – Pastel de nata and coffee-style drink, with a short story about sweets.
- 03:00 – Closing – Farewell and personal recommendations for the rest of your stay.
Food & drink concept
- Petiscos-style selection at Tabernita with one drink per guest.
- Shared plates and drinks at Cervejaria Amigo António.
- One pastel de nata per guest at Manteigaria + coffee-style drink.
Exact menu and drinks may change slightly depending on day and season.
What is included
- Guided 3-hour walking tour with a trained local guide.
- Small group: 4–8 guests per guide.
- Planned tastings at 3–4 partner venues (food and drink combinations as agreed with partners).
- Follow-up list of personal recommendations in Lisbon.
What is not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Extra food and drinks beyond the agreed tastings.
- Tips and personal purchases.
- Entrance tickets to museums or monuments (if added later).
Know before you go
- Suitable for guests with average fitness who can walk for 3 hours with breaks.
- Streets are cobblestoned with some slopes and stairs.
- Tour runs in light rain; heavy rain plans and rescheduling may apply.
- Please wear comfortable closed shoes.
- Share dietary restrictions and allergies when booking; not all venues can adapt.