Private Walk, Port And Tapas

Private Lisbon Walking Tour with Premium Port Wine and Tapas Tasting runs through Your Friend in Lisbon. Rated 5.0 across 61 reviews. Runs 3 to 4 hours. From €150.

Overview

This is a private walk through central Lisbon that ends with a seated tasting of Portuguese port, cheese and cured meats. Your Friend in Lisbon runs it as a guide-only arrangement: there is no hotel pickup, and the group meets a guide in Praça dos Restauradores, next to the central obelisk, for a 15:00 start. Only your own party takes part.

The walk covers the Baixa, Rossio and Restauradores district for about an hour, then moves on to Chiado and Carmo for roughly 40 minutes. Along the way the guide gives historical context and pointers on where to eat and shop. Several travellers said their guide adjusted the route to their interests and pace, and one reviewer on crutches said the guide found elevators and escalators so a companion would not have to walk too much.

The final stretch is the food and drink portion: five premium ports, including aged whites and tawnies, served with an artisanal cheese board, Iberian pork charcuterie, long cure Pata Negra ham and an olive oil tasting. Two travellers mentioned their guide later sent restaurant recommendations by email. The whole outing runs three to four hours and suits travellers who want history and food in a single afternoon.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet your guideMeet in the centre of Praça dos Restauradores, in front of the big obelisk, with the Eden Theatre on your right and Hotel Avenida Palace in front. Start time is 15:00. No pickup is provided.
2. Baixa, Rossio and RestauradoresA guided walk through the downtown streets lasting 1 hour. No admission tickets are needed.
3. Chiado and CarmoContinue into the Chiado and Carmo area for about 40 minutes. No admission tickets are needed.
4. Port and tapas tastingSit down for five premium ports, an artisanal cheese board, Iberian pork charcuterie, long cure Pata Negra ham and an olive oil tasting.
5. Return to the squareThe activity ends back at the meeting point. Total duration is 3 to 4 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour.

• Meeting point. There is no hotel pickup. The guide waits by the central obelisk in Praça dos Restauradores, so arrive with the Eden Theatre on your right and Hotel Avenida Palace in front. The tour also finishes here.
• Pace and terrain. Expect a genuine walking tour for the first part, followed by a seated tasting. One reviewer on crutches said the guide found elevators and escalators so a companion could avoid too much walking, and another said the guide tailored the route to what the group wanted to see.
• Food and drink. The tasting covers five premium ports plus cheese, charcuterie and olive oil, and multiple reviewers call the food and ports terrific or amazing.
• What to bring. The listing asks for an active phone number in case of emergency. Comfortable walking shoes make sense given the distance covered before the tasting.
• Group feel. This is a private tour, so only your group participates. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, and reviewers describe the format as a chance to ask questions and shape the route with the guide.
• After the tour. Two travellers said their guide sent restaurant and shopping recommendations by email afterwards. Ask during the walk if you want pointers of your own.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. A minimum of 2 people per booking applies, and confirmation can take up to 48 hours depending on availability. One reviewer expected tastings at multiple venues along the route and was disappointed that the food and drink portion happens at a single sitting at the end. Cancel at least 24 hours before the 15:00 start for a full refund; later cancellations receive nothing.

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