Taste of Tradition: Olive Oil, Wine & Fish
At a glance
Taste of Tradition: Olive Oil, Wine & Fish is a 6h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by TakingUThere. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $143.16 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Transportation by air-conditioned car or van., Tasting of traditional Portuguese dishes and deserts;, Olive oil tasting in a local family olive shop;.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
In this 6-hour small group, Lisbon´s outskirts food tour, experience a bit of the best Portuguese traditions, olive oil, wine and fish. Learn it´s history and why they became icons of our gastronomy. You will understand how this simple traditional Atlantic cuisine was influenced and influenced cultures all over the world.
For this you will travel south of Lisbon, to the Palmela village.
You will meet and talk to local people, that love to share what they have.
What's included
What's included
- Transportation by air-conditioned car or van.
- Tasting of traditional Portuguese dishes and deserts;
- Olive oil tasting in a local family olive shop;
- Local professional guide with a passion for food, history and culture;
- 6 hour guided food tour in a calm village near Lisbon;
- Wine tasting in a local family winery;
- Full lunch: entrees, main dishes (fish or meat), and desserts
Not included
- Any other items not mentioned in the description.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
This tour is intended for you to have a taste of the typical Atlantic Portuguese lifestyle. And no, not Mediterranean as it is always said. Discover the diverse olive oils there are, understanding how and why we use them.
The other important secular tradition we have is wine. Get to know the Setúbal wine region in a family-owned winery.
To end the experience, you will have to taste the different fishes we traditionally eat.
For the above, we will travel south of Lisbon to the Setúbal Wine Region. -
Stop 2 · 1h
To start, we will visit a regional family-owned olive oil store, where we will discover and understand the differences, per region and olive types. You will be able to talk with the owner while they hand out the samples for you to taste.
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Stop 3 · 2h
The next stop will be visiting a local small family-owned winery. There you will be hosted by the owners, showing and exploring their wines. Learn about the regional wines and their family history.
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Stop 4 · 2h
Last stop will be lunch. For that we will be going to a small restaurant, also family-owned. There is no menu, as it is always the catch of the day. The available fish types vary as it is dependent on the year´s season, as fishes are migratory.
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Stop 5 · 30m
After lunch, we make our way back to Lisbon.
Meeting point
We will meet all our travelers in front of the "HF Fénix Lisboa" hotel in the Marques de Pombal Square.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have any dietary restriction (Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, etc.), there will be a few dishes that you will not be able to taste.
- Please advise if you have any type of allergies! This is very important so we can know what you will be able to taste or not.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Taste of Tradition: Olive Oil, Wine & Fish take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $143.16 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Transportation by air-conditioned car or van.; Tasting of traditional Portuguese dishes and deserts;; Olive oil tasting in a local family olive shop;; Local professional guide with a passion for food, history and culture;; 6 hour guided food tour in a calm village near Lisbon;; Wine tasting in a local family winery;.
Where does it start?
We will meet all our travelers in front of the "HF Fénix Lisboa" hotel in the Marques de Pombal Square.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
