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The 15 Best Portugal Market Tours

37 tours  ·  from $19 a head

The 15 best portugal market tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how early it starts. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking - From Bolhão to Jardim do Morro by metro
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Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

1.Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet Nuno, Ana, Maria, or Joseph at Mercado do Bolhão for a guided market visit and ingredient shopping. Then ride the metro over the Luís I Bridge to a clean kitchen in Gaia for a Portuguese showcooking class, lunch, wine, coffee, and pastel de nata. Expect some hands-on tasks, but mostly watch-and-learn cooking.

“The most fun cooking class we’ve done in Europe! We started at Porto’s Mercado do Bolhao. What a great place to start. Sooo clean and friendly and full of Portuguese culture, food and drink. The cooking setting was amazing and reminded us of Chopped. We can’t wait to get home to try the recipes we were taught to make! Anna and Joseph were fantastic!!!!”

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Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch - Cooking in a professional kitchen
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Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

2.Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet your English-speaking chef at Cooking Lisbon at 9:30 am, walk to a local market for fish, shellfish, produce, bread, and cheese, then return to a professional kitchen. You will prepare dishes such as peixinhos da horta, seafood cataplana, and an Algarve orange dessert before sitting down to lunch with Portuguese wine. Groups are limited to 12.

“We loved our morning at market and the cooking class with Roberta, it was fascinating to see the fish traditional market, I never seen so many types of fish and seafood before, we tested some wonderful traditional breads and cheeses, and after buying our fishes and seafood for the lunch cooking we returned to a great cooking facility. We had so much fun cooking together and drink wine at the same time, when we finished cooking we enjoyed wonderful lunch together, overall I would recommend this nice cooking in Lisbon very much!”

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Chef Led Porto Market Tour and Portuguese Tapas Class with Wine - Walking back to the Canto De Luz kitchen
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Chef Led Porto Market Tour and Portuguese Tapas Class with Wine

3.Chef Led Porto Market Tour and Portuguese Tapas Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $168

Start at Mercado do Bolhão with a chef-led tour and tastings, then walk to Boutique Maison Canto De Luz for a hands-on Portuguese tapas class. You may prepare clams, cod fritters, octopus salad, chorizo, vegetables, and dessert before sitting down with Douro wine. Groups are capped at eight.

“This experience was great fun! We started with a market tour with stops including tasting oysters, smelling local spices and sampling olive oils. We then walked to a well equipped and lovely kitchen to cook and enjoy the company of our fellow participants. We each got to prepare different aspects of our meal which included tempura green beans, octopus salad, codfish fritters, clams, and custard for dessert! Rita was knowledgeable and a sweetheart.”

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Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula - Portuguese and Goan food on the same table
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Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

4.Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet Paula at the Cacilhas ferry stop, tour her longtime market, then cook 2 to 3 Portuguese and Goan dishes in her home kitchen. You choose the main course, help prepare the meal, and eat together with dessert, coffee, or tea. This private four-and-a-half-hour experience suits curious eaters more than formal cooking students.

“Actually spending time with Paulinha! She was such a delight. Sharing stories of her life in Portugal and the role food played in the lives of her family and friends. If I lived in Portugal she would certainly be among my circle of friends. Thank you for a wonderful day visiting the market, preparing the delicious food (and wine)!!”

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Arrábida Jeep Tour – Incredible Market & Hidden Gems - Through Arrábida’s Cork Woods
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Arrábida Jeep Tour – Incredible Market & Hidden Gems

5.Arrábida Jeep Tour – Incredible Market & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join Andre Marques and his local team for a private 5 to 6 hour Jeep tour through Arrábida Natural Park. Expect cork forests, Galapinhos and Portinho beaches, Roman fish-salting ruins, a possible cave hike, Serra do Risco, and Mercado do Livramento, with hotel pickup in Sesimbra, Palmela, or Setúbal.

“Very very good moment . Le guide au top du top . Des paysage à couper le souffle . J’ai beaucoup voyager dans ma vie mais je conseille a tous et à toute se road trip incroyable . Meuilleur guide du monde the best”

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Lisbon: Local Market, Food, and Culture Walking Tour - Crossing the Tagus by ferry
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Lisbon: Local Market, Food, and Culture Walking Tour

6.Local Market, Food, and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · from $82

Start at Time Out Market with coffee and pastel de nata, cross to Cacilhas for fish soup and a shrimp pastry, then return for bifana, ginjinha, cheese, wine, and local stories. Your English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide leads a small group of up to 12 through Lisbon’s everyday food culture.

“If you love 'somebody Feedback Phil' you must do this tour. The guide Luis is such a great guide! He reallye gives you insights of the city, the food and the culture. It's a highlight if you vitit the City. So: grap your sneakers, come hungry and enjoy Lisbon with this event.”

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Authentic Market & Food Tour in Portimão, Algarve - Isabel’s Personal Way of Showing Portimão
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Authentic Market & Food Tour in Portimão, Algarve

7.Authentic Market & Food Tour in Portimão, Algarve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join Isabel of Almareada Food Tours for a three-hour walk through Portimão. You’ll begin at Mercado Municipal de Portimão with fruit, pastries, fish, and other tastings, then visit food stops in the city center for Portuguese dishes, lunch, and alcoholic drinks. Groups are limited to 10, and the tour is offered in English.

“Isabel is a local. She and her family are from Portimao. She will take you to the hidden gems of the city and share with you the flavors from her childhood. The experience is so local that we even ran into her father in one of the places. I highly recommend this tour.”

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From Market to Plate: visit Funchal market & culinary experience

8.From Market to Plate: visit Funchal market & culinary experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Meet guide Jacqueline or Ana at Mercado dos Lavradores for a market walk, fruit tasting, and local food stories. Then walk five minutes to a rooftop hotel kitchen for a chef-led demonstration, lunch, Portuguese wine, coffee, and city views. This is a show, not a hands-on cooking class.

“The tour round the market was excellent - very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We tried different fruits, from sour to sweet. We then sat in the kitchen and watched the chefs prepare lunch, which was impressive. Lunch was delicious - four courses with wine and coffee. Would highly recommend.”

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Setúbal: Winery & Fish Market Tasting Tour from Lisbon - Palácio da Bacalhôa and the story behind the wine
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Setúbal: Winery & Fish Market Tasting Tour from Lisbon

9.Setúbal: Winery & Fish Market Tasting Tour from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

Spend five and a half hours beyond Lisbon tasting four wines at Palácio da Bacalhôa, sampling local food at Setúbal’s Mercado do Livramento, and visiting the city’s historic center and São Filipe Castle. A small group of up to 15 travels by van or minibus, with guides such as Flavio, Arturo, or Rosa reported on different departures.

“What fun to zip in and around vineyards in a Jeep!! The half day was perfect for my tight schedule. Four of us tourists sampled at least 6 wines first in the vineyard, then inside a villa surrounded by giant oak barrels then in the new tasting room with a panoramic view. Rosa was fun, knowledgeable and very nice to listen to. I can tell she loves her job. I loved the wines and the Jeep experience. I couldn’t believe how good the wine prices are at this winery. Next time I will bring back bottles.”

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Porto Market Tour & Cooking Class - Half Day - Choosing seafood, fish, and produce with Vitor
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Porto Market Tour & Cooking Class – Half Day

10.Porto Market Tour & Cooking Class – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $231

Start at 10:00 with pickup and a market visit guided by Vitor, where you help choose seasonal seafood, fish, produce, and dishes. Return to Cook in Ribeira for a hands-on private cooking class, then sit down to four courses with Portuguese wine, beer, juice, water, and coffee. Drop-off is not included.

“Vitar was an exceptional host. This is well worth the money that begins with an open air fresh seafood and produce market to buy the supplies for what eventually becomes a spectacular lunch. 5 stars across the board. Vitar is the best and we can’t wait to see him again. Gene and Susie”

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Porto: Local Market Tour & Cooking Class/Showcooking - From Bolhão to Jardim do Morro by metro
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Porto: Local Market Tour & Cooking Class/Showcooking

11.Local Market Tour & Cooking Class/Showcooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $114

Start with Ana at Mercado do Bolhão, where you’ll learn about Portuguese ingredients, vendors, and food history. Then take the metro to Jardim do Morro for city views before joining Ana and Joseph for a relaxed cod-focused showcooking with wine, sausage, olives, Alheira, and pastel de nata. Participation is optional.

“This was a fantastic experience and the highlight of our trip to Porto!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!!!!!!”

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Madeira : Santo de Serra Local Farmers' Market half day trip - The road from Funchal to the eastern hills
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Madeira : Santo de Serra Local Farmers’ Market half day trip

12.Madeira : Santo de Serra Local Farmers’ Market half day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $49

Spend 3.5 hours visiting Santo da Serra’s Sunday farmers market, then ride steep Madeira roads in an open-top 4x4. Your guide may be Eduardo or Dino, with commentary in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Hotel pickup from Funchal is included, while outer areas cost extra. Expect local food stalls, viewpoints, villages, and a bumpy ride.

“Friendly driver who gave us a guided tour that was very interesting.”

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Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour - Douro Wine, Dessert, and Port
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Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour

13.Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Explore Porto’s Bolhão Market with a guide such as Ana or Ema, sampling Portuguese cheeses, meats, sardines, bread, wine, and olive oil. Then enjoy codfish with Douro wine at O Pretinho do Japão, followed by dessert and port. The small group is capped at 15 people.

“Ana was amazing, we had the best time on this tour! Tried so many amazing things, wine, cheeses, sardines, meats, codfish dishes, and the best nata ever. She answered all of our questions, she was patient, kind and very friendly, and had an amazing list of recommendations for the rest of our stay. Do not go with a full stomach :)) Thank you Ana!!!”

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From Market to Table with Paula (Loulé) - Private Cookery Class - More than one recipe on the table
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From Market to Table with Paula (Loulé) – Private Cookery Class

14.From Market to Table with Paula (Loulé) – Private Cookery Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $330

Meet Paula at Loulé Market at 9:30 am, choose fresh Algarve ingredients, then walk to her private home for a hands-on English-language cookery class. You may prepare seafood cataplana, cuttlefish, cockles, and other local dishes, followed by lunch, wine, coffee, and conversation.

“The experience was like cooking with someone you have known for years. Paula decides on the menu after meeting you and talking about food you enjoy as you stroll through the market. Paula shares story's of Loule's history and her history in Loule. She shares stories of the food she cooks us which includes recipes that we can create at home. Paula's home is warm and comfortable and made for entertaining. It was a magical experience.”

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Chef Led Porto Market Tour & Portuguese Tapas Class + Wine - Watching the chef before making Portuguese tapas
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Chef Led Porto Market Tour & Portuguese Tapas Class + Wine

15.Chef Led Porto Market Tour & Portuguese Tapas Class + Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $114

Meet your chef at Bolhão Market, shop for fresh ingredients, then walk 10 minutes to Canto de Luz for coffee, a nata, and a hands-on Portuguese tapas class. The four-hour experience includes lunch, one glass of Douro wine, recipes, and a small bottle of Aguardente to take home.

“market tour was great. the cooking facility was new and well equipped.”

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