The 5 Cooking Classes with a Market Tour in Lisbon That Earn Their Price

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

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

Meet your English-speaking chef at R. Bernardim Ribeiro 9 at 9:30 am, then walk to a local market such as Mercado 61 to choose fish, shellfish, produce, bread, and cheese. Back in a well-equipped kitchen, you will prepare Portuguese dishes, including cataplana and an orange dessert, then eat your meal with wine. Groups are limited to 12.

“What a marvelous adventure. We had the best time touring the market and learning how to make wonderful Portuguese food. Our memories of this will always be special. I have already planned a great meal for my family when I get home . Thank you Carina for being an amazing chef and teacher. ❤️”

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

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

Meet Paula at the Cacilhas ferry stop, tour her neighborhood market, then cook 2 to 3 Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. Choose from recipes such as cod fritters, Goan bojas, bacalhau, curry, and pastel de nata before sharing the meal together.

“Paula is a fantastic host, she welcomes you into her home and makes you feel like family. I couldn't imagine a better day than the day we spent with Paula cooking and learning about the surrounding area. One of our best days on our trip to Portugal.”

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3.Market Tour, Cooking Class And Lunch At Mercado de Arroios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $206

Meet Antónia at Mercado de Arroios at 11 a.m., choose fresh ingredients together, then walk to her home for a hands-on Portuguese lunch. Expect market tastings, wine, family recipes, and a small group of no more than four people. Luis may join as host, and dietary needs should be shared in advance.

“We met Maria at the local market in a nice neighborhood: cordial contact right at the beginning. After having bought all the ingredients, we walked back to her apt and met her husband. We cooked and ate a delicious hearty typical meal. The whole activity colored by our discussions about Portugal and its people. Such a nice and more authentic experience!”

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4.Lisbon Cooking Class with Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your instructors at Mercado de Algés at 10:00 am, choose seasonal fish and produce, then return to the kitchen for a small-group class. You will prepare a starter, main course, and dessert, with lunch included. The class is offered in English and welcomes children from age eight.

“Learning a lot about the how's and why's of Portuguese foods and cooking. The 2 ladies were very nice and kind and patient with me since I wasn't feeling the best during that time. The food was very interesting and good. I learned a lot not to mention a few techniques that I can use in my own kitchen at home. 😃”

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5.Setúbal Market and Wine tour with Cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Join José, a Portuguese chef and guide, for a seven-hour food trip from Lisbon to Setúbal. Shop at Livramento Market, taste fresh oysters, prepare Caldeirada de Peixe beside the sea, try Azeitão cheese, and visit José Maria da Fonseca for regional wine tasting. Groups are kept small, with English and Portuguese guidance.

“Fantastic experience! A great tour, an amazing cooking experience, and wonderful people. José, our local chef and guide, was punctual, and the timing of the experience was perfect. A great way to discover new places and enjoy authentic local flavours.”

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