Market Tour, Cooking Class And Lunch At Mercado de Arroios
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Sample typical Portuguese market products with a walk around the market. Once you've had your fill of the market, it's time for a walk back to your host's home to learn how to make traditional Portuguese dishes with the ingredients you bought, followed by dining on the dishes you create for lunch!
Antónia will be showing you how to cook each dish (you can also help her, if you like!) and will share the recipes afterward.
Her husband will accompany you throughout the whole experience by telling stories and tips about Portugal.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Family friendly- Kids are welcome
Pets in the house
WiFi Available
Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Visit an amazing local market to buy fresh produce and sample delicious local products at the best stalls. Choose with the host what to cook and define the menu based on your preferences! About your host Antónia: "I was born in the Alentejo, Portugal, and it is my roots that inspire me in the search for the flavors, perfumes and textures for the recipes that I have developed for many gastronomic magazines and books. I am a publisher, food developer and editor of several publications and food developer, cook and manager of a different catering service at In Love with Food and Maria's Table."
What‘s Included
Bring home traditional recipes and culinary skills
Enjoy a delicious lunch, dining on the food you've learned to cook yourself!
Oporto Wine and coffee are included
Head to the host home kitchen for an amazing class making traditional dishes from Portugal
Sample typical Portuguese market foods with a walk around the market
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Market Tour, Cooking Class And Lunch At Mercado de Arroios
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
OMG So Much Fun
Kim R,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. I randomly came across this tour and thought it would be something to interest us. It was the best decision I made. We had the best time. Antonia and Luis were the best. We had a wonderful cooking experience. We left feeling like we made 2 new best friends.
Excellent and authentic cooking class and meal with friends
Phillip M,,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came here on our honeymoon and this was by far the best experience we have had. It felt like we were just having lunch with longtime friends. Very authentic and fun. Maria catered everything to our needs and picked a meal unique just for us. I learned more from our few hours together than 5+ cooking classes. Highly recommend.
Great hosts and fun cooking experience!
493tracyv,,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience. Antonia and her husband were terrific hosts. Such fun to go to the market and select fresh ingredients. We enjoyed the cooking. The food was great. Really nice to see a real home. So glad we did this!
Authentic Portuguese food
Faye G,,Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was a fantastic host! Had a wonderful time shopping with her and then back to her apartment. I love to cook but you are not obligated to do so. We had great starters and decided on a pork and shrimp dish. All in all a wonderful experience!
Great Introduction to Lisbon and Portuguese Cuisine
JGREGORY D,,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful way to get introduced not only to Lisbon but also to Portuguese cuisine. Maria was an exceptional guide and host, engaging in planning and shopping for the meal, as well as very welcoming when coming back to her home to cook. The meal was spectacular; the company and the conversation superb.
A magical afternoon marketing, cooking and spending time In Portuguese home.
Donna S,,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Can’t say enough positive things about our afternoon with Maria at the market, cooking, eating and drinking in her home. Truly the highlight of our Portugal travels. We learned so much about Portuguese foods and culture. Our time went by so quickly with wonderful conversation and we left feeling like we had truly made friends in Portugal. Would recommend that anyone who wants a true Portuguese family experience do this cooking class with Maria. There is no place else you will experience this!
The perfect afternoon in Lisbon
Kim C,,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria Antonia and Luis were the highlight of our trip to Portugal. They were the perfect hosts. Our tour of the market was a lot of fun, we learned so much about Portugal and cooking authentic Portuguese dishes, and it was a pleasure to spend time in their home. We highly, highly recommend this experience. I miss the already.
Don't miss this gastronomic experience!
in ssA4353GW,,May 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For those looking for a real gastronomic experience and to get to know the local culture, Antónia and her husband Luís are the perfect hosts! With all their friendliness and availability, they take us on an authentic journey through traditional Portuguese flavors, which begins at the local market, where we can learn more about deciding and buying what we will cook. We then move on to the kitchen, learning culinary techniques and tricks from Antónia and creating typical dishes. It ends very at the table, accompanied by good wine and conversation. An experience not to be missed!
Fabulous experience with wonderful hosts!
Linda P,,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria and Luis are wonderful hosts! Maria met us at the market and purchased fresh foods after asking our food preferences. Spent time with her in the kitchen preparing amazing dishes. Maria is a culinary whiz! I asked for fresh sardines (so curious to try the real thing) which she fried....OMG soooo amazing. The table was full of food and beautifully set. A lovely experience with lovely people. Would schedule again in a heartbeat! These wonderful generous hosts only get a small fraction of the Viator fee. Be aware. Tip accordingly. And DO take this tour!
Do not miss this.
Kerry G,,Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I wasn’t a customer, I was a guest! Maria and her husband and friends welcomed me into her home today for such an authentic time with locals. First we went to the market to buy the food needed to cook. Then to her home where her husband and wonderful dog met up. I’ve been traveling a while now so some dis snuggles were welcome. Maria’s husband opened and served wine while we cooked. We made a traditional Portuguese dish with onions, tomatoes, variety of fish, then again and topped with herbs. There were also clams in garlic butt er sauce and roasted shrimp. The table wouldn’t have been completed without olives, cheeses and chorizo. For dessert there were Nata which I love more each day. Today was amazing. I didn’t feel like I was on a your. I felt like I was having a meal with friends. Which I actually think now that’s exactly what happened.
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