Tapas · GOURMET TAPAS EXPERIENCES IN PORTUGAL
Good gourmet tapas experiences in Portugal keep small groups and fill weeks ahead. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste five rare Portuguese wines, Iberian meats, aged cheeses, and port at Lisbon Winery in a relaxed two-hour premium session.
“Amazing exploration of small producer Portuguese wines. The meat, cheese, and olive oil tasting was also spectacular. We will be back every time we’re in Lisbon.”
Explore Porto’s Bolhão Market, cook Portuguese tapas, and share a Douro wine lunch in this friendly small-group culinary class.
“We had the best time with Gemny! First she took us through the market and we got to taste olive oil, smell spices, and try fresh oysters. Following this, we prepared different Portuguese dishes and learned how to cook them. After we got to enjoy! It was a blast and I definitely recommend to all. We got to learn more about the Portuguese history and culture. Thanks Gemny for a great experience!”
Taste Douro wines, Port, and local tapas at Quinta do Beijo, with a guided cellar tour in a small group of up to 16.
“Super fun tour. Great wine and port. Engaging host. Beautiful venue. You can ship wine back to US so a huge plus.”
Review of Lisbon’s private walking tour with five premium ports, Portuguese cheeses, cured meats, local history, and flexible pacing.
“Best four hours my wife and I spent with Elsa, our tour guide, who was affiliated with your friend in Lisbon. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Lisbon and Spain and showed us hidden gems that we would have never found on our own. Elsa spoke perfect English was an absolute a joy to spent time with. The Port Wine and Tapas Tasting took place at the Lisbon Winery and was superb. I have been on other tours where the so called wine tasting involved only a couple of wines. At the Lisbon Winery, we were not only presented with five different ports but also refills. They also presented…”
Taste five small-producer Ports, Portuguese cheeses, Pata Negra ham, and expert guidance during this intimate two-hour Lisbon experience.
“Loved this tasting session. Lovely vibes to the venue, tried x3 olive oils, x5 port wines and had the most amazing cheese and ham sharing board with delicious selection. the Semellior was knowledgeable and good to chat port with.”
Review of Lisbon’s private wine and tapas walk, covering Baixa, Chiado, guides, tasting value, timing, logistics, and who should book.
“This was well worth the money. Rita, our guide, gave us an excellent walking tour of Lisbon, then took us to the Lisbon Winery. Adrianna, the proprietress, was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The wine and tapas were fantastic. Rita, Adrianna and my wife seemed to really hit it off. This tour was a highlight event for my wife during our two weeks in Portugal and Spain.”
Taste five Portuguese wines, artisan cheeses, Iberian charcuterie and Pata Negra ham with a sommelier in central Lisbon.
“We were expecting a rather typical tasting - a group around a table. Instead, we got a personal tasting! Just my husband, myself, and our sommelier! She was fantastic, too! The wine was excellent and the food was delicious! We LOVED this!”
Tour Porto’s Bolhão Market, cook modern Portuguese tapas, and enjoy Douro wine in a small chef-led class.
“market tour was great. the cooking facility was new and well equipped.”
Explore Funchal at your own pace with local tapas, Madeira wine, poncha, cheese, chocolate, coffee, and more for $58.
“What a lovely afternoon we had . Handpicked venues. Each host was lovely , friendly and genuinely helpful . We loved everything on offer and we thank you so much for these .”
Taste five Ports, Portuguese cheese, Iberian charcuterie, and Pata Negra ham with a sommelier in central Lisbon.
“The place was very nice. We were greeted when we walked in and was seated immediately. The port wines were excellent. Charcuterie plate was incredible. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely do this again.”
Review of Lisbon’s Adega Belém urban winery tour, with five premium wines, artisan tapas, winemaking lessons, value, tips, and booking advice.
“This was a great tour. A lovely hidden gem in Belem. The tour hostess was brilliant every welcoming.”
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