Portuguese Home Dining Experience in Lisbon with a Local, Paula

Lisbon , Portugal

Portuguese Home Dining Experience in Lisbon with a Local, Paula

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About this experience

A private and authentic Portuguese meal in a local Almada home with your host Paula. A perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Born to a Goan family who has lived in Goa, Mozambique and Portugal, Paula is a true reflection of the cultural diversity embedded in Portuguese cuisine. Paula’s love of food and cooking started from a young age, and food brought her family together early and often. One night they might eat Portuguese home-cooking while the next night her mother would make Goan samosas from scratch. Her mother, an artist in the kitchen, would constantly invite people into their homes (Paula remembers when she was at school she would come home to find her mother had invited the entire teaching staff over for a meal). Paula is a true artist with food, and she welcomes you into her home to share a Portuguese meal with international influence that will help you to truly understand Portuguese-Goan culture.

Paula has a dog and a cat.

Available options

Private lunch at Paula's home

Private dinner at Paula's home

What's included

Portuguese wine

Private dining experience with your host Paula

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN

Reviews breakdown

Viator 5.0

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Tripadvisor 4.9

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Important information

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

Meet your host Paula at Da Cacilhas, a red kiosk located by the ferry exit in Cacilhas. Together you will walk 3-5 minutes through town to get to her apartment. Exact details can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.

Important notes

Host Name: Paula Sousa

Meeting location: DáCáCilhas, a red kiosk located just at the exit of the ferry. Meet Paula at the red kiosk and walk 3-5 minutes together to her apartment. Please communicate directly with Paula through WhatsApp.

Directions: From Lisbon, take the ferry at Cais do Sodre to Almada and get off at Cacilhas. The ferry runs every 10-15 minutes. You can see the full ferry schedule here: http://ttsl.pt/passageiros/horarios-de-ligacoes-fluviais/ligacao-cacilhas-cais-do-sodre/

Host home address: Avenida 25 de Abril de 1974, 14 - 2Esq, Almada, Lisbon, Portugal - 2800-298
WhatsApp phone: +351 964 476 685
Email: paulinha.sousa.artebolos@gmail.com
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.

We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!

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