Market Tour and Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Cristina

Lisbon , Portugal

Market Tour and Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Cristina

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About this experience

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Cristina, a private elementary school teacher and a loving mom who is passionate about food and cooking for her family and friends. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. You will walk with Cristina 10 minutes to the local, covered market for your market tour where you will purchase ingredients for your cooking class. After this, enjoy your cooking class which will take place in a local home kitchen where Cristina will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Portuguese dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together at Cristina's dining table.

• Private tour in a local market and cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Portugal's culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Experience Portuguese hospitality in a residential Lisbon neighborhood
• Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Available options

Market + cooking + lunch

What's included

Home-cooked Portuguese meal

Alcoholic Beverages

Private market tour and cooking class with your host Cristina

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN FR ES

Reviews breakdown

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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

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please note: this is not a professional cooking class, rather an experience to visit a local home to meet a local chef and share culture and cuisine together.

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Meeting point

Please meet your host Cristina at her home in Benfica neighborhood of Lisbon. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Important notes

Address: Avenida Grão Vasco 49, 6D Lisbon, Portugal

Meeting instructions: Please meet your host Cristina at her apartment located on the 6th floor. Here is a Google Maps link to her apartment: https://goo.gl/maps/sCU5VNYA5cp Cristina’s apartment is a 2-minute walk from the Benfica bus stop (ask the bus driver for the stop near Avenida Grão Vasco). Her apartment is also a 15-minute walk from the Benfica train station.

Phone: +351 962 477 057
Email: cristinarosala@gmail.com

Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions.

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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.

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