On this full-day tour, we will explore the complex story of post-colonial Portugal through how it’s expressed in the kitchens of central Lisbon. We’ll start with the signature Cape Verdean stew, cachupa. Packed with hominy, studded with Portuguese chorizo and topped with an egg, the version we’ll try is prepared by the self-proclaimed “King of Cachupa” himself. We’ll have coffee from Angola and chocolate from Sao Tome, learning about these commodities roots in slavery and their current move toward free-trade standards. We’ll visit a shop selling religious icons from Brazil and learn about how African religious traditions were disguised within Catholicism for centuries by colonial subjects of...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça do Chile 2
The meeting point is at the exit of the Arroios Metro station in Praça do Chile, in front of “Zainphone” mobile phone shop near the corner of Avenida Almirate Reis with Rua Morrais Soares. Arrive on foot: Walk directly up Rua da Palma/Avenida Almirante Reis from Martim Moniz to Praça do Chile.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this full-day tour, we will explore the complex story of post-colonial Portugal through how it’s expressed in the kitchens of central Lisbon. We’ll start with the signature Cape Verdean stew, cachupa. Packed with hominy, studded with Portuguese chorizo and topped with an egg, the version we’ll try is prepared by the self-proclaimed “King of Cachupa” himself. We’ll have coffee from Angola and chocolate from Sao Tome, learning about these commodities roots in slavery and their current move toward free-trade standards. We’ll visit a shop selling religious icons from Brazil and learn about how African religious traditions were disguised within Catholicism for centuries by colonial subjects of...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça do Chile 2
The meeting point is at the exit of the Arroios Metro station in Praça do Chile, in front of “Zainphone” mobile phone shop near the corner of Avenida Almirate Reis with Rua Morrais Soares. Arrive on foot: Walk directly up Rua da Palma/Avenida Almirante Reis from Martim Moniz to Praça do Chile.
Return
Itinerary
1
Paço da Rainha
Here we will take in the sites as we make our way to a hidden gem
45 minutes
2
Campo dos Martires da Patria
here we will take in the history and culture of the city
45 minutes
3
Avenida da Fonte Luminosa
Here we will discus the theme of the day and take in the sites
45 minutes
4
Jardim do Torel
At this beautiful site we shall find out next best bite
45 minutes
5
Largo de Sao Domingos
In the beautiful square we will find some specialties.
