Tours in Lisbon
Downtown & Oldtown - unravelling the historic and culinary heart of Lisbon
On this full-day food tour we'll explore the heart of Lisbon on a quest for the best bites in town. We'll visit both traditional establishments that have been around for several generations and up-and-coming places that are part of the contemporary Lisbon food scene.
East side to the West side - historic center and Belém
Combining neighborhood walks with short tuk-tuk rides we'll show you Lisbon's main monuments and the neighborhoods of Chiado, Baixa, Graça and Belém. Join us for a cultural and sightseeing Lisbon 101 tour!
A morning enchanted by Portuguese tile art: visit the National Tile Museum and join a tile workshop
On this half-day tour we'll start the day by visiting Portugal's national museum for Azulejo and learn about the evolution of this art in Portugal, starting from the XV century till today. After learning the theory it shall be time to put your hands to work: join a tile workshop and let the artist in you create a beautiful ceramic souvenir.
Lisbon: an introduction to the historic center
A half-day tour dedicated to the historic center and some of Lisbon's most beautiful neighborhoods. Wandering through old streets, fabulous monuments and breathtaking lookouts, we'll give you a live panorama on the history and culture of Lisbon.
Day Trips from Lisbon
Venture beyond the city to discover Portugal's diverse landscapes, historic towns, and cultural treasures.
Sintra and Cascais: a trip to the westernmost point in mainland Europe
On this day trip we'll head out of the city to explore the area of Sintra, located northwest of Lisbon (about 45m drive). With its beautiful natural landscape, romantic atmosphere and historic monuments, Sintra is a protected natural park and a cultural site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995.
To the South bank and beyond: Setúbal and Alcácer do Sal
On this full day trip we'll cross the Tagus River and head to the fishing village of Setúbal and visit a cooperative estate in Alcácer do Sal. A day dedicated to fresh produce and seafood, cork trees and wine, arts and crafts.
Sintra: a day pairing culture and Atlantic wines
A day dedicated to explore the castles and palaces of Sintra and its sandy soils vines. With its beautiful natural landscape and Atlantic vineyards, Sintra is home to fabulous monuments and unique terroir wines.
A day in the countryside: Évora and the Alentejo wine region
On this day trip we’ll head to the countryside to discover the Alentejo region. We’ll visit the capital of this region, the town of Évora, classified as a Unesco World Heritage since 1986, followed by a beautiful wine estate on a medieval Paço from the XIV century, reinvented by one of the best winemakers in Portugal.
A trip to the North West: epic battles, fabulous monasteries and massive waves
A day dedicated to the North West region, to visit one of Portugal's most fabulous monasteries (Batalha or Alcobaça) and the quaint seaside village of Nazaré, home to the freshest seafood and some of the biggest waves in the world.
Fátima and Nazaré: spiritual devotion, fishing traditions and the mecca of big wave riding
On this day trip we’ll take you to the North West region of Portugal, to the village of Fátima, Portugal’s most significant pilgrimage site for Catholics all around the globe and the fishing village of Nazaré, home to some of the biggest waves in the world and the the mecca of big wave riding.
Experiences and events
Whether you're looking for a team building, a cultural activity or an entertainment moment for your family, company or clients, we deliver turn-key entertainment and cultural experiences and events on demand - a food tour, a sunset boat ride, a private fado show, tile painting or a ceramic workshop, a cooking class, surf lessons, exclusive visits to producers or artisan workshops, among so many other possibilities: bring us your brief, we'll handle everything else.
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Food for Thought provides premium, curated tours, experiences and events in Lisbon and across Portugal.
We specialize in gastronomic and cultural tours, exclusive day trips and bespoke programs for special groups, corporate clients and international travel partners.
With years of on-the-ground expertise, our experiences are designed to be engaging, insightful and truly distinctive. We work closely with travel advisors, offering a responsive, detail-oriented service and the flexibility required to deliver exceptional, tailor-made experiences for every client.
To us, every client is a guest and our guides are their dedicated ambassadors of Portuguese culture.
Food for Thought provides premium, curated tours, experiences and events in Lisbon and across Portugal.
We specialize in gastronomic and cultural tours, exclusive day trips and bespoke programs for special groups, corporate clients and international travel partners.
With years of on-the-ground expertise, our experiences are designed to be engaging, insightful and truly distinctive. We work closely with travel advisors, offering a responsive, detail-oriented service and the flexibility required to deliver exceptional, tailor-made experiences for every client.
To us, every client is a guest and our guides are their dedicated ambassadors of Portuguese culture.