What is the meeting point and time?

Meet at Praça das Flores 1200-192 Lisbon and please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start to ensure a timely departure.

Is this tour suitable for children?

No. Guests must be 18 or older due to alcohol tastings and local regulations.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian-friendly options exist, but vegan, gluten-free or kosher accommodations may be limited; notify the operator at booking and severe allergies may prohibit participation.

How much walking is involved?

Expect moderate walking over cobblestones and short stairways across São Bento and Santos; total distance is generally 1–2 miles spread over the three hours.

What is the group size?

This is a small-group private tour with a maximum of eight guests, designed to keep the experience intimate and conversational.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund; check your confirmation for exact terms.

VIP Lisbon Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour — Private São Bento & Santos Food Crawl

VIP Lisbon Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour • Private delivers three hours of intimate culinary discovery through São Bento and Santos in Lisbon. Beginning at Praça das Flores 1200-192 Lisbon, this small-group experience (maximum eight guests) threads past tile-fronted façades, leafy squares and low-traffic lanes to reach chic wine bars and family kitchens favored by locals. This tour is built around thoughtful pairings: sparkling, white, red and orange wines plus a sweet Moscatel from Setúbal arrive alongside mini bifana, Peixinhos da Horta, octopus rice, a charcuterie board, eggs à la Chef Joana and house cookies. Tastings are curated to show how Portugal’s wine regions and coastal cuisine converse — the salty Atlantic influence against the inland grapes — and the menu evolves with seasonal availability. Walkable and conversational, the route reveals quiet corners of two fashionable districts where contemporary design sits beside 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Highlights include a wine bar recently voted Lisbon’s best in 2025, a top-rated restaurant stop, and several tucked-away squares that rarely see tour buses. Your guide steers you to stories about local food culture, from the porcine tradition behind the bifana to the shrimp- and vegetable-forward street snacks inspired by historic trade routes. Practicalities: the tour lasts about three hours, requires moderate walking over cobbles and short stairways, and is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. Guests must be 18 or older. Arrive 15 minutes early and carry the confirmation email on your phone; free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start. Why book this private progressive dinner? For travelers who want more than a single restaurant meal, this experience stitches multiple kitchens into a single evening, offering narrative and context with every bite and glass. It’s ideal for small celebratory groups, food-focused travelers, and anyone curious about modern Portuguese cuisine away from the main tourist drifts. Local impact matters here: the operators favor independent producers and family-run eateries, so your booking supports small businesses and seasonal sourcing. Tips: wear flat, comfortable shoes; pace yourself between tastings; and share dietary restrictions on booking—vegan and severe allergy accommodations are limited. Bring a small camera or phone; the azulejo tiles, narrow alleys and low-lit wine bars offer compelling frames in the hour before sunset. The walk skirts parts of the Tagus estuary, so expect cool breezes between tastings. Guides advise booking private groups early—weekends and festival periods sell out—and note gratuities are customary and welcome for guides and kitchen teams; expect local producers' warm welcomes when they open their doors for this intimate culinary route.

About Eating Europe Portugal

Eating Europe Portugal is a culinary tour operator based in Lisboa that offers guided food and wine experiences in Lisbon and Porto. The company designs small-group and private tours that showcase Portuguese cuisine, regional wines, and local culture. Tours include progressive dinners, tuk tuk food tours, wine cave visits, and neighborhood walking tastings across neighborhoods such as São Bento, Santos, Baixa, Mouraria and Vila Nova de Gaia. Experiences range from intimate eight-guest dinners to private multi-stop itineraries.

Guides focus on authentic flavors and local producers, providing tastings of signature dishes including bifana, bacalhau a bras, piri piri chicken, and Portugal’s famous custard tarts. Porto programs emphasize port wine with visits to historic cellars and guided tastings, while Lisbon programs combine tavern-style pesticos, contemporary pairings, and VIP fado house access. Several tours highlight scenic viewpoints, historic cafés, and artisan shops.

Eating Europe Portugal appears on curated platforms such as The Adventure Collective, which profiles notable adventure and cultural experiences. Tour formats explicitly list private and small-group options, and many itineraries include expert-led wine education and behind-the-scenes access. Booking details, capacity limits, and route descriptions are provided for each listed trip, helping travelers choose between private, small-group, daytime and evening options.

Travelers seeking food-focused exploration of Portugal’s two most visited cities will find itineraries that concentrate on tasting authentic dishes, learning culinary history, and encountering neighborhood stories. All descriptions are based on published trip summaries and listed itineraries. Schedules and booking availability vary by tour and season, as listed on platform online.