Portugal · SHOPPING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 shopping tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
A 12-hour Lisbon day tour from the Algarve, packed with Belém landmarks, Alfama walking time, and a focused shopping window near Augusta Arch.
“A very nice day in Lisbon. Our guide Dominica was very knowledgeable about Lisbon and Portugal. Coach very comfortable too.”
Shop at Mercado do Bolhão, then enjoy a small-group Portuguese showcooking in Porto with local wine and lunch of cod and pastel de nata.
“This was a fantastic way to learn about and enjoy the local Portuguese cuisine. The trip to the market was informative and fun and the cookery school is modern and clean with a great set up for enjoying watching and joining in with the cooking and of course eating it as well. The food was plentiful and very tasty and the hosts are warm, lovely and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour, it added something special to trip to Porto!”
3-hour Albufeira tour with market food tastings, two viewpoint photo stops, and Old Town shop time, plus easy hotel pickup.
“Excellent trip. Dr8ver was very knowledgeable about Portuguese history and local information.”
Funchal market tour plus a rooftop chef cooking show with Portuguese wine included. Taste fruit, ceviche, espetada, and dessert.
“The market tour was fantastic! Our guide Jacqueline was very knowledgeable of the history, flowers, fruits, sellers and spices. Loved the coffee break and chocolate recommendation, yum! The location of our cooking experience was absolutely stunning, a great spot for photos and super chill. The chef and his team, masters of craft, total food experts, super humble and more than happy to share their knowledge, food secrets and cooking tips! I’m used to getting more hands on with the cooking, this was more of a cooking demonstration - which might actually make it more appealing to a wider audience of foodies, even those who can’t cook! The food was excellent…”
Sunday Santo da Serra market and open-top 4x4 views of Christ the King, Santa Cruz and Morena, 3.5 hours, $49.
“My favourite part was the market. The authentic food offerings at the market were amazing. Some people there don’t speak English, so communication barriers made pricing difficult at times. Very relaxed atmosphere. Our guide told us we had 45 minutes, but we exceeded that and it wasn’t a problem. Some vendors only take cash so be ready for that. We were not prepared for that. The part I didn’t really like was the 4 x 4 vehicle. The only spot that was comfortable was the row of three. The backseats had very limited visibility for the sites. There were times where it was safe to stand up, but not always.…”
Albufeira tuk-tuk tour with market tastings, top viewpoints, marina views, and Centro Histórico time, plus hotel pickup.
“J'ai mis une étoile car ils ont annulé le matin pour midi. Dommage de ne pas avoir pu visiter en profondeur Albufeira. Nous pensons que l'heure choisit à 12h ne correspond pas en cette période de fevrier. Il y a 9h ou 15h.”
Shop Loulé’s market with Paula, then cook Algarvian seafood like a local in her home, with lunch and wine included.
“Spending the afternoon with our host Paula in her beautiful home, eating a delicious, relaxing meal.”
Chef-led Porto market tour and hands-on Portuguese tapas class with Douro wine lunch, plus recipes and Aguardente to cook at home.
“market tour was great. the cooking facility was new and well equipped.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
