Market Tour, Cooking Class And Lunch At Mercado De Arroios

Amazing experience! Made us feel like family! Low stress and great visit. We will be back. Thank you!

This was the highlight of our trip to Lisbon. I randomly came across this tour and thought it would be something to interest us. It was the best decision I made. We had the best time. Antonia and Luis were the best. We had a wonderful cooking experience. We left feeling like we made 2 new best friends.

We came here on our honeymoon and this was by far the best experience we have had. It felt like we were just having lunch with longtime friends. Very authentic and fun. Maria catered everything to our needs and picked a meal unique just for us. I learned more from our few hours together than 5+ cooking classes. Highly recommend.

We had a great experience. Antonia and her husband were terrific hosts. Such fun to go to the market and select fresh ingredients. We enjoyed the cooking. The food was great. Really nice to see a real home. So glad we did this!

Maria was a fantastic host! Had a wonderful time shopping with her and then back to her apartment. I love to cook but you are not obligated to do so. We had great starters and decided on a pork and shrimp dish. All in all a wonderful experience!

Wonderful way to get introduced not only to Lisbon but also to Portuguese cuisine. Maria was an exceptional guide and host, engaging in planning and shopping for the meal, as well as very welcoming when coming back to her home to cook. The meal was spectacular; the company and the conversation superb.

Can’t say enough positive things about our afternoon with Maria at the market, cooking, eating and drinking in her home. Truly the highlight of our Portugal travels. We learned so much about Portuguese foods and culture. Our time went by so quickly with wonderful conversation and we left feeling like we had truly made friends in Portugal. Would recommend that anyone who wants a true Portuguese family experience do this cooking class with Maria. There is no place else you will experience this!

Maria Antonia and Luis were the highlight of our trip to Portugal. They were the perfect hosts. Our tour of the market was a lot of fun, we learned so much about Portugal and cooking authentic Portuguese dishes, and it was a pleasure to spend time in their home. We highly, highly recommend this experience. I miss the already.

For those looking for a real gastronomic experience and to get to know the local culture, Antónia and her husband Luís are the perfect hosts! With all their friendliness and availability, they take us on an authentic journey through traditional Portuguese flavors, which begins at the local market, where we can learn more about deciding and buying what we will cook. We then move on to the kitchen, learning culinary techniques and tricks from Antónia and creating typical dishes. It ends very at the table, accompanied by good wine and conversation. An experience not to be missed!

Maria and Luis are wonderful hosts! Maria met us at the market and purchased fresh foods after asking our food preferences. Spent time with her in the kitchen preparing amazing dishes. Maria is a culinary whiz! I asked for fresh sardines (so curious to try the real thing) which she fried....OMG soooo amazing. The table was full of food and beautifully set. A lovely experience with lovely people. Would schedule again in a heartbeat! These wonderful generous hosts only get a small fraction of the Viator fee. Be aware. Tip accordingly. And DO take this tour!

I wasn’t a customer, I was a guest! Maria and her husband and friends welcomed me into her home today for such an authentic time with locals. First we went to the market to buy the food needed to cook. Then to her home where her husband and wonderful dog met up. I’ve been traveling a while now so some dis snuggles were welcome. Maria’s husband opened and served wine while we cooked. We made a traditional Portuguese dish with onions, tomatoes, variety of fish, then again and topped with herbs. There were also clams in garlic butt er sauce and roasted shrimp. The table wouldn’t have been completed without olives, cheeses and chorizo. For dessert there were Nata which I love more each day. Today was amazing. I didn’t feel like I was on a your. I felt like I was having a meal with friends. Which I actually think now that’s exactly what happened.

My husband and I had a lovely afternoon with Maria and Louis. We met Maria and two other guests at the seafood market. After we decided on a menu, Maria purchased the ingredients and we all followed her to her house just a few blocks away. Louis kept our wine glasses full as we helped prep vegetables for a fish stew as well as a chorizo egg dish. The table was beautifully decorated with fruit, cheeses, breads, and jams. The dishes prepared were delicious and we left their home with full bellies. It was a delightful afternoon and I would recommend this market/cooking/eating afternoon to anyone wanting a true Portuguese experience. Thanks again to our lovely host and hostess.

Loved our experience with Maria. She was a fantastic host. Market tour was very informative. Lunch was lovely. Conversation and wine flowed. Beautiful day spent - unique experience.

Antonia showed us the Mercado de Arroios and was a knowledgeable and gracious host. She invited us to taste and sample the delights found in this beautiful market. Her sense of humor and warm personality charmed us and everyone she came in contact with, such an enchanting person! Once we had decided upon the menu we were off to her home, just a short walk from the market. She and Luis were so welcoming and excellent hosts. Antonia showed us her skills as a chef and allowed us to be as involved in the process as we wanted, and we wanted to be in on the whole process! I had fallen in love with Portugal and it’s people but spending time in their home was far superior to any experience we had. Antonia, we will remember our time with you and never forget the special memories we made in your home, thank you!

Maria Antonia and Louis were amazing hosts! This experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Lisbon.

We most enjoyed getting to know our gracious and friendly hosts and hearing about their life. Visiting the market, and, of course, the tasty food we made together are also highlights. Warmly recommended for anyone who cares about people, food, and is looking for something sincere. :)

The private cooking class with Maria was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed shopping at the local market and learning many Portuguese seafood cooking techniques. The food and wine were perfectly selected. We will visit Maria again. 🍷🍤🍮

Maria met us at the market and explained what and why she was buying. She asked our preferences at all points. Once we purchased very fresh ingredients we walked to her house. We were made very comfortable and served water and wine. She put together some starters and we had some of those. She gave us directions and we helped prepare the meal. Everything was delicious. We had great conversation, good food and lovely wine. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We learned a great deal about Portuguese culture along with our meal. Thank you Maria!

This experience was a fabulous one. Maria & Luis are not only wonderful cooks but exceptional hosts. It was a national holiday so the market was closed, but they still opened their home to us! This is a must do if you really want a true taste of Portugal.

A very special experience cooking with a local chef and her family in her home. Tour started in a market where we were asked for our preferences, the menu decided based in our input, and selections of fresh cheese, vegetables fruits meats bread for our class. We then proceeded to tht chef's home where we were welcomed like family. We prepared a fabulous multi course lunch with wonderful conversations about life in Lisbon and Portugal. My friends and I agree this was a highlight of our stay in Lisbon. Would highly recommend this cooking class!

This was our favorite day in Lisbon! We met Antonia at a local market and bought the ingredients for our lunch. We then walked about 5 minutes to her home, where we met Antonia’s husband Luis and were welcomed into their home. We really enjoyed seeing a normal Lisbon neighborhood outside of the tourist zone! Antonia asked us in advance what we wanted to cook. We asked to learn to cook in a cataplana, and to learn how to cook octopus. We also cooked delicious clams. While we cooked, we sipped wine and talked together as if we were old friends. Luis is a photographer and the photos in their home were amazing. After we cooked, of course we ate! With more wine! We were there until late in the afternoon and could have stayed all night if Antonina didn’t have to cook for a wedding she was catering a couple of days later! Do not hesitate to enjoy this unique experience! It was the highlight of our trip!

If I could leave six stars I would. I cannot begin to describe the fun we had, the warmth we felt, and the lessons we learned from Maria and her husband, Luiz. From the moment we met at the market, Maria included us in the meal planning -- selecting the dishes we would most enjoy and meeting the fish, bread, and produce vendors who she preferred. When we arrived at her house, the fun began. A little wine, a wonderful husband, and a friendly dog made us feel welcome. We helped prepare fried mackerel, cod with potatoes, salad, and mussels -- all which turned out wonderfully. Cooking a dinner with a Portuguese family is a treat; we didn't know that Maria actually has written a Portuguese cookbook which contains many delicious recipes that we'll make at home. After a delicious meal, lots of discussion, and a wonderful dessert, we were amazed to find how quickly the time had passed. A four-hour class turned into a seven-hour experience, one that made our entire trip to Lisbon one we'll never forget. If you go to Lisbon do this one thing. You'll never regret -- or forget -- it!

We met Maria at the local market in a nice neighborhood: cordial contact right at the beginning. After having bought all the ingredients, we walked back to her apt and met her husband. We cooked and ate a delicious hearty typical meal. The whole activity colored by our discussions about Portugal and its people. Such a nice and more authentic experience!