THE ALGARVE · FOOD & TAPAS TOURS IN LAGOS
Good food & tapas tours in Lagos fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Classic Lagos food tour with 10+ tastings and drinks at small taverns, plus old-city history on a 3-hour walk.
“Enjoyable and educational. Our guide, Sophia, was engaging and knowledgeable of the area, she showed enthusiasm and was delightful.”
Sail from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade on a Portuguese sailing ship, swim, then ride a small boat into the caves with tapas included.
“The up close and personal views provided by the wonderful people of the sailing ship was a highlight. The crew is knowledgeable, friendly and eager to share the area’s history.”
Private Lagos Algarve afternoon yacht charter with wine and tapas plus paddleboards, kayak, and snorkel time around Ponta da Piedade and quieter bays.
“Khalid and Lucas went above and beyond to make our day special. It could not have been more special and fun. We had three kids (12, 12, 9) who got to paddle board and kayak. The adults enjoyed delicious vino verde and a charcuterie board. Beautiful boat, wonderful bathroom, stunning day in the most beautiful place. It frankly couldn’t have been better.”
Private 7-hour yacht day from Lagos with open drinks, tapas, paddle boards, and kayak time at Ponta da Piedade and the Alvor Ria.
“Absolutely amazing day! Of our ten days in Portugal, this was by far the most favorite thing we did. Ricardo and Rodrigo were amazing hosts, full of knowledge, fun to talk to and did a great job balancing interacting with us and proving a relaxing space. They made sure we were always happy and our glasses were always full. Seriously the best way to see the Algarve! I can’t wait to go back to Lagos and spend a day on the boat again! Thank you Ricardo and Rodrigo!”
Shop Lagos seafood at the Municipal Market, cook classic Portuguese cataplana with a small team, and eat your meal with wine.
“Jo was great in the tour and the class. The Pastel de maya at the end was amazing too!!! It was a small group class and able to enjoy and talk and learn about the local market”
Enjoy a 4x4 off-road tour from Lagos, stop for coffee and nature, then taste 3 wines with local tapas at a winery.
“What an amazing experience! Our tour guide (Tiago) was knowledgeable, funny, and charismatic. He taught us a lot about the local area and vegetation while keeping the conversation interesting. The off-roading portion was super funny and defiantly a highlight. The wine tasting and charcuterie board were great. The winery was beautiful and had a shop as well. Overall, highly recommend as this experience was one of the highlights of our time in Lagos.”
Lagos Algarve market tour plus a hands-on Cataplana cooking class, small group of 8, meal with wine, recipe PDF in 3.5 hours.
“We recently took a cooking class at The Kitchen and had an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and patient, and they made the entire class feel both fun and educational. The ingredients were fresh and high-quality, and the recipes were easy to follow, allowing us to create some truly delicious and beautiful dishes. The atmosphere was so welcoming and lively, and we felt right at home. Best of all, everything we made was incredibly tasty! We left feeling inspired and excited to try out our new skills at home. We highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique and delicious date…”
Morning private charter from Marina de Lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards, and kayaks, plus English service for up to 8.
“Khaled and Simoa were amazing guides! The service was great, the food is a great touch with wine and the views are spectacular! We highly recommend them!”
Private Portuguese home cooking class with Pedro in Portimão, near Lagos. Cook Algarve dishes, eat together with local wine, flexible diets.
“Everything about the evening was delightful! Pedro and his visiting sister made us feel like family friends in his home. Prior to the class he asked for any special needs and accommodated. The weather allowed us the added treat of beginning our food prep on the rooftop before moving to the kitchen inside. The meal from starters and wine to dessert was delicious! Pedro’s instruction was playful and gental; and his knowledge and passion for the important role of sharing good (organic) food is clear to see! The visit around his table during the meal was relaxed and friendly. We felt like we made new friends! This evening was the…”
Small-group Portuguese cooking class in Lagos. Make peixinhos da horta, pea stew, and arroz doce, with wine and recipe PDF.
“This was an intimate group learning and participating in cooking traditional Portuguese cuisine. Loved our chef and the owner of The Kitchen. A must do when in Lagos.”
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