Overview
Get a real taste of Ericeira on this private food walking tour with a storyteller guide.
I believe that the best way to discover our culture is through our food and wines while seated around at a table, sharing stories, learning about our history, enjoying our local delicacies and tasting the best portuguese wines .
Discover the historical importance of the Ericeira fishing port and how artisanal fishing is inseparable from the local identity and the genesis of this community. Understand how the fishermens beach has become a landmark in the Portugal history and how tourism and the “world surfing reserve” have changed the local socio-economic and cultural dynamics.
In this walk food tour we will passing through 5 different spots, taste and understand the roots of local gastronomy.You will taste regional delicacies like a fresh muffin associated with the village name, savory classics in a local restaurant, visiting fresh market, taste the freshest seafood & toast with a nectar of gods.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Snacks
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At São Domingos Fernandes square, next to the entrance to the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Natividade, also known as the Ericeira Fort, you will see your guide, identified.
Next to the fort you will see a viewpoint over the fishermen's beach and the fishing port.
End point
The ends at the fisherman's tavern.
What to expect
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30 min
After meeting your private guide, start the tour with a rich coffee and an "ouriço" (regional pastry delicacy) and understand the cultural importance of coffees in the early 20th century and and the connection of pastry with convents.
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Mercado Municipal da Ericeira
20 min
Find out why traditional portuguese cuisine is so rich and what other civilizations that have passed through this territory have added to the Portuguese gastronomy, as we walk to the Ericeira Fresh Market. Enjoy the atmosphere of this market, where farmers and fishermen sell their freshest goods.
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40 min
We continue to walk through narrow and picturesque streets and alleys to a restaurant where we will taste some Portuguese products from different regions of Portugal accompanying all this with a good red wine.
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Centro de Interpretacao da Reserva Mundial de Surf e Posto de Turismo
30 min
At this surf interpretive centre we will understand how this sport and its worldwide distinction have been changing the socio-cultural and economic dynamics of Ericeira while living an immersive experience. And then we will visit the old shellfish and sea urchin farms.
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Praia dos Pescadores
1 hour
At the fishermen's beach we will meet these "sea wolves"and their fishing "artifacts". We'll see them coming home after a hard/long fishing day or preparing for tomorrow. Here we will enjoy the freshness captured daily for lunch.
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30 min
At this tavern, we'll make a toast to our health with a natural medicine that have their origin in the convents of monks in the medival period.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Ericeira Private Tour: 10 Tastings Food Tour
Can I cancel Ericeira Private Tour: 10 Tastings Food Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
At São Domingos Fernandes square, next to the entrance to the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Natividade, also known as the Ericeira Fort, you will see your guide, identified.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's not included?
- Private transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mercado Municipal da Ericeira, Centro de Interpretacao da Reserva Mundial de Surf e Posto de Turismo, Praia dos Pescadores.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Taste Ericeira Food Tours
