Alongside Lisbon’s colorful buildings and bustling streets is a thriving culinary scene that is not to be missed. Street corner restaurants offer myriad dishes, from the classic bifana, a marinated pork sandwich, to the ubiquitous bacalhau, salted cod, a cornerstone of Portuguese cuisine that is featured in many forms, including savory pastries and stews. One of Lisbon’s most renowned dishes is the pastéis de nata, a delectable, flakey egg custard tart that is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a dash of cinnamon and can be found in pastry shops throughout the city.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Cosmopolitan Lisbon & the Maritime Museum
Walk through the maritime history of the great Portuguese explorers and see the impressive Jerónimos Monastery.
Lisbon City Hike
Stroll through Portugal’s coastal capital to see its most iconic landmarks and panoramic views from above.
National Tile Museum
Learn about the history of Portugal’s finely made decorative tiles and try your hand at making your own.
Flavors of Lisbon
Get to know Lisbon’s rich culture through its food during a walking and cultural tour.
Videos
Viking Executive Chefs
Come into the galleys of our European river ships for an unforgettable visit with two Viking Executive Chefs, and glimpse some of the passion that goes into every dish they serve.
Portuguese Language Lesson
Learn a few useful Portuguese words and phrases with Maria, your Viking tutor. Saúde!
Portuguese Crème Brûlée
Go behind the scenes with Karine to see how easy it is to make this local variation of everyone’s favorite dessert. You may want to take notes during this hands-on demonstration!
Fado, Music of Portugal
Learn about the dramatic songs of fado, born along Portugal’s waterfront. This music of passion often depicted the longing of women waiting for their men to return from sea.
History of Port Wines
Take a journey with Karine as she explores Portugal’s history of wine and gains insight into its production and the various types of port, with a local expert on hand.
Portugal’s Wine Country
In 1756, Portugal’s Douro River Valley became the world’s first protected wine-producing region, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn more about the region’s famous port wine.
Setting a New Standard
Learn about the past and future of Viking and the innovations behind our Viking Longships. Then come explore the great rivers of the world in unprecedented comfort.
The Viking Experience
Journey through the world’s most exciting river destinations on one of our elegant, award-winning ships. Learn more about the culturally immersive experiences that await you at every bend. (2018)
Bacalhau: Portuguese or Norwegian?
Watch as chef Rui Paula shows Karine his unique nouvelle cuisine twist on bacalhau, the beloved Portuguese national dish that is based on cod, one of Norway’s national fish.
Explore Europe with Viking
Sail Europe’s picturesque waterways in elegant comfort with Viking. Ranging from 7 to 23 days, our itineraries offer a wealth of unforgettable journeys across the continent.
