Lagos Market Tour & Seafood Cataplana Cooking Class
Overview
Close your eyes and imagine the Algarve: the scent of the sea, the vibrant colours of the fish market, the aroma of garlic sizzling in olive oil and laughter around a shared table.
Our experience takes you beyond a cooking class and into the heart of Algarve culture. Meet the people behind our ingredients, discover the stories of Portuguese cuisine and learn to prepare Seafood Cataplana, one of the region's most treasured dishes.
As the Cataplana cooks, its wonderful aromas fill our kitchen. A glass of Algarve wine, freshly prepared food and new friendships await around our shared table.
And our secret ingredient? Connection.
The connection between food and tradition, between locals and travellers, and between strangers who arrive from different corners of the world and leave with shared memories.
At The Kitchen, we believe the most memorable experiences aren't just about what you eat. They're about the people you meet, the stories you share and the way a place makes you feel.
What's Included
- All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
- After the experience, you'll receive a PDF of the recipe so you can recreate the Cataplana at home
- A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine
- A guided tour of the Municipal Market of Lagos to select fresh ingredients
- Alcoholic beverages If customers want more than the two included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash.
Meeting Location
Rua Lucinda Anino dos Santos F
8600-722 Lagos, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the authentic flavours of the Algarve on a guided market tour and hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lagos!
Your experience begins at The Kitchen, where you'll meet your cooking instructor before walking together to the Municipal Market of Lagos. Explore the local fish market, discover fresh fish and seafood, and meet Mr. Lopes, our friendly fishmonger, who prepares the fish for your cooking class.
Back at The Kitchen, put on your apron and learn how to prepare traditional Algarve Seafood Cataplana. Your instructor will guide you through preparing the ingredients, using the traditional Cataplana pan and discovering the history behind this iconic Portuguese dish.
While your Cataplana is cooking, you'll prepare delicious Portuguese garlic prawns.
Finally, gather around our shared table to enjoy the meal you've prepared, accompanied by Algarve wine. Finish with a traditional Algarve Orange Roulade and Amarguinha, our local almond liqueur.
This 3.5-hour, small-group experience welcomes all cooking levels.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon prior request.
Come cook and connect with the authentic food culture of the Algarve!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish.
- After the experience, you'll receive a PDF of the recipe so you can recreate the Cataplana at home.
- A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine.
- A guided tour of the Municipal Market of Lagos to select fresh ingredients.
- Alcoholic beverages. If customers want more than the two included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lagos Market Tour & Seafood Cataplana Cooking Class is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lagos Market Tour & Seafood Cataplana Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All the ingredients and traditional cookware needed to create this flavorful dish
- After the experience, you'll receive a PDF of the recipe so you can recreate the Cataplana at home
- A complete meal including an appetizer, dessert, water, and two glasses of wine
- A guided tour of the Municipal Market of Lagos to select fresh ingredients
- Alcoholic beveragesIf customers want more than the two included glasses of wine, each extra glass costs €5, payable in cash.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
