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Faro Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class with Professional Chef

15 Reviews 4.80 out of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Faro, Portugal
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
and 2 more
Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

By the eyes of our Chef, you can discover the Algarve Culture: colors, smells, flavors, traditions.
After this sensory journey in Faro Municipality Market you will learn how to cook a real Algarve Cataplana.
In the end, surprise yourself with a traditional meal with authentic flavors and fall in love with the Algarve

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Apron
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

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Largo Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro
8000-151 Faro, Portugal

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What To Expect

One of the best ways to understand a place is by tasting its cuisine – and the Algarve is no different.

In Tertúlia Algarvia's Culinary Classes we take this a step further by learning how to prepare the most iconic regional dish: the tasty - cataplana.

Head to the kitchen for a fun and authentic cooking class and by the time it's over, you'll have created a delectable dish to enjoy for lunch or dinner!

» Meet the Chef in the front door at Faro Municipal Market and visit the market to purchase all the ingredients for making the cataplana
» Go to Tertúlia Algarvia: cooking class place
»Welcome to Tertúlia Algarvia
»conversation and  screening a video about cataplana
» Cooking class, during which participants will learn to prepare a cataplana with fish and shellfish or vegetarian
» Enjoy a traditional lunch
» Visit the regional shop at Tertúlia Algarvia

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Faro Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class with Professional Chef?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-71820P1

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Apron
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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