Campo de Ourique Market

The basics

Many travelers explore Campo de Ourique Market with a local guide to avoid language barriers and learn about local ingredients. Food-focused tours are a fun way to taste your way around the stalls, and these can include up to 10 tastings in the market and beyond. For a more personalized experience, many travelers opt for private tours. Some general sightseeing tours also feature the market, showcasing local highlights such as churches and beautiful architecture.

Things to know before you go

• While lots of vendors accept card payments, it’s still a good idea to bring cash with you.
• There’s lots of variety—not just Portuguese food—including pizzas, sushi, burgers, and pastries.
• Take your time choosing where to eat, as there are more than 60 stalls.
• Campo de Ourique Market is becoming a popular spot for people in their 30s and 40s to drink, dine, and listen to occasional live music performances.

How to get there

It’s easy to get to Campo de Ourique Market by public transport; the Igreja Sto. Condestável (C. Ourique) stop is a short walk away and is served by the #28E tram line or the #25E, #64B, #65B, or #203 buses. If traveling by metro, the nearest station is Rato, which is a 15–20-minute walk away.

When to get there

Campo de Ourique Market is typically open daily from morning until late evening, with the latest hours on Fridays and Saturdays. It's best to come on weekday mornings for better access to the food stalls. However, if you want the buzz of a good crowd and live music, come on a Friday or Saturday evening.

Food markets in Lisbon

If Campo de Ourique Market has tantalized your tastebuds, then Time Out Market should be next on your list. Located in the bustling Mercado da Ribeira building, it offers a variety of tapas joints, seafood stalls, bakeries, and trendy spots. For a more local experience, visit Mercado 31 de Janeiro, which is open from morning until after lunch.

Ways to explore

Many travelers explore Campo de Ourique Market with a local guide to bypass language barriers and learn about local ingredients. While it’s possible to visit independently, food-focused tours are a fun way to taste your way around the stalls. Some general sightseeing tours also feature the market, plus local highlights like churches and beautiful architecture. When the tour is over, you can stay at the market, order a drink, listen to occasional live music performances, and try any additional food stalls that might have caught your eye—after all, there are more than 60.

Accessibility

This dense market is not fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Cash, tote bag

What to wear

Comfortable shoes, breathable clothing

Not allowed

Weapons, outside food and drink

Amenities

Many food and drink stalls, areas to sit and eat, restrooms, free Wi-Fi

Address

Campo de Ourique Market is located at Rua Coelho da Rocha 104 in Lisbon and is easily accessible by public transport. Most visitors arrive either on foot or by public transportation.

Driving

While public transit is strongly recommended to reach this market, it is possible to drive. Expect slow-moving traffic and limited parking options. One parking garage nearby is Parque Campo de Ourique telpark by Empark located at R. Francisco Metrass, 1350-223.

Public transportation

To travel to this market by public transportation, take the tram (#28) or the bus (#25, #203) to R. Saraiva Carvalho or Igreja Sto. Condestavel and continue on foot.

Best times to visit

Campo de Ourique Market is typically open daily from morning until late evening. Weekday mornings offer the best access to the food stalls, while evenings offer the buzz of a good crowd and live music.

Best days to visit

Choose what day to visit depending on the type of experience you’re seeking. For fewer crowds, opt for a weekday. To experience a festive atmosphere, join the locals raising a glass and enjoying a concert on a Friday or Saturday.

Best months to visit

The shoulder season months of May, September, and October may be the best months to visit Lisbon and this market, as crowds subside and temperatures are pleasant.

Special events

In addition to its regular food stalls, this market sometimes hosts special events such as food and wine festivals, artisan and craft fairs, or wine tastings. Check the market’s social media accounts to stay up to date.