Porto Private Food & Wine Walking Tour with Market & Tastings

5.0 (19 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

We were born, raised and always lived in Porto, so we know the city as a local and, since it is a private tour, we will customize it according to your interests.

In this private food/wine tour we will focus on Portuguese gastronomy, but you will learn a lot about our culture, history and traditions, which makes us unique.

You will visit the Bolhão market and several food spots and tascas (traditional stores), while getting in contact with the locals. Meanwhile, discover the stories behind our main dishes: the legend of the "tripeiros", name given to the Porto inhabitants; you will learn how "francesinha" is made, that "caloric bomb" that you should not miss and the tasty codfish recipes, so important in our culture.

We will harmonise it with our portuguese wines and explain the diverse grapes and wine regions. And what about our cakes, such as pastel de nata or Jesuita?

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Oporto & Douro Moments

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 18 + snacks with wine, beer or non alcoholic beverages
Included: Meals: Olive oil workshop with degustation

Itinerary

Sao Bento Railway Station

20 min

Our accredited guide will meet you at the interior clock of the São Bento train Station. The murals represent moments in the country's history, and the multicoloured panels depict rural scenes showing the people of various regions, as well as the 2 wine regions in the north of Portugal.

Locals are known as "Tripeiros", and you will discover the legend behind, which is related to the conquest of Ceuta (1415), with the principal figure of Infante D. Henrique, who subjugated the Moors.

The station is located in the Historic Centre of Porto, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Monument of Portugal. It is the main terminus of Porto's suburban railway lines, and it is connected to São Bento Metro Station on Metro line D.
Stop 2

one hour

Get to know the locals, known as "tripeiros" at Bolhão market and taste canned fish with green wines, as well as olives and lupins. Discover the stories behind Portuguese traditional dishes, culture and history. The market was opened to the public in 1914 and specialises in meat, fish, fruit, flowers, vegetables and other colourful products. Recently renovated, it is one of Porto's highlights.
Stop 3

15 min

Experience our sour cherry liqueur, ginja, in a chocolate cup. The history is, above all, a family and local story whose recipe has remained untouched for the last 2 centuries.
Stop 4

15 min

Try pastel the nata with a coffee. At the same time, you watch the mastery and skill involved in making a pastel de nata, from shaping the dough into the moulds to filling it with the cream, which must be placed right up to the edge, with extreme precision.
Rua das Flores

15 min

Experience several small tastings and discover our flavor experiences made with the best Portuguese raw materials, protected designation of origin (DOP) or organic fruits, mixed with Portuguese wines, aromatic herbs and spices.
Praca Do Infante Dom Henrique

45 min

Discover our excellent extra virgin olive oils during an olive oil workshop. Accompany it with a cheese and charcuterie board, olive oil crackers and dry fruits with a Douro DOC wine.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Interior clock of the S. Bento train station

End point

The tour will end at Infante square, near the Stock Exchange

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The market is closed on Sundays and holidays. We will adapt the tour and tastings
Available dietary options such as vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian