Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour

Discover the best spots to eat in Oporto in the company of a local expert!

There are many food tours in the world but how many historical food tours?
That´s where we come in!
This food tour was created to show you the real local good food, the richness of Portuguese gastronomical history and culture, and the friendliness of the local people. You will learn the whole social and cultural context of the city and the region, as well as the history and origin of the dishes you will taste. Explore Oporto city center as well to enjoythe local food.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mercado do Bolhao, Rua Formosa, Porto 4000-214 Portugal

Mercado do Bolhão is a must see place in Porto. Located in the center of the city, this market is where you’ll find fresh produce, meat, fish and flowers. And you’ll meet the most unique characters in Porto. Dating back from 1839, when the town hall bought the land where the market now stands and defined the area as a market. Here you will taste a variety of the famous sardins in can with a glass of vinho verde.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Avenida Dos Aliados, Porto Portugal

“Aliados”, as Porto inhabitants call in short and proudly to this large avenue, is Porto’s reception room. Some say this is our little Champs Elysées, but this designation is unfair for both sides.

This avenue is a lively one and surrounded by beautiful buildings, with a very specific character that has much to do with the strength that people from Porto have shown throughout History. It is a central hub for tourists and local. Worth to spend an hour to tour around the area and take some snapshots on the surrounding.
Here you will try the typical appetizer all locals adore, a salty snack with a beer.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Terreiro da Se, Porto 4050-573 Portugal

Perched on a hilltop standing watch over the city, the Porto Cathedral (known as the Sé) was originally built between the 12th and 13th centuries, and features a variety of architectural styles, including Romanesque, baroque and gothic. The fortress-like church is the largest in the city and one of Porto's oldest monuments; it's flanked by twin towers. Here you will have the opportunity of take nice pictures and have a great view from one of the best view points of the city. After that you will taste a local codfish croquet (bolinho de bacalhão) with a glass of wine.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sao Bento, Sao Bento, Leiria District, Central Portugal

The S. Bento railway station, in the city centre of Porto is often described as one of the most beautiful train stations in the entire world. And this is not an overstatement. Indeed, we are talking walls and ceilings covered with 22 thousand tiles - azulejos - by Jorge Colaço, painter, caricaturist and potter. Here we will see and talk about all the murals of tiles.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fonte dos Aliados, Avenida dos Aliados, s/n0, Porto 4000-196 Portugal

This avenue is a lively one and surrounded by beautiful buildings, with a very specific character that has much to do with the strength that people from Porto have shown throughout History. Here you will know the history of the building you can see.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rua das Flores, Porto, Porto Portugal

Vegetable and lush flower gardens gave this street its name. In fact, the land used for the street was originally the gardens of Pedro Alvarez da Costa, Bishop of Porto. And was opened in 1525 in the reign of King Manuel.

With the construction of the street came the end of prohibitions of Nobility settling in the city and the rise of the bourgeoisie. Flowers Street was a host to these historic developments.

There was some urban aristocracy, but most of the street housed tradespeople. There were mechanics, cobblers, metalworkers, bricklayers and blacksmiths. There was a demand for skilled artisans to build for the developing middle class.

Today, the street is still in fashion. It is a pedestrianized zone, ideal for casual walking and sight seeing.
Here we will taste the typical nata.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ribeira Square, Praca da Ribeira, Porto 4050-513 Portugal

Ribeira Square and district are the most vivid places in the city of Porto, Portugal. Other than being beautiful during golden hour, where the natural lights of the sky get reflected in all the colorful houses of this area, this place is also where most of the actions of the city take place. All these facts make it be one of the best neighborhoods in Porto. It´s a place you must add to your list when visiting Porto´s historic center and old town.

Here you will taste some cheese, ham, wine and some more surprises!

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Important: We require a minimum of two people for the first booking."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 11:30 AM
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Mercado do Bolhão, R. Formosa 322, 4000-248 Porto, Portugal

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 15+ samplings of traditional food
• Coffee
• Alcoholic Beverages - Wine & beer (Just for +18 years old. Less than 18 yearls old, will have non alcoholic beverages.)
• All Fees and Taxes

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities