Porto Private Food & Wine Walking Tour with Market & Tastings
Description
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? Enjoy more! Experience more!
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(19)
We had a wonderful afternoon exploring many delicious venues. A flavorful shredded pork sandwich- a favorite of the locals, was first on the list. This was followed by a stroll through an historic market sampling wines, sardines, fresh oysters and stuffed dates and figs. The next treat we enjoyed was a sample of Ginjinha, a delicious cherry liquor available at a family owned shop. After a short walk we attended a luscious olive oil tasting complete with Portuguese cheese and charcuterie. A stop at a unique shop featuring jams, honey and chocolate spreads flavored with fruit was amazing. The perfect finish was a visit to a pastry shop for an espresso and the quintessential Portuguese pastry, Pasteis de Nata. Highly recommend.
Dear Nicholas and Therese, Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! We're delighted to know you enjoyed the full flavor of the experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for more delicious discoveries! Warm regards, Sara, João and Rui
Exceptional! João was very knowledgeable and really taught us quite a bit about Portugal. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
Dear Marion, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future! Warm Regards, Sara, Rui and João
What an amazing afternoon. We learned so much about Porto and it's food and drink. It felt more like an afternoon out with a friend than a tour. Would thoroughly recommend.
Dear K7RBS, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you had such a great time exploring Porto’s food and drink scene with us. It’s fantastic to know that the experience felt more like an afternoon with a friend rather than just a tour — that’s exactly the vibe we aim for! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for more delicious discoveries in Porto. Best Wishes, Sara, Rui and João
A wonderful tour - Sara made it so enjoyable for us! Even though the market was closed on Sunday she made it a memorable tour!
Dear Catherin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to being with you again in the future! Best wishes, Sara, Rui and João
Our guide, Sara, was delightful...taking us to a variety of places/venues to sample the flavors of Porto. Her knowledge of the local culture and customs made our visit even more enjoyable. We have taken food tours in many European cities, and this was among the best!
Dear Peter, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your tour with Sara and found it to be one of the best. We hope to hear from you again! Best Wishes, Sara, Rui and João
We would highly recommend this tour. Joao was professional and informative and a pleasure to spend a morning with - we learned so much of the history of Porto as well as enjoying the food and wine of this area
Dear Katie; Thank you for stoping by and so kindly reviewing your walking tour with me. Best Regards; João Dias
Fantastic tours, help and advice from Sara, Rui and Joao. We’ve had two wonderful and memorable days and visited amazing wineries. Thank you so much.
Dear Fiona; Thank you for the review, hope to see you again soon! Best Wishes; Sara, Rui and João
Joao was a great tour guide and took us to several beautiful places. A trip to remember! Picked us up from our hotel and took us to several places in Douro valley incl. a gorgeous boat ride and wine tastings
Dear Pieter, Thank you for writing a review of your time with us on TripAdvisor. We are always very grateful to receive feedback from our clients. We are pleased and honored to know that you appreciated the tour to the Douro Valley. We hope that you return to Porto one day and visit us again. Best Regards, João
We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour in Porto with João. He provided insight into the culture and development of the area, along with a wonderful sampling of a variety of food and drinks. He was friendly and knowledgable, and accommodated us with several stops along the tour for us to explore shops and sights we were interested in. I highly recommend Oporto & Douro Moments.
Dear Julie and Seamus Thank you so much for stoping by and writing a review of your time spent with us. We look forward to hear back from you in the future. Best Regards; João Dias
We had the greatest time touring with Oporto & Douro Moments! My husband and I had traveled to Porto once before but wanted to try something different this time. We booked a walking food and wine tour on a Sunday morning and it was the perfect way to see the city (definitely wear comfy shoes!) and get to learn a little more about the history and the special dishes of Porto! Highly recommend!
Dear Taylor; We are very grateful for your kind words and will be looking forward to welcome you back again! Warmest Wishes João Dias
