Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

4.9
(205 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Through this experience you will be able to visit a traditional market in the city of Porto where you will have an introduction to the customs and traditions of the local inhabitants.

After visiting the Market, time to head to our space located at Rua do Pilar 80, Vila Nova de Gaia, to prepare a typical Portuguese meal, where cod cannot be missing. Participation in the making is optional, however encouraged.

As the Portuguese love it, after the meal is ready it's time to sit down at the table and enjoy the food, local wine and most importantly, the company.

Example Menu

Starter

Alheira Croquettes

Main

Cod with cream

Dessert

Pastel de Nata

What's Included

Local wine
Lunch will be dishes prepared during the tour. Alheira croquettes, cod dish, and pastel de nata.
Mercado do Bolhão visit / Local Market visit
Portuguese cuisine workshop
Coffee and/or Tea
Changes to the pre-established menu
Gratuities
Pick up and drop off from accommodation or any other meeting point other than the established one
Other means of transport than those announced.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Inside the Mercado do Bolhão, in front of the main fountain, the guide will be present 10 minutes beforehand, identified with a C&D Porto Local Tours umbrella. Participants who are not present at the scheduled time will miss the Market tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Visit the most authentic municipal market in the city, where the guide will introduce it to the influence of Portuguese products worldwide while experiencing the traditional environment of one of the most important buildings for the city's population.

On a 5 minute metro trip, passing the upper level of the iconic "Luis I" bridge we we will reach "Jardim do Morro ", with one of the best views about the city of Porto. From there it is less than 5 minutes walk to our kitchen space.

Then you will learn how to cook the Portuguese traditional meal. We encourage some of our guests to participate in small steps, but if you just want to watch, enjoy the meal and the conversation it's perfectly fine.
It's important to understand that this tour is designed to be a showcooking, with a possible small participation, not a full participation where you prepare all or a large part of your meal.

Food you will have during the tour: - Olives, lupines, grilled sausage, Alheira with marmalade mayonnaise, Cod dish, Pastel de Nata.

The food provided is not suitable for vegetarians and lactose intolerant.

Participants who are not at the meeting point at the scheduled time will miss the market visit.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children and teenagers will have limited participation. For safety reasons, the guide will not allow children to participate in certain stages, even if their guardians claim that they are capable of doing so.
  • Minors will not be accepted without being accompanied by an adult.
  • Animals, including service animals, are not allowed
  • This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants to be hosted
  • Not recommended for vegetarians and those who are lactose intolerant.
Supplied by CD Porto Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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