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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Interior clock of the S. Bento train station
The tour will end at Infante square, near the Stock Exchange
Itinerary
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1Sao Bento Railway Station
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mercado do Bolhão
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Manteigaria
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rua das Flores
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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