Small-Group Gastronomy & Wine Walking Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Porto, Portugal | Porto, Portugal


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Overview of Porto's culinary culture & traditional foods
Sights include Clérigos Tower, Bolhão Market & the Ribeira
Dishes like the famous Francesinha, bacalhau & pastries
Tasty samples of port, regional wines & Eduardinho liqueur
Local guide shares history of port & the city's coffee scene

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Porto
Winetastings and food samples
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Embark on a gastronomic journey to get a taste of Porto’s food and wine culture. Follow your local guide through some of the most traditional places in the city to explore its tasty authentic cuisine and iconic sites.

On this flavorsome tour, join fellow foodies and enjoy the flavors of Portuguese cuisine. After meeting at Gomes Teixeira Square—the square with the fountain of lions—embark on a culinary adventure that introduces you to the best of Porto’s bites and sights. Let your guide lead the way to iconic landmarks including the Clérigos Tower and Church, the São Bento da Vitória Monastery, and Livraria Lello and Irmão bookstore—one of the oldest in Portugal.

Explore Bolhão Market and stop in at charming cafes and restaurants as your guide shares the story of Francesinha—a distinctive dish renowned in the city. You have the chance to sample the famous sandwich, which is filled with ham, sausage, and steak, covered with melted cheese and a hot tomato and beer sauce, and served with fries.

Take a stroll through the Ribeira neighborhood as you learn about the heritage of the city’s namesake tipple (port), the Brazil-influenced coffee cult, and the significance of spices brought from India. Along the way, tickle your taste buds some more with samples of traditional snacks such as codfish and Eduardinho liquor, bifana (a pork sandwich), Portuguese pastries, cheeses, and smoky cured ham. Wash it all down with tastings of port and regional wines.