Eat Porto Like a Local Full-Meal Walking Food Tour with Local Expert and Tastings
by Do Eat Better Experience
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€104.40Overview
This walking food tour in Porto lasts three and a half hours and covers at least four different venues in the historical city center. An English-speaking local expert leads the group, explaining the restaurants, dishes, and local food traditions. The tour begins near the Chapel of Souls with a tasting of a traditional Portuguese custard pastry paired with coffee. Next, the group visits Mercado do Bolhão, a neoclassical market dating from 1937, where participants sample a board of local cheeses accompanied by a glass of regional wine. The tour then continues along Avenida dos Aliados, known for its city hall and Art Nouveau architecture, stopping to eat a bifana sandwich, which consists of thinly sliced marinated pork served in a bread roll. Afterward, the route proceeds along Rua do Carmo, passing landmarks such as the Lions' Fountain and Igreja do Carmo, before stopping at a nearby tasca, a local restaurant, to try petiscos - small Portuguese dishes similar to tapas - served with wine. The final stop is Lisbon Square, where participants taste Port wine in various styles, with the option to try a Port and tonic cocktail. Water is provided throughout the tour. The total food tastings add up to a full meal. The tour is designed to help participants eat Porto like a local, offering authentic dishes and drinks in traditional settings. The walking distance includes some hills, so a moderate fitness level is recommended. All food and drinks described are included. The tour accepts small groups to provide personal attention. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice, and non-alcoholic options are available. The minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
During this 3,5-hour walking food tour, participants explore Porto’s culinary scene by visiting top eateries. They sample only the best dishes paired with local wine while walking through the old town streets past the most famous monuments. The local expert provides insights into the city’s history and culture. Tastings may change depending on the season and partner availability.
15 min
Chapel of Souls and Pastry Shop
The tour starts near the Chapel of Souls, known for its blue and white tile exterior depicting scenes from saints’ lives. Nearby, guests try a classic Portuguese custard tart made of flaky puff pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with cinnamon or powdered sugar. This is paired with a traditional Portuguese coffee to begin the tasting.
15 min
Mercado do Bolhao
The group visits Mercado do Bolhão, a neoclassical building from 1937 and a central market in Porto’s lively district. Here, participants taste a selection of local cheeses paired with a glass of regional wine, reflecting Porto’s culinary heritage.
45 min
Avenida Dos Aliados
Passing through Avenida dos Aliados, known for its city hall and Art Nouveau palaces, the group heads to the next stop for a bifana sandwich. This traditional Portuguese dish features thinly sliced marinated pork cooked with garlic and paprika, served inside a soft or crusty bread roll.
45 min
Rua do Carmo Tasca
Walking along Rua do Carmo, guests see landmarks like the Lions' Fountain and Igreja do Carmo, a baroque church with blue and white tiles. At a nearby local tasca, they sample petiscos—small dishes similar to Spanish tapas—such as marinated olives, cheese, grilled chorizo, and seafood skewers. A glass of wine is included with these shared plates.
60 min
Lisbon Square
The final stop is Lisbon Square, where guests taste Port wine, a fortified wine named after Porto. They can try port on its own or as a cocktail mixed with tonic, using white, red, or young tawny port styles.
30 min
Meeting point
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Porto Food Tour in front of the entrance to the Chapel of Souls
End point
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Eat Porto Like a Local Full-Meal Walking Food Tour with Local Expert and Tastings
by Do Eat Better Experience
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€104.40Overview
This walking food tour in Porto lasts three and a half hours and covers at least four different venues in the historical city center. An English-speaking local expert leads the group, explaining the restaurants, dishes, and local food traditions. The tour begins near the Chapel of Souls with a tasting of a traditional Portuguese custard pastry paired with coffee. Next, the group visits Mercado do Bolhão, a neoclassical market dating from 1937, where participants sample a board of local cheeses accompanied by a glass of regional wine. The tour then continues along Avenida dos Aliados, known for its city hall and Art Nouveau architecture, stopping to eat a bifana sandwich, which consists of thinly sliced marinated pork served in a bread roll. Afterward, the route proceeds along Rua do Carmo, passing landmarks such as the Lions' Fountain and Igreja do Carmo, before stopping at a nearby tasca, a local restaurant, to try petiscos - small Portuguese dishes similar to tapas - served with wine. The final stop is Lisbon Square, where participants taste Port wine in various styles, with the option to try a Port and tonic cocktail. Water is provided throughout the tour. The total food tastings add up to a full meal. The tour is designed to help participants eat Porto like a local, offering authentic dishes and drinks in traditional settings. The walking distance includes some hills, so a moderate fitness level is recommended. All food and drinks described are included. The tour accepts small groups to provide personal attention. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice, and non-alcoholic options are available. The minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
During this 3,5-hour walking food tour, participants explore Porto’s culinary scene by visiting top eateries. They sample only the best dishes paired with local wine while walking through the old town streets past the most famous monuments. The local expert provides insights into the city’s history and culture. Tastings may change depending on the season and partner availability.
15 min
Chapel of Souls and Pastry Shop
The tour starts near the Chapel of Souls, known for its blue and white tile exterior depicting scenes from saints’ lives. Nearby, guests try a classic Portuguese custard tart made of flaky puff pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with cinnamon or powdered sugar. This is paired with a traditional Portuguese coffee to begin the tasting.
15 min
Mercado do Bolhao
The group visits Mercado do Bolhão, a neoclassical building from 1937 and a central market in Porto’s lively district. Here, participants taste a selection of local cheeses paired with a glass of regional wine, reflecting Porto’s culinary heritage.
45 min
Avenida Dos Aliados
Passing through Avenida dos Aliados, known for its city hall and Art Nouveau palaces, the group heads to the next stop for a bifana sandwich. This traditional Portuguese dish features thinly sliced marinated pork cooked with garlic and paprika, served inside a soft or crusty bread roll.
45 min
Rua do Carmo Tasca
Walking along Rua do Carmo, guests see landmarks like the Lions' Fountain and Igreja do Carmo, a baroque church with blue and white tiles. At a nearby local tasca, they sample petiscos—small dishes similar to Spanish tapas—such as marinated olives, cheese, grilled chorizo, and seafood skewers. A glass of wine is included with these shared plates.
60 min
Lisbon Square
The final stop is Lisbon Square, where guests taste Port wine, a fortified wine named after Porto. They can try port on its own or as a cocktail mixed with tonic, using white, red, or young tawny port styles.
30 min
Meeting point
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Porto Food Tour in front of the entrance to the Chapel of Souls
End point
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.