Porto: Secret Food Tour Shared Group Tour
ID: GYG220788-379707
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Join a local guide for a 3.5-hour culinary tour through the narrow streets of downtown Porto and the Ribeira neighborhood. Experience some of the best local food, from an old nun’s recipe for sponge cake to Atlantic sardines.
Taste the flavors typical to Porto and try local wines on this 3.5-hour culinary tour. First your local guide will take you to a confeitaria for a pão de ló (Portuguese sponge cake) and an espresso. Stop at a market to try sardines served with olives and tomato sauce and a glass of vinho verde, a white wine from northwest Portugal. Then head to the heart of the city for the best bifana (a sandwich filled with thin slices of pork) in town.
Next taste a unique dish from Porto called francesinha. This appetizer is made with beef, melted cheese, and a spicy sauce. It is served with a small glass of lambreta (Portuguese draft beer). Explore the narrow medieval streets before stopping to discover the tour's signature secret dish. At the final stop, sample 3 types of Portugal's famous Port wine as you enjoy scenic views of the Douro River. Enjoy an authentic Portuguese food experience as you discover the history and culture of Porto.
Highlights
- Explore the culinary secrets of downtown Porto and the Ribeira neighborhood on a 3-3.5 hours guided walking tour
- Learn from a passionate and experienced local foodie and guide
- Discover the local food, history, and culture of Porto
- Enjoy a signature secret dish at the end of your tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you have special dietary needs, please contact the local partner at porto@essor.co.uk prior to booking to find out if this tour can accommodate your needs.
• Occasionally tours can run up to 30 minutes longer.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at Coliseu Porto Ageas at Rua Passos Manuel, 137. Your guide will be holding an orange "Secret Food Tours" umbrella.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
