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Wine and Food tasting in Porto, Portugal
The Vintage Food Tour in Porto focuses on food & places that went out of fashion for reasons we cannot tell you about because it’s part of the tour, and that has now come back into our lives for other reasons we cannot tell you about because it’s also part of the tour.
It is a tour of memory, about habits of old, and, personally, it’s very close to our hearts. The first and second stops? They’re iconic and we’ve been going there since we are kids.
The people behind the counters still greet customers the same way.
The products still carry that unmistakable “old Porto” feeling.
And every time we walk in, it still hits us.
That’s what this tour is built on!
The final tasting location is something we’re particularly proud of. Instead of a crowded cellar visit, we host a mini Port wine masterclass in a beautiful private room (intimate, thoughtful, and focused on small-scale producers that most visitors never discover).
If someone tells us, “I really want to understand Port wine, not just taste it”, this is the experience we recommend. It’s our way of showing a deeper side of Porto and of Portugal’s wine culture beyond the big names.
WHAT DOES THIS PORTO’S FOOD TOUR INCLUDE
- 3.5 hours guided walking tour in Downtown Porto (includes a brief stop at the iconic Bolhão Market to explore the fascinating world of Portugal’s canned fish industry)
- A visit to 7 unique family-run tasting locations
- 13 food tastings (a perfect balance of sweet and savory)
- 7 beverage tastings, including 6 wines from Portugal’s many undiscovered regions
- A mini-masterclass in Port wine
- A passionate and experienced, English-speaking, local guide
- An exclusive Free Guide where we point out the best places to eat, drink or visit in Porto
- Unique access to an online show cooking class featuring the Portuguese national dish
- A charitable donation to a local NGO that helps the homeless people in Porto
GOOD TO KNOW
- Tours run daily. Monday to Saturday at 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
- The tour starting point is located a short 1 min walk from Bolhão metro station (exact location provided with tickets)
- Tours are for all age groups and all fitness levels
- The distance walked is 3 km/1.9 miles (wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking)
- Experiences happen rain or shine
- Tours are provided in English (PT and ES upon request)
- Tickets must be purchased by 8:00 pm WEST the night before.
PEACE OF MIND POLICY
Let’s imagine that you are unable to make the tour. Can you have a refund? The answer is yes.
- If we are notified within 72 hours of the tour we will be happy to offer you a refund or reschedule you on a tour anytime over the next year. We can also generate a Gift Card so you can book it at a later time – for free. Please note that, unless you are rescheduling for a specific date, we will issue a Gift Card that is valid for 2 years. If you decide to proceed with the refund, a processing fee will be charged.
If you’re looking for a Port wine tour in Porto that feels intimate, nostalgic, and deeply local, this is the one that’s closest to our hearts. » We’d love to share it with you!
TRAVELERS LOVE THIS PORT WINE TOUR IN PORTO
Do yourself a favor and boom a tour!
This was a great introduction to the food in Porto. Not only did we sample a variety of cheese, wine and other tasty treats, I felt like I could ask Mr. Waves anything. From history to current living conditions this is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had on.