Are you an expat already in Porto or dreaming of making the move? Join our Porto Neighborhoods Orientation Tours and get a warm, practical, real-life introduction to everything that matters.

Daily Life Essentials

• Nearby grocery stores and local markets

• Public Transportation in Porto

• Schools, kindergartens, and education hubs

• Sports facilities

• Social and Healthcare services

• Foreigners-friendly service providers

Lifestyle & Free Time in Porto

• Cafés, wine bars, and the best snack spots

• Museums, art galleries, cinemas, theaters, concerts

• Local festivals and cultural hotspots

• Restaurants, traditional gems and trendy favorites

Local Know-How

• Landmarks and hidden gems

• Other points of interest, like the Post Office or the Bank

• Insights into Portugal’s economic and sociological landscape

• Practical advice for daily life

We can tailor the focus to what matters most to you—practicalities, lifestyle, or the perfect mix—to help you picture exactly what your new life here could look like.

Get introduced to your new neighborhood with our Moving to Porto Tour

Adapting to a new country can feel overwhelming… but it doesn’t have to. We know the neighborhood stories, the cafés with the best snacks, where to find that great bottle of Portuguese wine, and what daily life really feels like if you decide to call Porto home. Think of this tour as your genuine, warm introduction to the city.

8 Reasons Why People Love our Porto Neighborhoods Orientation Tours

• Fully accompanied, tailor-made experience

• Exclusive access to your own dedicated guide

• A real introduction to your future neighborhood (far beyond Google Maps)

• Flexible itinerary built around your interests

• Clear orientation for daily life in Porto

• A mini Portuguese crash course for food lovers

• Delicious local snacks along the way

• A huge time-saver that helps your new neighborhood feel like “Home Sweet Home”

What happens on this Tour

• Virtual Introduction: We begin with a call to understand your lifestyle goals and relocation priorities

• Personalized Itinerary: We design a private orientation tour tailored to your needs, interests, and concerns

• Fine-tuning: Our Customer Service Chef reaches out to confirm details, adjust the plan, and schedule your tour

• Your First Taste of Home: Explore your future neighborhood with a local expert. Learn how daily life works, discover meaningful places, and meet trusted local partners, who may become your go-to contacts in Porto

If you're ready to take the next step, we got your back! Fill out the form and our Customer Service Chef will reach out shortly.

Move smart

Book your Porto Neighborhoods Orientation Tour and discover whether Porto feels like home… before you sign a lease.

Peace of mind policy

Let's imagine that you are unable to make the tour. Can you have a refund? The answer is yes.

• Cancellation requests submitted until 72h before the tour start will be fully refunded (minus the processing fees);

• Cancellation requests submitted between 72h and 24h before the tour start will be refunded in 80% of the total purchase value (minus the processing fees);

• Cancellation requests submitted 24h or less before the tour start are not eligible for any refund.

Refunds can only be processed back to the original credit or debit card used in the purchase. Processing fees: 1.5% + 0.25€ for European Union cards and 3.25% + 0.25€ for non-European Union cards.

As part of our "Peace Of Mind Policy", the first two cases listed above are eligible to be converted into Gift Cards. These are issued with the same purchase value, free of processing fees penalty, and two-year validity. They can be used and topped up for any Taste Porto product. They can be redeemed by the customer or regifted.

Taste Porto: Our Promise to You

At Taste Porto, we don’t settle for the postcard version of the city. Sure, Francesinha is delicious, and Pastel de Nata is amazing, but Porto is more than its greatest hits. Our tour guides invite you to go deeper - because our mission is that, by the end of your journey, Porto won’t feel like a place you’ve visited; it’ll feel like a place you’ve come home to. Tens of thousands have experienced it. Anthony Bourdain approved. Rick Steves agrees. Now it’s your turn. Come taste the real Porto with us!