Our Food Tours last between 3 and 3.5 hours and cover roughly 2 miles/3 kilometers of food, history, architecture, and culture—walked at a comfortable, moderate pace. You’ll also have the chance to sit down at at least half of the tasting locations (often more). For a detailed breakdown, please refer to the tour itinerary at the bottom of each tour’s booking page.

Our food tours are run with a minimum of one guest, and a maximum of 12. On one hand, we have the utmost respect for solo travelers, so we will never cancel a tour due to low attendance - every single visitor in our city is special and welcome. On the other hand, a maximum of 12 people per tour allows us to get to know our guests individually; it enables you to get to know each other; and it allows us to and allows us to partner with small, cozy, authentic local establishments that simply wouldn’t fit larger groups. We are entirely convinced that small is big.

Absolutely not! Our Food Tours blend architectural stories, historical insights, local culture, and culinary knowledge into one rich 3.5-hour experience. Imagine strolling through Porto, tasting our favorite creations from local artisans, and learning about each neighborhood from real locals who love this city as much as they love its food.

All tastings listed on our tour pages are included in the price. Our great relationship with local entrepreneurs allows you to access their specialties at the best price.

Transportation to the tour’s starting point; activities and tastings not included in the tour itinerary; gratuity for the tour guide.

If you want to experience Porto through the eyes of a local but prefer to explore at your own pace, we’ve got you covered. Our self-guided tasting tour — the Food Passport (available in 7 languages) — lets you discover authentic local spots on your own terms, without a guide or a group.

Yes! Our face-to-face public daily tours are conducted in English, but we can offer them in Portuguese or Spanish upon request.

We also have a self-guided tour of Porto, available in 7 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.

Our daily public tours are all vegetarian-friendly. We know that traditional Portuguese gastronomy can be a bit tricky to navigate when it comes to dietary needs, so we’ve designed our tours to accommodate most restrictions, allowing more travelers to join in and enjoy the experience.

Please make sure to let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions or allergies when purchasing your tickets.

On the Downtown & Bolhão Market Food Tour, we can accommodate vegetarians, as well as gluten or dairy intolerances and other specific intolerances. We are not able to accommodate vegan diets.

On the Vintage & Port Wine Food Tour, we’re unable to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free requirements.

The same applies to our Craft Beer & Food Tour.

If you need more information or clarification, feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected]. We’re here to help!

It isn’t. Our non-alcoholic alternatives (tea, nectars, juices, and sodas) currently have similar costs. While they may not carry the same cultural weight as the alcoholic pairings, we’re proud to feature quality Portuguese brands that add to the experience.

Tours are held rain or shine. That’s how much we love food! We ask you to check the weather beforehand and dress appropriately. And don’t worry, the tasting will occur indoors if needed as things don't taste as good soggy.

Yes, babies and children are welcomed on our Food Tours. However, we ask you to use your judgment to determine if the tour is appropriate for them. Please take into consideration that the tour is 3.5 hours long, during which time we are either walking or standing for the majority of it. We have designed most of the tour to go downhills; however, due to steep inclines, tiny cobblestone streets, and the inaccessibility of the tasting locations, the tour is not baby stroller accessible. We recommend using the carrier. Babies and small children who will not be joining the food tastings do not need a ticket.

Because we believe in the importance of family vacations and want to motivate parents to travel with teenage kids. Even though your child's ticket may cost a bit less, mini guests won't have smaller portions of food.

We're very sorry but no. Child tickets are for kids 13yo or younger, and we trust our guests to respect that. Regardless of the age of the participant(s), the service provided must be fairly paid, nonetheless. That includes locally sourced and high-quality food; your expert tour guide; our amazing local partners; personal injury insurance; and customer support. And this also applies in case you don't drink alcohol because, due to taxes, non-alcoholic beverages cost nearly as much. We trust our guests to use their better judgment and understanding and only purchase child tickets when it's appropriate. If they decide otherwise, the participants will be treated as children.

Our Food Tours cover 3 kilometers/1.9 miles and include several tasting locations. However, this is walked at a leisurely pace over the course of 3.5 hours. We try to strike a good balance between walking, sitting, eating, and enjoying.

That said, please allow us to offer an overall warning for the city. Porto is a medieval city with cobblestone streets and can be hilly in places. At Taste Porto we do our best to accommodate all of our guests. Due to steep inclines, ancient, cobblestone streets, and the inaccessibility of the tasting locations, the tour is not wheelchair or baby-stroller accessible.

One thing to note is that our Downtown & Bolhão Market Food Tour is a bit different. The first 2 hours of this tour are spent inside Bolhão Market, where seating can be limited. After that, you'll have places to sit. Although the walking part isn't too long and we go at a relaxed pace, keep in mind that the tour covers about 3 km (1.9 miles) in Porto's steep and narrow streets.

Yes, all tickets must be purchased in advance. Our experiences often sell out, and we do not accept walk-ups or cash payments. To secure your spot, simply click “Book Now” on the right-hand sidebar of this page.

We’re not able to accept walk-ins. Due to our agreements with local partners and our insurance provider, all tickets for public tours must be purchased by 6pm on the day before your chosen date.

The only exception is our Food Passport, a self-guided food tour of Porto, which can be booked and used instantly.

For private tours or cooking classes, please contact us 3 to 5 days before your preferred date so we can take care of all the arrangements.

Yes! After booking any of our daily Food Tours, you’ll receive an email with a link to our online class featuring Portugal’s national dish.

Yes! Our Custom Tours are designed around the topics you care about most. Our team of travel designers has the expertise to create a special itinerary tailored to your interests, needs, budget, and timing — all with that local touch that makes Porto feel uniquely yours.

Yes. If your preferred date is sold out, just email us at [email protected], and we’ll do our best to find a solution.

The latest start time we offer is 4:30 PM, which means the tour ends around 8:00 PM. If you have questions or special requests, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

Usually, we don’t. However, our Private Custom Tours of Porto can take you around the wider Porto district. We’ve already created tailor-made itineraries that brought guests to places like Matosinhos, the nearby oceanfront fishing city, and Vila Nova de Gaia, home to the famous port wine cellars.

Feel free to ask us about this at [email protected]

No, we don’t run tours on Sundays or holidays. Most of our local partners are closed on those days, which means we wouldn’t be able to offer you the high-quality experience our guests are used to. Plus, our tour guides take those precious days to enjoy good food and wine with their families—so they can recharge and welcome you with full energy for the week ahead!

Yes, but only for our Private Custom Tours of Porto, and only within the downtown area.

Please don’t! Come hungry — we promise you’ll be well fed.

We don’t. Livraria Lello is beautiful, but the long queues don’t make sense for travelers with limited time in Porto. Plus, J.K. Rowling has confirmed that the bookstore had no influence on the Harry Potter series. Instead, we prefer to highlight places and stories that truly shaped Porto and the magic of the city.

No. While many of our experiences are walking tours, we also offer Private Cooking Classes that require no walking at all.

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