Planning a vacation in Porto but concerned about falling into tourist traps? Eager to explore neighboring Portuguese cities, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and savor the culinary delights? Yet, feeling tired from all the online research, countless blog posts and Lonely Planet Guides in search of the perfect travel plan?
Discovering a new culture, navigating a foreign language, and choosing between more than 20 Port wine lodges can be a lot to handle. We get it! That's where our Porto Travel Concierge comes in.
Meet André Apolinário, co-founder of Taste Porto, who has spent over a decade introducing tens of thousands of visitors to Porto, including renowned guests such as Anthony Bourdain, Rick Steves, Mark Wiens, and Neven Maguire.
André knows Porto beyond the guidebooks. He knows the people, the traditions, the family-run businesses, and the places that make this city special. And he wants you to experience them, too.
Your trip, thoughtfully planned around you
Whether you're visiting Porto for a weekend or embarking on a longer Portuguese adventure, André will help you make the most of your time with personalized recommendations and a tailored travel plan based on your interests, preferences, and travel style.
From choosing the right neighborhoods to explore to deciding where to eat each day, you'll have a local expert helping you make the most of your time. Think restaurant recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, food and wine experiences worth seeking out, and suggestions for exploring beyond Porto. Less time researching, fewer tourist traps, and more time enjoying Portugal. Sounds good, doesn't it?
How much does the Porto Travel Concierge cost?
€75 for your personalized travel-planning service. This includes a tailored set of recommendations and an itinerary prepared by André. You can then choose how you'd like to receive your recommendations:
The written plan: Receive André's personalized recommendations and itinerary without scheduling a call.
The personal touch: Book a 30-minute virtual call with André to discuss his proposal, ask questions, and get additional insights from someone who knows Porto inside out.
How does the Porto Travel Concierge work?
Tell us about your trip: Complete the form and our Customer Service Chef will promptly send you a funny questionnaire to learn about your interests, travel dates, preferences, and plans
André builds your personalized plan: Based on your answers, he'll put together a tailored list of recommendations and a travel itinerary, including suggestions for where to eat and which restaurants to visit each day
Choose how you'd like to receive your recommendations: You can book a 30-minute virtual call with André, where he'll walk you through his proposal, explain his recommendations, and answer your questions. Prefer to plan at your own pace? No problem! We can simply send you the personalized recommendations and itinerary André prepares, without a call
A little heads-up: Please request the service at least five working days before your trip so André has time to prepare your recommendations. Arriving on a Saturday? Get in touch by Monday at the latest.
7 Reasons to Love Our Porto Travel Concierge
A personalized Porto itinerary: Discover the places, neighborhoods, and experiences that best suit your interests, rather than following a one-size-fits-all travel guide
Daily meal and restaurant planning: Know where to eat each day, from breakfast and lunch to dinner, with restaurant recommendations matched to your tastes, itinerary, and the areas you'll be exploring
Food and wine recommendations: Find traditional eateries, family-run restaurants, local wine bars, and Port wine lodges worth making time for
Recommendations beyond Porto: Planning to visit other Portuguese cities? André can share additional recommendations to help you make the most of the rest of your trip
Local knowledge, not just internet research: Get recommendations from someone who knows Porto firsthand and understands what makes the city special
More time to enjoy your holiday: Leave the research and decision fatigue behind and spend more time doing what you came to Portugal for: exploring, eating, drinking, and making memories
Ready to experience Porto like a local?
Porto has so much more to offer than its postcard views. Let André help you discover the people, flavors, and places that make it unforgettable, with a personalized plan that takes the guesswork out of your trip.
Peace of mind policy
Let's imagine that you are unable to make the virtual call. Can you have a refund? The answer is yes.
Cancellation requests submitted until 72h before the virtual call starts will be fully refunded (minus the processing fees);
Cancellation requests submitted between 72h and 24h before the virtual call starts will be refunded in 80% of the total purchase value (minus the processing fees);
Cancellation requests submitted 24h or less before the virtual call starts 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.
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. And that’s exactly where we begin. We’re a local company, born and built in Porto decades ago, and this is the only place we operate (the love of our lives). This isn’t just a destination for us. It’s personal. It’s our streets, our people, our stories, our table. That’s why our tour guides invite you to go deeper. Our mission is simple: by the end of your journey, Porto won’t feel like a place you’ve visited; it will feel like a place you’ve come home to. Tens of thousands have experienced it: Anthony Bourdain approved it; Rick Steves loved it. Now it’s your turn. Come taste the real Porto with us!
