Overview

Get ready to taste the rich flavours and experience history with the Food Walking Tour. This tour is the perfect way to discover the soul of Porto, visit the hidden gems, and try traditional food and drink. Led by a storytelling local guide, hear tales of people, culture, and local traditions. You will stop by local taverns, old grocery shops, and a buzzing market. The tour also promotes responsible tourism by supporting family-run businesses and preserving Porto’s vibrant food culture. You will taste sweet and savoury treats, including Custard Tart (Pastel de Nata), Cod Fish Cake (Pastel de Bacalhau), Charcuterie Board, and Bifana. You’ll get to taste three varieties of Port Wine—Ruby, Tawny, and White—crafted in the Douro region using traditional methods. You will also walk through some of the most famous streets and landmarks, including Santa Catarina, Rua Passos Manuel, Aliados, and Bolhão Market. The Food Walking Tour brings the history of Porto to life through flavours.

Highlights

Taste the traditional delicacies of Porto and famous Porto wine with the Food Walking Tour
Walk through Porto’s old town and discover its authentic charm led by a local guide
Enjoy local dishes like Custard Tart, Cod Fish Cake, Charcuterie Board, and Bifana
Try different Porto wines like Ruby, Tawny, and White made using traditional methods
Visit the hidden taverns, grocery shops, markets, coffee shops, and more
Smartphone Voucher Accepted! No need to take printed tickets!

Itinerary

The Porto Food Walking Tour begins in the heart of the old town, where the city’s culinary traditions and warm hospitality are revealed step by step. Along the way, your storytelling guide introduces authentic taverns, traditional grocery stores, and bustling streets where locals shop, talk, and trade. Santa Catarina Street welcomes you with its lively atmosphere of shops, vendors, cafés, and restaurants, offering a perfect introduction to the city’s rhythm. In Rua Passos Manuel, you pass grand façades and cultural landmarks such as the Porto Coliseum and the Porto Commercial Athenaeum, feeling the mix of history and elegance. The majestic Aliados Avenue unfolds next, with its striking Art Nouveau and Art Deco buildings, luxury shops, and the impressive City Hall. The Food Walking Tour route winds through Bolhão Market, where the freshest produce, local delicacies, and colourful stalls reveal the backbone of Porto’s cuisine. Here, you see the ingredients that inspire dishes like the Francesinha, as well as handmade goods and souvenirs that reflect the city’s character.

The tour’s true flavour comes alive through a series of tastings that capture the essence of Portuguese gastronomy. You savour the iconic custard tart, a centuries-old pastry paired with a special blend of coffee. In a cosy tavern, the famous cod fish cake meets a glass of exclusive Vinho Verde, a wine produced only in the unique terroir of north-west Portugal. A rustic charcuterie board follows, laden with cheeses, cured meats, bread, and olives, perfectly matched with a glass of Douro Wine. The hearty bifana sandwich, bursting with spiced pork and served Porto-style with a local “fino” beer, adds a comforting touch. Finally, the tasting of three distinctive Port Wines—Ruby, Tawny, and White or Rosé—showcases the craftsmanship of the Douro region.

By the time the walk ends, the flavours, sights, and stories of Porto intertwine into an experience that goes beyond tasting—it’s a celebration of tradition, community, and the art of enjoying life around a shared table. The journey supports small local businesses and showcases the deep connection between Porto’s food, wine, and culture. The Porto Food Walking Tour offers an excellent way to experience the city's culinary scene and local culture, showcasing the region's best delicacies and wines.

Schedule

Start Time: 11:00am, 04:00pm and 06:00pm (please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start time)
Duration: (Approx.) 3 Hours
Meeting Point: R. de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto
Ending Point: Same as the start point
(Please check the calendar to know about availability)

Includes

Wine and Food Tastings
Full Meal (if option chosen)
Professional Local Guide
Multilingual Tour (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish)
Liability and Personal Accident Insurance
Taxes

Redemption Info

You can present your mobile or printed voucher at the meeting location: R. de Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.

Know Before You Go

Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Voucher are accepted!
Everyone joining the tour is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing since there will be considerable walking involved.
Guests are advised to carry their passport on the day of travel.
Please note that this tour is not suitable for people with medical disabilities and who have been recently submitted to surgery.
The tour is suitable for vegetarians but the substitutions are not available for all dishes. Please notify us in case of any dietary requirement before the date of your tour.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Cancellation Policy

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.