Porto Food Trail: Taste Traditional Delights
Experience an amazing mix of history and gastronomy as we explore the vibrant Bolhão neighborhood and its famous market where local traditional food and groceries make this visit even more authentic. This food tour features 12 must-eat tastes of Porto! You’ll enjoy the food that define our culture while we walk and learn about Porto.
Available languages: English and Portuguese
Included: Local guide, At least 10 local snacks and drinks
Not Included: Entry to attractions , Transportation, Pick-up
Sample Porto's culinary delights on an engaging 3-hour walking experience with the tour guide of your choice. Being a private tour, this tour is fully customizable to suit your preferences, just let us know in advance!
On the trail! This will be our itinerary.
Be ready with an empty stomach for an unforgettable food tour in Porto! Our highly recommended itinerary will take you on a delicious trail, sampling traditional food at the city's best spots such as Casa Natal or with our partner vendors at Bolhão Market. From Pastéis de Nata to the famous Francesinha, this culinary experience will truly impress you with Porto’s authentic local food.
Depending on the tour guide and the client’s preferences, the itinerary can be slightly different, offering a personalized experience that highlights the interests and desires of each group. This flexibility ensures a unique and enjoyable journey through Porto.
Praça da Trindade (Trindade square)
This is our meeting point in front of Santíssima Trindade Church.
12 Tastings (The food)
On this food tour in Porto, you'll savor 12 carefully selected tastings that highlight Portugal's rich cuisine. From sardines to charcuterie or local cheese and the famous Pastel de Nata, each bite offers a taste of tradition. And, of course, no culinary journey through Porto would be complete without sampling Port wine. Get ready to indulge in the best flavors this vibrant city has to offer!
Around the neighbourhood (The route)
We’ll start with a stroll through a charming old grocery that offer a nostalgic immersion into the city's culinary past. Next, we’ll head to the Bolhão Food Market, where we’ll sample delicacies while we’ll encounter friendly vendors. It’s also worth noting that the Bolhão neighbourhood rich in character. Nearby highlights are the stunning Capela das Almas (Chapel of the Souls), the elegant Majestic Cafe, and the Santa Catarina shopping street. This tour captures the essence of Porto’s rich food culture and vibrant spirit.
Special Diet or Allergies?
If you have specific dietary needs or food allergies, please inform your host in advance! They’ll ensure your requirements are accommodated, so you can enjoy a safe and pleasant experience.
The meeting point on the map.
We will meet at the Praça da Trindade, and from there, the experience will begin. You can find it on the map below.
If everything looks tasty, let’s move forward and book the tour!
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“Our food tasting tour with Mayumi was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal! I would definitely recommend this your to anyone visiting. Mayumi's extensive knowledge of and passion for Portugal's history, culture and culinary traditions shines throughout the entire tour. My husband and I both love history and her animated storytelling was a joy to listen to! Her chosen food stops were excellent and she was able to easily modify selections to accommodate our pescatarian diet. She introduced us to several new foods we hadn't tried (and keep in mind this is coming from two foodies having lived in several countries), and impressed us with the quality and variety of products Portugal produces. Highly Highly Recommend! Next time we come back I would definitely hire Mayumi again for another tour (since she does several different kinds)! Stop debating it and book her tour now, you won't regret it!”
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Kerry about Mayumi on July 11, 2024.
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“We couldn't have asked for a better food tour with Mayumi. She not only shared her knowledge about how many of the foods and wines we sampled were produced but provided some history about each one. What made it more special is Mayumi's love and passion for her beautiful city of Porto. The 3 hour tour passed by quickly as Mayumi has an energetic personality and is a joy to be around. You won't be disappointed in this tour, book it now!!!”
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Jeff about Mayumi on June 4, 2024.
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“Mayumi gave us a five star food tour. She is knowledgeable about history of the city and the types of cuisine found in Porto. When we told her we had already tried some local specialties. She changed our food selection to something different. She was very bubbly and engaging and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. I would highly recommend booking a food tour with Mayumi. We love food tours, and this is one of the best we have scheduled.”
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Andrea about Mayumi on April 30, 2024.
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“Mayumi met us and was so engaging, funny and informative from the outset. She took us to some incredible places including the iconic food market and we tasted some great wines and food. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend doing this tour with her”
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Heather about Mayumi on March 22, 2024.
