Porto
Eat like a local in Porto: A tailored culinary experience
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
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Eat like a local in Porto: A tailored culinary experience
Indulge in a personalized culinary experience in Porto with a food-loving hosting local favorites like bacalhau and petiscos in vibrant neighborhoods
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Experience a personalized culinary adventure tailored to your tastes with a food-loving host in Porto.
- Eat at your host's favorite spots; locations are not predetermined by us, but are thoughtfully chosen by your host.
- Taste 6-8 delicious local favorites, from the famous Francesinha sandwich and Bacalhau (salt cod) to sweet Pastéis de Nata.
- Visit the Bolhão Market, where you'll explore the vibrant stalls and taste a variety of fresh produce, seafood, spices, and herbs.
- Seafood lovers can try traditional Portuguese delicacies like grilled sardines and octopus salad.
- Enjoy mouth-watering petiscos (Portuguese tapas), juicy grilled meat, and other local favorites.
- Refresh your palate with Vinho Verde (a young, refreshing white wine), homemade syrups, or traditional Portuguese liqueurs like Port wine or Ginjinha.
- Savor hot Portuguese coffee and indulge in the sweetness of a traditional Pastel de Feijão (bean tart) or Queijada (cheese cake).
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
6-8 food tastings
1 alcoholic beverage or soft drink
1 coffee
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
Tickets to any attractions
Transport costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Why settle for a generic food tour that takes you to the same places as every other tourist when your clients can join our personalized culinary experience in Porto? Instead, they'll be paired with a food-loving host who will take them through the Bolhão Market and vibrant neighborhoods of Ribeira and Miragaia, hitting up all the best spots they know and love.
They'll try 6-8 delicious local favorites, from the creamy goodness of Queijo da Serra to the nutty flavors of Broa de Avintes. And seafood lovers, prepare to have your taste buds blown away by traditional Portuguese delicacies paired with a shot of Port wine.
Savor mouth-watering Petiscos dishes, juicy Francesinha, and local favorites like Bacalhau, Sardinhas, or Tripas à Moda do Porto. Feeling thirsty? Quench their thirst with a refreshing glass of Port tonic or homemade syrups, or add a little kick to their experience with traditional Portuguese alcoholic beverages.
Sip on a hot cup of traditional Portuguese coffee and indulge in the sweetness of Pastel de Nata. With our super-friendly guides leading the way, your clients will explore hidden gems and cultural customs that make Porto unique.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Chris
Mar 2025
We had a great time with Hanna. She showed us some beautiful sites and we were able to sample some delicious traditional foods. I would recommend this tour! Terry and Chris
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Chris
Mar 2025
We liked the private tour very much. We were able to share personal experiences back and forth as we walked. The city is beautiful and Hanna showed us a lot of great buildings, parks and the market!
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Arlene
Mar 2025
Very Interesting walking tour all over the old city. Hannah was very knowledgeable. She also was very accommodating to all of our preferences.
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Susan
Nov 2024
We were very delighted with our 3 hour foodie tour. It was our first visit to Porto and our second time having a private tour with City Unscripted. Simon, our guide, touched base a week before meeting up and we told him what kinds of things we liked when visiting. He arrived at the hotel and he chose a wonderful selection of port tasting, desserts, fish dishes at the food market and authentic Portuguese cuisine dishes, such as deep fried sardines at the popular eateries where the locals go. We did this while exploring back streets, which is exactly what we asked for. Simon has travelled a lot and he provided so much insight into the Porto way of life. Simon was also very generous with his time...it was lovely to see the river front after sunset. We couldn't eat everything so Simon had us bring our tastings back to the hotel for us to enjoy the next day. Our leisure walk last an hour extra but Simon wanted to show us the train station, the river front, old streets and we enjoyed looking at the shops where they sell such a wide selection of items. I highly recommend this tour and we will be back to the lovely Porto city.
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Mari
Sep 2024
Mariana was a delight! She chose an amazing personalized itinerary and treated us like family! We fell in love with the Franceshina and each delectable bite!
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Ward
Jun 2024
had a great time
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