Porto Wine & Dine Tour: Explore the 'Other Side' with Local Cuisine & Historical Wine Caves

Embark on a Porto Wine & Dine Tour to explore the ‘Other Side’ of the city. Discover local cuisine, historical wine caves, and hidden gems while enjoying tastings and learning about Portuguese history.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jardim do Morro - Learn about Gaia at our meeting point and get the best viewpoint of the city.
  • Trigo Doce - Get a taste of the Pastry ‘culture’ of Portugal!
  • Real Companhia Velha - Tour the oldest port wine cave in Portugal!
  • Rua Luís de Camões - Learn the history of Alheira - and of course get a taste!
  • Rua Cândido dos Reis - Learn the story of this unusual eatery and taste a local traditional fish, vendor, bacalhau.
  • R. Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 42 - View some amazing street art while strolling the city.
  • Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes - Taste the most famous dish of Porto - the Francesinha - and learn how it is prepared!
What's Included
  • Enjoy a selection of 3 additional wines along with beer and water
  • Savor local delicacies, including Francesinha sandwich, Alheira, Bacalhau, and pastries
  • Experience the city with a local English-speaking guide
  • Indulge in 4 Port Wine tastings at the oldest Port Wine Cellar
  • Delight in 4 different food tastings at 4 unique locations
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities / Tips for guides
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Email us or add note to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
Additional Information

The phrase ‘across the river’ is a common phrase in Porto, particularly among the locals. However, many tourists remain unaware of what lies past the picturesque wine caverns along the riverbanks.

In this trip, we’ll reveal to you an area not usually visited by tourists, rich with traditional food and brimming with local culture. We’ll traverse the intricate, narrow lanes of Gaia, visit Portugal’s oldest winery set up by King Joseph I and the Marquis of Pombal, and explore the typical Porto cuisine like francesinha and local culinary secrets like alheira. Each of these delicacies will be enjoyed with a matching local wine or beer.

As you relish the walk and delicacies, you’ll gain insights into Portuguese and regional history from not just our guide, but also from locals who love engaging in conversations and sharing their experiences. All the while, you’ll be feasting your eyes on the unmatched views of Porto city.

Highlight - During your visit to Portugal’s oldest winery, you’ll get a chance to step into a concealed wine cellar housing centuries-old bottles of maturing port wine.

  • This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
Location
Jardim do Morro
Cross the bridge and head to the Jardim do Morro Park at the end, in Vila Nova de Gaia. Your Eating Europe guide will be waiting for you on top of the hill with an Eating Europe purple bag. Make sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Stephen_f
Aug 31, 2024
Great experience - G was excellent and made our tour wonderful! From start to finish, everything was executed smoothly, ensuring that our group had a stress-free and enjoyable time. The discussions throughout the experience were not only fun but also engaging, making everyone feel included and part of the action. The food was absolutely awesome—delicious and a perfect complement to the day's activities. We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a well-organized, inclusive, and delightful adventure!
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Jet64852027100
Aug 31, 2024
Wonderful example - Our guide was amazing. I really enjoyed eating where the locals do. Food and wine, port and beer absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend
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Jacquelinesw2013fi
Aug 7, 2024
Less traveled view of Porto area - Our tour guide (Diogo) was super friendly and helped us get familiar with Porto and Gaia! Good food and good conversation. I learned a lot about white, rose, ruby, and tawny Port wine.
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Nicolemp3831ol
Aug 7, 2024
Food and wine tour in Gaia - Great pace of the tour and Diogo was a great tour guide! Very informative, friendly and honest. An overly satisfying quantity of food of different variety which would surprise even a seasoned traveller. Port, wine and beer served at various stops with opportunity to purchase at the cellar. Diogo made our group feel especially special with a unified shot of portuguese aguaardiente or "moonshine" to finish. 😀
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Chris_s
Jul 12, 2024
Savour the flavours that shaped the history of Porto - Leo is an exceptional guide. Her knowlage of Porto, it's food culture and wines is top notch. The off the beten track nature of this tour gives you a real insight into authentic Poerugease culinary culture. The visit to the oldest Port authority and tasting is a stand out hilight. After the tour we headed back to one of the restaurants for dinner as we had to have more of their delicious dishes.
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Roshni
Jul 5, 2024
Great time, great Port and great food. - Diogo was a great guide. We had a great Port tasting at the oldest cellar, and got see some really old bottles Port. We meandered through Gaia and had some local favorites. I highly recommend this tour!
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Lljf
Jul 4, 2024
Port Wine and Food Tasting Tour of Porto - This tour has been a highlight of our trip so far! Diogo was so personable, educational and made the tour a joy. We loved learning about the beautiful city of Porto through the food, customs and history of Port.
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Anacs2276iq
Jun 29, 2024
Amazing tour - Diogo was amazing. The food and local areas was amazing. We had a great tour. Would completely recommend taking the tour.
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Benjaminkq7013rw
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing Potro good tour - Sara was a great host with lots of local information. It is a great way to see the city and have a look at the main sights. Lots of great local food to
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J8234hpmicheler
Jun 15, 2024
Wonderful must do wine n food tour with serah - What a fabulous evening . Thank you serah for making it so interesting n such fun to lean so much about Porto . Will def recommend her n this tour to my friends n family visit g Porto .
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