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Taste Porto: The Ultimate Full Meal Portuguese Food Tour
The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities.
Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.
Our food tour in Porto is a walking tour in stops, we are going to stop in at least 4 different venues and taste the best typical dishes along with drinks of Porto! You are going to be guided by a local food expert, who will tell you curiosities about the local gastronomy tradition.
Relaxing Sailboat Cruise along the Tagus
Join us on a boat tour along the Tagus River. Come and visit Lisbon in a different way, be amazed by it’s colours, the way they spread over the hills and touch the river.
The sailing tour starts from Santo Amaro's Dock) and the boat tour will take us to the Praça do Comércio, one of the most beautiful plazas in the word. From there we can see the old neighborhoods of Lisbon: Chiado, Baixa, Castelo and Alfama. Then the boat tour will take us to the other side of the river to get the widest possible view of Lisbon. We will sail close to the Cristo Rei on the south bank, cross under the bridge and sail to Belém to see its tower and the Discoveries Monument.
If you choose the sunset tour, you will be able to enjoy great moments while sailing towards the sunset.
Along the boat tour you will be served a drink and a cheese and ham snack to enjoy.
Hands on Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon
Cook your own dishes (don´t worry, we will walk you through), and get to know the story behind the recipes and ingredients passed down through generations. Already used to cooking? Don´t worry, you will also learn particularities about our ingredients and processes.
Come and discover the secrets of Portuguese culinary tradition with us!
Come alone, with your family or friends, the only requirement is that you bring an empty stomach.
*3-hour cooking class;
*3 different dishes (one starter, one main fish dish and one main meat dish)
* Tea, coffee and wine included (Portuguese of course!)
*Your own kitchen station (not a show cooking or shared kitchen)
*Dont worry about memorizing everystep of the class, we will send you all the recipes after, for you to pratice and amaze everyone at home
Lisbon Food Crawl with Dinner
If there’s one thing Lisbon’s known for it’s food! Join our expert guide and a group of fellow travellers on a cultural adventure, tailor-made for foodies. Together you’ll stroll through the Baixa neighbourhood and taste traditional Portuguese dishes at some of Lisbon’s best local eateries. Not only will you try Portuguese presunto, chourico, and seafood, but you’ll also get to taste four local beverages (non-alcoholic beverages are also available!). You’ll sip on Lisbon’s favourite drink Ginjinha, and the iconic vinho verde or “green wine”. And of course, no food tasting is complete without something sweet. Your tour will finish with a classic Portuguese dessert before you continue the night with your new friends.
Try the very best of Lisbon’s cuisine including three of its wonders, all the while discovering the beautiful Baixa neighbourhood. Book now and eat like a local.
Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch
Market Tour is a unique experience during your visit to Lisbon as you will get the chance to directly buy fresh ingredients for the Cooking Class with our chef. You will meet our chef in the facilities. Together with chef, you will visit a local market and return to the kitchen for the cooking class and meal. Designed for experienced and novice cooks, takes place in a cozy and friendly environment at the kitchen of Cooking Lisbon.
Lisbon: Award Winning Small Group Food Tour with Dinner and Wine
This isn't just any food tour; it's a social and cultural experience led by a local expert who will guide you to some of the city's most authentic eateries. You’ll try well-known Portuguese cuisine as well as some traditional dishes that only the locals know about. Get your taste buds ready to sample Portuguese presunto, chourico, and seafood, all perfectly-paired with four local alcoholic beverages (non-alcoholic available). You’ll try Ginjinha, a traditional liqueur and local wine including the iconic vinho verde or “green wine”. And of course, no food tasting is complete without dessert. To top it all off, you’ll treat your sweet tooth with a Portuguese classic before you continue the night with your newfound friends.
Our food tour is a gastronomic exploration where you'll try three wonders of Portuguese cuisine while learning about the highlights of the Baixa neighbourhood. The best part? You’ll see the city through the eyes of a local and make new friends along the way!
Chef Led Porto Market Tour and Portuguese Tapas Class with Wine
What better way to learn about Portuguese culture and the vibrant gastronomic history of the city of Porto than Canto Cooking's Chef Led Market tour of the emblematic Bolhao market ?
After refueling on a fresh nata and barista coffe, its down to business in the kitchen where the chef will demonstrate the dishes and then its your turn !
Vegetarians and Vegans are welcome – whilst the majority of Tapiscos culture is meat and fish based, we will cover at least one or two plant based dishes too.
Finally – enjoy lunch together in our Orangerie eating the fruits of your labours with a glass of Douro Valley wine from our guest vineyard whilst chatting about your experiences.
Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Portuguese Wine
Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences.
In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes.
Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert.
After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines.
Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family.
– Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor.
– Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included.
– Class is made up of 8 participants maximum
– Family friendly.
Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour – The real portuguese essence!
Sintra and Cabo da Roca or Cascais, why renting a car to go around lost, when you have a local guide driving you on the coast line to the best gems, meeting the real portuguese people!
(The half-day day tour, you take 1 hour to go and 1 to comeback to Lisbon, you have 2/3 hours to manage and spend where you want, Cascais or Sintra) – you can also add time later !
This tour is 100% PRIVATE & customizable at your taste, so you are the boss. Take a rest and see the best ! We know the ways to skip the lines for you to enjoy the best out of your time! We have modern vans reserved just for you, your friends and family. From the pick-up time to the stop-points, you decide where to go and what to skip, managing the time as you wish (unlike the group tours)
A lot of the places are UNESCO protected places, for being patrimonium of the world.
From the monuments, to forest, to beach, to the local restaurants full of the best, of course you go in a tourist, and leave 100% local.
Let's go!
The Portuguese Food Tour – Lisbon's genuine flavors & drinks
Discover Lisbon through its flavors – Food, Drinks & Stories: ALL INCLUDED!
Embark on a culinary journey through Lisbon’s iconic neighborhoods, savoring the best of Portuguese cuisine.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Taste dishes like fish rice stew, old-style codfish, traditional sausages, regional cheese, one of the best bifanas in town, and more!
• Indulge in Portuguese sweets beyond pastel de nata.
• Sip local drinks: wine (red, white, green), beer, coffee, and traditional liquor.
• Stroll through Chiado, Bica, Pink Street, Terreiro do Paço, and Baixa Pombalina on a leisurely 1-mile walk (route may vary).
• Hear fascinating stories and insider tips from your friendly local guide!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
I’ll share my favorite spots and flavors that define Portuguese heritage, making you feel like a true local. Plus, I’ll send you off with a curated list of top restaurants, bars, sunset spots, and more!
Pet-friendly and perfect for solo travelers, families or private groups (up to 30 people).
Private Tour of Fontainhas & Old Goa's Portuguese Heritage
Discover Portuguese heritage & cultural in Goa, Enjoy a guided walk into the colourful neighbourhood of "Fontainhas", which stands as a testament to the region’s rich colonial history and cultural heritage.
Also discover best preserved colonial era churches like: Basilica of Bom Jesus which houses the mummified body of the patron saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier. Magnificent "Se Cathedral" & finally experience the panoramic view from Dona Paula jetty.
NOTE: Tourists arriving by CRUISE ships CANNOT book this tour, because Sea Port authorities have their own transport setup.
Craft Beer, Porto Secrets & Wine by Food Lover Tour
We are a small team of hosts who take great pride in sharing our Portuguese culture, best local drinks, authentic gastronomy and expert knowledge of our beautiful city.
What do we have in common? Our passion for good beer and delicious wines, our love for storytelling and hearing the stories of others and, above all, our love for the city which we call home. We will guide you to discover all the amazing drinks Portugal has to offer and we will go where the locals go! This is our commitment!
Health & Safety Policy with Stringent Cleaning, all restaurants we work with are Safe Tourism Certified. Social Distancing: all staff menbers will be wearing the necessary PEE. Wellness Checks: Our team receive daily wellness checks. Staff precautions: our team is well equipped with all hygenic products. Small groups guaranteed: we have limited to 6 people our groups. Cancellation policy more flexible, full refund guaranteed up to 24h before the tour.
Afternoon yacht charter in lagos with drinks, tapas, paddle boards and kayak
Stay a way from crowd,enjoy unforgettable experience on private luxury yacht see the wonders of the coastline of Algarve we provide some refreshing drinks and Portuguese style tapas ,swim in a quite beach free use of 2 standup paddle boards and snorkel equipment
Lisbon Guided Walking Food Tour with Dinner
If you’re going to do a tour, you might as well get a taste of the local cuisine– literally. Wander the historic Baixa neighbourhood and taste authentic dishes on our Lisbon Food Tour. Your expert guide will take you and a group of fellow travellers to some of the best spots in Baixa where you’ll indulge in classic Portuguese cuisine. Sample presunto, chourico, and seafood, and try four traditional beverages (non-alcoholic available). Savour the sugar and spices in Ginjinha, a traditional, Portuguese liqueur and try local wines including vinho verde or “green wine”. Finally, no food tasting is complete without dessert. You’ll satisfy your sweet tooth with a beloved Portuguese treat before heading out to make more memories with your newfound friends.
Our food tour is more than a tour; it’s a gastronomic exploration and social experience. Try three wonders of Portuguese cuisine and learn bits of history and culture along the way. Book now and see the city through the eyes of a local.
Old Town Amazing Secrets Quest Experience in Porto
Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover hidden secrets and amazing spots in the city of Porto.
Explore the Old Town while you walk on the iconic cobbled-stone streets and enjoy amazing views. Even in well-known places, there are secrets to discover. Are you ready for an urban adventure?
Find out about the oldest buildings in Porto.
Discover about the Portuguese maritime adventures started in the city of Porto.
Witness the richness of the baroque architecture.
Get to know more about the resilience of the city dubbed as “Invicta”.
Discover Porto’s fascinating history and attractions while you solve clues around the Old Town. Explore this charming city in Portugal by playing a quest with your friends, significant other, or family.
Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.
Dinner at at local's chef sweet home
You'll be invited and received at a very private place, in a very intimate and welcoming way.
You'll not only "eat like a local", you'll eat with a local, that will want to share everything possible about his culture, life, and stories, the same way he'll want to know about yours.
Special diets are welcome and must be shared with your host as soon as possible.
True Portuguese Soul in Lisbon
My dear friends this adventure will lead us to explore the old neighborhoods like Alfama and Mouraria and some secret and important places in Baixa Chiado in terms of the Portuguese roots in Lisbon.
We will see the Alentejo House that shows the Alentejo culture and traditions in Lisbon, the National fish can shop, where you can see the old brands like Tricana, the different traditional products, and its ancient and charming architecture.
The Independence Palace where the conspiracy to restore the Portuguese Independence from the Spanish Ruler was made, the interior has the most fantastic and unique combinations of secrets in Lisbon, I'm going to reveal all to you. In the end, you will be transformed into a true Lisbon Buddha.
Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
Discover Goa’s historical Portuguese influences on this private half-day tour. Learn about Goa’s colonial history as you visit some of the region’s most Portuguese-influenced sites including the Se Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus. Then, visit Fontainhas, the heavily Portuguese-influenced Latin Quarter in the city of Panaji, before marveling at fantastic views of the Arabian Sea from one of Goa’s hidden gems, the Dona Paula Jetty. After your tour, you can choose to enjoy a traditional Goan and Portuguese lunch at the popular O’Coquerio restaurant.
The Art of Eating and Making Friends
Discover Authentic Portuguese Cuisine Reimagined: Explore flavors handpicked by our chef, featuring both traditional and innovative Portuguese dishes in a culinary celebration.
Experience a Social Dining Affair: Connect through food, stories, and culture. Forge new friendships and uncover the essence of Portugal.
Insightful Cultural Narratives: Learn about sustainable practices, unique ingredients, and culinary techniques.
Captivating Atmosphere: Our Porto apartment is an oasis adorned with vibrant decor and soothing music.
Personalized Service: Exceptional service for a memorable gastronomic experience.
Anticipate:
Mouthwatering dishes that explode with flavor, offering tempting tastes showcasing the diversity of northern Portugal.
Engaging narratives behind each dish.
Connect and share stories in a relaxed setting.
Immerse yourself in the cultures of those who call Portugal home.
Join us for a weekend dinner in Porto. Embark on a culinary adventure!
Traditional Portuguese Cuisine with Friends
Together with the resident family, you will be able to make and experience how the Portuguese make their meals.
Using regional and seasonal products, you will build a menu, help prepare, or not, and then enjoy sitting at the table in the company of the hosts. Come share a meal with me and my family and discover the magic of a good conversation accompanied by excellent food. You don't even need to wash the dish at the end, it's included.