Top Northern Portugal Dining Experiences

Walk&Wine is one of the few tours in the city that offers an excursion visiting not only small businesses that are part of the city's history, but also that everything you eat or drink is produced by local producers from the north of Portugal and other regions (like the Azores cheese that comes from the Portuguese islands). In addition to that, many of these restaurants are considered hidden gems by tourists and locals alike, so don't miss the opportunity to taste the true flavors of the city in restaurants that are hidden in broad daylight but are a unique experience. Also, within our city tour we include some of Porto's most interesting sights. Don't think twice! We include cheeses, wines, beers, different dishes and I bet you've heard of pastel de nata (portuguese cream cake), but never the pastel de nata shot, come try it!

This Porto cooking class combines eating a 3-course meal with an activity where you can actually learn to make a Portuguese meal from a traditional chef from the area. Once you make your meal, enjoy it with wine, tea, or coffee. You can also upgrade to add a market visit beforehand where you learn how to pick out local ingredients.

Cook a full traditional Portuguese meal in Porto from scratch, including appetizers, a main dish, and homemade Pastel de Nata. Enjoy an intimate, hands-on experience in Jorge and Isabel’s plant-filled home with expert step-by-step guidance. Upgrade with a market-to-table tour, sourcing fresh ingredients from one of Porto’s top fish and produce markets. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic Portuguese flavors, local stories, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Porto.

(NOT SHARED, PRIVATE TOUR, PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE, WITH SUNSET TIME OPTION) With no other guests at the same time, a tour just for you. An exclusive tour for two, to mark a special moment, with a sweet and savory platter accompanied by a sparkling wine from the region. On board our boat, with your other half, with the riverside area of Porto and V. N. Gaia and the beauty of the Douro River, spend moments that will be forever recorded in the memory of both of you. Make the most of the romantic moments that you will have on board our boat and be happy with the person you love the most.

Take a full-day food and wine tour through Portugal’s scenic Douro Valley. Avoid the hassle of planning and driving and let your driver-guide chauffeur you between local wineries—where you’ll sample both wine and Port—and an olive oil museum, where you can taste locally-produced almonds, honey, and bread along with regional oils. Experience the winding Douro River on an optional cruise in the picturesque town of Pinhão.

Pastel de nata is easily one of Portugal’s most famous foods and this cooking class teaches you how to make the sweet treat from scratch. Join a small group in a local home to begin your lesson. Learn to make the pastry and the filling and while your dessert is baking, your host will regale you with the story of how this pastry came to be.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a homemade meal at the house of a local, pationate for hosting guests and cooking.

Skip the tourist menus. This is how Porto actually eats. Join a small group (max 6–8) and explore traditional tascos (local taverns), where recipes, prices, and habits are still shaped by the people who live here not by trends. Most food tours focus on what visitors expect but we focus on what’s actually here. That means places that existed before tourism, food people still eat in their daily lives and honest conversations about what’s changing in the city. No performances and no staged “authenticity.” Just the city as it is.

Create your own souvenir to remember your time in Porto during this watercolor workshop. Join a small group and learn how to manipulate the paints to create your very own artwork. Your teacher shows you the techniques used to make a beautiful painting and assists you while you paint the Porto landscape.

Discover the breathtaking Douro Valley on an intimate small-group wine tour from Porto, limited to just 8 guests for a truly authentic experience. Visit carefully selected family-owned wineries, meet local producers, and admire the spectacular vineyard landscapes of this UNESCO-listed wine region. Our small-group format allows for a slower pace, meaningful winery visits, and genuine connections with the people behind the wines.

This tour offers the best way to explore the Douro river by boat. And local cuisine and wine is also present with a traditional meal and a wine tastings at a family owned farm. This experience takes us to know the history of the oldest demarcated region in the world, where Port wine is made. This region is a part of World Heritage and a land able to offer you a memorable wine tour. This tour offers the best way to explore the Douro Valley countryside and its wines and food. It’s not just a wine tour, it’s an unforgettable adventure that marries wine, culture and gastronomy. This is also the ideal trip for lovers of photography and heritage.

Stuff yourself with delicious Portuguese cooking while learning the tricks of the trade on this guided gastronomy workshop in Porto. After deciding on what to cook with help from your friendly local guide, you’ll visit a supermarket and small garden to pick up everything you need to get started. Then your guide will take you to their own house to do the cooking. Enjoy fantastic Portuguese wine while you cook and snack on appetizers such as ham, cheese, olives and salad. After finishing your meal with your newfound friend you’ll be served dessert and traditional Port wine.

Indulge in an evening of authentic Portuguese cuisine paired with the smooth sounds of jazz and bossa nova. Your night begins with a glass of sparkling wine paired with local cheeses and seasonal fruits. Enjoy a memorable dinner filled with laughter, engaging conversations, and a traditional Portuguese dessert, complemented by a fine Porto wine.

Indulge in the best of Portuguese food and wine during this tour of Vinho Verde from Porto. Just 45 minutes outside of the city, escape to the countryside at Quinta de Santa Cristina, a renowned local estate and winery. Wander the grounds on your own or enjoy a guided tour; both options allow you to experience the estate’s beautiful orchards, vineyard, and forest. At lunch you’ll be treated to a hearty picnic in the vineyard, full of regional fare and local wine.

Step into the Douro and experience a traditional vineyard feast like a true local. After meeting near Peso da Régua, you’ll be taken to a peaceful rural setting surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Here, the experience unfolds around fire, where regional dishes are slowly prepared using ancestral cooking methods — iron pots, open flames, and time. Guests are invited to watch the process, interact, and enjoy the atmosphere as the meal comes together. Once ready, everyone gathers to share the food at a communal table, creating a relaxed and social environment where conversation flows as easily as the wine. This is not a restaurant experience — it’s a moment of connection with the land, the food, and the traditions of the Douro.

Immerse yourself in Porto’s local culture with this special home dining experience. Hosted at a local’s apartment, enjoy stunning city views, lively conversation, and great music while savoring a multi-course, chef-prepared meal. Discover the flavors of Portugal with a diverse menu featuring local meats, fish, and vegetable dishes, with all food and drinks included to make it the ultimate carefree evening.

Get to know more about one of Portugal’s most beloved wine regions—and enjoy a tutored tasting and behind-the-scenes tour—on this small-group wine excursion. Make your own way to the winery in the Basto sub-region of Vinho Verde, and explore the vineyards and winemaking process. Taste five different wines alongside local snacks, while children can enjoy a juice tasting with cookies.

Private Tour, with a private guide just for you and your family and friends. Our Tuk Tuks, version old car, like Rolls Royce, are the best way to visit the cities of Porto and Gaia. Please remember that we have the river and two hills in both banks of the river, walking is very very hard, the tuk is really the best option.

This dinner allows you to travel around the country, present and past, understand how some ingredients, flavors and dishes appeared in Portuguese cuisine, pair dishes with wines, enhancing flavors, enjoy a friendly and attentive host capable of making a dinner an unforgettable experience.

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

Dive into Portuguese culture as you learn to make several dishes from scratch during this immersive cooking class. Join your private host in their home and create several dishes that showcase the flavors of the cuisine. After preparing your 3-course meal, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Ready to eat like a true local? Join me, Catarina, a certified Sommelière, on a 2-hour adventure through Porto’s traditional market. Skip the tourist traps—this is where the locals shop, and where you’ll find the real flavors of Porto. With a glass of Portuguese wine in hand, we’ll wander through bustling stalls, sampling smoked meats, fresh shellfish, and those iconic sardines you’ve heard so much about. Ever wondered what makes these dishes so special? I’ll share the stories and history behind every bite. If you’re a foodie looking for something authentic and a bit off-the-beaten-path, this tour is your perfect match. Ready to savor the true taste of Porto?

Discover the beautiful city of Aveiro and its surroundings on a full-day, small-group tour from Porto. The day is filled with visits to historic locations like the castle of Santa Maria de Feira, the colorful Costa Nova beach, and the Vista Alegre porcelain museum. Enjoy a relaxing Moliceiro boat ride down the intersecting canals of Aveiro as well as a delicious regional lunch accompanied with local wines.

Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year, and there’s no better way to experience it than with a Christmas Cruise along the Douro River, surrounded by the enchanting nighttime views of Porto and Gaia. Join us for a 4-hour cruise aboard one of our magnificent boats, sailing past the iconic Six Bridges of the Douro, with the beautifully illuminated cities of Porto and Gaia as your backdrop. Enjoy a festive Christmas menu filled with delicious treats, great company and the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the season. And to make the experience even more unforgettable, imagine all of this accompanied by the vibrant beats of a live DJ! Magical views, festive flavours and great music — the perfect recipe for an unforgettable Christmas night on the Douro!