Food Tours, Wine Tastings & Sightseeing in Porto
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Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Travel Date
Aug 19 – 24, 2022
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 – 15
Transportation
E-bike, van
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
18 – 30
Travel interest
Food, wine, restaurants, history, culture, art, sightseeing, museums
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Calling all foodies! This trip to Porto features various food and wine tours, along with a whole lot of culture and nightlife. Explore this historic coastal city through biking tours, pub crawls, and tastings that will fill your stomach and soul. Come explore all the famous landmarks and learn about the history of Porto through food and fun!
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up to 30 days before the tour departure.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the tour departure for a refund.
Your TourHero
This trip is looking for a TourHero! If you love to travel and love to organize, get your crew together and make this trip your own! When 5 or more people book this trip, you can travel for free. Chat with us below to get started!
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Travel Date
Aug 19 – 24, 2022
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 – 15
Transportation
E-bike, van
Calling all foodies! This trip to Porto features various food and wine tours, along with a whole lot of culture and nightlife. Explore this historic coastal city through biking tours, pub crawls, and tastings that will fill your stomach and soul. Come explore all the famous landmarks and learn about the history of Porto through food and fun!
Timeline
- Day 1 · Porto
- Arrive in Porto
- Check-in at Supernova Hostel (or similar according to availability)
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2 · Porto
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Guided E-bike tour of the city
- Lunch and dinner (not included in price)
- Porto pub crawl (drinks and fees included)
- Day 3 · Porto
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Douro Valley vineyards tour (lunch and wine included)
- Dinner (not included in price)
- Day 4 · Porto
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Visit Torre dos Clerigos and Palacio De Bolsa
- Lunch and dinner (not included in price)
- Port tasting experience
- Day 5 · Porto
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Tastings of Porto food tour
- Dinner (not included in price)
- Day 6 · Departure
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Check out of accommodation
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Welcome to Porto, Portugal – home to port wine and gastronomic delights
Welcome to Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city featuring medieval history, intricate bridges, port wine, and coastal charm. Drop your bags at the space-themed hostel and walk the cobblestone streets to get a feel for the layout and slow-paced vibe. Tonight, we’ll have a group welcome dinner to get acquainted and start eating our way through this majestic city together.
Day 2
Explore downtown Porto on a guided electric bike tour
Porto’s historic downtown was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and today, you’re going to see all the reasons why on a guided E-bike tour. Grab a quick breakfast at the hostel’s cafe and get ready to pedal (and motor) your way through the streets! On this three-hour excursion, you’ll see important landmarks, such as the Porto Cathedral, the Cordoaria Garden, the Clérigos Tower, the Dom Luis Bridge, Ribeira Square, Teixeira Square, and Aliados Avenue to name just a few. Get your camera ready for a day filled with Porto’s history and culture!
Enjoy a pub crawl through the streets of Porto
After a memorable day of sightseeing, freshen up and head back out for a pub crawl through Porto. We’ll visit several of Porto’s hottest bars and clubs to meet new people and enjoy the city’s vibrant nightlife. With free drinks and no waiting in lines, you’ll wanna party til’ the sun comes up!
Day 3
Take a trip to Douro Valley for vineyard tours and wine tastings
Good morning, travelers! Today, we’ll head to Douro Valley, known for its award-winning vineyards and creative gastronomy. We’ll tour two traditional wine estates, enjoy a delicious lunch in the village of Pinhão, and try various Portuguese wines from the region. Learn about the people, the history, and culture of this area and why it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon returning to the hostel, enjoy a free night to see the city as you please.
Day 4
Visit the historic landmarks Torre dos Clerigos and Palacio De Bolsa
Rise and shine! We’ll start the day by visiting a few famous landmarks, starting with the Torre dos Clerigos, a baroque church with an iconic tower that was built in the 18th century. From here, we’ll take a trip to the Palacio De Bolsa, the ornate stock exchange building filled with incredible decor and intricate designs. Then, enjoy the rest of the afternoon eating delicious food and wandering the streets of Porto on your own.
Enjoy a port tasting experience through a guided walking tour
Tonight, we’ll embark on a port tasting tour through the city streets. Our guide will take us to various locations and wine cellars while teaching us about the different types of ports, flavors, and ideal food pairings. Along the way, enjoy seven different tastings to make you a port pro! After the tour, keep the party going at some of Porto’s trendy bars and clubs.
Day 5
Eat your way through Porto on a food tasting tour
Today's the day we’ve all been waiting for — a food tasting tour with ten stops along the way! Eat a light breakfast because you’ll want to save room for all the traditional foods in store for us. We’ll meet our guide and start walking the city, stopping at grocery stores, hidden gems, and trendy hotspots. You’ll experience Portuguese cheeses and cured meats, a traditional octopus dish, the iconic pastry pasteis de nata, and so much more. We’ll also pass by some important local landmarks, such as Street Art by MrDheo and the Palladium Galleries Clock. From here, enjoy one last night in Porto before heading home in the morning.
Day 6
Say tchau to Porto and new friends
Now that we’ve eaten our way through the beautiful streets of Porto, it’s time to pack up and head home. Eat one final meal in this gastronomic haven and head to the airport for your next journey. We hope to see you again soon!
Accommodation
Supernova Hostel
Located in the heart of downtown Porto, this space-themed hostel is the perfect spot to enjoy the city’s food, history, and nightlife. Supernova offers boutique lodging with comfortable rooms, a cafe/bar, outdoor patio, and art at every turn. Drop your bags, make some new friends, and let the fun begin! Room type: Multiple occupancy.
Included
- 5 nights in Supernova Hostel (or similar)
- Shared occupancy in accommodation
- Pub crawl (includes entrance fees and limited drinks)
- Welcome dinner
- Guided E-bike tour
- Torre dos Clerigos and Palacio De Bolsa entrance fees
- Douro Valley tour (includes lunch and wine tastings )
- Port tasting experience
- 10 tastings of Porto food tour (includes food and wine)
- 24/7 guest support
Not included
- Flights
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal expenses not stipulated
- Optional add-ons
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Available add-on
FC Porto Museum and Dragão Stadium tour
Calling all football fans! Take a trip to Dragão Stadium and tour the grounds at your own pace. Enjoy up close and personal views of the field, then head to the FC Porto Museum to learn about the history of the team.
Price: USD 15
20 spots left
Portuguese cooking experience
Spend the day with a local guide learning about Portuguese food and culture. You’ll start the experience with a trip to the grocery store and local garden to get all the right ingredients. From here, you’ll head to your guide’s home and work together to create a traditional Portuguese meal while sipping some stellar local wine.
Price: USD 55
20 spots left
Surfing lesson
Whether you’re a surf pro or brand new to the sport, spend a few hours honing your skills with a private surf lesson. Your surf instructor will pick you up and give you all the necessary equipment to enjoy a few hours on the Atlantic shredding some crystal clear waves.
Price: USD 49
20 spots left
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up to 30 days before the tour departure.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the tour departure for a refund.
- Welcome to Supernova, a hostel that's out of this world! - Supernova Hostel website
- Get cozy in the space-themed dorms and make new friends in this welcoming environment. - Supernova Hostel website
- The hostel has its own cafe with great food and cold drinks. - Supernova Hostel website
- Sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy a delicious meal. - Supernova Hostel website
- Get cozy in the hostel's common spaces and make new friends after a day of exploring the city. - Facebook
- Welcome to Porto, a vibrant coastal city in the beautiful country of Portugal. - Pixabay: amurca
- From the Rabelo boats to the cobblestone streets, this city is rich in history, culture, and gastronomy. - Pixabay: Flarius
- Drop your bags and start exploring this majestic city. - Pexels: Magda Ehlers
- Soak up the vibrant energy of the colorful buildings and coastal atmosphere. - Pexels: Clive Kim
- Hit the town with the group on a pub crawl through Porto. - Unsplash: Danilo Alvesd
- The tour will also take you to landmarks such as the Chapel of Souls, Grande Hotel do Porto and Galerias Palladium. - Unsplash: Alexandra Tran
- This baroque church, built in the 18th century, features stunning decor and elaborate detailing. - Unsplash: Wendell Adriel
- Today, we'll explore two important Porto landmarks, starting with the Torre dos Clerigos. - Unsplash: Isabella Mann Machado
- Next, we'll head to Bolsa Palace and see the Noble Staircase. - Bolsa Palace website
- The Bolsa Palace Hall of Nations will take your breath away with its intricate architecture and gorgeous design. - Bolsa Palace website
- Enjoy a port tasting and learn the ins and outs of how port is made. - Pixabay: mokca
- Try all the ports from the region and pick a favorite to take home! - Pixabay: HeikoGrupp_Fotos
- Explore local wine cellars and learn about port storage and cultivation. - Unsplash: Svetlana Gumerova
- We'll head to Douro Valley to tour two vineyards and learn about Portugal's history of winemaking. - Unsplash: Maksym Kaharlytskyi
- Discover the beauty of Douro Valley and the care that goes into the winemaking process. - Unsplash: Maksym Kaharlytskyi
- You'll meet people from all over the world who are ready to enjoy a night on the town. - Porto Walkers website
- On the tour, you'll try pasteis de nata, a delicious, custard-filled sweet treat! - Pexels: Magda Ehlers
- Next, you'll try Broa de Avintes, a Portuguese bread paired with cured meat and wine. - Unsplash: Monika Grabkowska
- You'll stop by the Porto Cathedral, one of the city's oldest structures. - Unsplash: Wendell Adriel
- Learn about Porto's bridges, such as the Dom Luis Bridge. - Pixabay: QuentinMqt
- You'll pass through the Avenida dos Aliados, aka Avenue of the Allies, and learn how it was named to honor the alliance between Portugal and England. - Pixabay: Smirre
- No trip to Porto is complete without stopping in Ribeira, Porto's oldest and most colorful neighborhood. - Pixabay: franky1st
- Make new friends and dance until the sun comes up! - Unsplash: David Švihovec
- Try wines from the region and toast to a great day in this idyllic setting. - Unsplash: Kelsey Knight
- On this tour, we'll stop by some trendy Porto bars and a few hidden gems along the way. - Unsplash: Juan Gomez
- Tour Dragão Stadium and the FC Porto Museum on a half-day excursion. - Facebook
- Spend the day with a local who will show you how to cook traditional Portuguese food. - Unsplash: Edgar Castrejon
- Spend the afternoon learning how to surf or honing your skills on the beautiful Atlantic coastline. - Unsplash: Marvin Meyer
- Porto - Unsplash: K. Mitch Hodge