Private Tour

THE PORTO ESSENTIALS - Wine & Food Tour ( Private )

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Booking THE PORTO ESSENTIALS Wine & Food Tour with Pedro & o Vinho will allow you to discover the secrets behind Portuguese wines & food and how this relation influences our culture, history and daily food habits.

This tour will be guided by Pedro himself, a WSET level 2 wine lover who grew up in the Portuguese wine industry and dedicated half of their career to working and learning with some of Portugal's most recognized wine producers.

Pedro is passionate about studying the Portuguese wine & food culture and how this liquid jewel influences the perception of values, tastings and flavours from Portugal`s food scene.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to travel through Porto's history and culture, taste traditional and daily finger food, why Pedro presented them on the menu and how these dishes are the perfect pairing with specific wines or beers.

As we said in Portugal, the best friendships are born seated at a table, sharing comfort food and a glass of wine!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Este tour não é aconselhado para quem não consome álcool

Este tour não é aconselhado para menores de 18 anos, salvo quando acompanhados por uma responsável / familiar

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

This PORTO ESSENTIALS FOOD TOUR has been designed for small groups (eight persons max.), to offer a deep insight into the daily food habits of Porto citizens and explore an amazing set of flavours that will let you lick your fingers during the six different stages of the tour. From the most tender "Rojão" (pork meat cooked in low heat for hours), to the best "Pataniscas" in town (codfish cakes), and even a cheese and wine tasting inside an old church transformed into a wine bar, this wine & food tour will guide you through a fantastic and unexpected wine & food experience that you won't forget. The goal of this experience was to share and show a little of my daily habits inside the traditional "Petiscos" houses (finger and shared food restaurants), and the secrets behind Portuguese wine & food pairings that I used to enjoy inside these places. You will live a gastronomic and cultural experience at the same time you learn about history topics and how they influence Porto and Portugal's wine & food traditions, guided by a wine lover and expert who loves to share their passion for his customs. The tour ends with a traditional Portuguese dinner a sweet gift from Pedro & o Vinho.

Sample Menu

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marinated fried pork chunks (traditional northern Portuguese pork dish).

Rojão sandwich, or rojão served on a plate with bread. Paired with Espadal wine made from the Espadeiro grape (from the Vinho Verde region).

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Serra cheese board (cheeseboard with Serra da Estrela cheese)

Serra cheese board with fig and raisin jam, served with regional bread. Paired with Encruzado grape wine (from the Dão region).

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Codfish fritter plus savoury meat-filled bread (Portuguese “meat cake”)

Traditional codfish fritter with smoked‑meat savoury bread. Paired with a red DOC wine, a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties.

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he famous cachorrinho, plus its loyal friend, a rissol

Tasting of the famous Porto‑style cachorrinho and its loyal friend, a meat rissol – paired with draft beer (“fino”, Porto style).

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Octopus salad or alheira

Taste the famous octopus salad or grilled alheira with a fried egg on a bed of turnip greens – paired with a white DOC wine from the Alentejo region.

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Codfish fritters served with Portuguese tomato rice

Codfish fritters and tempura green beans with tomato rice, paired with a white DOC wine from Alentejo.

What‘s Included

Private Tour Guide

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Dinner

Lunch

Options