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Beyond the Barrel: From Decadent to Down-home in the Heart of Porto

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Porto is a picture-perfect city, its beauty easily captured in a single frame — monumental churches dressed in blue tiles line a steep street opening up onto a view over the Douro River to Vila Nova de Gaia on the other side of the river, where the city’s famed Port wine lodges and their iconic billboards dot the hill. Dig deeper into the backstreets and we find the complexities of city life and the culinary diversity that comes with it. On this full-day food tour, with at least ten tasting stops, we’ll start with the city’s favorite pastry, the éclair, and strong coffee before visiting a 3rd generation chocolate-maker. We’ll stop into a tavern for a quick petisco of smoked meat and whatever’s fresh and then visit a traditional cheese shop for a tasting. We’ll sample one of Porto’s famed sandwiches at a lunch counter crowded with locals and head to a neighborhood restaurant to taste the freshest fish and finish with a tasting Port wine and gooey cakes created in a Portuguese convent.
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  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point

Rua de Fernandes Tomás 775, 4200-025 Porto, Portugal The meeting point is at Praceta da Palestina, at the red vintage phone booth just across from Pastelaria Imperio located at Rua Fernandes Tomás, 775.

Return Details

São Bento Station, Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal Our tour ends near Porto's historic train station.

  • Praca Gomes Teixeira, Porto, Portugal
    A monumental square with the sights of Igreja do Carmo and Igreja das Carmelitas, where we are surrounded by the iconic and historical elements of Porto life that we discuss during the walk, including the Clérigos tower, a genuine baroque masterpiece. From there we will enjoy a delicious pastry with coffee.
    30 minutes
  • Miradouro da Vitoria, Porto, Portugal
    A magnificent viewpoint to enjoy the city and it’s geography, where we can taste a traditional savory pastry.
    30 minutes
  • Sao Bento Railway Station, Porto, Portugal
    We’ll pop into the station for a quick lesson on migration history, before some fresh fruit. Then nearby we will stop into a taverna with an avid local following for a sip of vinho verde and a taste of charcuterie and a salt cod speciality.
    120 minutes
  • R. de Santo Ildefonso 11, 4000-542 Porto, Portugal
    Nearby we will enjoy one the best sandwiches of the city, a Porto speciality, with the friendliest staff you can find.
  • Praça dos Poveiros, 4000-393 Porto, Portugal
    Cheese, wine and small plates in a square full of delicious food.
    60 minutes
  • Fontainhas Viewpoint, Porto, Portugal
    Here we will take in the amazing views as we reflect on the amazing food we had during the tour
    60 minutes
  • Muralha Fernandina, Porto, Portugal
    Nearby we will enjoy dessert in a very special bakery.
    30 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
loril92
24 Apr 2023
A great way to explore the culture, along with the traditional and contemporary foods of Porto. Carina was our guide, she’s friendly and knowledgeable. We met local merchants and dined at local neighborhood spots. It’s always a small group and we always enjoy CB picks. CB Tours never disappoint, it’s our sixth tour with them. Book before you leave, it’s worth it.
G195QApetem
22 Apr 2023
In addition to the great food- Carine gave us a deep insight into Porto, its history and current events. She was amazing- and so kind!
johngM5904GH
15 Apr 2023
Absolutely fantastic way to experience Portuguese food and Porto through new eyes (and tastebuds!). We live in Porto and, even so, this was a really remarkable experience. Our guide was Bruno and he was terrific: warm, funny, and hugely knowledgeable about the history of food and drink in Portugal. Get ready for a delicious range of flavors, access to small and easily overlooked spaces not on any tourist map, and an utterly satisfying day.
This tour in is organized by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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