4 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
The 'other side of the river' is something heard every day in Porto, especially among locals. But likely few visitors know what lays beyond the wine caves along the riverside.
On this tour, we showcase a non-touristy area full of homemade cuisine and alive with local culture. We'll walk through the winding, narrow streets of Gaia, visit the oldest winery in Portugal founded by King Joseph I and the Marques of Pombal, and discover both “classic” Porto food, such as the francesinha, as well as local secrets like alheira. Each tasting will be paired with local wine or beer.
While enjoying the stroll and tastings, you will learn about both Portuguese and regional history, not only from our guide but from the locals that adore to talk and share their experiences, all the while getting the best views over the city of Porto.
Don't Miss - when visiting the oldest winery in Portugal you'll get to enter a secret wine cave with aging bottles of port wine that are hundreds of years old.
Operated by
Porto Food Tours by Eating Europe
Ratings & Reviews
Average Rating
4.98
/ 5
275 traveller ratings
5
269
4
6
3
0
2
0
1
0
5
|
4
|
3
|
2
|
1
Delicious and phenomenal
jackfQ7443FS, Jan 2026
Ribas was an excellent guide! He shared a wealth of cultural, historical, and gastronomic information with us and provided a wonderful experience. Would take another tour with him in a heartbeat.
Perfect day filled with food and wine (and a great tour guide)
josephbN8294VJ, Jan 2026
Ribas gave an excellent tour of food and wine in Porto. We started in the wine cellar and learned about the process of making port and had a great tasting. After that we hit a bunch of food pots and ate delicious food and of course had more wine. The conversation was great and Ribs provided so much insight into the culture of Portugal and was just a great dude to talk to in general. If you want to feel like you’re on a trip with a local friend, definitely take this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hey! Thank you so much for this great review. Hopefully, you can join another Eating Europe tour soon!
BEST TOUR I’VE EVER DONE
816aleg, Jan 2026
I cannot express how great this tour was! Ribas was the most amazing amazing tour I’ve ever had. I already loved Eating Europe tours because of how incredible my Athens tour was but Ribas and this tour blew me out of the water. It was a long tour where we got to try Port, so much amazing food, the most fantastic sandwich I have ever had. It felt like hanging out with a friend, a local, someone who’s there to take care of you. Diogo was absolutely fantastic. This tour is 10/10 worth it. I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hey! Thank you so much for this great review. Hopefully, you can join another Eating Europe tour soon!
Ribas ???? great host
cruzv417, Jan 2026
Ribas is an amazing host ???? the food and port were pretty good but the stories made the experience excellent. Highly recommend. Better than our similar tour in Lisbon.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hey! Thank you so much for this great review. Hopefully, you can join another Eating Europe tour soon!
Itinerary
Jardim Do Morro
Learn about Gaia at our meeting point and get the best viewpoint of the city.
10 minutesGet a taste of the Pastry 'culture' of Portugal!
20 minutesTour the oldest port wine cave in Portugal!
45 minutesLearn the history of Alheira - and of course get a taste!
25 minutesLearn the story of this unusual eatery and taste a local traditional fish, vendor, bacalhau.
25 minutesView some amazing street art while strolling the city.
5 minutesTaste the most famous dish of Porto - the Francesinha - and learn how it is prepared!
30 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- 3 more Wines, beer and water
- Francesinha sandwich, Alheira, Bacalhau, local pastries and more!
- 4 Port Wine Tasting in the oldest Port Wine Cellar
- 4 food tastings at 4 different locations
Exclusions
- Gratuities / Tips for guides
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Email us or add note to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
- Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.