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3 - 3 ½ hours
5 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
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What you'll do
On our Secret Food Tour: Porto, you'll start in the heart of Porto's city center at Coliseu, the largest theater in the city. From there you'll discover a traditional open-air market; feast on a variety of fresh foods; test local alcohols and come face to face with stunning, quintessential Portuguese architecture. Learn about the area's fascinating history; experience Porto's colorful culture; and get a sense of what local life in this idyllic coastal city is like, all while tasting delicious, authentic Portuguese cuisine.
Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package, is available.
- You'll start at a "Confeitaria" for a pão de ló — — local sponge cake — accompanied by an espresso coffee.
- Next, we'll stop at a city market where you'll enjoy a Canned portuguese fish and a glass of vinho verde.
- You'll taste the famous codfish cake while wondering around the market.
- We'll dine in a super local restaurant, where you'll try the mouthwatering pork sandwiches: bifanas.
- You'll try the famous Portuguese Custard tart
- We'll sample one glass of 10 years Old Port wine with an astonishing view of the Douro River.
- As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks
Package, you'll enjoy the following in addition to the drinks
already served on the tour:
- one beer
- one traditional Portuguese liquor
- one glass of Ruby Porto Wine
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Book Your Tour
€75/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city,
date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can
assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Portuguese sponge cakes
- Canned portuguese fish
- Bifana (traditional pork sandwich)
- Francesinha (beef and melted cheese appetizer with a spicy sauce)
- Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Water
- Coffee/tea
- Vinho verde wine
- Refreshing Beer
- Aged Port wine
- Non-alcoholic options
- For more drinks see upgrade above
Due to the nature of creating a well
balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to
accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see
if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY DOWNTOWN PORTO AND RIBEIRA?
We chose these two districts because of their strong identity within the city and their unique atmospheres, delicious food, famous wine, and interesting culture.
We'll step back in time to explore the city's 18th, 19th and 20th century areas as well as the medieval area, classified by UNESCO.
Through the narrow streets of the Ribeira neighborhood, we will find the magnificent scenes of the Douro River crossed by the famous iron Dom Luís I Bridge.
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Meeting Spot
We'll meet in the Coliseu Porto Ageas, Rua
Passos Manuel , 137. If you have any questions. Please email us.
Mon - Sat 10:30 a.m.
Coliseu Porto Ageas
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to
spot.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY DOWNTOWN PORTO AND RIBEIRA?
We chose these two districts because of their strong identity within the city and their unique atmospheres, delicious food, famous wine, and interesting culture.
We'll step back in time to explore the city's 18th, 19th and 20th century areas as well as the medieval area, classified by UNESCO.
Through the narrow streets of the Ribeira neighborhood, we will find the magnificent scenes of the Douro River crossed by the famous iron Dom Luís I Bridge.
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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?
Simply go to our "Book Now" page where we detail our tours. Select your tour, the time of your tour, and book it! Are you looking for something special? Are you organising an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email.
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you 3 drinks.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
COLISEU PORTO AGEAS, Rua Passos Manuel , 137. Our guide will be standing there to greet you with our orange Secret Food Tours umbrella so we are easy to spot!
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Where the tour will end?
Close to the Ponte D. Luiz Bridge at the Azeitoneira bar on Douro riverside.
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
Please let us know when you are booking the tour and we will do our very best to accommodate all dietary restrictions so that you can fully enjoy the tour as well. You can always tell our guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements at the start of the tour as well. If you have any doubts or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour with us and they all enjoyed it thoroughly.
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like!
Is there enough food during your tour?
We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the food tour!
Where do I add my discount voucher?
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.
Is there a lot of walking?
All our tours are walking tours, we request you wear comfortable shoes. Due to the nature of providing a complete experience, we do stop at regular intervals, however the walking is not too difficult. Our guides try to keep the pace of the slowest member of each group.
How many people max are on this tour?
We take 10 people maximum. If you are more than 10 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own cheese and meat?
Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and he will do his best to make you happy.
Where does your food come from?
We work with small shops in Born and Barceloneta area. The food and drink we buy is top-quality, fresh and local!
What if it rains or I change my plans?
Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Porto. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
