easy
4 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking mostly on city streets
Dive into Porto’s culinary heart with Canto Cooking’s four-hour food and wine journey featuring 12+ authentic flavors in five unique locations. Discover the city’s food markets, traditional dishes, and fine Port wine in an intimate, small-group setting.
Ages 12+ • 4 hours • Small Group Premier Gastronomic Food & Wine Tour
Embark on a captivating 4-hour Gastronomic Food & Wine Tour in Porto, where you'll explore five unique locations and savor over 12 distinct flavors that showcase the city's rich culinary heritage. Enjoy a small group experience, indulge in traditional dishes, and unwind with a Pastel de Nata and fine Port at Canto Cooking.
Duration: 4 hours
Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Porto's culinary scene with Canto Cooking's premier Gastronomic Food & Wine Tour. Designed for discerning food lovers seeking an experience "a cut above the rest," this walking journey focuses on exceptional quality and the authentic essence of Porto's rich gastronomic heritage.
Prepare to explore 5 unique locations across the city, savouring 12+ distinct flavours & tastes that together tell the story of Porto’s food tradition and innovation.
This tour offers more than just food; it's a curated immersion into Porto's culture through its finest flavours, traditions, and local recipes. We will finish at Canto Cooking’s Kitchen & Orangerie in Rua do Almada, where on a sunny day you can relax in our garden with new friends whilst you enjoy a Nata with a Barista Coffee or Tasting glass of Fine Port.
Feel free to linger and should you wish to explore further, you have the option to purchase or sample curated Douro Valley table wines from our Magical Wine Machine.
Menus change seasonally but include a range of well-known traditional and modern interpretations of Portuguese Tapas favourites, such as :
• Sample freshly squeezed Juice from seasonal fruit • Sensory Spice Experience • Portuguese Olive Oil Tasting paired with traditional tremoços (lupini beans). • Sample Signature Porto Dishes in various locations around the city – expect : o Curated selection of local Charcuterie o Introduction to Vinho Verde paired with Sardines o Bolinho de Bacalau (Fried Cod Balls) & refreshing Octopus Salad (Salada de Polvo) paired with Douro Wine o Bifana (marinated pork sandwich) & Mini Francesinha (legendary, multi-layered Porto sandwich), paired with Beer o Vinho Maduro Branco (white wine) paired with Artisan local cheeses o Introduction to Ginja licor (famous Portuguese sour cherry liqueur) • Relaxing Finish at Canto Cooking enjoying a Pastel de Nata served with Coffee or a Tasting glass of Port
What's Included: ✔️Small Group Experience (Max 10 guests to guarantee personal attention and quality) ✔️Language: English or Spanish ✔️Water to drink ✔️Canto Cooking Eco Tote bag to take home ✔️Visit 2 Emblematic Food Markets in the City - Bolhao & Time Out ✔️12 + Distinct Food / Drink tastings to sample & enjoy. ✔️Guided Cultural Walk of the city
❌Changes to the menu ❌Gratuites ❌Pick-up and drop-off from accommodation
We'll meet on the Corner between Manteigaria & Leitaraia Qunita do Paço - Your Guide will be wearing a Chef’s Hat.
Canto Cooking – Rua do Almada 539 Porto 4050-039
• Attendees 18 and under must be accompanied by paying adult. • Canto Cooking’s Gastronomic Food Tour runs in all weather conditions – we will loan umbrellas, but please come appropriately dressed. • Flip-flops & open toe shoes are not recommended • Vegetarian and gluten-free diets can be accommodated with prior notice • Unfortunately, not suitable for vegans or other diets.
You'll be on your feet visiting multiple locations in the city, so sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Notify Canto Cooking in advance if you require vegetarian or gluten-free accommodations to ensure a smooth experience.
Porto’s weather can be variable, so layering helps you stay comfortable during the walk through neighborhoods and markets.
Meeting promptly on the corner between Manteigaria & Leitaraia ensures you don't miss any part of the curated itinerary.
Porto's culinary character is deeply tied to its port wine heritage, dating back to the 18th century, with markets like Bolhão serving as trade hubs since the 19th century.
Canto Cooking supports sustainable local producers and encourages minimizing waste through eco-friendly tote bags and responsible tasting portions.
Necessary for navigating several blocks across diverse urban terrain.
Protects from unpredictable weather and keeps you comfortable.
spring|fall|winter specific
Stay hydrated while walking and tasting through the city.
summer|null specific
Useful for carrying your Canto Cooking eco tote and any purchased treats.