Experience hosted by Miguel, Helena & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Discover the flavors of Porto with this 10 Tastings tour in the historic Ribeira neighborhood, where the tastings are elevated and the experience more refined. Available every day, it’s ideal for those who want to indulge in Porto’s culinary scene—whether on a Sunday or any day of the week!
Destination
Porto, Portugal
Category
Food Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Português, Français
Included
Private guide
10 Local Tastings
Vegetarian Options Available
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
This tour is also bookable on other days of the week
Excluded
Entrance to Attractions
7 reasons to book this tour
Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
Explore a top foodie area: Ribeira
Try classic bolinho de bacalhau & pasteis de nata at real local hotspots
10 local tastings
Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
It’s not just food; it’s local culture
Available Sundays
What you can expect
Fall in love with the exquisite flavors of Porto’s local cuisine on a delectable food tour through one of the city's most celebrated foodie districts, Ribeira. Available every day of the week—including Sundays—this tour is your gateway to savoring 10 specially curated tastings, handpicked by your expert foodie host, all spread across at least three distinct local venues. From iconic bites like bolinho de bacalhau to indulgent pastéis de nata, you’re in for an unforgettable culinary experience—so come hungry!
This Porto food tour is more than just a feast; it's a cultural immersion that takes you beyond the plates. As you savor authentic local dishes, both savory and sweet, paired with refreshing drinks, you'll explore Ribeira’s historic highlights. Pause to admire the São Bento Train Station, cross the iconic Ponte Luís I, and uncover the local stories behind these landmarks as your guide leads you from one gastronomic gem to the next.
Curious about what this tour holds? Your local foodie host has carefully selected each tasting, ensuring you get a true taste of Porto. Passionate about their city and its culinary treasures, the hosts will guide you to the most authentic and traditional spots for a mouthwatering experience. Choose your host based on your interests, and enjoy a tailor-made adventure that delights your taste buds.
Looking for vegetarian options? No problem! The tour can be customized with alternative tastings to suit your preferences. Simply let your host know in advance. Each local is ready to lead you on the ultimate food tour through Ribeira, available all week long—including Sundays for those who want to end their weekend on a high note. Ready to indulge? Pick your favorite host and dive into a culinary journey that’s truly unforgettable.
For any dietary restrictions, please contact the host before booking to ensure a personalized experience tailored to your needs.
Choose your local
Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Miguel
The Urban Explorer
4.9316 reviews
English・Español・Português
Helena
The Home Chef
4.9421 reviews
English・Português・Français・Español
Clara
The die hard Porto fan
5.02 reviews
English・Português・Español
Jorge
Local City Lover
4.940 reviews
English・Español・Português
Antonio
Unfiltered Porto
5.02 reviews
English・Français・Português
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at At the entrance of the City Hall on the steps - Porto to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Ribeira Flavors:
On this food tour, you won’t just explore Porto, but you’ll go to an area in the city known for its food, Ribeira. Follow your local host to this foodie paradise where 10 food and drink tastings are waiting for you!
10 Tastings:
This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
The Classics:
A food tour in Porto would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics bolinho de bacalhau and pasteis de nata and taste them in their true local flavor!
Available Sundays
Experience the best of Porto's flavors any day of the week—this 10 Tastings tour isn't just for weekdays, it's also available on Sundays, perfect for rounding off your weekend with a culinary adventure
Typical Drinks:
With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic), wine, and beer
Area Highlights:
This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover highlights in the area for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Porto. From food, drinks, must-sees, and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
Vegetarian Alternative:
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!
Special Diet or Allergies?:
If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Stacey
(About local )
8 July 2025
Although Sundays are not the best days for a food tour since many places are closed, we only had a small window to do a tour of Porto. Helena made it happen! We were introduced to the local sites and tried local treats with our favorite being the famous Pastel de nata, but we enjoyed all the tastes. Although the Mercado was closed on Sunday, Helena provided suggestions, and the next day, we returned to buy treats and eat at one of the restaurants where we had an authentic Portuguese meal, including the Francesinha, which is a must try.
Helena was lovely, friendly and made the tour most pleasant. She is the kind of person you would just love to have as a neighbor! She shared tidbits about the city, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Helena Made It Happen
Seraphina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
21 June 2025
Helena is the most loving friendly open and caring person that we ever had the pleasure to enjoy a tour with. She took care of our big group and made sure all our needs and wishes in the tour were fulfilled! She is a true local expert with a lot of knowledge and I could’ve not asked for a better guide 100% would recommend Helena and would love to have another experience with her. The only small improvement which has nothing to do with her as a guide but more the agenda of the tour would be to maybe go inside less shops and more restaurants and bar style locations.also I think the price is a little bit high for what you get in food value in the end.The most lovely guide I ever had
Nikki
(About local )
4 June 2025
We really enjoyed our food tour with Helena. She was a super nice lady who we enjoyed spending the afternoon with. She was knowledgeable and easily answered all questions. She knows a lot about the local history and shared it with us. She even accommodated my super picky niece, who doesn't like to try new things by finding a chocolate muffin she would eat. If I ever go back to Porto, I will look up Helena again. Highly recommend! Great afternoon with Helena!
Krystyna 🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
26 May 2025
Great introduction to the city as it was our first day of the holiday. Miguel took us to old established family run businesses for our food tour. Good variety of food offerings, both savoury and sweet accompanied by porto wines and drinks. I liked that he introduced us to Porto's food culture and typical foods of the regions. He also gave us many recommendations for places to visit and where to eat. Great intro to Porto's food culture
Marieke🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
19 May 2025
We zijn een weekend met vriendinnen in Porto. We hebben niet echt een programma, willen vooral gezelligheid, lekker eten en drinken. Een foodtour lijkt ons wel wa. Het bleek het hoogtepunt van het weekend te zijn! Miguel heeft ons super leuke ambachtelijke delicatessezaakjes laten zien! Lekkere port gedronken, de beste pastel de Nata ooit en super lekker lokaal fruit en kaas op de foodmarkt laten proeven! En … en afgesloten op het gezelligste terras van Porto! Zonder de begeleiding van Miguel hadden we dit zeker gemist! Een dikke aanrader! Dikke aanrader
Laura
(About local )
11 May 2025
We had a fantastic tour with Miguel - we would recommend this to anyone visiting Porto! 🌟Great experience
MICHELE🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 May 2025
My friends and I found Helena to be knowledgeable, friendly, and intelligent with an easy-going, approachable manner.
And we were very pleased with our tastings.A Tasty Taste of Porto With Helena
Kristin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 May 2025
We had a fun time with the Miguel. We tried a variety of foods and enjoyed listening to Miguel’s stories. He had a lot to tell and we learned a bit of his family history as well. The food tastings were based on location more than a logical progression but it was nice to end at a bar overlooking the river.Fun with food
Sophie🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
6 April 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of spending time with Helene, our local guide in Porto, and we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful experience. Helene is not only incredibly kind and warm-hearted, but her passion for food and her love for the beautiful city of Porto truly shine through in everything she does.
She introduced us to hidden culinary gems we would have never found on our own—authentic, local places full of soul and flavor. Every stop was a story, every bite an experience, and Helene made it all feel personal and special.
We're so grateful for her generosity, her knowledge, and the heartfelt way she shared her city with us. Thank you, Helene, for giving us such unforgettable memories. Porto will always taste a little sweeter because of you!
Wonderful experience
Jill
(About local )
23 March 2025
Helena was an excellent guide! She met us at the place we are staying making it super easy for us. She is a wealth of information about food in Porto and also about Porto in general. She even shared a map with us showing us great things to do and see. The food and wine were stupendous. We absolutely recommend her!Helena, the amazing food guide!
Stephen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 March 2025
We loved the food tour.
While visiting Porto with my family we decided to take a food tour. I wish we had done the tour the day we arrived.
Miguel was great. The tour was a little about food, a little about Porto Portuguese culture, a little history and a little sight seeing. Plenty of wine and discovering some out of the way places.
Miguel and I shared musical tastes and favorite bands over Port at our last stop, while looking out at the Duro River with the Luis I Bridge in the fore ground, a beautiful setting.
I feel as though I made a new friend.Do the food tour first.
Bryan
(About local )
18 December 2024
Helena did an amazing job and we had a delightful experience. Even our daughters who are picky eaters said that this tour was one of the best we had on our trip. She communicated very well before the trip to make sure she could tailor the tour to the dietary needs of our group. She has tons of ideas and options and can make sure everyone is taken care of. Would highly recommend and will share with friends who are coming over. Helena is awesome
Jon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 November 2024
We had wonderful Sunday tour. The market was closed on Sunday, but Helena took us to a number of small cafes and shops. The tour was very informative and we enjoyed very pleasant conversations about Porto, the history, food , and our families. It was well worth the price.Wonderful Sunday Tour
Lisa🇵🇹 Portugal
(About local )
20 November 2024
Raul🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 November 2024
This is NOT a review of a tour with Helena but an opinion of Helena as a person. On the morning of our scheduled tour I had a medical emergency that required an ambulance ride to a local hospital. Helena could have walked out right there since the tour wasn't going to take place. Yet she didn't do that. She took the time to contact my son back home in NY and told him what had happened and what hospital I was being taken to. She was there when the ambulance took me away and later spoke with my son inquiring about my health status. She made a stressful situation less so and for that I'm so grateful and so is my family. Thanks Helena!!!AWESOME PERSON HAS TO BE A GREAT GUIDE.
Roy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 October 2024
We had a great tour of Porto and it’s wonderful food with Miguel. The tastes were fantastic and his knowledge of Portugal is amazing! We learned a lot and discovered some spots to visit again! Thank you Miguel!Miguel is a fountain of information!!
Miet
(About local )
23 October 2024
Helena was a great tour guide. It was a very pleasant contact both in advance and during the tour. We traveled with 16 entrepreneurs and despite the large group, the tour still felt very personal. Helana waited for us in the hotel lobby and customized the tour according to the interests of the participants. We visited unique places, tasted delicious specialties and learned about the local culture, in short: a great experience!Really fun group trip!
Kylie🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
6 October 2024
Thanks Miguel for sharing the tastes of Porto through your eyes. You were bang on - no need to eat before and certainly no dinner required! Thanks for all of your extra tips for Porto and indeed the rest of Portugal. Your passion for your home is infectious. Wishing you happy travels as you tuck more countries off your bucket list. A Tasty Tour Indeed
Beth
(About local )
29 July 2025
Miguel gave us the best food tour. He loves his city and he took us to so many amazing places to try authentic food from Portugal. We went to local spots and ate some amazing food from cheeses, meats, figs, chocolates, meat pies, and more. We ended with a drink at a very cool bar that overlooks the bridge. Miguel was knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely passionate about his beautiful city. The tour went by so quickly and we did not want it to end. Thanks Miguel! We will recommend you to our friends and family who are going to visit Porto. We hope to see you again! Miguel is the best!!
Yulia🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 July 2025
Helena is definitely very knowledgeable, however, the way the facts were presented were not very interesting to half of our group. My 10 year old, who has been on other tours (and was engaged in those) kept asking when the tour will end. As a result, I can’t really recommend this tour for anyone with (around) teen age kids.Knowledgeable guide, but not for teens
Maddie & Alec🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 July 2025
Touring with Helena was a wonderful experience. She makes sure to take you to meaningful hidden gems, while explaining the city’s history. She is sweet, and takes the time to get to know you outside of being just clients. Helena loves what she does and you can tell! Take her recommendations for the best restaurants :) Best first day in Portugal!!!
Marloes🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
22 July 2025
Miguel is een erg leuke gids. Hij weet veel en stopt niet met vertellen. We hebben veel verschillende en lekkere dingen geproefd in eettentjes waar we zelf niet snel zouden komen.Erg leuke foodtour
Christoph + Iris + Petra + Markus🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
19 July 2025
Gute Auswahl von Lokationen. Clara war eine tolle Guide. Mit viel Wissen und Begeisterung über ihre Stadt.
Stephen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 July 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Porto with Jorge as our guide—and what an incredible experience it was! From the very beginning, Jorge made us feel like locals, not just tourists. He’s knowledgeable, passionate about his city, and full of great stories that brought Porto’s history and culture to life.
We started our tour at the iconic Mercado do Bolhao and enjoyed hand crafted wines, meats, and cheeses. Later we visited São Bento train station, where Jorge pointed out the beautiful tile work and shared its historical significance. Then we wandered through some of Porto’s most breathtaking cathedrals and churches—each one more stunning than the last, and all enriched by Jorge’s insights.
What really set this tour apart, though, were the local spots Jorge introduced us to. We ducked into tiny hole-in-the-wall cafés and visited out of the way old town passageways that we never would’ve found on our own. We sampled classic Portuguese dishes—everything from fresh-baked pastries to savory local specialties. Each bite was unforgettable, and each stop felt authentically Porto.
Jorge’s warmth, humor, and deep knowledge made this one of the highlights of our trip. If you want to see the real Porto—not just the postcard views—book a tour with him. You’ll come away with full hearts, full stomachs, and stories to share for a lifetime.
Highly recommend!An Unforgettable Tour of Porto with Jorge!
Martijn
(About local )
16 July 2025
Our 3-hour food tour in porto was amazing. Our guide, Miguel, was great. He showed us places with delicious local food while provinding us 4 (with two childern 15 and 16 years old) with entertaining information about Portugal as wel as the food itself. Thanks a lot. Highly recommendable!! Amazing.
Dale🇩🇰 Denmark
(About local )
16 July 2025
Thanks Jorge, we loved the time with you strolling and snacking around your beautiful city! Warm, friendly and tasty.
Emily
(About local )
14 July 2025
We had a great time on our tour with Miguel. He is so passionate and knowledgeable about anything Porto! Fabulous tour of Porto
Rowan
(About local )
13 July 2025
We had an amazing time with George, we were treated to lots of local food & wine and learnt a lot about the history of Porto.
The highlight was Casa Expresso for the best pork sandwich we have ever eaten
George is a great host. Highly recommended 10/10
Frédérick🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
12 July 2025
Helena a été vraiment gentille. Elle nous a fait découvrir de supers endroits. Pis recommandons vivement!Nous avons adoré
Kellie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 July 2025
We enjoyed our afternoon with JorgeA Passionate Local
Frances D🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 July 2025
We so enjoyed our afternoon with professional and conversational Jorge - he immediately “got us” - accommodating our arrival at and introducing us to the Bolhao Market - where we ate and drank several times - cheese and carpaccio and seafood - taking in the sensory experience sprinkled with his personal history visiting the Market (where he obviously knows the owner-vendors). We are city-loving walkers, and Jorge’s content and pace perfectly matched ours - and though we booked this as an introductory food tour, we knew that Jorge would provide more - he shared along our historic and neighborhood route most engaging information about Porto history and sights. We concluded our tour at a locals-only establishment, where we truly could have stayed into the later afternoon for both another meal and more getting to know Jorge - and certainly anther cold carafe of Vino Verde as our table was right next to the gracious restaurant owners who were taking in their late lunch before dinner service. That said, Jorge offered where we might eat additionally later that evening, and we obviously did exactly that - another great culinary, Porto-specific restaurant where we again felt perfectly at home and hosted. Cheers & Saude, Jorge!Perfect Pace - Drink, Eats & Porto!
Jenn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 July 2025
We had an excellent time with Jorge and would highly recommend this experience. It was a great way to be introduced to Porto, and try some of Porto’s best along the way. Jorge was kind, thoughtful, and informative. Nice introduction to beautiful Porto
Erica🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 June 2025
We loved our food tour with Miguel. He was so kind, approachable, and knowledgeable – you could tell that he was an expert who’s beloved by the people whose businesses we visited. Everyone greeted him (and us, by extension) with a warm smile, like they couldn't wait to give us a taste of their best food – which was all delicious!Amazing food, but Miguel was the star!
Emily🇯🇵 Japan
(About local )
24 June 2025
Our tour guide Helene was fantastic. She contacted us before the tour, coordinated the time and was there promptly at the appointed time. She understood our interests and worked with our pace. She was very knowledgeable on the history and shared stories and anecdotes. We also got to know how the locals lived, the places that locals frequent etc. we had a great time.Our tour guide Helene was fantastic!
Joseph
(About local )
22 June 2025
Walking through Porto with Helena means you get to taste the best of what the city has to offer. Not only did she help us try wonderful foods from the market, shops, and restaurants, but she gave us wonderful tips and suggestions for places to visit and foods to try during the rest of our stay. Touring with Helena is perfect way to start your visit to Porto! Start your trip to Porto right!
Matthew🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
22 June 2025
Helena arrived at our hotel on time to pick us up, we were immediately at ease with her friendly personality. The drive to the Douro Valley was both scenic and very interesting, we stopped for coffee and scenic photo opportunities. The boat trip in Peniche was relaxing and the scenery beautiful followed by a very enjoyable lunch. The highlight was then the visit to the small family wine estate Quinta Seara d’Ordens, a beautiful winery, off the beaten track, stunning wines and a very entertaining tour. This topped off a perfect day out. Thank you Helena!!Great day out in the Douro Valley
Rose
(About local )
10 June 2025
Got the chance to meet Antonio today and wander around Porto. He introduced me to some uniquely Porto delights both sweet and savory. Plus some Ginjinha, a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries (sour cherries) in alcohol. Thank you for a lovely experience!Delicious food and great converation
Peter
(About local )
9 June 2025
Brilliant insights into local food, traditions and history from someone who is passionate about all things Porto Miguel was fabulous.Local insights from local guide
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 June 2025
Miguel was hands-down our favorite tour guide—an absolute highlight of our trip to Porto! He’s incredibly fun, easygoing, and full of local knowledge. Touring with him felt like spending the day with a good friend who knows everything about the city. We were so impressed (and had such a great time) that we even went back to some of the spots he showed us, hoping we’d run into him again! He made Porto come alive for us. Can’t recommend Miguel highly enough—just a great guy all around!Awesome Tour
Sam🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
8 June 2025
We had an excellent time with Jorge. He has great energy, loves his city, and is incredibly knowledgeable.
He accommodated our special requests for our group, and everyone had a great morning with delicious food and wine.
Highly highly recommendFantastic Tour and Guide
Gemma🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
8 June 2025
Our tour guide Jorge was fantastic—he captivated us with his endless wealth of local knowledge. His passion for his hometown of Porto shone through the entire tour. He introduced us to some delightful local food and drinks, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would highly recommend Jorge. After our tour, he even went the extra mile by sending us some great restaurant recommendations. Walking Talking abd Tasting with Jorge
Andrew🇵🇹 Portugal
(About local )
8 June 2025
Miguel made us fell a part of the Porto day to day lifestyle. He is super friendly and generous with his local knowledge and contacts. We tasted all manner of snacks and local flavours and he shared with us details of Porto which made is smile. It was a warm and fun experience. Thanks MiguelTour with a friend
Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 June 2025
My husband and I had such a fun afternoon on our food tour in Porto with Miguel. In just 3 hours we were able to go to so many unique places and taste a number of interesting Portuguese delicacies that we would otherwise not have known about. He took us to so many interesting places that we otherwise would’ve walked right past. Miguel knew all of the locals and was truly able to make it a very personalized experience. We would definitely do it again! Obrigado Miguel!Food tour in Porto with Miguel
Jenny
(About local )
1 June 2025
Jorge was prompt and well versed in the culture , history and culinary aspects of Porto. Eight of us thoroughly enjoyed his ability to give us many knowledgeable facts on this vibrant city. Excellent tourWalking with Jorge
Mark🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 June 2025
We had a wonderful walking Food and Wine tour with Jorge. He did a great job of customizing the tour to fit what we were interested in seeing and eating. If you want a personalized, interesting, informative and entertaining tour, book with Jorge. You won't be disappointed. We give him a 10 out of 10! Mark and Deb (from Ft. Myers, Florida/USA)Great time with Jorge and great tour
Donna
(About local )
26 May 2025
The highest rating goes out to Miguel for an incredible experience of food and drinks of Porto and also for his insight into the heart of the city and its people. The food was delicious and so varied that I would highly recommend this tour with him if you visit Porto.Food tour in Porto with Minguel
Keith🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 May 2025
Really enjoyed Miguel's insight and knowledge of Porto!Great tour
Aurora🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
20 May 2025
We booked a tour for 5 people with Jorge, with two of us having different dietary restrictions. He made sure there was something for everyone at most stops.
Overall, he was very friendly and knowledgeable, and could offer excellent suggestions on where to visit outside the tour as well. A fantastic tour
Marijose🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
18 May 2025
No podíamos haber tenido mejor experiencia. Queríamos un viaje centrado en comer y beber rico algo típico de la ciudad y ver el corazón de Porto con ojos de local, sin caer en turistadas ni trampas similares.
Miguel nos guió a través de negocios centenarios con mucha gracia, anécdotas divertidas para memorizar los datos culturales y una actitud siempre positiva que convirtió las horas que compartimos en un rato de lo más agradable.
En definitiva, una experiencia única con una persona única. Gracias!Miguel, de lo mejor de Porto.
Unknown
(About local )
16 May 2025
Porto food tour with Miguel really good experience for trying local food and drink. Miguel was very knowledgeable about food,drink and the city.Good selection of different foods and wine. Miguel took his time showing us round as two members of our group needed more time one was on crutches. Many thanks Miguel from us all.Porto with Miguel
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