Porto Private Gourmet Food & Wine Historic Tour with a Sommelière
Uncork the flavors of Porto on a delectable 4-hour private adventure that goes beyond the tourist trail!
As your friendly sommelière (a certified wine expert), I'll lead you through Porto's charming streets, revealing hidden gems and indulging your senses with 20+ unique food and wine moments. Enjoy a full meal's worth of exquisite local delicacies, equivalent to a gourmet lunch or dinner, expertly paired with Portuguese wines and beverages.
This personalized experience caters to food and wine enthusiasts alike, travelers curious about Porto's intriguing stories, and anyone who wants to experience the city's vibrant culinary scene in an unforgettable way.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended as we explore at a personalized pace.
Dietary restrictions? Let me know in advance, and I'll tailor the experience to your preferences.
Don't miss this delectable journey – book your unforgettable Porto gastronomic adventure today!
Porto: 6 Bridges Private Douro River Yacht w/ Food & Wine
Set sail on a fun and intimate adventure with our private boat tour on the Douro River in Porto! Perfect for small groups, this personalized cruise offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience right in the heart of the city. Guided by me, a local with a deep love for Porto, you'll not only get up close to the city's most famous landmarks but also enjoy insider knowledge and top recommendations.
Enjoy a thrilling journey beneath stunning bridges. Marvel at the breathtaking views and uncover the city's rich maritime history from a whole new perspective. I'll share fascinating stories about Porto and give you tips on the best places to visit, eat, and explore.
This adventure blends excitement and historical charm, making it the perfect way to see Porto's beauty from the water. Whether you're looking to relax or explore, our private boat tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the Douro River. Join me for an insider's view of Porto that you won't find anywhere else!
PRIVATE Porto food & wine tour
Indulge in the flavors of Porto on our Private Gastronomic tour - led only by Professional Historians - who will take you on an immersive journey through the city's and national cuisine.
Forget the big and small groups, to keep the quality of our service, this tour is Private.
This tour is focused on sublime food tastings (from fine charcuterie to the best atlantic coast tastings) with wine pairings at the most exclusive and charismatic century-old establishments in Porto.
Our Historians will provide context, facts and traditions that shaped the portuguese cuisine, from the roman influences to the barbarian flavors, until the overseas expansion that shapped the portuguese culture.
They will also provide suggestions tailored to your interests, from the best restaurants to the coolest bars & museums, so you can proceed the adventure by your own.
Private Cruise in Porto with Local Hosts, Wine & Tapas
Most Douro cruises are crowded and impersonal.
This experience is different.
This is a moment to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine a board with Portuguese Tapas, and experience Porto from the water like a local, with stories, conversation you won’t find on larger cruises.
New Boat (2024).
Here, you’ll:
- Avoid tourist-packed boats
- Enjoy a relaxed, private atmosphere
- Connect with real locals
- Experience the Douro in a more authentic way
- Special occasion setup (birthday / proposal)
- Wine and Portuguese Tapas
Most of our guests say this was the highlight of their trip to Porto.
Traditional Cooking Class, Farm Tour & Lunch in the Douro Valley
At Quinta de Louredo, we invite you to experience Portuguese hospitality at its finest—a day filled with flavours, stories, and hands-on cooking, all in the heart of our family farm.
Tastings & Welcome – Our organic green wine and olive oil, paired with local cheeses, olives, fresh juices, and artisanal bread.
Farm Tour & Harvesting – Wander through our land, meet our animals, and pick fresh ingredients.
Traditional Cooking Class – Cook a three-course Portuguese feast, just as my father loved to do. Our menu typically includes: fresh tomato soup, traditional cod fish and creamy Portuguese desserts. Be sure to let us know if you have dietary preferences.
️Shared Meal – Many guests tell us they arrive as strangers but leave as family.
Perfect for Families – Kids love running free, meeting animals, and getting hands-on outside or in the kitchen!
Fabio & Family
Private Tour from Porto : Douro Valley and Green Wines
Discover the Minho and the Douro in an unforgettable experience!
Choose from different tour options, from a half-day experience in the Douro Valley to a full-day tour, which can include the Douro and a visit to a farmhouse in Minho, the land of green wines.
Visit selected wineries, taste award-winning wines with regional snacks, enjoy a typical lunch prepared by a Chef, and end with a charming boat ride through the River Douro, admiring the vineyards at the socalcos and historic farms.
Each tour is customized by the customer according to the chosen option, ensuring an authentic experience in the culture, gastronomy and stunning landscapes of the region.
Only the services mentioned in the Inclusions section are included. The options that do not include any items in the inclusion have nothing included, and the customer can customize and add additional services as desired.
7-Day The Way of St James Bike Tour- The Coast Path - Camino to Santiago
This cycling tour presents itself as an easy route to reach Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate pilgrimage beacon in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most important spots for religious tourism in Western Europe.
Enjoy a city tour with us in Porto, to get to know a little bit of its architecture, heritage and local traditions. After this, ride towards Santiago, passing by sunny and seaside areas such as Esposende, Caminha and Bayona. Have a delight with the famous Arcade's oysters. Know why Caldas de Reis holds such a royalty importance and end this tour in the Square of Obradoiro, where you can see the colossal baroque cathedral where the remains of the apostle Santiago lies.
Route description:
Flat for the first 3 days, with a few smooth and short climbs. Hilly in the last 3 days, up and down in secondary roads.
30 % bike lanes and wood walkways, 30% smooth dirt roads. Some coubblestone roads and rough dirt roads, 20 % paved secondary roads with low traffic.
Porto Private Walk with a Local Realtor and Tasting
Discover Porto beyond the landmarks on a private three-hour walk, with stories, insights and recommendations tailored to your interests and questions.
From São Bento and the historic center to the river, connect Porto’s history, architecture and local life through the perspective of a licensed guide and local realtor. See essential landmarks while also understanding the stories, people and urban changes that shaped the city.
Along the way, pause for photos and receive tailored recommendations for the rest of your stay. Finish at a neighborhood shop with Portuguese petiscos and a glass of Portuguese wine, with a non-alcoholic option available.
Porto: Private Classic Boat on the River Douro
Exclusive tours of the 6 Bridges on board a Classic Sailboat, passing through the Historic area of Ribeira and ending at the Foz do Rio Douro (the only Sailboat to do the 6 Bridges Tour)
Arrábida Bridge
Luís I Bridge
Infante Bridge
D. Maria Bridge
D. João I Bridge
Freixo Bridge
Ideal for small groups, to celebrate with family or friends while sailing along the Douro.
Possibility of embarking/disembarking at Cais Do Ouro (on the Port side) if it is more convenient for the group.
Best of Douro Valley Wine Full Day Private Tour
This is a totally private experience. In both wineries you will visit, it will be just you. We will visit small producers with excellent wines. This is an unique and memorable experience.
You will taste some of the best old Ports made in the Douro Valley along with delicious red and white wines.
Full Coverage Porto Private City Tour
Checkmark from your travel bucket list the main spots of the city on an extended tour of Porto and get to know the city like the back of your hand. All you have to do is trust your local guide, they got you and will show the best of their city.
Your local guide has a jam-packed itinerary full of history, culture, stories, and sights. See must-sees of the city, plus get current recommendations about local hot spots, family-owned eateries, and up-and-coming districts of Porto you must pay a visit. Yes, this tour is the city guide that will help you enjoy Porto in the best way possible.
Withlocals Full Coverage City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Tour of the city of Tuk Tuk.Explore the main attractions.
It is special because the tourist at the end of the experience, has the feeling of having visited places that would never have been able to go alone and besides, knows places that only the residents of Porto know. They come here as tourists and leave here as local residents. The Tuk Tuk provides a ride in certain points of the city that no other common vehicle could provide. Contact by whatsApp or direct call, we will define the best meeting point for your convenience.
Private Douro Valley Tour with Provesende, Pinhão & Scenic Views
Discover the Douro Valley on a private full-day tour from Porto created for travelers who want beauty, comfort and freedom in one unforgettable day.
With a licensed driver-guide, travel through vineyard-covered hills, visit the historic wine village of Provesende, admire the breathtaking view from Casal de Loivos, feel the riverside charm of Pinhão and follow the scenic N222 toward Régua.
Instead of a fixed package, shape the day your way: add Port or Douro wine tastings, a river boat ride or lunch at a local restaurant or winery, all selected separately with clear pricing and no hidden markups.
Smooth, personal and beautifully paced, this is the Douro for travelers who want more than sightseeing — a private experience filled with landscapes, stories, wine culture and moments worth remembering.
Douro Valley Premium Private
All comfort, safety, luxury are selected for this private tour.
Douro Valley contains all the essentials of a proper wine tasting tour at the Oldest wine region in the world (since 1756) for a tour of the region and a gourmet meal at Douro Valley. Everyone are encouraged to photograph vineyards and savor the flavors that make Douro wines some of the most popular in the world. Port's & Douro wines!
Vineyards throughout Douro Valley are known not only for their wines but also for their centuries-oldest heritage, and the wineries in Douro are some of the most historic along the Valley. The beautifaul "Stairs of Giants" offers to you unique, dramatic views & peaceful. We promise to choose for you the best vineyards to visit and to enjoy. We are also committed to the Portuguese government by acquiring the "Clean & Safe" seal of Turismo de Portugal, and also internationally with WTTC with the "Safe Travels" seal to stop COVID-19
Included-Masks, Alcohol gel & optional Gloves and Face shield.
Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa)
Discover the secrets of Portugal’s most iconic pastry in a hands-on Pastel de Nata workshop. Guided by expert instructors with years of experience, you’ll follow a step-by-step process to create several delicious tarts, enjoy them on site with Port wine, coffee, and snacks, and take home our exclusive house-made recipe.
Along the way, learn the fascinating history of the Pastel de Nata and gain the confidence to recreate this beloved Portuguese treat at home. This is a truly immersive culinary experience combining culture, technique, and indulgence.
Porto Market Tour & Cooking Class - Half Day
The Portuguese cuisine is based on fresh products of the season. In Porto Market tour, you will have the opportunity to find the identity from Porto native old sellers, proclaiming their products and interacting with the visitors.
Between this environment, the Chef will teach you some tricks and share some tips on how to choose the best fish and the freshest vegetables according to your choice for the first and main course.
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In order to have no excuses to miss out on Market Tour and these cooking classes, we assure the transportation, from our facilities.
Enjoy your ride in our Land Rover Defender by downtown, where the frenzy of the city precede the calmness of the river waters, awakening all the senses necessary to enhance the Culinary experience which will follow.
Arriving Ribeira, our cozy facilities are prepared to welcome you for a hands-on cooking class in Porto.
- Enjoy Portuguese appetizers as you cook
- Wine and beverages included.
- Family friendly.
PRIVATE Porto walking tour with historian
Our tours aim to bring together History, Gastronomy, Tourism and reliable data with the utmost rigor and extension to your experience in this beautiful, historically rich and delicious city of Porto.
We believe that "storytelling alone is not enough", that's why we only work with Professional licensed Historians from Porto instead of the usual guides.
This way you can get the best of a Porto local and the best of a licensed historian that will truly inform you about every corner of the city but also with the scientific knowledge that you won't find in tourism books.
Here we will blend our history, politics, gastronomy, culture, economy, arts and architecture, in a sequential way, with our monumental world heritage, so that you can get to know the Portuguese culture in depth.
Come with us to find Porto with precision.
Porto Masterclass: Historic Center Walk, Views & Hidden Gems
Explore the rich history of Porto on this informative 2.5-hour walking tour led by a local expert. Discover significant landmarks such as the Clérigos Tower and the beautiful Miradouro da Vitória, where stunning views of the Douro Valley await. Wander through the medieval streets, stopping at the iconic São Bento Station adorned with hand-painted azulejos, and take a break at the lively Time Out Market. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike, offering insider insights into Porto's cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere.
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour with a local expert
- Visit iconic sights: Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station, and Sé Cathedral
- Enjoy panoramic views from Miradouro da Vitória
- Explore the lively Time Out Market for local bites and recommendations
Rafting at Paiva River
Enjoy an adventure activity in the white waters of the Paiva River, discover the biodiversity of the Arouca Geopark.
Find adrenaline and calm in this adventure, passing through the rapids and enjoying nature in the quietest areas of the Paiva River.
You can also have a vision of what the Paiva Walkways are and the habitat of protected species in the territory.
This activity is suitable for children aged 5 years and over and people with special needs.
Porto: Private Yacht Experience with Local Wines & Snacks
Have you ever thought of seeing the port from another perspective?
Embark on an exclusive yacht adventure and discover the Invicta city from the enchanting waters of the Douro River!
The trip will begin at Freixo Marina, where you will be welcomed with a welcome drink by our crew. This will be your starting point for a tranquil trip through the waters of the Douro.
As you sail towards the river’s mouth, passing through the iconic 6 bridges linking Porto and Gaia, you’ll witness the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ribeira do Porto from a captivating vantage point. Across the river lies Gaia, home to the sublime Port wine cellars.
Beyond the Douro bridges, you will encounter the fishermen's village, São Pedro da Afurada and Foz do Porto. The cruise’s pinnacle arrives as you face the entrance to the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Make your private trip, with an exclusive captain and sailor, and get to know the Invicta city of Porto with comfort, tranquility, and a pleasant environment.
Porto: Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour, Boat Cruise & Lunch
Hi everyone, I'm Jonny.
I started my own small tour company to share the Douro Valley in a relaxed, personal and authentic way.
My philosophy is simple: quality over quantity. That's why I keep my groups small, avoid large tour buses and work with carefully selected local wineries to create a genuine Douro experience.
During the day, we'll visit a local winery for a guided tour and wine tasting, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch at another winery, and take a relaxing boat cruise on the Douro River.
Along the way, we'll stop at some of my favourite viewpoints to admire the breathtaking landscapes, take memorable photos and simply enjoy the beauty of the Douro Valley.
Tours are usually conducted in either English or German. On rare occasions, they may be bilingual, depending on the group.
If you're looking to experience the Douro Valley at a relaxed pace and away from the crowds, I'd love to welcome you.
Hope to see you soon,
Jonny
Stand-up-Paddle tour in Paiva river
- Possibility to discover the Paiva river in a unique way;
- Contact with nature;
- No previous Stand-up-Paddle experience is required;
- Photographs are captured along your journey;
Porto: Private tour on vintage sailboat with sunset option
Aboard our sailboat, you’ll experience a unique moment of relaxation or fun. You’ll have the opportunity to appreciate the architecture of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia from a different perspective. Upon arrival, it’s time to discover more about the cities, which our crew will be pleased to share with you. Raise a toast to the flavor of a good Port wine or another drink of your choice and take the opportunity to photograph one of the city’s best spots. To conclude, we continue our journey to the mouth of the Douro River, where you can appreciate the beauty of the estuary, feel the sea near the mouth, and be dazzled by the fantastic sunset.
Transfer or Disposal- Porto to Santiago Compostela or reverse
Experience a comfortable and flexible journey between Porto and Santiago de Compostela with our premium private transfer service, designed for pilgrims and travelers exploring the Camino de Santiago.
Whether you need a direct transfer or prefer to enrich your trip with cultural stops along the way, we tailor the experience to your needs. Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, ensuring safety, punctuality, and a relaxed atmosphere throughout your journey.
We provide transfers to key starting points of the Camino de Santiago between Porto and Santiago, or even from Northern Spain.
Start your Camino journey stress-free or conclude it in comfort. Whether you are beginning your pilgrimage or simply traveling between these iconic destinations, our private transfer service ensures a seamless and memorable experience.