Porto: Craft Beer & Food Tour with Brewery Visit

Summary

Porto’s beer scene, local snacks and brewery secrets in one walk

You’ll wander Porto’s lively streets sampling seven kinds of local craft beer—IPAs, stouts, sours—and classic snacks like sandwiches and petiscos. Go behind the scenes at a working brewery and relax in historic bars where locals gather to talk shop or just laugh together. Expect unexpected flavors and genuine moments you’ll remember long after the last glass.

What’s the experience like?

I thought Porto was all about port wine—until I found myself standing in this warehouse full of beer barrels and laughter bouncing off the walls. The smell hit me first: yeasty, almost sweet, with a hint of something toasted. Our guide, João, grinned as he handed me my first glass and said something about “the real Porto fuel.” I didn’t expect to start a craft beer tour in what looked like an old shipping depot, but it felt right somehow. People were already chatting at long tables, plates clinking with sandwiches I couldn’t name yet.

We wandered through the city’s produce market next—yeah, on a beer tour. It made sense once we got there: the air was thick with fresh herbs and fish stalls, and João pointed out which vegetables end up in local petiscos. He knew everyone; vendors waved or shouted jokes as we passed. At one point I tried to say “francesinha” properly and Li (from our group) nearly spit out her IPA laughing at my accent. That place buzzed with life even though it was still early afternoon.

Later, sitting in a brewpub with a home-brewed stout in hand, I realized how much I’d underestimated Porto’s craft beer scene. The bartender explained why their pale ale tasted fruity—turns out it’s the hops from just outside town. We shared plates of salty snacks that paired weirdly well with sour beer (I’m still not sure how that works). The last stop was this tiny bar—the city’s first craft beer spot—and honestly it felt like stepping into someone’s living room. The owner poured us two different Portuguese beers and told stories about when hardly anyone here drank anything but lager or port. I keep thinking about that quiet pride in his voice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Craft beer tasting and local food tour

• Visit Porto's Beer Warehouse
• Explore fresh produce market with craft beer
• Enjoy home brew at craft beer brewpub
• Visit Porto's first craft beer bar and shop

Top questions

How many beers do you taste on this Porto craft beer tour?

You taste 7 different kinds of locally-produced craft beers during the tour.

Is food included on the Porto craft beer & food tour?

Yes, there are 4 tastings of Porto's favorite snack foods paired with the beers.

Does this tour include a visit to a brewery?

Yes, you get exclusive access behind the scenes at a working brewery in Porto.

What language is the tour run in?

The tour is run in English.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting points.

Is this tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers due to alcohol tastings.

How physically demanding is this Porto food & beer tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels; expect some walking.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes seven locally-produced craft beers—from stout to IPA to sour—paired with four classic Porto snacks like sandwiches and petiscos. There’s behind-the-scenes access at a brewery plus stops at some of Porto’s best-loved bars and markets before you finish up back in town feeling pleasantly full (and maybe just a little tipsy).