Porto: Evening Food Tour with Petiscos & Local Drinks

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Guide in English17:30, 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00

Guide in 4 languages17:00, 17:30, 18:30 and 19:00

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Porto evenings come alive with petiscos, laughter and local drinks

You’ll taste your way through Porto’s evening scene with a local guide, sharing petiscos and drinks in five real neighborhood bars. Expect laughter, new friends, cod fritters you’ll crave later, and stories you can’t quite translate: all wrapped up in one very satisfying night out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Authentic Porto food and wine tour

• Walk local Porto neighborhoods
• Visit Portuguese Centre of Photography
• Explore five traditional food places
• Enjoy local specialties and wines
• Learn secrets of Port wine
• Taste Portuguese sausages and cod fish

The Experience

You know that moment when you’re not sure if you’re hungry or just want to be out in the city? That’s exactly where I was as we ducked off a busy Porto street into this tiny bar: the kind of place where the tables wobble and the owner nods at our guide like they’ve known each other forever. The smell inside was all grilled sausage and something spicy I couldn’t name. Our guide, Marta, handed around little plates of chouriço and poured us vinho verde that fizzed just enough to tickle my nose. I tried to say “obrigado” properly but the bartender just grinned, probably heard worse.

We wandered through alleyways that felt older than anything back home, stopping at five different spots (I honestly lost count after the third glass of wine). Each place had its own thing going on: one with cod fritters so light they almost floated, another where an old man played fado quietly in the corner. Marta told us how locals call these snacks “petiscos,” not tapas (she made a face at that word), and I still think about those little bites, especially whatever that creamy bacalhau thing was. It was loud sometimes, but in a good way: laughter bouncing off tile walls and everyone squeezing together to make room for more plates.

I didn’t expect to end up talking about football with two guys at our last stop (my Portuguese is basically hand gestures), but somehow we got there over glasses of tawny port. By then I’d stopped worrying about whether I looked like a tourist or not. The walk back past the Portuguese Centre of Photography was quiet except for my shoes on cobblestones: funny how full and content you can feel after a night like that. Still haven’t figured out what half those sauces were, but maybe that’s part of it.

What’s included

• Your night includes 10–12 petiscos (which really adds up to a full meal), plenty of local beer and wine along the way, all guided by someone who knows these bars inside out.
• No need to worry about ordering or splitting bills.
• Just show up hungry and ready to wander from one spot to the next before heading home satisfied.

Days and timesDaily · 5 departure times, from 17:00 to 19:00

Ages13 to 90 years · 4 to 12 years · Under 4 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “We will meet front of the statue Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Food Lover Tour

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, with 5 departure times. In Spanish, French and Portuguese, at 17:00, 17:30, 18:30 and 19:00.

Can children come?

4 to 12 years. Under 4: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

How many stops are included on this Porto food tour?

The tour includes visits to five traditional bars or restaurants in Porto.

Are drinks included during the Porto evening food tour?

Yes, both beer and wine are included throughout the evening tour.

What kinds of food will I try on this Porto food tour?

You’ll taste 10-12 different petiscos such as Portuguese sausages and cod fish specialties.

Does this evening food tour include pickup from my hotel?

No hotel pickup is mentioned. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Will we visit any cultural sites during this Porto evening food tour?

The route passes by cultural spots like the Portuguese Centre of Photography.