Porto Christmas Market 2025: A Festive Celebration in Portugal’s Riverside Gem
Discover Porto’s Holiday Magic The charming riverside city of Porto is easily one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, and when December hits, it gets an even bigger glow-up for Christmas. The historic streets and iconic areas like Ribeira light up with festive decorations that add a magical touch,...
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The 6 Best Pastry Shops In Lisbon
Lisbon is awash with amazing pastelarias offering traditional Portuguese sweet treats like pastéis de nata and pastéis de belém. Not to mention the pastry shops offering delicacies from other parts of Europe, like French croissants. You’d be forgiven for feeling a little bit head-spun by all the options. To help...
Porto’s markets are melting pots of culture, tradition, and gastronomy, yet visitors frequently overlook many of them. Some of these food markets have been in operation for close to 200 years, selling everything from fresh produce to petiscos, Portugal’s answer to Spanish. I first discovered a handful of the city’s...
The 5 Best Halal Restaurants in Lisbon
Given Portugal’s historic ties with the Muslim world, Lisbon has some of the best halal restaurants in all of Europe. This includes an array of multicultural cuisines including Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, Moroccan, Lebanese, and Islamic street food. Halal dining is gaining momentum in Lisbon, with a growing number of excellent...
No trip to Portugal would be complete without sampling some of the best wine bars in Lisbon. Even with a casual search, you’re sure to find a mind-boggling array of wine bars and wine shops that offer impressive European wine lists. Wine culture is thriving in Lisbon, with an impressive...
Traveling abroad to a great food destination like Lisbon calls for more than just sampling their amazing wine bars and cafes. It’s also a prime opportunity to sink your teeth into some of the best desserts in all of Portugal. Portuguese cuisine has some traditional desserts shared by other great...
6 Best Restaurants to Eat Bacalhau in Lisbon
For some, cod is simply a tasty fish we enjoy from time to time, but in Portugal, it’s a way of life. Portugal consumes more cod than any European nation per capita, even though most of it comes from Norway and Iceland. In Portugal, bacalhau means cod, often referring to...
The 6 Best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon
If you try just one local delicacy in Portugal’s capital, let it be the revered pastel de nata. These Portuguese custard tarts have become a source of national pride. Their uniquely flaky, savory pastry has captivated foodies since they were created in Belém’s Jerónimos Monastery in the 1800s. I’ve had...
Sharing small plates among family and friends may be best known as a Spanish tradition, but this custom is just as cherished by the Portuguese, too. Petiscos are Portugal’s take on tapas, and enjoying a selection of these pint-sized portions is both a culinary and social event. Finding petiscos in...
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Porto Wine & Dine: Port Wine Cave and Food Tour
A culinary walking tour of Porto’s authentic Vila Nova de Gaia neighborhood, with a visit to the world's oldest port wine cellar, port wine tastings and traditional delicious food.
- Tue-Sat
- 4 Hours
- Small Group
A traditional Portuguese dinner that takes you all over the city!
- Tue-Sat
- 3.5 Hours
- Small Group
Already traveling in a large group or want something different? All our tours can be taken privately or we can create a tour just for you!
- Private tour
