It’s my opinion, when visiting Porto, that you have to explore the Port houses of Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from downtown Porto.
Try this 3-hour walking and Port wine tasting tour where you’ll not only learn about Port wine production but also get to sample 10 different tastings at 3 of the areas most reputable Port Houses.
Have more time on your hands? Enhance your Port Wine experience by taking in the natural beauty of the gorgeous Douro Valley on this 9 hour Douro Valley Cruise & Wine Tasting tour. Perfect as a day trip!
Last but not least, indulge in a 3-hour Food and Wine walking tour of Lisbon, and taste some of Portugal’s most traditional delicacies and flavours.
Learn firsthand, insider knowledge from a local guide and enjoy tastings that include famous Portuguese treats such as Bacalhau cakes (codfish), Ginjinha, Vinho Verde (green wine) and Petiscos (Portuguese tapas) to round out your foodie exploration of Portugal!
A couple of handy tips to make the most of enjoying Portuguese cuisine.
When dining out, it’s a lot more enjoyable to have a “buzz” in the restaurant rather than showing up and you’re the only one seated.
To avoid this, eat when the Portuguese eat!
For the most part, Portuguese eat lunch between 12-2 pm, and for dinner, 8-10 pm, although on the weekends, most go out at 10 pm and later. Snacks are common and are had between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.
It’s my opinion, when visiting Porto, that you have to explore the Port houses of Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from downtown Porto.
Try this 3-hour walking and Port wine tasting tour where you’ll not only learn about Port wine production but also get to sample 10 different tastings at 3 of the areas most reputable Port Houses.
Have more time on your hands? Enhance your Port Wine experience by taking in the natural beauty of the gorgeous Douro Valley on this 9 hour Douro Valley Cruise & Wine Tasting tour. Perfect as a day trip!
Last but not least, indulge in a 3-hour Food and Wine walking tour of Lisbon, and taste some of Portugal’s most traditional delicacies and flavours.
Learn firsthand, insider knowledge from a local guide and enjoy tastings that include famous Portuguese treats such as Bacalhau cakes (codfish), Ginjinha, Vinho Verde (green wine) and Petiscos (Portuguese tapas) to round out your foodie exploration of Portugal!
A couple of handy tips to make the most of enjoying Portuguese cuisine.
When dining out, it’s a lot more enjoyable to have a “buzz” in the restaurant rather than showing up and you’re the only one seated.
To avoid this, eat when the Portuguese eat!
For the most part, Portuguese eat lunch between 12-2 pm, and for dinner, 8-10 pm, although on the weekends, most go out at 10 pm and later. Snacks are common and are had between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.
