Welcome to the beautiful city of Porto, known for its charming vibe and most importantly for its delicious local Portuguese cuisine and drinks. Join us on our walking food tour and we will take you on a journey through the city's best food stops.
Here's a list of possible tastings:
- Pastel de Nata: a beloved Portuguese pastry, is a delectable and iconic treat that tantalises taste buds with its rich, creamy custard filling nestled within layers of flaky, golden-brown puff pastry. This delighƞul pastry is perfectly balanced, offering a sweet and slightly caramelised flavour, often accentuated with a dusting of cinnamon or powdered sugar on top.
- Coffee: paired with the most typical of Portuguese sweets, a coffe just goes with it! A lovely and energetic start for our tour!
- Board of local Cheeses: Porto, known for its rich culinary heritage, boasts a variety of distinctive cheeses that capture the essence of the region.
- Bifana: a savoury delight from Portuguese cuisine, is a flavourful sandwich featuring thinly sliced marinated pork nestled within a soft or crusty bread roll. The pork is typically seasoned with garlic, paprika, and other spices, then slow-cooked to perfection.
- Petiscos: a delightful aspect of Portuguese culinary culture, refer to a variety of small, flavourful dishes akin to tapas in Spain. These bite-sized treats are designed for sharing, encouraging a communal and social dining experience. From marinated olives and cheese platters to grilled chorizo and seafood skewers, petiscos showcase the diverse and rich flavours of Portuguese cuisine.
- Pataniscas: a beloved Portuguese dish, are delicious, deep-fried fritters made from a batter of salted codfish, flour, eggs, and aromatic herbs. These golden-brown delights boast a crispy exterior that gives way to a tender and flavourful core.
- Port: Port Wine is named after the city of Oporto, the second largest city in Portugal and a major port that historically exported Portuguese wines. Port wine is fortified with grape spirits and tastes complex and sweet. In alternative to the drink alone you may also the cocktail try white port mixed with tonic. But you can actually use any style of port, including a Red or Young Tawny Port to make a Port and Tonic.