Top Porto Unique Experiences

Explore the wine region of the Douro Valley on this immersive guided day excursion. Feast your senses on the Douro’s many magnificent wineries, restaurants, and viewpoints. More than that, visit two prime wineries where you are introduced to some of the region’s best varietals. Learn about the history of the wine heritage with the help of your guide and local winemakers. Of course, no trip to the Douro Valley would be complete without tasting a few world-class wines and a traditional Portuguese lunch.

Make the most of your time in Porto by having a guide to teach you about Portugal’s best wines. By going on a walking tour, learn about the city, walk past top attractions, and taste wine too, ensuring your time is well spent. Highlights include visiting a port wine cellar with tastings, then sample Douro and green wine in other wine houses. To curb your hunger—snacks are also included.

Forget working from written recipes and learn the art of Portuguese cuisine hands-on, from a local chef-guide, in Porto. Head for a cookery school in the heart of the city, and set to work making a typical 4-course Portuguese meal using seasonal and local ingredients, with step-to-step guidance and tips from your chef. Then, share your finished meal with your fellow cooks, paired with wines from different regions of Portugal.

You will take home the best memory of your trip to this beautiful city, hand painted tile replicas of Porto.

Sip your way through Porto’s wine history on this informative wine tasting tour with a multilingual guide. Visit two wine houses, where you will taste a total of two glasses of wine and three glasses of Portugal’s famed port wine. Tour Portugal’s oldest winery, Croft Wine Cellar as well as other significant stops. Listen to your guide and the local winemakers explain the winemaking process and what makes Portugal’s wine different from other European wines. This is a small-group tour made for an intimate experience.

- Enjoy a customized private tour (just you and our driver/guide) in the Douro Valley with tasty local food, wine and products from the region such as Olive Oil, Honey, Almond, Olive and Cheese (upon prior notice at the time of booking)... Have a typical lunch in a famous family-owned wineries carefully chosen place and suited to your tastes... Take a "Rabelo" boat cruise in the heart of the Douro Valley on a traditional boat used for centuries to transport Port wine… Visit a charming winery, stroll in the vineyards and taste Port Wines… The transportation is in a comfortable and premium Mercedes E class.

This Porto cooking class combines eating a 3-course meal with an activity where you can actually learn to make a Portuguese meal from a traditional chef from the area. Once you make your meal, enjoy it with wine, tea, or coffee. You can also upgrade to add a market visit beforehand where you learn how to pick out local ingredients.

Rich and potent, port is Portugal’s signature wine and Vila Nova de Gaia is the epicenter of the nation’s trade. Under the guidance of a sommelier, discover three contemporary ports, one pink, one tawny, and one ruby, as you taste them with chocolates at Espaço Porto Cruz. Once you’re done, feel free to enjoy videos, displays, or a virtual experience, or sip more wine in the rooftop Lounge Bar.

Have you never surfed before or only a few times? Then this is the experience you have been looking for. Be taught in a fun, safe, and encouraging way, to catch your first waves with the support and tips you need to become a better surfer. "My name is João, I'm a local surfer from Porto with 30 years experience surfing. I'm a traveled surfer, former international competitor, currently running "Surf Coaching Porto". I'm a Certified Surf Coach, by the Portuguese Surfing Federation, teaching since 1998, and I WILL BE YOUR COACH, NO ONE ELSE! Been training local surfers and teaching foreigners how to start and improve their surf skills. Also I'm a Surf Guide partnering with the World Surf League, providing training camps (surfcamps) in Porto and organize surftrips worldwide. Besides that, I surf every day ;)”

Ideal for lovers of craft beer, this 3.5-hour tour takes you to three Porto locations renowned for their craft beer. Alongside your guide, you’ll visit two breweries to learn about the complex processes involved in making craft beer. Try craft beer direct from the fermenter and then sample three different types of Portuguese craft beer in an ambient pub. On this small-group tour, limited to 12 people, an intimate atmosphere is guaranteed.

Northern Portugal is renowned for its world-class surfing opportunities. Escape the city for a day and learn to ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean during a half-day surf lesson that includes hassle-free transport from the city centre. Regardless of your ability and experience, you’ll either learn the basics of surfing or improve on existing skills in a small group limited to 15 people.

Step outside of Porto and explore the enchanting Douro Valley on a private day trip experience. Stop by on picturesque little towns and discover the beauty of this wine region. The scenic roads and wine tasting make this experience even more amazing! Are you ready for it?

Explore Porto on your own terms, timeframe, and schedule while benefiting from the authentic insight of a local guide during this customizable Porto tour. Instead of wasting time waiting on large tour groups, explore in private and acquaint yourself with the city, visiting the places that are of most interest to you or allowing your guide create a personalized itinerary.

Designed for those with an eye for artistic detail, this 3-hour walking tour of Porto enhances the elaborate craftsmanship of its architecture. As you explore Porto’s UNESCO-listed historic center, visit buildings adorned with the colorful tiles that have become the city’s trademark. Learn about the city’s industrial history and see highlights such as the Sao Bento Train Station and Carmo Church. Small-group tour limited to 10 people.

Discover Porto City by Electrical Bike half day You do not have to make much effort, they are electrical, get up from the couch and pedal, you can easily get to know Porto or Portugal, the riverside, its wonderful beaches, the spectacular sea coast and the best of all it's by bike !!! I will meet you with the e-bikes where you are staying, you will discover Porto main spots and highlights, streets and alleys, gardens and parks, river and sea, all in one City. You'll enjoy waking up in the morning to do this awesome bike tour !!!

Venture out to the countryside of Porto for an exciting off-road buggy tour. Traverse rugged terrain and admire the Portuguese landscapes during this fully private adventure. Strap on your helmet and goggles and buckle up for an adventurous day going where no other motorized vehicles can go. Hotel pick-up and drop off are also included in your tour.