Overview
This tour will tantalize your taste buds as you sample some of Porto’s best food and drink.
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Start your morning with a coffee and a pastel de nata, a traditional Portuguese custard tart, at a local café.
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Next, head to the Mercado do Bolhão, a bustling market where you can find everything from fresh produce and seafood to local cheeses and cured meats. Take some time to wander around the stalls and soak up the atmosphere.
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In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Be sure to try some of the local specialties, such as francesinha (a sandwich filled with sausage, ham, and melted cheese) and bacalhau à Brás (cod with potatoes, eggs, and onions).
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For dessert, indulge in a taste of Porto’s famous port wine. Visit one of the many port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto, and take a tour of the cellars to learn about the history and production of port wine. Finish your day with a tasting of different types of port wine.
