Porto Tapas Tour
Porto Tapas Tour – Eat Like a Local. Drink Like a Legend
Forget everything you think you know about tapas — in Porto, they call them petiscos, and they take them seriously.
Our Porto Tapas Tour is a full-on flavour adventure through one of Europe’s most exciting food cities. Expect bold bites, fresh Atlantic seafood, sizzling meats, local wines and a buzzing social atmosphere as you hop between authentic spots with your crew.
This isn’t just dinner…
it’s a food tour, bar crawl and cultural experience rolled into one.
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Taste Authentic Portuguese Petiscos in Porto
Northern Portugal has a fierce foodie reputation — and once you’ve tried Porto’s petiscos, you’ll understand why.
Inspired by tradition and packed with flavour, these small plates are designed for sharing, socialising and pairing with a steady flow of drinks.
From fresh seafood to rich meats and rustic classics, every stop delivers something different — and seriously delicious.
What to Expect on Your Porto Tapas Tour
- Guided Food & Drink Experience
- Your local guide will take you through Porto’s best hidden gems and lively bars, introducing you to the real petisco culture.
- No tourist traps — just authentic venues, great atmosphere and proper local flavour.
Traditional Petiscos You’ll Try
Get ready to dive into a mouth-watering selection of Portuguese favourites, which may include:
- Fresh octopus salad bursting with Atlantic flavour
- Crispy fried squid (calamares)
- Juicy garlic shrimp sizzling in olive oil
- Traditional sausages like chouriço, alheira & morcela
- Classic codfish dishes (bacalhau)
- Local cheeses, olives and rustic bread
Every bite tells a story — and keeps the drinks flowing.
Porto Tapas Tour – what is included?
- Your personal English speaking guide who will lead the way to the best venues.
- Stops at 3 or 4 tapas bars, depending on your tastes and the guide’s suggestions.
- 1 drink per Tapa (wine or Portuguese beer – usually 20cl size)
- You will eat the equivalent of a full dinner so will be ready for a big night out.
Porto Tapas – delicious petiscos are all the rage
Try Porto tapas or Petiscos and you’ll have a notch on your culinary belt. Especially in the north of Portugal (which shares a lot if common tradition, language and foodie culture with north-east Spain’s Galicia region) they won’t let you tell them that Spain is in any way preeminent in terms of tasty tidbits.
Here the seafood snacks, olives, spicy bits of pork and potato are just are rich, lavish and delicious.
One thing The Spain Event can vouch for, and approve of in the highest terms… you will find that Spain and Portugal have in common the need to wolf these mean little bites down with large quantities of beer or wine. Ah, that’s better!
Foodies will love petiscos in Porto
As a shining light on the Atlantic Ocean, Porto has a rich supply of possibly the world’s best seafood and fresh fish.
All caught locally and recently. The means that these delicacies are unbeatable in this part of the world. But…Porto and Northern Portugal also excels for meats, spicy sausages, beans and even tripe, a local delicacy and a rather nice one to guarantee a hot-blooded hen or stag dos!
Porto tapas are served on small dishes, usually standing up (that’s you, not the dishes). You’ll find denizens of über-trendy Porto eateries loving the whole petisco scene. And guess what, unlike your favourite Birmingham (supposed) tapas chain, this the real Macao (or McCoy).
All washed down with cold beer or wine
Petiscos are sometimes cold, such as mixed olives and cheese, or hot: calamares (fried squid). Porto’s version often includes dishes like octopus salad, chickpeas and codfish, fried garlic shrimp or typical Portuguese sausages like alheira, morcela or chouriço.
Make sure you slurp it all down with some local fresh cold white or red wine from Porto (we don’t recommend Port as such with the meal, but get some down your neck afterwards by all means)
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FAQ – Porto Tapas Tour
What is the normal schedule for a Porto tapas tour?
- 2000: Your guide meets you at a central point in riverside Porto.
- 2015: The tapas tour begins. You’ll visit 3or 4 petiscos bars and get a good look around Porto.
- 2230: Time for more bars and clubbing? Our guide is there to help you ! Depending on timings, our guide can arrange free entry to Porto clubs or queue jump!
How much does a Porto tapas tour cost ?
Rates depend on your group size. We’ll get you the best rate. Ask us for the best quote!
What else do I need to know?
- Petiscos are eaten standing at the bar, and often with cocktails sticks rather than cutlery!
- Please let us know if you have special diet requirements for your group. Traditional food in Portugal is fairly heavy on pork and dairy. Let us know if you need to let our guide know to choose alternative types of tapas.
- We will encourage you to try a variety of tapas including the local favourites, our guide will of course adapt to your taste – it’s your own tour!
What clothes should I wear ?
- Dress smart for bars and clubs.
- No flip flops and sports shorts.
- Avoid headgear.
- Check out the weather!
Is the start point easy to get to?
- Yes, depending on where you are staying. We’ll meet you at a well-know central meeting point.
- You might need a short (and cheap) cab home at the end of the evening.
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