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A tour of Bolhão: Porto´s Iconic Farmer´s Market

Helena - The Home Chef

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Helena - The Home Chef

After 4 long years closed for renovation, our market, the soul of our city, Bolhão has reopened the doors. Come with me and let’s meet some of the iconic sellers, let’s dive into how locals select their fresh products and of course, try some of the best delicacies Bolhão has to offer.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Porto

  • Category

    Food tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Português • Français • Español

  • What's included

    3 bites

Here’s an overview of your tour

Bolhão Market, or Mercado do Bolhão, is the most emblematic building of Porto. It has stood in the city centre for generations and has passed the test of time over and over again. The locals of Porto still shop there to this day and consider it truly the heart of the city. Not only does it offer a vibrant atmosphere, it is

also where you find the freshest products, namely fruits, vegetables, charcuterie and fish!

During this tour, we will enjoy the unique architecture of the building, while meeting some of the sellers, a few of which have been there for over 3 generations. We will get lost in the smells of seasonal fruits and further explore our senses with wine and some small delicacies tastings.

We will also visit two of the oldest traditional grocery stores, which due to their proximity to the market, perfectly complete the shopping spree in the neighbourhood.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Metro da Trindade

  • Grocery store

    Visit the oldest grocery store in town

  • Bolhão Market

    Explore the market

  • Grocery store

    Learn about the most typical products
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • 3 bites

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
397 reviews
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    About local Helena
    5.0

    Charming Market Tour with Helena

    "Helena was a gracious host and was willing to customize our samples and experiences in the market based on our preferences. Try the barnacles (percebes), they are worth the adventure!"

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    5.0

    Great experience

    "Helena was super personable and knowledgeable about the food, culture, and history of Portugal. The food was amazing and the places we ate were beautiful and fun to experience. "

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    About local Helena
    5.0

    A great way to spend the day in Porto

    "I had a great time on this tour with Helena. It is an excellent introduction to not only the area, but also portuguese food and culture in general. What makes this tour really special however are the...

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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