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"Helena was wonderful. She was very accommodating to our food preferences. She is a warm and welcoming person and was very easy to communicate with to set up the class. It was lovely to experience the cooking class in a local home. It is an experience you will enjoy while you are there and remember for a long time after. "

"The four of us really enjoyed our time with Patricia and Rui. They were interesting and knowledgeable on many subjects. It was lovely to spend time in their home to see how they lived. Patricia had prepared a delicious Portuguese meal for us. She explained how her main dish was prepared so that it could be duplicated at home. We then were able to participate by preparing the dessert. The time flew by. "

"If we could rate this higher than 10 we would. We didn’t really know what to expect when we booked this tour with Luis but we knew we like beer and have done a fair amount of brewery tours over the years. This was nothing like anything we have done before! Luis and Antonio were a lot of fun and gave us a really personal experience of the work they do and the life of the brewery. We had a great time and would 100% book another experience with Luis next time we are in Porto. The beer was fantastic too! Some of the best imperial stouts we have had."

"We had the nicest evening with our very welcoming hostess Helena. We started with engaging conversation over a variety of appetizers including cheese, olives, breads, and ham.. along with a very nice white port! Dinner focused on the best arroz de marisco either of us had ever had.. accompanied by a nice Vinho Verde! A very unique experience.. highly recommended!. "

"Love the experience. Helena was a great host and food was delish. "

"We met Helena at the Porto public market, enjoyed some wine together, and shopped for dinner. She brought us to her apartment and we cooked together, learning more about food, Portugal, Porto, and sharing stories. Helena is a wonderful hostess and cooking teacher. We learned how to make bacalhau stew and crème brûlée on a platter (with blowtorch!). And then we enjoyed our dinner together. I can't imagine a better way to begin our first visit to Portugal."

"Helena very kindly and warmly welcomed us into her home. A few days before we arrived, she gave us some food options to choose from, with prompt replies to all of our messages. On arrival at her home, she offered us a Portuguese aperitif. We opted for white port, which was accompanied by delicious starters of sardines, two types of bread, tapenade, the juiciest olives you’ll ever taste and fresh local cheeses and cured meat. Helena had purchased everything fresh from a local market that day. We obviously ate too much of these lovely appetisers (we challenge you to resist!) but soldiered on to savouring the delicious dinner she had prepared. We opted for a traditional pork and rice dish, which was one of a variety of options she’d suggested a few days beforehand. Helena offered us a range of drinks to accompany dinner, with us opting for a lovely local red wine. We were treated to a homemade crème caramel for dessert, which Helena blow torched at the table, optimising the yummy fresh crunch and taste. Helena offered us fresh fruit afterwards, which we reluctantly declined as we were pleasantly and pleasingly stuffed. Dinner chez Helena was an absolute treat and makes a welcome change to restaurant dining. The dishes were well prepared, home cooked and ingredients locally sourced, as were the the range of drinks. Helena offered us more of everything. We highly recommend dining with Helena. She’s easy to chat with, friendly, interesting and interested, she’s a lovely host and provided lots of delicious local, fresh and plentiful, home cooked traditional food. We would definitely opt to dine with Helena again. Thank you, Helena! "

"Spending the afternoon with Gustavo at the Porto FC was an absolute delight! From the moment we met, his passion for football and Porto's rich sporting history shone through, making the experience truly memorable. Gustavo's extensive knowledge of the club's history, players, and achievements provided fascinating insights at every turn. He also shared captivating anecdotes that brought the club's legacy to life. What truly set this experience apart were the unique photo opportunities Gustavo arranged. From the pitchside views to exclusive behind-the-scenes access, every snapshot captured the essence of Porto FC. Gustavo's warmth, enthusiasm, and attention to detail made this Withlocals experience one to cherish forever. If you're a football fan or simply eager to explore Porto's sporting heritage, I highly recommend spending time with Gustavo. You won't be disappointed!"

"Patricia welcomed us into her home. We were greeted at the door by her husband and he immediately offered us a drink and charcuterie. We then began making the pastry. Patricia was patient and informative throughout the lesson process. We were served a traditional lunch. During lunch we learned about porto culture. At the end we ate our pastel de natas. They were delicious and we hope to make them at home with our family. The best part was leaving with the feeling that we are part of the family. "

"We had the most wonderful time learning to cook Portuguese family recipes with Vera. This is a special experience not to be missed if possible. Vera’s warmth and kindness make this experience so incredible. Her recipes are also delicious and some of the best food we ate on our visit to Porto. We had so much fun cooking, chatting, drinking wine and snacking. Our two kids loved the chance to cook and learn and it was a wonderful way to spend the day. I can’t recommend enough booking this experience or any tour with Vera. We will remember our day cooking with her forever!"