Let our local experts craft authentic private activities in Porto. Unforgettable home dinners, mind-blowing cooking classes, exciting wildlife escapades, relaxed leisure activities, mouthwatering food tastings, and workshops that spark creativity. Let our locals hook you up with exclusive activities. Ready to dive in? Your adventure is just a click away!
Top 3 activities in Porto
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Authentic Porto Food: Home Dinner Experience
430 reviews
3 hours | home dinners | Porto
Welcome to my house! You are invited for an authentic home dinner where you'll try the authentic flavors of Porto. Enjoy delicious Portuguese dishes like a delicious "Arroz de Marisco", "Feijoada à Transmontana" or a tasty "Bacalhau"!
Drinks are included, so let's have a good time!
Traditional Portuguese Cooking Workshop: Local Dishes & Secret Recipes
430 reviews
3 hours | cooking classes | Porto
Take home a unique recipe for a traditional Portuguese dish and savor the authentic flavors of Porto!
Join me in my kitchen for a private cooking workshop, where I'll share my family's secret recipe. Enjoy the meal you’ve prepared and let's share a wonderful time together!
Pasteis de Nata Cooking class & Brunch or lunch or dinner
208 reviews
3 hours | Cooking class | Porto
Learn how to prepare the best homemade Pasteis de Nata! You can have a vegetarian/non vegetarian meal afterwards: starters with Tonic white Port , 3 courses and drinks included. For the FINALE... our own pasteis de nata with red Port Wine!
"Thank you so much, Helena. This was an incredible meal and you shared so much amazing stuff with us that will make our whole 2 weeks better. I can't thank you enough for welcoming us into your home and for cooking us that incredible meal. You are amazing. "
"Our dinner with Patricia and her husband was such a lovely diversion from all the typical touristy sightseeing we had done and one of the highlights of our trip. They were so welcoming and friendly! Dinner was delicious (I could’ve eaten the whole plate of stuffed mushrooms!) and Patricia even sent us home with several pastel de natas and some fresh bay leaves!"
"Helena was a wonderful host! From the very first chat on line to the details of dinner, giving us a true local experience.
Helena met us when our bolt driver dropped us off. She then showed us to her home. We listened to Fado music as she entertained us with a 3 course local family meal. This experience was exactly what we were looking for. She also gave us some local "dont,miss" places to see for the next few days.
After about 2.5 hours she walked us out and waited until our ride came.
Highly recommend!
Thank you again Helena for letting us be apart of life.
Jen and Steve "
"We had a fantastic time with Patricia. The food and conversation were just amazing. She welcomed us into her home and shared stories. We learned so much! This was the best part of our entire trip to Portugal. Thank you, Patricia! "
Private & Personalized Activities in Porto with a local
Hey, fellow adventurer! As you step into Porto, get ready to dive headfirst into a world of local activities that redefine exploration. We're all about personalized adventures that showcase the best of Porto through activities that reflect its beating heart.
Imagine having a local buddy eager to show you the ropes of the city's activities scene. That's what our local experts bring to the table. They're the ones who'll take you to hidden home dinners that'll make your taste buds sing, cooking classes that'll turn you into a culinary wizard, wildlife and nature escapades that'll make you one with the outdoors, sports and leisure experiences for those chill vibes, food and drink tastings that'll make your belly do a happy dance, and workshops that'll spark your creativity. Whether you're a foodie, a nature enthusiast, a sports junkie, or an art lover, our local guides have got a whole range of activities up their sleeves to make your Porto experience uniquely yours.
Here's the best part – it's all about you. No cookie-cutter agendas or places you're not vibing with. With personalized activities, you're calling the shots. Whether you're clicking Instagram-worthy shots, diving deep into local history, or getting artsy, the activity adapts to your groove and pace. Consider it your express pass to the awesomeness of Porto, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Porto, forget the usual routine. Dive into local activities and unlock the city's real magic – the flavors that'll make your taste buds cheer, the stories that'll tug at your heart, and the experiences that'll make Porto, well, Porto. It's time to explore like a local – ready to dive in?
"I had a great time with Helena! She is very warm, open and friendly.
I joined her experience with my early teens. We went to the local butcher shop and supermarket together and then enjoyed chatting and appetizers while cooking together. I especially loved a glass of vinho verde with requeijão de ovelha! I liked this cheese so much that I ended up buying it several times during the rest of my stay in Portugal.
For the main course, she asked me in advance what we wanted, and although it was hard to choose as they were all appealing, we decided on the bacalhau dish. It was nice to see how to prepare bacalhau, a traditional ingredient that is an essential part of Portuguese cuisine.
Also, since it was right around Easter time, she prepared Easter cookie baking for my daughter and she had fun cutting up the cookies and decorating them with chocolate.
Thank you for a lovely relaxing evening!"
"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!. "
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