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Eat Like a Local - Food & Wine Tour
Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering journey to discover the secrets of Portuguese gastronomy.
This experience will take you through picturesque neighborhoods and local food shops offering secret culinary treasures.
Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic and wine experience and support the local family business and small producers.
You will be eating in our best and most authentic "tascas" (restaurants) to try out our favorite local "petiscos" It is a very Portuguese experience, with noisy locals, unpretentious food and every place with its unique atmosphere.
During our tour, we will visit 5 different places where you’ll taste different types of "petiscos" paired with the most surprising Portuguese wines or Portuguese beer. I will share stories about the places that we visit, about Portuguese gastronomy and local culture.
To finish the tour you will experience an amazing Port Wine tasting with the 3 different styles , where you will learn all about it and became an expert.
This tour serves as a full meal, so come with an empty stomach!
Other things to note
Let me know in advance of any kind of restrictions, allergies or if you don't drink alcohol
I can personalize this experience for private groups only.
*not suitable for vegans
Wine Venture & Boat Trip in Douro Valley
Come and see why we became awarded by Airbnb as being the Most Successful Hosts and Highest Rated Experiences for the last 2 years. We call it Commitment, Friendship and Passion for Culture, History and Wine.
THE JOURNEY
We start our day in Porto, heading to Douro Valley in a very comfortable Mercedes Van driving through spectacular roads. We want to let you immerse in breathtaking views in a Unesco World Heritage Site. It's time for a stop in a hidden viewpoint where you will have a great opportunity to take wonderful pictures.
THE WINE AND SOMETHING MORE
We will visit a stunning old winery where you will discover more about viticulture, winemaking and wine aging. You will learn about technical specifications of Douro Wines and their Terroir. Tasting their wines is embracing the whole region by feeling its aromas, flavours and complexity.
NOT JUST WINE
Before lunch, nothing fits better than 1 hour private cruise enjoying the breathtaking views with tasty snacks and drink.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
We will drive you to another exclusive family-owned winery where we will enjoy a delicious home cooked Portuguese lunch pairing with their wines and then visiting their charming property.
Please be in mind that we offer something that you couldn't have access on your own!
Customer knows best: that's why we believe our reviews will tell you why we are the best Douro Valley Experience!
Other things to note
* Private Groups - Please contact us to create a Private Experience for you.
* Clean and Safe certification guaranteed
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergies). Please alert us after finishing your booking process.
Paint a traditional Porto tile
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO
* * * After painting, tiles need to be fired in a ceramic oven and they will be ready THE DAY AFTER AT 4PM/16H. We will be open until 5PM/17H or another day in our opening hours * * *
Covering facades with tiles became very popular in Portugal during 19th and 20th centuries and is now one of the most beautiful and unique heritages of the world.
During this Tile Painting Workshop you will learn the highlights of the history of this heritage, how this beautiful tiles were painted traditionally and will have the chance to paint tile replicas of Porto (or your own design).
This workshop is perfect for tile lovers. You will take home the best memory of your trip to this beautiful city.
Every participant will paint 2 tiles. Don't worry, no artistic skills are required :)
IMPORTANT
- All participants must be minimum 12 years old.
- All minors must participate with at least one adult.
- We have a dog, Ulisses, who is sometimes in the workshop. He is small and friendly. If you prefer him not to be there please let us know in advance :)
* These workshops are made to support our project azulejosporto a non-profit catalogue of Porto facade tiles.
Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience
Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley?
We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley.
Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine.
Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing.
It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert.
After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk.
Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley.
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)
Douro Valley with Expert wine guide, Boat, Lunch, Tastings
Since 2015, several times considered the “Best Wine Tour” from Porto.
We are not the ones who say it, but the customers. Come and see.
I guarantee you will have a unique and different experience:)
SPECIAL OFFER, Douro wine bottle per reservation.
We will show you the most beautiful viewpoints where the guide will be available to take good pictures with your cell phone or camera.
Lovely boat cruise you will have. It will be not an ordinary boat, but an experience in a typical boat that transported the barrels.
We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. Tasting of different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:)
We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region, High Class.
Besides the wine you will also taste gourmet olive oil of Douro.
You will have contact with all the different stages of wine production, from the vineyards to the stamping place, passing to the barrels and finish in botteling.
The wine cellars are located on a level below the surface, making it a perfect place to age the wine. An incredible place that will surprise you.
We will ride on the most beautiful road in Portugal,N222.
If you visit Douro Valley once in your life, don't waste it, join me, you will love it:)
Maarufu zaidi huko Porto District
Airbnb 2019 Douro MostUniqueAccessExp
Airbnb awarded this tour in 2019 as the MOST UNIQUE ACCESS EXPERIENCE to Douro, based on consumers choice of authenticity, history and best customers feedback.
We are very happy with the return of our guests about our commitment and passion for the Douro Valley
This experience have 11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Exclusive Chef Lunch , Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
Let's visit the less touristy Douro, for us what matters is the charismatic people that you will meet throughout the all experience. Authentic people, with tons of knowledge, but with a lot of character and personality.
Forget about the biggest commercial brands, it´s not for us...
With me you will learn the whole history of wine but in a fun way not boring, let's talk about table wines that we drink every day, but also the famous Port wine
We start with a private boat cruize, where we will taste Douro delicacies with drinks n meet the crazy pirates :) to tell us and explain all the authentic stories of the Douro Valley
Then we will have an exclusive visit with the Winemaker in a small producer and get ready for some surprises you will love... we also have wines here, of course
Lunch at an exclusive event of the highest quality with a chef tasting of Douro food paired with the chef's wines and some more special and unique presentations of local customs and wine culture.
Porto Walking Tour
If you want to have an introduction of Porto and learn a bit more about its history, culture and curiosities, this is the perfect tour for you.
You'll join one of our knowledgeable guides on a fantastic tour around the downtown area of Porto, and discover a bit more about its incredible history, the local culture, curiosities about Porto and the delicious gastronomy from the North of Portugal.
We'll see Porto's most emblematic landmarks, like the Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookshop, São Bento Station, Aliados Avenue, Sé Cathedral, Luis I bridge, Ribeira, the Town Hall and many other impressive sights and monuments.
We're sure after this tour you will find out why Porto has been one of the most famous tourist destinations in Europe in the last few years.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT-CONCEPT
Our tour is on a pay what you want concept so everyone is able to join. There is only a small online booking fee.
EVERYONE'S WELCOME
Be prepared to meet all different kinds of people, that's the way pay-what-you-want tours are known for.
MEETING POINT
Look out for the guides with WHITE umbrellas at Fonte dos Leões, in front of Porto's University.
Learn How to Make Pastel de Nata!
• I can make private classes, please send me a message •
Take a look at my instagram page for a sneak peek of past experiences @portocookingclass
This experience is perfect for guests traveling with small or big groups, and also for families with kids! :)
If you are visiting Porto alone, it’s a great way to meet people from all over the world!
I will happily welcome you to my home, where we have lots of natural light, a calm area prepared with everything we need for messy and fun baking time!
Hosting is a passion and I have been doing this all my life with friends and family and so to call it a job: is a dream come true.
To start our experience, we will talk a little bit about me and my family since this is a recipe that belongs to my grandmothers and we have been doing it for years, so you can understand the uniqueness and how lucky I was when growing up eating these amazing Pastéis.
This is a hands-on class, we will bake everything from scratch as a group with my help! That is the most important part, we will create the most amazing Pastel de Nata because we will put lots of love, time and care into them. Everybody will help, we will take turns and I will give you a lot of fun facts regarding the story about them and who created
Keep in mind:
You don't need to be a baker to do this experience - the recipe is simple and I will guide you through all the process
ElevenWineTastings, Private Boat FarmtoTableChef GardenLunch
11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Chef´s Lunch in the garden, Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
We will visit the Douro Valley as if it were with a friend, an unforgettable/relaxing day, an experience of a lifetime.
With me, everything is done at your own pace, with no time limits, no deadlines for nothing.
Our keyword and the motto of this experience is:
NO STRESS, 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Let's see the touristic Douro that 99% of people see, but i want you to be the 1% of tourists who will see the Douro that no one else sees..
I'll show you the most beautiful roads in the less touristic Douro and the most authentic places, from the local people with their customs and their foods and wines.
We wil have an exclusive visit with the winemaker, learn the wine culture in a fun way, not boring like in the comercial main brands, that you can see in Porto city in the cellars.
We will show you something different, be prepared to be surprised.
River cruise in a private boat with snacks and drinks, one of the best river cruise of your life.
Chef's lunch with tasting of authentic Douro food paired with the chef's wines, we have several surprises that you will love.
An exclusive event of the highest quality like all our events just for our guests.
You will never forget this wine experience...
Douro Valley w/ two wineries, lunch and typical boat cruise
In this experience, you will visit the unparalleled DOURO VALLEY, the first denominated wine region in the world and a world heritage site by UNESCO.
The day starts at our meeting point and then we will be heading to the Valley.
For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, first driving through the N323 with all the astonishing viewpoints to the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery from a local producer to try his regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil, and other products produced with olives and everything paired with local bread, jelly, cheeses and hams.
At this winery we will have the chance to have a small walk at the vines and depending on the stage of the vineyard, learn about the work being done at the moment, such as, pruning, grafting and harvesting.
At 12:00 we will have our second stop at Pinhão for a typical portuguese lunch at a local tavern with 2 dishes, meat and fish and as well great options for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Still at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro Valley, with all the scenic views of the Porto Wine vineyards terraces and wineries as a background.
The journey will continue through the National 222, and on the way we will have our last stop in a 2nd winery to learn about Port wine and taste some :
Shughuli zote karibu na Porto District
Eat Like a Local - Food & Wine Tour
Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering journey to discover the secrets of Portuguese gastronomy.
This experience will take you through picturesque neighborhoods and local food shops offering secret culinary treasures.
Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic and wine experience and support the local family business and small producers.
You will be eating in our best and most authentic "tascas" (restaurants) to try out our favorite local "petiscos" It is a very Portuguese experience, with noisy locals, unpretentious food and every place with its unique atmosphere.
During our tour, we will visit 5 different places where you’ll taste different types of "petiscos" paired with the most surprising Portuguese wines or Portuguese beer. I will share stories about the places that we visit, about Portuguese gastronomy and local culture.
To finish the tour you will experience an amazing Port Wine tasting with the 3 different styles , where you will learn all about it and became an expert.
This tour serves as a full meal, so come with an empty stomach!
Other things to note
Let me know in advance of any kind of restrictions, allergies or if you don't drink alcohol
I can personalize this experience for private groups only.
*not suitable for vegans
Wine Venture & Boat Trip in Douro Valley
Come and see why we became awarded by Airbnb as being the Most Successful Hosts and Highest Rated Experiences for the last 2 years. We call it Commitment, Friendship and Passion for Culture, History and Wine.
THE JOURNEY
We start our day in Porto, heading to Douro Valley in a very comfortable Mercedes Van driving through spectacular roads. We want to let you immerse in breathtaking views in a Unesco World Heritage Site. It's time for a stop in a hidden viewpoint where you will have a great opportunity to take wonderful pictures.
THE WINE AND SOMETHING MORE
We will visit a stunning old winery where you will discover more about viticulture, winemaking and wine aging. You will learn about technical specifications of Douro Wines and their Terroir. Tasting their wines is embracing the whole region by feeling its aromas, flavours and complexity.
NOT JUST WINE
Before lunch, nothing fits better than 1 hour private cruise enjoying the breathtaking views with tasty snacks and drink.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
We will drive you to another exclusive family-owned winery where we will enjoy a delicious home cooked Portuguese lunch pairing with their wines and then visiting their charming property.
Please be in mind that we offer something that you couldn't have access on your own!
Customer knows best: that's why we believe our reviews will tell you why we are the best Douro Valley Experience!
Other things to note
* Private Groups - Please contact us to create a Private Experience for you.
* Clean and Safe certification guaranteed
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergies). Please alert us after finishing your booking process.
Paint a traditional Porto tile
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO
* * * After painting, tiles need to be fired in a ceramic oven and they will be ready THE DAY AFTER AT 4PM/16H. We will be open until 5PM/17H or another day in our opening hours * * *
Covering facades with tiles became very popular in Portugal during 19th and 20th centuries and is now one of the most beautiful and unique heritages of the world.
During this Tile Painting Workshop you will learn the highlights of the history of this heritage, how this beautiful tiles were painted traditionally and will have the chance to paint tile replicas of Porto (or your own design).
This workshop is perfect for tile lovers. You will take home the best memory of your trip to this beautiful city.
Every participant will paint 2 tiles. Don't worry, no artistic skills are required :)
IMPORTANT
- All participants must be minimum 12 years old.
- All minors must participate with at least one adult.
- We have a dog, Ulisses, who is sometimes in the workshop. He is small and friendly. If you prefer him not to be there please let us know in advance :)
* These workshops are made to support our project azulejosporto a non-profit catalogue of Porto facade tiles.
Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience
Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley?
We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley.
Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine.
Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing.
It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert.
After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk.
Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley.
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)
Douro Valley with Expert wine guide, Boat, Lunch, Tastings
Since 2015, several times considered the “Best Wine Tour” from Porto.
We are not the ones who say it, but the customers. Come and see.
I guarantee you will have a unique and different experience:)
SPECIAL OFFER, Douro wine bottle per reservation.
We will show you the most beautiful viewpoints where the guide will be available to take good pictures with your cell phone or camera.
Lovely boat cruise you will have. It will be not an ordinary boat, but an experience in a typical boat that transported the barrels.
We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. Tasting of different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:)
We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region, High Class.
Besides the wine you will also taste gourmet olive oil of Douro.
You will have contact with all the different stages of wine production, from the vineyards to the stamping place, passing to the barrels and finish in botteling.
The wine cellars are located on a level below the surface, making it a perfect place to age the wine. An incredible place that will surprise you.
We will ride on the most beautiful road in Portugal,N222.
If you visit Douro Valley once in your life, don't waste it, join me, you will love it:)
Airbnb 2019 Douro MostUniqueAccessExp
Airbnb awarded this tour in 2019 as the MOST UNIQUE ACCESS EXPERIENCE to Douro, based on consumers choice of authenticity, history and best customers feedback.
We are very happy with the return of our guests about our commitment and passion for the Douro Valley
This experience have 11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Exclusive Chef Lunch , Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
Let's visit the less touristy Douro, for us what matters is the charismatic people that you will meet throughout the all experience. Authentic people, with tons of knowledge, but with a lot of character and personality.
Forget about the biggest commercial brands, it´s not for us...
With me you will learn the whole history of wine but in a fun way not boring, let's talk about table wines that we drink every day, but also the famous Port wine
We start with a private boat cruize, where we will taste Douro delicacies with drinks n meet the crazy pirates :) to tell us and explain all the authentic stories of the Douro Valley
Then we will have an exclusive visit with the Winemaker in a small producer and get ready for some surprises you will love... we also have wines here, of course
Lunch at an exclusive event of the highest quality with a chef tasting of Douro food paired with the chef's wines and some more special and unique presentations of local customs and wine culture.
Douro Valley w/ two wineries, lunch and typical boat cruise
In this experience, you will visit the unparalleled DOURO VALLEY, the first denominated wine region in the world and a world heritage site by UNESCO.
The day starts at our meeting point and then we will be heading to the Valley.
For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, first driving through the N323 with all the astonishing viewpoints to the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery from a local producer to try his regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil, and other products produced with olives and everything paired with local bread, jelly, cheeses and hams.
At this winery we will have the chance to have a small walk at the vines and depending on the stage of the vineyard, learn about the work being done at the moment, such as, pruning, grafting and harvesting.
At 12:00 we will have our second stop at Pinhão for a typical portuguese lunch at a local tavern with 2 dishes, meat and fish and as well great options for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Still at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro Valley, with all the scenic views of the Porto Wine vineyards terraces and wineries as a background.
The journey will continue through the National 222, and on the way we will have our last stop in a 2nd winery to learn about Port wine and taste some :
Hike at Douro Valley w/ picnic, winery visit and tasting
PROGRAM
We will hike/walk through the vineyards in Douro valley until the amazing Pinhão village, however, on our way, we will have the chance to visit an amazing winery and learn how Port Wines are made and as well to have some wine tasting.
We will provide a picnic in the vineyards with cheese, smoked ham, bread, cakes, red and white wines, and a few more surprises, (if raining, we'll go to a typical restaurant). It's recommendable you take your own water for the day.
After the picnic, the hike will continue with the amazing views of Douro Valley vineyards until the village of Pinhão where will finish our hike and have the chance to visit the secular train station.
The hike is 9 km with some ups and downs, however, if you like to walk it will be easy.
Easy - For people that walk easily 20 km
Medium - For people who can walk easily 10 km
Difficult - For people not used to walk at all
To finish this fantastic day with a great moment of relaxation with the amazing landscapes of Douro Valley as background we will have 1 hour boat cruise (not included, 10 euro/pax, (for those who don't want, it will be given 1 hour free time at the village)
After that, we will be back to Porto city.
Bake Pastel de Nata & Drink Port Wine With Transportation
Transportation is included!
Special Tins available for sale!!
You can check other Reviews and Photos in my Online Experience:
airbnb.pt/experiences/1658231
We will meet in the center of Porto and drive for about 10 min to Maia where we live. A mix of countryside and city, here you can feel a bit of peace. Once we arrive at home we will do a toast with Port wine and be ready to start our baking . After some talk its time to 'get your hands on work'. I will first explain you all the steps before we start cooking. We divide this workshop in 2 different stages, first you will learn how to do the puff pastry, the base for our Pastel de nata and on the second stage the custard !! All of you will participate in the baking .We clarify that we don't have individual working areas, but that we all work together as a team.
With our babies in the oven for 15 minuts we will prepare our drinks, coffe, tea or a genuine white Port wine to enjoy with our Pastel de Nata . All participants make at least 2 pastries by hand - spreading the dough with a specific Pastry technique, filled with the custard and oven :) I am sure that the result will be delicious. After the pastel de nata is done we will finally
tasted and realize this is the best nata you ever eat. After this amazing moment its time to come back to Porto!
Everything is planed in detail to give you the best experience!!
Paint Tiles and have a Tea
⊞The tiles represent a base of reference for the Portuguese artistic expression and are spread all over the country in monuments and houses.
♥ I intend to provide a unique experience, sharing with you my love about tiles and giving you the opportunity to paint two tiles inspired by our traditional motifs.
✒ABOUT
-First of all I´ll talk a bit about the tiles of Porto and explain the most important things to know about the Portuguese tiles and their history.
- Then I´ll teach you some of the tile painting techniques used in the production of traditional tiles .
-You will have the opportunity to paint 2 tiles !
Important:
Tiles need to be fired after the class and are ready in 24 hours after the class for you to pick them up.
Porto city walking tour
Attention: tour in English
Hello, my name is José and me and my friend João and Inês will show you around this beautiful city :)
This will be a very relaxed and friendly tour full of stories and fun facts, throughout the most iconic and scenic streets and alleys of Porto historical center, the same ones that have made Porto city, UNESCO world heritage.
With us you'll be traveling in time, having the chance to walk where the knights and kings walked, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and its details.
This friendly walk will start at the iconic cathedral of Porto (Sé do Porto) and then we will get lost downtown in the medieval streets of Porto, passing by iconic places such as Riverside, St. Francis Church, Lello bookstore, Clerico's tower, astonishing viewpoints, and much more.
On our way, you will have the opportunity to learn about our history, how Portugal was born, and the importance of the city of Porto for the country, especially because it was a big trading hub, and how the city grew and was organized inside and outside a great wall to protect from invaders.
Even if Porto is a hilly city, you can expect an easy walk through the city and having a big finale with a great surprise at “Rua das Taipas” with a toast of Sweet Wine.
ElevenWineTastings, Private Boat FarmtoTableChef GardenLunch
11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Chef´s Lunch in the garden, Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
We will visit the Douro Valley as if it were with a friend, an unforgettable/relaxing day, an experience of a lifetime.
With me, everything is done at your own pace, with no time limits, no deadlines for nothing.
Our keyword and the motto of this experience is:
NO STRESS, 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Let's see the touristic Douro that 99% of people see, but i want you to be the 1% of tourists who will see the Douro that no one else sees..
I'll show you the most beautiful roads in the less touristic Douro and the most authentic places, from the local people with their customs and their foods and wines.
We wil have an exclusive visit with the winemaker, learn the wine culture in a fun way, not boring like in the comercial main brands, that you can see in Porto city in the cellars.
We will show you something different, be prepared to be surprised.
River cruise in a private boat with snacks and drinks, one of the best river cruise of your life.
Chef's lunch with tasting of authentic Douro food paired with the chef's wines, we have several surprises that you will love.
An exclusive event of the highest quality like all our events just for our guests.
You will never forget this wine experience...
Harry Potter and the City of Porto
Discover how the life of the author J.K. Rowling in Porto inspired the Harry Potter story. Find out about Portuguese heroes and villains from the Invicta City on a guided walking tour.
In this experience you will Discover how the life of the author J.K. Rowling in Porto inspired parts of the Harry Potter story. Starts at the most beautiful train station of Portugal, São Bento, to discover why train stations are so important for J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, going the most beautiful café J.K. Rowling ever wrote, the Majestic, to find out about her own adventures and inspirations and let’s not forget the world’s most beautiful bookshop, Livraria Lello, to unveil the spells behind magical numbers and inspirations.
In this adventure we will also:
• Hunt the Fantastic Beast of Porto, the Dragon.
• Discover heroes and villains of the Invicta City
• Taste a sweet Portuguese Horcrux!
This is an original and authorial work, registered in the Portuguese Society of Authors.
Contact me for experiences in Portuguese and in Spanish.
The Art of Azulejos Porto
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO
* * * After painting, tiles need to be fired in a ceramic oven and they will be ready THE DAY AFTER AT 4PM/16H We will be open until 5PM/17H or another day in our opening hours. * * *
Covering facades with tiles became very popular in Portugal during 19th and 20th centuries and is now one of the most beautiful and unique heritages of the world.
During this Tile Painting Workshop you will learn the highlights of the history of this heritage, how this beautiful tiles were painted traditionally and will have the chance to paint tile replicas of Porto (or your own design).
This workshop is perfect for tile lovers. You will take home the best memory of your trip to this beautiful city.
Every participant will paint 2 tiles. Don't worry, no artistic skills are required :)
IMPORTANT
- This workshop is suitable for children +10.
- We have a dog, Ulisses, who is sometimes in the workshop. He is small and friendly. If you prefer him not to be there please let us know in advance :)
* These workshops are made to support our project azulejosporto, a non-profit catalogue of Porto facade tiles.
Unique Douro Valley Tour with wine tasting
We will start this unique experience with one of the most awarded wineries. There we will have a visit to a vineyard with wine tasting. So you can taste a little bit of Douro. After that, we will go ahead with an amazing river cruise that will last 1h on the Douro River.
Following that, you will have lunch at one of the best restaurants in the region and have a bit of a taste of Portuguese cuisine.
To finish this tour, we will end it with another visit with a tasting of a very special place.
Then we will return to Porto, and you can be sure this was not a dream. It was just the best experience of your life.
Let´s meet and initiate our trip to Douro Valley!