Porto: an authentic local tour with lunch included
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This is the most authentic tour you will find. I will show you the real Porto outside the tourist areas, where life is truly lived and food is made with love.
Highlights
- Learn about the hidden gems in Porto and its history
- Taste authentic food and drinks at a local 'tasca'
- Hung out with a born and raised Porto guide filled with tips to give
- Gain insights into the local life
- Avoid tourist scams
Description
In Portugal, when something looks too good but with little usage, we say “It looks nice, but only for tourists”. This, unfortunately, is what is happening to the center of Porto. The locals have left, opening space for a reality that isn’t ours. The center’s outskirts is quickly shifting into a ghost town.
The tour I’m offering, might not be the prettiest one but it is, without a doubt, the most authentic! We will walk through endless history in the Paranhos parish.
We will start by visiting the area of Carvalhido, which is intrinsically synced with the history of freedom of the country. After, we will get lost in the parish's little streets contemplating the history of tiles and getting some insight into the local life.
This adventure will have a lunch break in a local 'tasca' and traditional food will be served. In here, we will talk about Portuguese cuisine while enjoying a good glass of wine.
The last part of our tour will take place in Arca d'água, one of the most important parks of the city, and crucial for its development. Everything you heard will have its conclusion in this lost park. Filled with secrets and beauty, we will demystify every of its corners.
Includes
Visit a local church and points of interest
Walk around the parish covering important information and history
Lunch at 'tasca' with traditional food and drinks
Important Information
- Keep in mind that in Porto, rain comes expectedly. Bring an umbrella or a rain coat, just in case. Feel free to bring a water bottle too.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund