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Airbnb 2019 Douro Valley Most Unique Access Experience
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 has 12 Wine Tastings, 2 Wineries, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Mom's Homemade Lunch, Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?! Let's visit the less touristy Douro. For us what matters are 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 cruise, 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 We will have lunch at my family estate, where my wife will cook a homemade lunch. At my wine estate we have many more surprises, including opening a bottle of Port Wine over the fire, a unique event.
Learn How to Make Pastel de Nata!
• I can make private classes, please send me a message • Take a look at my page for a sneak peek of past experiences @portocookingclass 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 delicious 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. Babies and toddlers are not allowed since we deal with hot liquids, very hot oven, knifes and my house as a lot of art that breaks. Only children above 6 years old are allowed in the experience.
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.
⭐The Authentic Porto Food Tour⭐
If just arrived in town this is a perfect introduction to the Portuguese gastronomy, the essentials of Porto and the local culture! We will live to the rhythm of the city and we will eat where the citizens of Porto used to go, away from the ultra tourist sites. More than a tour, we will live several experiences in the same morning/afternoon! We will go to an iconic cafe where we will have an authentic breakfast as the Portuguese do. After that we will discover Porto's old stores and taste their fresh products, visit an emblematic market where we will sit to eat Iberian ham, seafood, cheese and wine from the Northern region of the country. We will continue this fantastic adventure having a local lunch with obviously one of the most typical dish of Porto with drinks included in a bar / restaurant well appreciated by the inhabitants of our beloved city. We will be visiting 5 spots in total. All the places we go are traditional businesses and you will enjoy it like a "Tripeiro" (people of Porto). Emblematic monuments of the city as the Liberdade square, the Mercado do Bolhão, delicious food and drinks, everything is included in the price ! Join us and come hungry :) **If you book the 2pm experience we will switch the breakfast for a dessert** Other things to note: >Experience not adapted for strict vegetarians/vegans or gluten free. >We need a minimum of 4 participants to create a group and so have fun together! >Gratuities always graciously accepted ;)
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 of 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. The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical Portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians. Still in Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical Rabelo boat along the astonishing Douro River with the Valley as a background view (the boat cruise is shared with other groups). The journey will continue through the National Road 222, one of the most iconic roads in Portugal, winner of the "World's Best Driving Road Award", which will take us to the second winery for more tasting, parings and story tales from the wineries owners. After that, we will return to Porto and arrive to Porto at around 6:00 PM.

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ElevenWineTastings, Private Boat FarmtoTableChef GardenLunch
11 Wine tastings, 2 Wineries, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Mom's Homemade Lunch with the Best Views, 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 and no deadlines for anything. 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 about the wine culture in a fun way, not boring like in the commercial 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 cruises of your life. My wife will cook an homemade lunch with tasting of authentic Douro food paired with the dry and Port wines, we have several surprises that you will love. An exclusive event of the highest quality just for our guests. You will never forget this wine experience...
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 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 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
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:) All visits and tastings are of above average quality. SPECIAL OFFER, 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, with a wine tasting on board, Green wine, Vinho Verde. We will have a fantastic lunch in a traditional restaurant (all inclusive). As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. On lunch you will taste different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:) Yes, you can drink whatever you want:) We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region,truly genuine. 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 bottling. 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:)
Douro Valley with two small local wineries and lunch
Visit the UNPARALLELED DOURO VALLEY, the world's premier wine region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, traveling along the National Road 323, with all the amazing viewpoints in the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery of a local producer to taste their regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil and other products produced with olives and everything associated with local bread, jelly, local cheeses and hams. At this winery, we will have the chance to take a short walk to the vineyards and depending on the vineyard scene, learn about the work in progress, such as pruning, grafting, and harvesting. The second stop is in Pinhão, a small riverside town, for a typical Portuguese lunch at a local tavern with excellent options for vegans and vegetarians. Still in Pinhão, you will have free time to explore this beautiful little town in the middle of the Douro Valley. The journey will continue through the National Road 222, one of the most iconic roads in Portugal, winner of the "World's Best Driving Road Award", which will take us to the second winery. Arrival in Porto around 5:00/ 5:30 p.m.
City Tour & Port Wine Cellar
Perfect for those who want to know Porto's City Center and the history of Port Wine in a single tour. In this tour discover the importance of religion, strategic alliances and the role of Portugal in Globalization, but also understand the recent tourist impact on the city, cost and quality of life for the Portuguese, and much more. We will visit a cellar where the guide will explain the production process, aging and tasting notes of 4 quality Port wines

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The Art of Azulejos Porto
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO * *The tiles you paint during the workshop will need to be fired in a ceramic oven and WILL BE READY FOR COLLECTION THE DAY AFTER THE WORKSHOP BETWEEN 4 PM AND 5 PM. You can arrange to collect them on another day during our opening hours (please check them on Googl_ Maps).* * 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. - Due to limited space, additional individuals who were not included in the original booking may not be present in the workshop. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. - 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.
Porto city walking tour
Attention: tour in English Hello, my name is José and me and my friends João and Inês will show you around this beautiful city :) This will be a very relaxed and friendly tour full of stories, history, and fun facts, throughout the most iconic and scenic streets and alleys of Porto's historical center, the same ones that have made the city of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 our meeting point at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 34, right in front of Palácio da Bolsa. and then we will get lost downtown in the medieval streets of Porto, passing by iconic places such as the São Bento Station, Riverside, St. Francis Church, Lello bookstore, Clérigo'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. For your big finale, we've got a great surprise for you at “Rua Mouzinho Silveira” with a toast of Port Wine ;)
The Original Tuk Tuk Porto Experience
Venture out and live the romance of Portugal's 'Capital of the North' on The Original Tuk Tuk Porto Experience. Three-time nominee and winner of Europe's Best Destination, Porto is full of medieval architecture, a defining river, and a sense of charm that never seems to end. I'll provide a unique route so that you can explore a different side of Porto. You'll see the Douro River from several fantastic viewpoints in both the old town and Gaia, and you'll get to know the city in a relaxed and safe way. We'll cross the River through the romantic Dom Luís I bridge or through the modern Infante bridge. We will have time to see also the brilliant Arrábida bridge or the "old" D. Maria bridge (Built by Gustave Eiffel) We'll take a ride through various places in my enchanting vehicles, and hear stories that the city has to tell on every corner that make Porto and its people unique. You'll see the Lello Bookshop, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world; the Clérigos Tower, the most imposing tower in the city, dominating the entire urban landscape of Porto. And of course, you'll enjoy the ride with a full of flavourful and enjoyable glass of port wine. As you can see, you have all the reasons to get to know Porto as nobody else will. To discover every nook and cranny. To marvel at the brilliance and splendor that this city full of character and passion has to offer.
Port Wine Experience
Visit 3 producers tasting 7 Port wines and become an expert! With a local guide you'll be able to enter 3 different producers, with different concepts and the best wines! Learn about the production process with experienced guides and see from small barrels to wooden vats with thousands of liters to understand how the wine ages. Taste amazing wines! We selected variety and quality because there is a big difference between drinking Port and good Port! (Check the other experiences i provide clicking my profile picture)
Pastel de Nata / Workshop in Porto
Learn how to make the famous "Pastel de Nata", so that you can return home and enjoy the traditional Portuguese pastries made by you. While learning how to bake traditional pastries, you can taste a regional wine and learn about Portuguese culture and history through a gastronomic conversation. Once it's ready, it's time to enjoy the learning results with some warm pastries! In this experience, the host will give the participants the opportunity to alternately participate in the different phases of making the pastel de nata. If you want to participate in all stages of the making, please contact us for a private session. Any child participating in the tour will need to reserve an adult seat. For safety reasons, the guide will not allow children to participate in certain stages, even if their guardians claim that they are capable of doing so. Non-paying children need to request authorization in advance to be present, and if possible, they must sit separately from the participating group and cannot interfere with the activity at any time.

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Airbnb 2019 Douro Valley Most Unique Access Experience
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 has 12 Wine Tastings, 2 Wineries, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Mom's Homemade Lunch, Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?! Let's visit the less touristy Douro. For us what matters are 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 cruise, 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 We will have lunch at my family estate, where my wife will cook a homemade lunch. At my wine estate we have many more surprises, including opening a bottle of Port Wine over the fire, a unique event.
Learn How to Make Pastel de Nata!
• I can make private classes, please send me a message • Take a look at my page for a sneak peek of past experiences @portocookingclass 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 delicious 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. Babies and toddlers are not allowed since we deal with hot liquids, very hot oven, knifes and my house as a lot of art that breaks. Only children above 6 years old are allowed in the experience.
Ensaio Photografica no Porto
Get to know much more of my trunk at @kellycarvalhophotographer No More Selfies - Porto is the most beautiful and romantic city in Portugal and deserves much more than selfies. - Have a photo session with me for the most beautiful spots in Porto and have perfect memories of your time in Portugal. - Take the photo tour with a pro and pay only for the photos you want. -> The value above refers to the value of experience per person. - You will receive a link with all the photos so you can choose which and as many photos as you want. -> 7€ each photo > 5€ each photo ( Choosing over 15 photos. ) It's much more security and freedom for you! Also, if you want add video to your photo tour, feel free for only €25 per person This tour is perfect for couples, singles, families, children and for those who want to have good memories. If you have a suggestion and want changes, please feel free to talk to me in the chat.
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.
⭐The Authentic Porto Food Tour⭐
If just arrived in town this is a perfect introduction to the Portuguese gastronomy, the essentials of Porto and the local culture! We will live to the rhythm of the city and we will eat where the citizens of Porto used to go, away from the ultra tourist sites. More than a tour, we will live several experiences in the same morning/afternoon! We will go to an iconic cafe where we will have an authentic breakfast as the Portuguese do. After that we will discover Porto's old stores and taste their fresh products, visit an emblematic market where we will sit to eat Iberian ham, seafood, cheese and wine from the Northern region of the country. We will continue this fantastic adventure having a local lunch with obviously one of the most typical dish of Porto with drinks included in a bar / restaurant well appreciated by the inhabitants of our beloved city. We will be visiting 5 spots in total. All the places we go are traditional businesses and you will enjoy it like a "Tripeiro" (people of Porto). Emblematic monuments of the city as the Liberdade square, the Mercado do Bolhão, delicious food and drinks, everything is included in the price ! Join us and come hungry :) **If you book the 2pm experience we will switch the breakfast for a dessert** Other things to note: >Experience not adapted for strict vegetarians/vegans or gluten free. >We need a minimum of 4 participants to create a group and so have fun together! >Gratuities always graciously accepted ;)
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 of 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. The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical Portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians. Still in Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical Rabelo boat along the astonishing Douro River with the Valley as a background view (the boat cruise is shared with other groups). The journey will continue through the National Road 222, one of the most iconic roads in Portugal, winner of the "World's Best Driving Road Award", which will take us to the second winery for more tasting, parings and story tales from the wineries owners. After that, we will return to Porto and arrive to Porto at around 6:00 PM.
Cheese and Port Wine Pairing
Great wine is always enhanced by great food. In this tasting, you will be trying 3 different categories of Port Wine paired with a chesse platter, with explanations from our attentive and friendly staff. Included: 3 glasses of Port wine, paired with a Portuguese Cheese selection. Crusted Port paired with local-aged sheep cheese, 10-Year-Old Tawny Port paired with a mixed cow, goat, and sheep-aged paprika cheese, Colheita 2009 White Port paired with a 7-month aged traditional Azores cheese and local jam.
Porto Night Pubcrawl with drinks, bars & special club entry
We are a team of nightlife enthusiasts on a mission to elevate your night out in Porto. At Portocrawl, we believe that the perfect night is a combination of great company, fantastic drinks, and unforgettable experiences. Immerse yourself in the Porto Nightlife, where your ticket includes 6 specially selected drinks, exclusive access to 4 chic bars, and VIP entry to a Premier club. No hidden fees, no lines – just a seamless night of exploration in the heart of Porto. Highlights of the event: •Six Sips of Elegance: Enjoy a variety of drinks, specially selected for each venue along our curated route. •Four Unique Bars: Experience the diverse atmospheres of four handpicked bars, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Porto's nightlife. •Drinking Games: Break the ice and forge connections with fellow travelers through our entertaining drinking games. •VIP Club Entry: Skip the lines and enter a top-notch club with VIP privileges. *Please note that entry to the club alone typically costs around 15 euros.
Porto city walking tour
Attention: tour in English Hello, my name is José and me and my friends João and Inês will show you around this beautiful city :) This will be a very relaxed and friendly tour full of stories, history, and fun facts, throughout the most iconic and scenic streets and alleys of Porto's historical center, the same ones that have made the city of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 our meeting point at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 34, right in front of Palácio da Bolsa. and then we will get lost downtown in the medieval streets of Porto, passing by iconic places such as the São Bento Station, Riverside, St. Francis Church, Lello bookstore, Clérigo'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. For your big finale, we've got a great surprise for you at “Rua Mouzinho Silveira” with a toast of Port Wine ;)
The Art of Azulejos Porto
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO * *The tiles you paint during the workshop will need to be fired in a ceramic oven and WILL BE READY FOR COLLECTION THE DAY AFTER THE WORKSHOP BETWEEN 4 PM AND 5 PM. You can arrange to collect them on another day during our opening hours (please check them on Googl_ Maps).* * 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. - Due to limited space, additional individuals who were not included in the original booking may not be present in the workshop. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. - 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.
The Original Tuk Tuk Porto Experience
Venture out and live the romance of Portugal's 'Capital of the North' on The Original Tuk Tuk Porto Experience. Three-time nominee and winner of Europe's Best Destination, Porto is full of medieval architecture, a defining river, and a sense of charm that never seems to end. I'll provide a unique route so that you can explore a different side of Porto. You'll see the Douro River from several fantastic viewpoints in both the old town and Gaia, and you'll get to know the city in a relaxed and safe way. We'll cross the River through the romantic Dom Luís I bridge or through the modern Infante bridge. We will have time to see also the brilliant Arrábida bridge or the "old" D. Maria bridge (Built by Gustave Eiffel) We'll take a ride through various places in my enchanting vehicles, and hear stories that the city has to tell on every corner that make Porto and its people unique. You'll see the Lello Bookshop, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world; the Clérigos Tower, the most imposing tower in the city, dominating the entire urban landscape of Porto. And of course, you'll enjoy the ride with a full of flavourful and enjoyable glass of port wine. As you can see, you have all the reasons to get to know Porto as nobody else will. To discover every nook and cranny. To marvel at the brilliance and splendor that this city full of character and passion has to offer.
Porto Surfing Experience
OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU TO HAVE AN EXCELLENT SURFING EXPERIENCE, whether it's your first time trying surfing or you are trying to advance your skills. We'll get suited up in the wetsuits I provide, grab the surfboards and head down to the sand. This experience is for Small Groups (MAXIMUM 8 PARTICIPANTS per COACH) from total beginners surfers. For the first 15 minutes we’ll be training on the beach, then the rest of the classe with an instructor in the ocean. Other things to note A container to change clothes (NOT IN THE STREET) and safe space to store your belongings (NOT IN A CAR). At the end of the lesson you have access to an outdoor shower. If you never surfed before this is the surfing experience you're looking for. JOIN US ALOHA
Port Wine Experience
Visit 3 producers tasting 7 Port wines and become an expert! With a local guide you'll be able to enter 3 different producers, with different concepts and the best wines! Learn about the production process with experienced guides and see from small barrels to wooden vats with thousands of liters to understand how the wine ages. Taste amazing wines! We selected variety and quality because there is a big difference between drinking Port and good Port! (Check the other experiences i provide clicking my profile picture)
Pastel de Nata / Workshop in Porto
Learn how to make the famous "Pastel de Nata", so that you can return home and enjoy the traditional Portuguese pastries made by you. While learning how to bake traditional pastries, you can taste a regional wine and learn about Portuguese culture and history through a gastronomic conversation. Once it's ready, it's time to enjoy the learning results with some warm pastries! In this experience, the host will give the participants the opportunity to alternately participate in the different phases of making the pastel de nata. If you want to participate in all stages of the making, please contact us for a private session. Any child participating in the tour will need to reserve an adult seat. For safety reasons, the guide will not allow children to participate in certain stages, even if their guardians claim that they are capable of doing so. Non-paying children need to request authorization in advance to be present, and if possible, they must sit separately from the participating group and cannot interfere with the activity at any time.
Porto, Sunset ou Daytime num veleiro de charme no Rio Douro
Venha descobrir uma perspetiva única das cidades do Porto e de V.N. de Gaia no nosso veleiro de charme. A partir da Douro Marina, navegaremos tranquilamente entre a Ponte D.Luis na zona histórica do Porto e a bonita foz do rio douro, havendo a possibilidade de entrada no oceano atlântico. Durante o passeio, teremos vista para as principais atrações do Porto, como os jandins do Plácio de Cristal, a zona ribeirinha, a catedral, a Ponte D.Luis,o o convento da serra do pilar, as caves de vinho do Porto, a foz do Douro, entre outros. Conheça a simpatia e a boa disposição de uma equipa que promete surpreender. Faça uma pausa, venha sentir a brisa do mar no rosto, o deslizar suave na água, relaxe. O rio e o sol são elementos naturais que nos fazem sentir excepcionalmente bem, são como antídotos para as nossas vidas apressadas.