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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.
At this winery, we will have the chance to have a short 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.
The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical Portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Still, at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro River with the Valley as a background view (shared with other groups)
The journey will continue through the National 222 in, direction of our last winery, something very small and intimate where you will have the chance to try the wines of the last local producer.
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
⭐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 ;)
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.
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 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.
Explore the rivers of Porto
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:)
Playful & Interesting Eco-Friendly Porto City Tour
Join me on a playful tour of Porto in a fun and eco-friendly Citroen E-Mehari car.
We'll explore the historic center of Porto with its narrow streets in neighborhoods like Sé, Vitória, and Miragaia. We'll also venture to Vila Nova de Gaia, where we'll take a break at the stunning viewpoint of Serra do Pilar. From here, you can capture incredible views of both banks of the Douro River.
Next, we'll head back to Porto and descend to Ribeira, enjoying the beautiful right bank of the river all the way to Foz. Along the way, we'll pass through the parishes of Miragaia, Massarelos, and Lordelo do Ouro.
Our eco-friendly ride will take us to the seaside area of Porto, Foz do Douro, where we'll spot the stunning Gardens of the Passeio Alegre, surrounded by centuries-old trees, palms, and fountains. Here, we'll take another break next to the beach and enjoy a moment of contemplation.
"We loved zipping around in his bright blue electric vehicle. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming..." - Susan
This sustainable experience accommodates up to three guests, but don't worry if you're traveling solo or with a friend – you don't need to fill up all the seats.
If you'd like to make a private reservation, have any questions or concerns about my experience, or need to schedule a different date/time, please contact me directly.
Cruising the Douro with the fisherman
My plan is to welcome you to the Freixo Marina, where I will offer you a welcome drink (Port Wine or Sparkling Bruto) with almonds with aromatic herbs and we begin sailing, always made in a paused and safe way.
We will see the Freixo Palace, just next to the Marina and sail the river below, admiring from this perspective the 6 bridges connecting Porto and Gaia, first you will see the Freixo Bridge and then you can admire the bridges of S. Joao and Maria Pia, this last landmark of the city, designed by Eiffel.
Next, you'll see the D. Luis I bridge, the Ribeira Pier and Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Port wine cellars are located and, finally, the Arrábida Bridge.
We will see a picturesque fishing village to Afurada, the Cabedelo Nature Reserve and the romantic old Foz.
Continuing our route towards the Atlantic, at certain times, we will be able to see the fishermen in the fishing faina of Robalo the line and with a bit of luck we will still see the dolphins. This is if the sea has navigability and only in that case.
This Barra do Douro scenario is especially beautiful at sunset, a moment that I of course recommend.
On the way, we'll stop to take the required photos.
And it's time to come back to the harbor in shelter, hoping to have transformed these 2 hours into an unforgettable moment and passed on to you the love that I feel for this river.
Other notes
Since we will be sailing towards the ocean, it is recommended to bring a light jacket or cardboard, as it usually gets a little colder by the sea.
Porto Sailing Boat Experience
Welcome to your Porto Boat Sailing Tour!
We'll give you the opportunity of participating in the maneuvering and driving of a sailboat, using only the wind to move us.
During our time, we'll see the magnificent landscapes of the riverbanks of Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto.
And depending on the sea conditions, we'll take you towards the sea to enjoy the pleasure of sailing even more.
Sail with us on a Porto boat sailing tour today.
Other things to note
The use of lifejackets is mandatory.
Sightseeing Tour
Embark on a relaxing, two-hour tour of the Douro River with the most breathtaking views of the banks of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia on a 15-meter sailboat or catamaran.
You will have the opportunity to pass by several monuments and landmarks of both cities, aboard of one of our 15-meter sailboats (with capacity for 12 or 18 people).
Note: The distribution of clients on the boats is done in random order, and no preference can be specified at the time of booking. We will not split groups.
Departing from the Douro Marina, we will take you on a boat tour through the beautiful landscape of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the way, don't miss some of the most emblematic landmarks such as the Arrábida Bridge, the old market (Alfandega), the Port wine cellars and the Luiz I Bridge. And don't forget to "dive" into the sea breeze as we head towards the entrance of the Douro River where you can enjoy the view of Foz do Douro and the new cruise terminal. There will be no shortage of photographable spots to take a souvenir.
MEETING POINT
When arriving at Douro Marina, wait at pier D gate for one of the skippers, identified with BBDouro equipment, to make your check-in and accompany you to the boat.
Most popular in Porto
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.
Douro Sailing unforgettable experience
Our experience consists of a 52-foot (16-meter) boat ride along the banks of the Douro River from the Douro marina, Gaia - Afurada, to the Ribeira area, one of the most tourist and historic sites in Porto, also passing by the banks of the the city of Gaia where the oldest port wine cellars are located, returning in the opposite direction to the north where possible and with navigation conditions, it passes through an exit to the sea!
This tour lasts at least two hours and may, if you wish, extend this time. Guests can bring food and beverages, we have drinks refrigeration outside, we also have plates, glasses and cutlery available if needed!
We can also provide a stop for dives and baths, all accompanied by a sound system where guests can connect their own playlists and use our wi-fi! Come take a tour with us!
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)
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.
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.
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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.
At this winery, we will have the chance to have a short 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.
The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical Portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Still, at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro River with the Valley as a background view (shared with other groups)
The journey will continue through the National 222 in, direction of our last winery, something very small and intimate where you will have the chance to try the wines of the last local producer.
Douro Sailing unforgettable experience
Our experience consists of a 52-foot (16-meter) boat ride along the banks of the Douro River from the Douro marina, Gaia - Afurada, to the Ribeira area, one of the most tourist and historic sites in Porto, also passing by the banks of the the city of Gaia where the oldest port wine cellars are located, returning in the opposite direction to the north where possible and with navigation conditions, it passes through an exit to the sea!
This tour lasts at least two hours and may, if you wish, extend this time. Guests can bring food and beverages, we have drinks refrigeration outside, we also have plates, glasses and cutlery available if needed!
We can also provide a stop for dives and baths, all accompanied by a sound system where guests can connect their own playlists and use our wi-fi! Come take a tour with us!
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
⭐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 ;)
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.
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)
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.
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 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.
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.
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
*Tiles need to be fired after the class and are ready in 24 hours after the class for you to pick them up with a proper packaging.
-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 !
Discover the HIDDENS GEMS of Gerês National Park!
Come with me to visit one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal! If you like roadtrips, walking through secret Nature and diving into transparent waters, hop on this journey.
The experience is done year round, even in autumn and winter, when the landscape of Gerês is more vibrant. No matter the weather, you'll discover breathtaking places. In this trip what matters is the journey, not only the destination.
PROGRAM
Before we begin the hike, we'll have one of the most picturesque roadtrips of your life, to the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Halfway, we'll stop at a local cafe for bathroom, to get something to eat/drink and then head on our way.
When we get to the starting point, we'll do what is my favorite trail of the entire park, where we will let ourselves be soaked up with all that it has to offer, from huge waterfalls, incredible viewpoints, pasture animals with their shepherds and abandoned shelter huts, until we reach a lagoon with incredibly transparent waters, where we will stop to relax for a while and, if you want, also swim.
NOTES
- The trip is adapted according to your needs and preferences, as in cases of physical limitation.
- The price includes pick up in Porto, Braga or Ponte de Lima.
- There is a discount per person depending on your group size.
- Message me for questions and to settle the starting time and meeting point.
Porto Guided City Pub Crawl
Embark on a guided city pub crawl in Porto and experience Portuguese nightlife. You will visit hotspots throughout the city with shots and beers, and dance the night away at one of the best clubs in the city.
Our Pub crawl takes place in and around the "Galerias" area. The Galerias de Paris Street is one of the most important places in Porto’s nightlife. There are bars and clubs throughout the entire street, but the locals prefer to grab a drink and hang out outside, moving from one place to another, just like we do in our Pub Crawl!
Drinking games, challenges, and countless memories and stories for you to tell your friends about your night out in Porto! Our Professional guides / Party Makers will make sure you have the best Porto nightlife experience possible!
Come discover the bohemian neighborhood of Porto!
Pastel de Nata / Patry Class 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.
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.
The only night Bridge Climb in Europe
We will just do what a few brave people from Porto did for 45 years: enjoy an amazing night view in the most exclusive spot of the city!
The only thing that was added is safety and confort...
I will guarantee you exclusive access to the Arrábida Bridge's Arch; since I'm the guy who has the key to the arch (yes, at night I'm the only guide visiting it!), this is a unique and exclusive experience.
We'll go up 262 steps to reach the summit of the Arrábida Bridge's Arch, where a quiet viewpoint lays just under one of the busiest bridges in Portugal.
Up there, we'll have time to enjoy the view with a delicious surprise, and to celebrate the conquer of this national monument.
In fact, this spot was occupied over the years by intrepid youngsters from Porto... the difference now is that we have steps, a handrail, two steel cables and an harness attached to it. This makes the experience suitable for everyone that can go up and down stairs, even if they have vertigo :)
There will be plenty of time for sharing stories about the bridge and taking pictures.
No one can believe it!
Other things to note
If you wish, bring your camera, mobile phone and/or go-pro.
No special clothing or shoes are required, just something confortable (avoid short skirts to confortably dress the harness).