Porto Food Tour

The walking food tour of Bolhão Market was one of my highlight in Porto, especially how deeply knowledgeable my guide, Sean, was about the market's heritage. Learning about the origins of the vendors and the history of Porto’s culinary traditions added so much value to the tasting experience. The food selections were fantastic, and the wine pairings were thoughtfully chosen and clearly explained. Thank you for a memorable highlight of my trip!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Didn't tour the whole market

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Mike

17 Reviews

Super informative and enjoyable tour with Sean at the food market. We covered many things about the culture, history and tastes of the region. Got to try all kinds of local foods, many you wouldn't know to try without a guide. Highly recommended as a way to start your Porto journey. Must do in Porto.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Scarlett

1 Review

Great food tour with Sean, he was proactive in messaging before the tour with details of where to meet. Extremely friendly and welcoming with lots of banter as the title says 🙂 The tour itself was great around Bolhão Market. We stopped at numerous Portuguese stalls wine, cheese, seafood, meats, desert and many more. He was great at navigating the bust market and getting spots to explain the food and the stall with detail. All three of us enjoyed to tour and would recommend to anyone visiting Porto. Thanks Sean!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Sean has a naturally engaging energy, he is enthusiastic, friendly and informative… I have done many GuruWalks and Sean ranks among the best, a thoroughly enjoyable and fun couple of hours… 🙏🏻

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Sean was great - very engaging, told us all about the market & food, we got to try loads, prices of everything was very reasonable, small group and a lovely afternoon .. the area around the market is lovely too. Highly recommend!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

He was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic! I learned lots about Portugal and their food history I never knew. Being able to choose what you want was the cherry on Top. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Great and fun tour!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

I had a great tour with Sean, he is very knowledgeable and passionate about the area and the history. It was a lovely small group and I was accommodated as a vegetarian, which is not always easy with traditional food! Brilliant tour, definitely recommend!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Sean went above and beyond! I ended up being the only person who showed up for the tour, and he still gave me the full experience with the same enthusiasm, attention, and professionalism. Sean explained the history, culture, and food traditions in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way. You can tell he truly knows and loves the city. The tour was very well organized, relaxed, informative, and fun. Sean answered every question with patience and gave great local insights and recommendations. I learned a lot while enjoying amazing Portuguese food along the way. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Porto. Thank you so much, Sean!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

We highly recommend this tour. Sean was an outstanding tour leader. Loved his humour, knowledge and the opportunities to try different tastes. A great couple of hours. Thanks Sean.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Ant

2 Reviews

Sean looked after the group very well. He was knowledgeable and attentive,. allowing us to spend more time in one area and move on when less time was needed. Fantastic. Will always use Guru to book our food tours.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Nice selection of food and drink sampling from the marketplace and tied in interesting facts about local cuisine and history.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Finn

1 Review

Blown away by how fantastic the experience was. Sean is an amazing host - great mix of funny, knowledgeable, and overall just great to be around. The food was incredible and as other reviews mention he had special deals with some of the vendors so we felt we had the perfect amount to eat for breakfast/lunch. There was only 5 of us plus Sean today (the other 2 groups have already left great reviews!) and it felt intimate and friendly and overall was just a great group dynamic. Absolutely the highlight of our time in Porto! -Finn

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Outstanding tour! The design of this food tour where you choose which and how much of each food to purchase is perfect. Most of the wines and foods were about €3. Sean is knowledgeable, energetic and leads a fun tour. Highly recommended!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Angela

4 Reviews

This was the perfect food tour for us! Sean was a fabulous host, and we enjoyed everything that we tried. Highly recommended!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Katrina

5 Reviews

A really great food tour for an introduction to Portuguese cuisine. Sean was very informative and knowledgeable on the tour. Highly recommend to take the tour at the beginning of your trip because you will likely return to eat and explore the area.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Sean was a great guide! He shared just the right amount of history and information without being overwhelming. We really enjoyed his company and he was easily able to share his passion for this city. He was able to answer all of our questions and his pace was perfect! So glad we booked this tour! Its a great way to discover new foods, drinks and left us with tons of ideas for things to take home for the family. We would definitely recommend this tour and Sean as a guide! 🤗

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Rena

9 Reviews

Sean is an excellent and passionate guide - he loves this work.. He is very personable and takes care of everyone in the group.. He knows everyone by name.. He is extremely knowledgeable and covers the history in detail behind all the food offerings.. This tour was the highlight of our stay in Porto.. We highly recommend this tour.. Thank you, Sean🤗

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Sean is really knowledgeable and professional. We had a real quality time with him and tried a lot of good food and wine!!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Avlynne

10 Reviews

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Sean was extremely knowledgeable and imparted his knowledge in an interesting manner. He was funny and fun to be with. Really good company. We loved everything!

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Sehr gute Erklärungen, wir konnten die portugiesischen Spezialitäten günstig probieren. Spannende Erlebnisse. Wir haben weitere tolle Tipps für Porto.l erhalten. Können wir unbedingt empfehlen 😃

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Emma

2 Reviews

I loved Sean’s tour it was very creative and my favorite thing I did in Porto! He was very knowledgeable about food and everything was so delicious.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

Olivia

1 Review

Sean was a wonderful guide! I highly recommend this tour

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)

The tour was a wonderful experience around the market and showcased traditional Portuguese foods.

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Sheltered from the Rain and Sun)