Free tour

Porto Bites and Banter in Bolhão Market (Even on Rainy Days)

5.00

Excellent(45)

Porto

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Sean

Registered on 23 April 2025

Hi there! I’m a passionate foodie with Portuguese ancestry, always on the hunt for new flavors and culinary adventures. When I’m not savoring delicious dishes, you’ll find me outdoors, soaking up nature or grooving to my favorite tunes. I love music, and I can walk endlessly, exploring new places and making the most of every moment.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

1. A Food Adventure Like No Other!

Imagine stepping into a living postcard where the colors pop from every stall, and the aromas of food swirl around you. Welcome to the heart of Porto: Bolhão Market!

This isn’t just a walk through a market. This is your invitation to taste, mingle, and connect, with a fork in one hand and a new friend by your side. Forget the stiff, scripted tours. Here, you’re part of the story. We’ll wander together, sharing bites and stories, letting your appetite lead the way.

2. Places & Topics of Interest

Mercado do Bolhão: This is the Porto's most iconic market and the mother of food scene!
Cheese & Charcuterie Stalls: Taste a variety of cheese and chouriço!
Seafood Delights: Think tinned sardines, raw oysters, sweet shrimps and fresh sea urchin!
Bakery Bites: Not all pastel de nata is made equal. Savor flaky pastel de nata and order "um cafe" from a VERY famous bakery!
Local Wine & Ginja: You have tasted red wine, white wine but have you tried Green Wine before? Raise a glass with fellow foodies!
Juicy stewed pork: Eat at the most famous Bifana spot in Porto established in 1976!
Instagram Worthy Corners: Take Instagram worthy photos near Bolhão Market!

3. Ready to Join?

Whether you’re a solo explorer or traveling with friends, this is your chance to experience Porto one delicious bite at a time.

Just a heads-up:

You pay for your food and drinks, so bring your appetite and your wallet! Please note that the food served on this walk consists of light snacks, not full meals.
If the weather forecast is rainy, please bring an umbrella or raincoat. The market is mostly sheltered, so we wont get wet, but we may step outside to nearby eateries if the weather allows.

P.S. If your preferred date isn’t available, try adjusting the number of people to 1 to book and PM me. If your preferred date and time are not available, please PM to discuss. Thanks.

P.P.S. The tour needs at least 2 walkers to proceed. If the minimum isn’t met, we’ll reach out a few days in advance to inform you.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

R. de Alexandre Braga 24, 4000 Porto, Portugal

I will be waiting outside "The Coffee House Experience" at Rua de Alexandre Braga 24. I will be holding up a dark green sign "Porto Bites & Banter."

Free entry

Bolhão Market

Outside visit

Queijaria do Bolhão

Outside visit

Casa das Ostras

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).