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Mercado do Bolhão: Our most recommended tours and activities

Porto: 3-Hour Food Tour

1. Porto: 3-Hour Food Tour

Experience the rhythm of Porto as you explore the city's local eateries and markets on this authentic Porto food tour. Start your morning with a visit to a traditional cafe to have breakfast as the Portuguese do. Afterward, see old shops, taste their fresh products, and visit a charming market to eat Iberian ham, sardines, cheese, and wine from the Northern region of the country. Continue your culinary adventure with a local lunch and have the most typical, yet delicious dish of Porto with drinks included at a bar or restaurant loved by the inhabitants of Porto. This tour takes approximately three hours and visits five different spots, one of which where you'll have the chance to try a succulent green wine. All establishments visited are local and traditional businesses. See iconic places like Liberdade Square and the Mercado do Bolhão along the way.

Porto: Guided Walking Tour and Lello Bookshop

2. Porto: Guided Walking Tour and Lello Bookshop

Learn about the history of Porto as you walk along its medieval streets on a 3-hour guided tour. Discover its most important buildings, visiting monuments dating from the 12th to the 19th century. Admire the Cathedral, Clérigos Church, the São Bento railway station, Aliados Avenue, the Bolhão Market, the Carmo and Carmelitas church, the Lello bookshop and others. See the wooden rabelo boats that have been used for centuries to transport people and goods along the Douro River. Marvel at the interior of the Lello bookshop, often called the most beautiful library in the world.

Porto: Local Market Tour and Cooking Class

3. Porto: Local Market Tour and Cooking Class

Visit the most authentic municipal market in the city, where the guide will introduce it to the influence of Portuguese products worldwide while experiencing the traditional environment of one of the most important buildings for the city's population. On a 5 minute metro trip, passing the upper level of the iconic "Luis I" bridge we we will reach "Jardim do Morro ", with one of the best views about the city of Porto. From there it is less than 5 minutes walk to our kitchen space. Then you will learn how to cook the Portuguese traditional meal. We encourage our guests to help/learn, but if you just want to watch, enjoy the meal and the conversation it's perfectly fine. Food you will have during the tour: - Olives, lupines, grilled sausages, Alheira with marmalade mayonnaise, Cod dish, Pastel de Nata. Drinks included: - Water and juices, local wine, espresso. Portuguese food (provided during the tour) is not suitable for vegetarians and lactose intolerant. The tour starts at the time scheduled, with no exceptions.

Porto: Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings

4. Porto: Private Walking Food Tour with Tastings

Join this tour to enjoy the city of Porto to it's fullest. Stroll down the narrow and hilly streets while you learn about the history of Porto. This tour gives you a chance to try some of the best products from the north part of Portugal, like cheese, chorizo, prosciutto, wine, and more. Learn about the roots of Porto and it's history and its importance through the centuries. See the new temporary Bolhão Market and it's frenzy with all the vendors and the local products. Then stroll down towards the historical neighbourhood to try some local products and some wine. The streets call for another walk and the tour continues towards the Douro River for a delicious tapas meal. Join a professional guide for a lovely morning or evening where you will feel like a local while strolling down the streets, getting to know the history behind the buildings that go back as far as the XII century and of course sitting down and tasting local products.

Porto: Privado Citytour Oldtown Vintage Car

5. Porto: Privado Citytour Oldtown Vintage Car

Faça uma exploração da cidade do Porto, numa fantástica réplica Ford T vintage 1920, totalmente ecológica na qual será levado a descobrir um lado diferente e encantador da cidade. Veja o patrimónios fantástico do Porto e Gaia, e conheça a cidade de uma forma descontraída. Passeie por vários locais onde ouve histórias e lendas que esta cidade tem para contar em cada recanto que torna o Porto e as suas gentes únicos. O Porto é uma cidade que já foi várias vezes e eleita como o melhor destino europeu. A experiência oferece uma forma única de conhecer o Porto em 45 minutos como ninguém mais o fará. Descubra todos os cantos e maravilhe-se com o brilho e o esplendor de uma cidade cheia de personalidade e paixão.

Secret Sites of Porto 3-Hour Walking Tour

6. Secret Sites of Porto 3-Hour Walking Tour

Get beneath the skin of Porto, Potugal’s impressive 2nd city, on a half-day walking tour that takes in the most emblematic monuments of the city center, and discovers lesser known attractions. Meet your local guide on Praça dos Leões to see the Bank of Tiles. Then, go to the stunning Igreja do Carmo (Carmelitas Church), part of a 17th-century convent with a classical façade. Stop at the Lello Bookshop, one of the most beautiful book stores in the world, before walking to the Torre dos Clérigos bell tower of the Igreja dos Clérigos. Here, you will also find an Oriental grocery store popular with locals. Get breathtaking city views from the Vitória mirador. Continue along Avenida dos Aliados towards Liberdade Square. On Avenida Santa Catarina, pause to taste a typical Portuguese custard tart in a local coffee shop. Savor the aromas of Bolhão Market, where Porto residents stock up on fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. Next, wander over to the São Bento Railway Station, where the mosaic walls depict scenes from Portuguese history. Admire views of the Douro River and Sé Cathedral.

Porto Half-Day Tour and Wine Tasting

7. Porto Half-Day Tour and Wine Tasting

Discover one of the oldest cities in Europe on a half-day sightseeing tour of Porto, and learn its rich and diverse history, from the 4th century when Romans occupied the Iberian Peninsula, to its modern day renaissance. Start by exploring the "Bairro da Sé," to discover the heart of Porto's roots in the Ribeira. Admire the traditional architecture that earned the city status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and wander past historic store fronts and ancient plazas that were built over Roman ruins. After immersing yourself in Porto's history and local culture, visit one of its most famous wine cellars. Located in the historic heart of the Vila Nova de Gaia, it’s here that you can enjoy the chance to sample some of Portugal’s world renowned wines from age-old vineyards.

Porto: Food & Culture Walking Tour

8. Porto: Food & Culture Walking Tour

Porto is famous for its tascas—local taverns—and its wines. On this tour, we’ll enjoy the atmosphere of the Bolhão Market learning about the Portuguese gastronomy, visit some of Porto’s best street food stalls, and taste a big variety of regional specialties, accompanied by fine regional wines and beer. We’ll start with the market, where we'll observe where the locals source their food from and taste a few finger snacks. It will be followed by two typical Portuguese taverns, for the most traditional sandwiches and drinks, a wine cellars and something sweet at the end!

From Leixões: Private Porto Historic Center Tuk Tuk Tour

9. From Leixões: Private Porto Historic Center Tuk Tuk Tour

Discover the historic center of Porto and the surrounding area on a private tuk tuk tour from Matosinhos. Walk through Cordoaria's Garden, see the tallest granitic tower in the city, and admire the architecture of churches. Celebrate your trip with a glass of Porto wine by the Douro River. Starting your trip in Matosinhos at Leixões Port, a fishing area with golden sand beaches where you can regularly find local surfers. Spot the largest urban park in the country, Parque da Cidade before continuing along the coast to Foz. Ride along the right side of the Douro riverbank, passing under the Arrábida Bridge towards the center of Porto. Once at the city center, stop at the Cordoaria’s Garden, one of the green spaces in town, located behind Porto University. In the proximity of the garden, see the Portuguese Center of Photography, the Justice Palace, and the Santo António Hospital, then head to the Torre dos Clérigos, built in the 18th century. Climb 225 steps to take in a 360-degree perspective of the city center and surroundings. Next, make a brief stop at Livraria Lello. Built in 1906, it's a mandatory stopping point for anyone visiting Porto. Cross the Praça dos Leões, see the beautiful Carmo and Carmelitas Churches, then continue along the narrow alleys of the oldest and most iconic neighborhoods, Miragaia and Vitória. Head to the city center and pass by the most emblematic square in Porto, Praça da Liberdade, flanked by Avenida dos Aliados. Visit the most commercial area of Porto, the Bolhão area, and discover a traditional market with local products and shops of all types and for all tastes. Arrive at the busiest street in town, Rua de Santa Catarina, where you’ll find the most luxurious café in Porto, Café Majestic. Stop at the Sé do Porto Cathedral, a 12th-century building with a mix of architectural styles, dating back to the city's origins. At Sé do Porto Cathedral, see some of the historic Sé neighborhood that surrounds the cathedral. This area is the oldest in the city and remains faithful to Porto's traditions and customs. Next, visit São Bento Train Station, one of the most beautiful in Europe. Here you can appreciate the approximately 20,000 hand-painted tiles that line the interior and illustrate part of the history of Portugal. Passing by Praça do Infante, which houses the Palácio da Bolsa, the São Francisco Church, and the old Ferreira Borges Market, land in Ribeira, the last neighborhood of the 4 oldest in Porto that you’ll visit. Cross the Dom Luis I Bridge to make a brief stop at the Serra do Pilar Monastery. Round off your adventure by enjoying a glass of Port wine as you contemplate the Douro River and the City of Porto on the other bank. Experience one of the most beautiful views in Portugal before returning back to Matosinhos to end the tour.

Porto: Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour

10. Porto: Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour

Food Lovers, this experience is for you! It's time to get to know the essence of Porto by tasting its traditional food. We start our Food Tour in Bolhão Market so you can have an overview of where the fresh ingredients are picked and selected by the local restaurants and people who live in the city. We'll tell you the story behind one of the most beloved places of Porto - this market. You'll try regional wine, sardines, cheeses, olive oil, and smoked meats and meet the nicest people of Porto. The experience gets better by having lunch nearby and tasting the king of Portuguese Gastronomy: the Codfish. We will have some tastings of different ways of having this fish (in Portugal we say that we have more cod recipes than days in a year). Let's finish with a Pastel de Nata and Port Wine. Your heart will fall in love with Porto while the rest of your body will ask for more of these typical delicacies. Join us and have an unforgettable morning!

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What people are saying about Mercado do Bolhão

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 388 reviews

Great overall tour of Porto. Guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the history of the city. We walked around many important areas and sights. Would highly recommend this tour for someone looking to do a good overview of the city and to get a lay of the land. At the end of the tour we got to skip-the-line for Lello bookshop. Definitely a must see.

Melissa was a charming, knowledgeable hostess! The trip was not only good, she gave us a lot of history as well. The spots she picked for us were perfect. Quaint, owned and operated by proud northern Portuguese! We really enjoyed the tour, even though it was pouring rain! A great way to spend the afternoon, almost too much food - slipped dinner that night.

Learning a city in foot gives one a different perspective than reading about it or even driving around. This tour was small enough and long enough to highlight several important places and leave the participants with enough knowledge, curiosity and energy to continue the journey in their own.

Ricardo was an excellent tour guide. Gave us many great insights into the history of Porto along with lots of info on food and drink as well. Much appreciated and entertaining on a rainy day in Porto.

Really great guide and a small group size. I liked that all the places were hidden and unassuming but delicious