REVIEWS · WINE AND FOOD PAIRINGS IN PORTUGAL
Good wine and food pairings in Portugal fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste 15 Portuguese specialties on a three-hour Lisbon walk through Baixa, with wine, taverns, local history, and generous portions.
“amazing food & wine, excellent guide Daniel was th e best.”
Taste cod cake, bifana, port, wine, cheese, and ginjinha while exploring Lisbon’s old center with a friendly small-group guide.
“The guide was very in knowledgeable. I had fun and everyone was full at the end haha! Wine selections were nice.”
Taste three Port wines with Portuguese cheeses in Vila Nova de Gaia, guided by friendly experts in a relaxed one-hour family wine house visit.
“Rafael was absolutely perfect - an experienced professional who knows what he’s talking about. It is an amazing experience to learn more about Porto’s wine history and to taste three different wines paired with cheese. I highly recommend it.”
Taste Porto’s pork sandwich, market foods, wine, and port on a small-group tour with local guidance and practical food tips.
“Such a fun food tour love walking around and sampling different items of food and wine of course. Had a lovely time would highly recommend.”
Taste Porto through bifanas, cod cakes, port, ginja, and local taverns on a small-group food walk with a full meal option.
“Our guides Maria Maio and Jonas were excellent! So informative and friendly! We had a great time!”
Taste Madeira wine, poncha, seafood, sweets, and local specialties on a small-group walking tour through Funchal.
“Small group, great food and guide was gull of amazing info!”
Taste three or five Ports in central Porto with Portuguese pairings, lively instruction, and a small-group setting across from Palácio da Bolsa.
“Excellent knowledgeable and entertaining staff with 5 port wines sampled and even a top up of your favourite drinks. Who knew clowns were so talented!!”
Taste 14 Portuguese food and drink specialties while walking from Rossio through Mouraria with a local guide in a small Lisbon group.
“Absolutely cannot say enough great things about this food tour! Our group of 4 did a tour with David and it was nothing short of excellent. The only regret we had was not doing this sooner in our trip! David was very communicative, extremely knowledgeable and just a joy to spend half a day with. He brought us to so many great and unique places (not the normal tourist traps) and spent extra time with us since we were all enjoying the day so much. He gave us excellent recommendations, one of which we took for dinner that same night. A food tour is a perfect way to see a…”
Taste 16 Portuguese specialties, wine, Port, and beer while walking Lisbon’s viewpoints, Alfama, Mouraria, Baixa, and Rossio.
“Had such a fun and filling tour with Antonio. The food and drink was the best of the food tours that I've done so far and Antonio was beyond exceptional. I highly recommend.”
Porto port wine tasting with three or five pours, local pairings, history, and a friendly small-group host in the city center.
“Had a great time, the guide was knowledgeable and personable - the wines were fantastic and well worth trying - don't be afraid to ask for more!”
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