Private tour in Porto Sara M

Porto's Tapas Walking Tour - Savory Delight

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Sara M.

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Hello Everyone, I'm Sara, an Official Certified Licensed Guide, passionate professional and raised in Porto! Proudly, I received the 2026 TBL Golden Guide Award for Best Walking Tour of the year I have been working in Tourism since 2005 and after my degree in Tourism, became a Portuguese Certified Official Licensed Guide in 2018, proudly showing my Unesco city and the North of Portugal to thousands of visitors, from all over the world, ever since. Every single day I teach and I learn from my wonderful guests. I combine my love for our history, culture, people, legends, gastronomy, religion and architecture, with a rich and diverse professional background, as I also have a Law Degree from the University of Porto, been a Teacher of Economics, Public Relations in an Orchestra and worked for 9 years in the Port Wine Industry! Wow, what a ride! Although I found my true calling in Professional Guiding, my guests tell me all the time how much my life's "knowhow" enriches their own experience here with me, and their knowledge of the region and country. A traveller myself, I've been all over the world. I'll show you the city in the perspective of a true local, that finds personal memories in every story, sight, colour or smell of this place and its proud people, with unique soul: after all, we gave Portugal its NAME! But not only Porto, all of the North of Portugal can be visited with me: Douro Valley, Guimarães, Braga, and many others amazing places. Friendly and people person, I want to meet your expectations, from the most famous highlights to the "off the beaten path", because, at the end of the day, it is your customized tour. On my free time, you'll find me at my house, overlooking the Douro river, spendind time with my family and beloved rescue dogs, reading (a true passion) and going for hikes. Or checking out a great new restaurant! I have several kind of tours offered here on TBL, both Half Day or Full Day: *Walking tours - I offer these in Porto, and due to the size of the city, I believe it to be one of the best ways to see it, if that's a possibility for you. *Tours with Transportation included, in Private Car or Van, where you'll have me as a Guide and also a Private Driver, who drops us off and picks us up where we need. This can happen in the city of Porto, and will happen everytime we go outside the city, like the Douro Valley, Guimarães and Braga. * Tapas Tours, to discover the best Gastronomic secrets. * Jewish Heritage Tours. More than 10 choices, plus all the possibilities of Customization! Might you have a big group, I can also hire a bus. The itineraries of my tours are made to include the most memorable places, but can be changed accordingly to the location of your hotel and your motivations, and some sights can be replaced for others you're more interested in. We will surely find something you like, or get ideas for tours that can be customize for you! I also got my "Clean & Safe" certification, provided by the Tourism of Portugal board after a training, certifying that I am a Professional Complying with Health Measures in Portugal, which is very necessary in this period post appearance of COVID-19. Really hope I can be the one making you fall in love with the North of Portugal! - Certified Official Licensed Guide, approved by Agic (nr. 219) and Snatti (nr. 4751) - Tourism Degree in ISLA - Law Degree in the University of Porto and working as a Lawyer 5 years - Post Graduation in Economics and teaching Experience - Public Relations in Front Office of Symphonic Orchestra of Porto - Port Wine Industry Professional (Sogrape and Fladgate Partnership Group) for 9 years.

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Overview of your Porto tour

One of the best ways to get to know a city is by trying its typical food and drinks, visiting the local markets and learning about gastronomic habits, that hide old traditions and history. On a laid back experience, come with your Licensed Guide and see Porto in a different way, indulging with the best the city has to offer.

Recent Reviews

John P M.United States
November 2024

Interesting and informative afternoon tour of Porto. Maggie was informative and a delight as a guide.

Steven M.United States
October 2024

During our recent vacation in Portugal Sara guided us on 2 different tours in the Porto area. They were her Half Day Porto Driving / Walking Tour and her Porto Tapas Walking Tour (Savory). Both were very entertaining, giving us great overviews of the city and its offerings in terms of food and sights. Sarah is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, easy to understand, and willing to answer any question. She also gave us several wonderful suggestions of other things we could do in Porto. We would highly recommend Sara and any of her tours, for other newcomers and/or repeat visitors to Portugal.

Ira L.United States
September 2024

Sara took into consideration what we like to eat and drink (almost everything) and took us to local places that are frequented less by tourists. From markets to small out of the way restaurants. It was not just about tasting the foods but why we were tasting certain foods as well as the why and how those foods were being served in Porto. Both educational and gastronomically pleasing. Sara excels at putting tours together for her customers.

James B.
September 2024

Not only did Sarah walk us around town for great food, she also shared a lot of historical information and has a great sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.

Rebecca A.United States
April 2024

Sara was so much fun and I would use her again and again for touring in Porto. We might have just found the best Pastel de Nata with her help! And getting us to The World's Most Beautiful Bookshop was worth the adjustment in our agenda. If you're going to Porto I would highly recommend Sara and getting the driver for half a day a huge help for me getting around after having a knee replacement surgery 8 weeks before! I feel like I've left a dear friend behind in Porto.

Carrie D.United States
January 2024

Great time with Sara in Porto.

Your Porto tour itinerary

4 h Walking Tapas Tour • Meeting Point Hotel • Try a Cappucino/Expresso and the famous Portuguese Custard Tart (Pastel de Nata), at the best place in town. • Visit colorful and iconic "Market of Bolhão", with its typical food vendors and Portuguese products and Taste Gourmet Canned Fish Tapas with a glass of Local Wine. • Stop at typical restaurant for a taste of "Francesinha", iconic Porto meat and cheese sandwich, with 1 drink OR a typical Portuguese Hot Dog "Cachorrinho", with Fries and local Beer. • Finish downtown with a Food and Wine tasting, including Portuguese Cheeses, assorted Portuguese Smoked Sausages, Fruit Jam, Coodfish Cakes, Toast and Bread, Olives and 2 glasses of Port Wine (possibility of an alternative alcohol free drink). * Guide will leave suggestions for great traditional restaurants of local food. * Any extra consumption not included is paid directly by client.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

The Tour is designed for Walking, as the gastronomic attractions are all relatively close to each other. Car is also a possibility, with extra fee, on a Customized Tour, made just for you.

What's included
Other: All the Food and Drinks described on the Tour Itinerary list.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. All extra Foods or Drinks not included in the Tour's description are paid directly by the guests.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Hotel in City Center or another place, if previously agreed with Guide, in Porto.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1028771
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Porto is perfect for food enthusiasts who want to explore the city's gastronomy through a walking tour. It's also ideal for those interested in learning about local traditions and history through food. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.

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