5 Market Tours in Porto to Build a Day Around

1.Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Shop Mercado do Bolhão, ride the metro with river views, then enjoy a Portuguese showcooking meal with wine in a small group.

“Wonderful from start to finish. Was an interactive experience with terrific hosts. Started in the market obtaining ingredients for the meal as well as a great history lesson regarding food and the culture. The meal was a traditional dish with salted cod in addition to two different types of sausage and a super dessert. The wine was delicious. Our hosts were very friendly and professional. Recommend this experience for folks of all ages and backgrounds.”

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2.Local Market Tour & Cooking Class/Showcooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $114

Porto local market visit plus cod-focused showcooking. Small group, market stories, hands-on options, and a traditional meal in 4 hours.

“We had a fantastic time during our cooking class with Ana and Joseph! The day started off at the Mercado do Bolhão with Ana, where she gave us a thorough explanation of the ingredients we’d be using for our meal. She made the experience fun and engaging, allowing plenty of time for questions and a bit of exploring around the market. I loved the explanation and history of the vendor stands. Afterward, we took the subway to the kitchen, where Joseph was waiting for us, and together they made the entire experience enjoyable and relaxed. The food we prepared was delicious, and the timing throughout the class was spot-on. If…”

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3.Chef Led Porto Market Tour & Portuguese Tapas Class + Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $114

Chef-led Porto market tour and Portuguese tapas class with coffee, nata, hands-on cooking, and lunch with Douro wine.

“market tour was great. the cooking facility was new and well equipped.”

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4.Bolhão Market Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Best value

Porto’s Mercado do Bolhão food tour with Vinho Verde, wine and cheeses, bacalhau lunch, and dessert, led by a local guide.

“My partner and I were the only guests on the tour which was due to the off season. However, it was even more enjoyable being the only two. The meeting point instructions were clear and precise, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We came away full, happy and informed.”

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5.Cooking Class with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $106

Porto cooking class with a local market run and organic garden stops. Cook Portuguese favorites from scratch, then eat with wine.

“A very hands on experience. Nice to visit small local markets to shop for ingredients. Learned some cooking tips and tricks as well as some Portuguese recipes that I should be able to duplicate at home.”

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