{"id":247011,"date":"2020-02-20T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T09:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/?p=247011"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:12:51","slug":"gourmet-journeys-porto","status":"publish","type":["Experience"],"link":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/destinations\/portugal\/gourmet-journeys-porto\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Journeys: Porto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love Porto. The colour-splashed, hillside buildings set along the Douro River, the quaint cobbled streets and buskers playing by trendy caf\u00e9 hangouts. But besides its charming aesthetics,\u00a0 the city is an absolute food lover&#8217;s haven. With our expert guides, you\u2019ll be delving into the traditions of Porto\u2019s wine and port industry with private tastings at our favorite cellars around Douro Valley. You\u2019ll be exploring curbside eateries, dining at the finest Michelin-starred spots and embarking on private cooking classes with local residents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Welcome to Portuguese gastronomy in Porto<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arriving in Porto, our driver will welcome you at the airport, ready to whisk you across to the historic port wine cellar district. Porto was once a thriving medieval harbour that exported its eponymous port wines back to Britain, therefore it\u2019s fitting to start your tantalizing journey staying at a hotel dedicated to the spirit of wine: The Yeatman. Unwind with a glass \u2013 or bottle \u2013 among the sprawling landscaped gardens and soak up the vistas of Porto\u2019s skyline as the day turns to night. For your first hearty plateful of Portuguese gastronomy, head out for a meal served with Portuguese wine &#8211; the perfect accompaniment for your meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Cooking classes and vineyards in Douro Valley<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking out of the Yeatman, our expert guide will be waiting to bring you to Casa de Juste, a grand 16<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century manor house in the quaint town of Guimar\u00e3es, 45 minutes away from Porto. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience a private cooking class with a local chef, discovering the traditions of northern Portugal and exploring the flavors of authentic recipes in the family\u2019s old kitchen. From there, we continue onward to Portugal\u2019s famous wine region: Douro Valley. The outstanding Six Senses will be your base for two nights, overlooking the vast stretches of vineyards laden along the valley\u2019s rolling hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a private tour of Douro Valley, your guide will go through the ancient heritage of port, whose vines were originally planted along the steep banks by Romans over 2,000 years ago. Set sail down the river in a private yacht from Pinh\u00e3o, the original loading dock for wine barrels heading to Porto. Along the way, you\u2019ll stop off at our favorite vineyards, tasting the varieties of wine along the way. Experience an exclusive private wine tasting with a passionate sommelier and learn how the grapes have been cultivated to produce the bold, full-bodied Tinta Amarelas and the light, refreshing Malvasias before you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Northern Portuguese culture and Taylor\u2019s port tasting<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving the Douro Valley behind, today you\u2019ll explore more of northern Portugal with your guide, visiting Lamego, Mateus and Amarante on the journey back to Porto. Arriving back at The Yeatman for the final three nights,\u00a0 we\u2019ve reserved a table at the exclusive Taberna Dos Mercadores. Set down a narrow alley away from the bustle of the city, this intimate restaurant serves some of the best traditional dishes of the region, including the must-try seafood a\u00e7orda. Wind down the evening with live jazz in The Yeatman\u2019s bar or relaxing out on your private terrace, overlooking the lights of Porto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next morning, your guide will unveil the backstory of Porto during a tour of Portugal\u2019s second city. Experience a special private tasting at Taylor\u2019s port wine cellars, savouring the bottles of Tawny and carefully aged vintages. You\u2019ll also have an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Stock Exchange Palace, visiting the private rooms of this grand high-society venue. The day wraps up at a restaurant serving up fresh seafood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Moliceiros, porcelain and dining with a local host<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s your last full day in the enchanting Porto, but there\u2019s still plenty more to discover. Your expert guide will take you to Aveiro, a small riverside city laden with traditional Moliceiro boats, and \u00cdlhavo, exploring the artistry of Porcelain Factory of Vista Alegre, Portugal\u2019s original porcelain production unit. Last, but certainly not least, our friends in Porto will open their doors and welcome you in for an evening sharing their passion for food. Whether it\u2019s a history teacher, an artist or a designer, you\u2019ll have plenty of stories to swap during dinner at your local host\u2019s home, as you gain a true flavor of Portuguese culture.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We love Porto. The colour-splashed, hillside buildings set along the Douro River, the quaint cobbled streets and buskers playing by trendy caf\u00e9 hangouts. But besides its charming aesthetics,\u00a0 the city is an absolute food lover&#8217;s haven. 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