Authentic Portuguese Cooking + Local Market Tour + Hidden Porto
Overview
Travel through the customs and traditions of Portuguese cuisine.
North Coast between Douro & Vouga
A four-stop journey through the Portuguese gastronomic culture that connects the Land and the Sea.
A local experience about the customs and traditional Portuguese food of the North Coast of fishing and agricultural villages.
Opportunity to buy the best fresh produce directly from local farmers and fishermen.
What's Included
- Lunch Local Food
- Private transportation
- Learn to cook
Meeting and Pickup
The visit starts at 9:30 a.m. at Afurada, Vila Nova de Gaia and finish at 2:30 p.m. in Espinho. We offer transportation to the meeting point.
Rua do Cabedelo
4400 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
A four-stop journey through the Portuguese gastronomic culture that connects the Land and the Sea.
STOP 1
SEA
Visit to the Fish Market
Discover the fish of the Portuguese north coast
Choose and buy fish, shellfish and bivalves for lunch
Location: Praia da Aguda, Praia da Granja
STOP 2
EARTH
Visit organic farm
Harvest on farm
Select aromatic and fresh for lunch
Location: Sao Felix da Marinha
STOP 3
CONECTION
Cook
Learn to prepare and cook the MENU.
Location: Espinho
STOP 4
TASTE
Lunch outdoors by the pool
Family and welcoming atmosphere
Location: Espinho
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with shellfish allergies
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-363389P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Local Food.
- Private transportation.
- Learn to cook.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Authentic Portuguese Cooking + Local Market Tour + Hidden Porto is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with shellfish allergies
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Authentic Portuguese Cooking + Local Market Tour + Hidden Porto will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLocal Food
- Private transportation
- Learn to cook
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with shellfish allergies
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
