Norte is Portugal's northernmost and most populous region, an extraordinary tapestry of Atlantic coastline, medieval cities, terraced wine valleys, and wild highland national parks. Porto, the region's vibrant capital, gave port wine and the country its very name. The Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region, cuts through the landscape in dramatic terraced splendour, while Braga presides as Portugal's religious capital and Guimarães as its historic cradle. Peneda-Gerês, Portugal's only national park, offers rugged granite peaks, pristine rivers, and ancient Roman roads.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Norte through its food.
Taste Porto Essentials Food Tour
Includes: Francesinha tasting at a classic Porto sandwich counter · Bacalhau and tripas à moda do Porto served as petiscos · Vinho verde pairing mid-route · Pastel de nata finish · Small-group walk through Ribeira and Sé
Mercado do Bolhão & Cedofeita Morning Walk
Includes: Guided walk through the restored Mercado do Bolhão · Cheese and presunto tasting inside the market · Regional wine sample paired with artisan bread · Olive oil tasting · Extension into the Cedofeita shopping district
Douro Valley Wine and Food Tour
Includes: Scenic train ride along the Douro river from Porto · Two quinta wine tastings in the Régua–Pinhão valley · Sit-down quinta lunch paired with regional wine · Guided walk through vineyard terraces · Port wine cellar visit
Port Wine Lodge Tasting Tour, Vila Nova de Gaia
Includes: Self-guided cellar tour explaining port wine production · Tasting of two to three ports, tawny through vintage · Views over the Douro from the Vila Nova de Gaia lodge terraces · Walk-in access without advance booking at most lodges · Option to compare Taylor's, Graham's, and Ramos Pinto in one visit
Porto Fado Dinner Experience
Includes: Live fado performance in the same room as the dinner · Three-course traditional Portuguese set dinner · House wine included · Historic setting near Porto's Sé cathedral · Fado nights concentrated on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Norte's food scene.
Items tours
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Norte home with you.
Taste Porto Hands-On Cooking Class
Porto Walkers Cooking Experience
Quinta da Covela Winemaking & Cooking Day
DIY self-guided food tour
Build your own food crawl through Norte.
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
The best francesinha in Porto is a long-running debate — Café Santiago (Rua de Passos Manuel 226) and Brasão Aliados (Av. Aliados 141) are the top two; arrive before noon at Santiago to beat the queue
Free wine tastings are available at most Gaia port lodges if you purchase on entry — Ramos Pinto (Av. Ramos Pinto 400) has the most beautiful tasting room and is less crowded than Sandeman
The menu do dia at Porto tascas (€8–€12, ~$9.28–$13.92) is the best food value in the city — full 3-course lunch with a drink
Mercado do Bolhão is open Monday to Saturday — never on Sunday; the fishmonger stalls (fish only when fresh) are best on weekday mornings
Ask for a 'prova gratuita' (free tasting) at olive oil and wine shops — many offer a small pour with no obligation
The Douro Valley's unfortified red wines (Douro DOC) — from the same grapes as port but without fortification — are extraordinary and widely underpriced outside Portugal