Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Porto Discover Local Flavors

Uncover the rich tapestry of Portuguese olive oil culture on this engaging 5-hour tasting adventure in Porto. Starting at the Bolhão Farm Market, participants will explore various stalls, sampling exquisite oils from the Douro Valley and Alentejo, alongside native olives like Cobrançosa, Verdeal, and Madural. This small group tour (2-8 people) allows for personalized interaction with a knowledgeable guide, enhancing your understanding of olive oil production and tasting techniques. Enjoy a delightful spread of presunto, cheese, and Portuguese wine to complement your tasting journey. - Duration: 5 hours with a guided walking tour through Porto's historic center - Group size limited to 2-8 participants for an intimate experience - Taste a variety of olive oils and learn about their unique characteristics - Enjoy a food tasting session with local delicacies paired with wine

9:30 AM — Meet at Bolhão Farm Market Main entrance, Rua Formosa 322. Your guide gives you the layout of the market — useful if you want to come back later on your own. Stop 1 — National olive oil stall (inside Bolhão) Taste two Portuguese olive oils side by side: Douro and Alentejo. Alongside them, native Portuguese olives — Cobrançosa, Verdeal, and Madural. Stop 2 — Piri-piri olive oil (inside Bolhão) A second stall, this one built around piri-piri oil, a staple in traditional Portuguese cooking. Stop 3 — Olive pâté shop (just outside Bolhão) Leave the market for a shop specializing in olive pâté. Stop 4 — Monovarietal tasting The final stop, and the one that ties it together: the same three native varieties — Cobrançosa, Verdeal, Madural — this time as single-variety oils. You'll taste them in the blue glasses professional tasters use, where color is deliberately hidden so smell and flavor do the work. Closing spread Presunto, bread, cheese, jam, and honey, paired with Portuguese wine. Ends by 2:30 PM — roughly 5 hours from meeting point to close.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.