Porto District: мистецькі та культурні заходи

Learn new dance moves and hit Porto’s club

Sketch and snack at Mercado do Bolhão

Uncover Porto's iconic market through sketching vendors and tasting local delicacies. Meet at the market Discuss market history and receive supplies. Warm up Learn quick sketching techniques. Sketch the stalls Choose three vendors and sketch their stands. Taste new foods Select a tasting platter based on your preferences. Wrap up Review sketches and talk about the market experience.

Take a private tour of a Siza Vieira house

Explore one of Álvaro Siza Vieira’s first architectural masterpieces, a cluster of four houses built north of Porto in 1956 and 1957, in an exclusive tour with me, the owner. My grandparents commissioned the house, and I recently restored it with the architect’s help. • I’ll welcome you to my home with a glass of port wine and share the history of the architect’s “Quatro Casas” project, a revolutionary architectural statement at the time of its construction. • Take a tour of the interior, noting the original details Siza Vieira designed in the 1950s and the home's spectacular window staircase. • Hear about how the house reflects the architect’s philosophy, and what it was like to work with him 65 years later to restore it. This visit is an extraordinary chance to see an early work by one of Portugal’s finest architects.

Paint Tiles and have a Tea

⊞The tiles represent a base of reference for the Portuguese artistic expression and are spread all over the country in monuments and houses. ♥ I intend to provide a unique experience, sharing with you my love about tiles and giving you the opportunity to paint two tiles inspired by our traditional motifs. ✒ABOUT *Tiles need to be fired after the class and are ready in 24 hours after the class for you to pick them up with a proper packaging. -First of all I´ll talk a bit about the tiles of Porto and explain the most important things to know about the Portuguese tiles and their history. - Then I´ll teach you some of the tile painting techniques used in the production of traditional tiles . -You will have the opportunity to paint 2 tiles !

Pastel de Nata / Workshop From Scratch in Porto

Learn how to make the famous "Pastel de Nata" from scratch, being one of the only workshop where you will make the dough too, so that you can return home and enjoy the traditional Portuguese pastries made by you. While learning how to bake traditional pastries, you can taste a regional wine and learn about Portuguese culture and history through a gastronomic conversation. Once it's ready, it's time to enjoy the learning results with some warm pastries! In this experience, the host will give participants the opportunity to alternately participate in the different phases of making the pastel de nata. Groups can have up to 12 participants. It is mandatory to arrive at least 10 minutes early as entry is not permitted after we have started, that is at the predicted scheduled time. We don't open exceptions. This is a group workshop for adults, not children. Children under 15 are not allowed to join for logistical and safety reasons. Only participants with a reservation can enter the space, companions are not allowed, regardless of age.

The Art of Azulejos Porto

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO * *The tiles you paint during the workshop will need to be fired in a ceramic oven and WILL BE READY FOR COLLECTION THE DAY AFTER THE WORKSHOP BETWEEN 4 PM AND 5 PM. You can arrange to collect them on another day during our opening hours (please check them on Googl_ Maps).* * Covering facades with tiles became very popular in Portugal during 19th and 20th centuries and is now one of the most beautiful and unique heritages of the world. During this Tile Painting Workshop you will learn the highlights of the history of this heritage, how this beautiful tiles were painted traditionally and will have the chance to paint tile replicas of Porto (or your own design). This workshop is perfect for tile lovers. You will take home the best memory of your trip to this beautiful city. Every participant will paint 2 tiles. Don't worry, no artistic skills are required :) IMPORTANT - This workshop is suitable for children +10. - Due to limited space, additional individuals who were not included in the original booking may not be present in the workshop. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. - We have a dog, Ulisses, who is sometimes in the workshop. He is small and friendly. If you prefer him not to be there please let us know in advance :) * These workshops are made to support our project azulejosporto, a non-profit catalogue of Porto facade tiles.

Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience

Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley? We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley. Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine. Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing. It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert. After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk. Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley. * We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)

Experience the unique Douro River with locals

We will depart from Marina do Freixo, aboard "SMILE", a 27-foot yatch specially created to provide you with a comfortable and unforgettable moment. We will cruise downstream flanked by the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia and under the magnificent and historic bridges that connect them. During the experience, we will show you live some of the images that illustrate postcards of our city, from our passionate point of view, recording the history of a magical and sentimental city, from a privileged and relaxing perspective. We will see the movement of people passing through the alleys, the fearless boys who jump from the bridge and the reflection of the fishing lines that stretch from the banks, which create a perfect setting for you to fall in love with the corners of this place. It will be in this scenario that we will make a small sample of regional and natural products, a toast with Sparkling Wine or Port Wine and, of course, enjoy the photos that immortalized this moment. If conditions allow, we will sail towards the Atlantic, enough to observe the city from a panorama that we consider unforgettable, taking advantage of the moment to smell the sea air. It's time to return to the starting point in the hope that we have met your expectations and provided you with a reference experience for the future.

Porto Pubcrawl; A Night with Drinks, Games & Vip Club Entry

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we dive into Porto's vibrant nightlife and rich culture. As seasoned local hosts, we'll guide you through the most iconic neighborhoods, ensuring an authentic and exhilarating experience. What We'll Do Meet and Greet: We'll kick off the night at a central location, Lion Fountain, Porto, where you'll meet fellow travelers and locals. Bar Hopping: Experience the lively atmosphere of Porto as we visit four distinct bars, each offering a unique ambiance. Enjoy a total of seven carefully selected drinks that showcase the local scene. Fun Games: Engage in entertaining drinking games like Beer Pong, Drunk Dice, and King's Cup, designed to break the ice and foster connections among participants. VIP Club Entry: Conclude the night with skip-the-line access to one of Porto's premier clubs, dancing until the early hours. What's Included ✔️ Hosted experience by expert host ✔️ Seven drinks tailored to each venue ✔️ Engaging drinking games ✔️ Skip-the-line and VIP club entry About Us As passionate locals with extensive knowledge of Porto's nightlife and culture, we are dedicated to providing an authentic and memorable experience. Our strong connections with local venues allow us to offer exclusive access and deals, ensuring you experience the best the city has to offer.

Travel Back to Porto's Roots

Have a curious mind? Come join me in our historic experience and discover what Porto has to offer besides the standard touristic sites. Let's travel through time, nine centuries back to when Porto was a medieval town. In this three hour tour, I will show you the oldest part of the city and share its stories with you and secrets that shaped the city to its present state. We will go through old monasteries, churches, and other unique landmarks of Porto. You will understand why the city is called the "Invicta", how the city helped Portugal during its Age of Seafaring Discoveries, the Napoleonic Invasions. What led to the siege of the city during Portugal’s civil war of the 19th Century. Half way through our route we will stop in one of our favorite "cafés" to take a break and enjoy a nice "expresso", Portuguese style. In the end we’d be more than happy to share our best tips about Porto: where to eat, drink or shop. We will be very happy to welcome you into this historic Porto experience! Other things to note: Bring comfortable shoes, water and a camera to capture the fantastic moments, I will do my best to provide