In My Neighborhood
When you arrive in Porto, you feel it immediately: there’s the well-known and famous historic center, and then there are the local neighborhoods that tell a wonderful story of a strong tradition harmoniously blending with new and modern cultures. Together with its local people, they create the magic of Porto.
Paranhos neighborhood is located outside the tourist area, and it’s where all this happens. The century-old café that hasn’t changed much stands next to a boutique shop offering cheese and wine—a refreshing and new experience. The traditional bifana sandwich with its familiar taste is complemented by a crazy bakery showcasing sophisticated pastries!
The neighborhood is characterized by classic architecture combined with modern buildings, all infused with a unique local atmosphere. It is home to Porto’s wonderful people and brimming with its distinctive culture and art.
I invite you to join me on a personal tour exploring Porto’s most fascinating neighborhood —the very place where my love story with this city began.
Let’s discover Porto through local eyes! This tour blends traditional culinary delights, breathtaking views, art, and architecture. It also includes a visit to a hidden house with rare treasures and many other spots that remain out of sight.
Summary of the Porto Tour:
• Start the Day like a local with cafe and a real portugese pastrey: Begin in my "local cafe", grab some coffee and some gluten, and head to the central square. Here, we’ll take in the dynamic scenery and hear fascinating stories about the neighborhood and this iconic square.
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• Visit a Hidden House: Continue to a secret house for an insightful tour about its transformation and cultural significance and in generally- get into a crazy man's head
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• Dive into the Neighborhood: Walk down Porto’s longest street, a crucial area in the city’s development and be impressed from the diverse and colorful houses
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• Coffee with Alcinda: Meet the incredible iconic Alcinda.we will get to know her and "real porto" throught her eyes, we will Learn about the history of her old shop, the challenges small traditional stores face against big money, and enjoy coffee made using a nearly extinct traditional method.
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• Climb a Secret Bell Tower: Finish the tour by climbing over 200 steps to the highest viewpoint in Porto (not a hard climb at all), where breathtaking views extend all the way to the ocean.
i will open a bottle of wine and we will make a "soude" in front of all porto.
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Options after the tour (independent with my tips):
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• Neighborhood Tasca for Lunch: Satisfy your hunger with a meal at a local tasca (traditional eatery) and mingle with the locals.
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• Boutique Cheese Shop: Head back to the square and visit a boutique cheese shop to sample amazing cheeses.
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•Visit the new age, best bakery in porto.
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Tour Details:
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours of strolling.
• Focus: Exploring the untouristed Paranhos neighborhood.
• Difficulty: Easy walking route.
• Stops: Entry into 4 unique locations within the neighborhood.
• Includes:
• bottle of wine
• Coffee "meeting" with alcinda
• Entry to a secret old house.
• Climb to a secret bell tower.
• Coffee/tea with typical pastrey
• Group Size: Intimate tour, up to 6 participants.
Pricing:
• 4–6 participants: €65 per person
• 3 participants: €75 per person
• 2 participants: €90 per person