Most visitors hug the famous riverside cellars in Gaia, but the real charm hides up in the narrow winding streets where locals eat every day. This easy stroll leads you to cozy spots dishing out honest homemade bites – juicy francesinha, smoky alheira sausage and regional secrets tourists rarely find. Each taste pairs with local wine or beer. The standout moment is slipping into Portugal’s oldest winery, sneaking into a hidden cave lined with dusty port bottles aging for centuries. Your guide mixes Porto history with stories from chatty locals, all while you soak in killer views across the river. Feels more like wandering with friends than a standard tour.
