Porto, Portugal

Small group tours.
Depth, not volume.

Porto guided by a Scandinavian perspective — precise, unhurried, and genuinely curious. The same approach that works in Lapland, now rooted in the streets of this city.

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8
Max guests
per tour
4.9
Average
rating
3
Tours
available
24h
Response
time
Free
Cancellation
up to 24h

Porto without
the performance

The same viewpoints, the same pastéis de nata stops, the same Livraria Lello queue. That's not what this is.

ScandiXplore Porto takes small groups into the parts of this city that still belong to its residents — the Bonfim market at 8am, the tascas with handwritten menus, the tiled façades no tour bus stops for.

A Scandinavian outsider's curiosity, paired with years of actually living here. The same values behind the Lapland tours, applied to a very different landscape.

Part of
ScandiXplore
Also operating in Rovaniemi, Lapland
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Choose your Porto

Private tours and custom itineraries available on request. Maximum 8 guests per tour.

01
Porto Food & Wine Walking Tour

Explore Porto's historic centre tasting traditional foods, local pastries, and Port wine in Vila Nova de Gaia. A relaxed walk through the city's flavours.

3 hours Daily From €59
02
Portrait Tour with Wine Tasting

A private photography walk through Porto's streets and viewpoints, ending with a Port wine tasting in Gaia. 15–20 professionally edited photos delivered within 72 hours.

3 hours Private Photography
03
Douro Valley

A private full-day experience in the Douro Valley wine region. Details coming soon — contact us to register your interest.

Full day Private Coming soon

Everything you need to know

How small are the groups? +
Maximum 8 guests on shared tours. The portrait photography tour and Douro Valley experience are private — just your group.
Where do the tours meet? +
The Food & Wine Walking Tour meets at a central point in Porto's historic centre confirmed at booking. The Portrait Tour meets at São Bento Train Station.
What languages are the tours in? +
All tours are conducted in English. Portuguese and Spanish are available on request for private bookings.
What is the cancellation policy? +
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before are non-refundable. Private tours follow terms agreed at booking.
Are the tours suitable for children? +
The Food & Wine Walking Tour is family friendly. Children under 18 receive a non-alcoholic option for the wine tasting. The Portrait Tour is not recommended for very young children as it involves continuous walking.
Is Porto wheelchair accessible? +
Porto's historic centre has uneven cobblestone streets, steps, and staircases. The tours are not fully wheelchair accessible. Guests with mobility concerns should contact us before booking.
How do I book a private tour? +
Use the contact form at the bottom of this page. Private bookings are confirmed via email within 24 hours. Standard tours are booked directly through the booking buttons on each tour card.
What is included in the Food & Wine Walking Tour? +
The tour includes a guided walking experience through Porto's historic centre, traditional food tastings, local pastry tasting, and a Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia.
What is included in the Portrait Tour? +
The tour includes a guided portrait photography session with a professional photographer, 15 to 20 professionally edited high-resolution photos delivered within 72 hours, and a Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Who runs the tours? +
ScandiXplore Porto is part of ScandiXplore, also operating Northern Lights tours in Rovaniemi, Lapland. Tours are led by a local guide with a Scandinavian perspective — precise, unhurried, and genuinely curious about the city.

What to expect

1
Pick a tour and a date

Browse the three tours above. Send a message with your preferred date and group size — availability confirmed within 24 hours.

2
Small group, real pace

Maximum 8 guests. Enough for conversation, small enough to move through the city properly and stop where it matters.

3
Local, not curated

The stops on these tours are chosen because they are good — not because they are famous. The route adapts to conditions and the group.

4
Free cancellation up to 24h

Plans change. Cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before with no charge. Private tours follow a separate policy — ask when booking.

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It felt like spending a morning with someone who actually lives here. We found a bakery we still think about, and skipped two hours of queue at every famous landmark.

Anna & Erik L.
Stockholm, Sweden

Private tours & enquiries

For private experiences, custom itineraries, or any questions before booking — send a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. To book a standard tour, use the booking buttons on each tour card above.