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Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana

By Viana Food Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$220 per adult
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  • 5h
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Overview

Discover Viana do Castelo's rich gastronomy and culture on this engaging walking tour through the city centre. Over five hours, you'll explore local history while sampling delicious seafood, traditional dishes, and sweet treats. Led by a knowledgeable former chef, this experience includes exclusive recipes and insider tips, making it perfect for food enthusiasts and travellers eager to delve deeper into the local culture. With a small group size of 2-8 people, enjoy personalised attention while savouring the flavours of Viana.

  • Experience 5 hours of local cuisine and cultural insights in the city centre
  • Sample seafood delicacies paired with local wines and traditional petiscos
  • Guided by a former professional chef with a passion for gastronomy
  • Enjoy a surprise souvenir and recommendations for your stay in Viana do Castelo
Activity location
  • Forte Santiago da Barra
    • Rua Dos Mareantes
    • 4900-350, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Monumento a Viana
    • 4900-363, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal

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Local Heritage Food Tour Gastronomy and Culture of Viana
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$219.50 x 2 AdultsAU$439.00
Total
Price is AU$439.00
Until Fri, 30 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wine included in several stops and lunch.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All the petiscos are included in the price.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full meal with starter and main.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    After lunch coffee.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water every time you need.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for vegans of vegetarians because of the tradicional recipes.

Activity itinerary

Forte Santiago da Barra
  • 30m
We’ll welcome you with an introduction to the city’s history and its deep connection to the sea. - 1 very special sweet treat.
Largo de Santa Catarina
  • 1h
You will begin by learning about the significance of our port and the evolution of fishing practices over time. Discover the products from our coast and – of course – taste them! - 2 seafood delicacies - 1 glass of Vinho Verde wine
Rua Góis Pinto
  • 1h
This is the community of the fishermen and the most important area for local gastronomy. Learn about the devotion of these people and how their lives are bound to the ocean in a deep sense. We will eat at a local fishermen’s “tasco”, tasting the best “petiscos”. - 2 tradicional petiscos - 1 fino (Portuguese tap beer)
O Navio Gil Eannes
  • 30m
All aboard of this ship to learn everything about bacalhau (codfish): history of fishing, its impact on local gastronomy and of course, some of its 1001 recipes.
Alameda 5 de Outubro
  • 1h
We select restaurants that prioritise preserving our culinary heritage. You’ll eat at a unique restaurant renowned for its historical codfish recipe. - Starter: a fisherman’s soup - Main: tradicional Bacalhau local recipe - Alvarinho wine (other drinks available)
Praca da Republica
  • 1h
Get immersed in the atmosphere of the city centre as we make space for the sweetest part of our tour. We’ll stop at two local bakeries for two iconic delicacies. - 1 slice of the ancient recipe of our iconic pie - 1 expresso - 1 local cake with a curious storey - 1 glass of Port wine

Location

Activity location
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    Forte Santiago da Barra
    • Rua Dos Mareantes
    • 4900-350, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Monumento a Viana
    • 4900-363, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal

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