Explore every episode of the podcast Taste Porto Bites and Insights Podcast
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| The season finale of Taste Porto Bites & Insights is here (with a bonus episode and a very special guest) | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:34:52 | |
The season finale of the Taste Porto Bites & Insights podcast is here, featuring a special bonus episode and a very special guest! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests:→ Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here;→ Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back;→ Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace.What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else.This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| A Portuguese Introducing His Cuisine in Toronto (ft. Tiago Milheiro) | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:37:40 | |
The Final Episode is Here! On the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re closing this season with Tiago, a Portuguese chef who spent 9 years in Toronto before recently returning to Porto. 🍴🌍 In this episode, Tiago shares: 🇨🇦 What life and work were like in Canada; The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/aKhMn7XjKys ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| What it was like growing up in Porto during the '90s (ft Bernardo Thierstein) | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:46:05 | |
Episode 9 is here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Bernardo, a Porto native with a fascinating journey across the globe. In this episode, Bernardo shares: ⚖️ How he studied law but found his true calling in hospitality; The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/nA0b1Yq2Ybw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| How has been adjusting to life in Porto (ft Emily Lazration) | 23 May 2025 | 00:44:31 | |
Episode 8 is here! ✨ This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Emily Lazration who moved to Porto just five months ago! In this episode, Emily shares: ✈️ How her friends are eager to visit and learn more about Portugal; Tune in to hear Emily’s fresh perspective on life in Porto and exploring this beautiful country. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/l7Wpuu0gpjs ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| Why Porto is such a popular destination for travelers (ft. Amy Promaine) | 09 May 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
Episode 7 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re talking with Amy, who recently moved to Porto with her husband, Guy. 💙 In this episode, Amy shares: 🌍 Why they chose Porto as their new home; The episode is now live on our podcast platforms - don’t miss Amy’s fascinating insights into life in Porto and her love for this historic city. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/i0h_Z2P8O3c ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| How Porto has changed over the past 20 years (ft Guy Rousseau) | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:37:52 | |
Episode 6 is here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Guy, who recently made the move to Porto after years of visiting and falling in love with the city. 💙 In this episode, Guy shares: 🌍 How he discovered Porto and fell in love with Portugal; ⏳ The differences between his first visit 20 years ago and today; 🚶 The journey that led him to finally make Porto his home. Hear Guy’s unique story and passion for this beautiful city. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/1JBBcG8ObEY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| Porto’s incredible food scene (ft Michelle and Jesús) | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:47:34 | |
Episode 5 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Michelle and Jesús, who’ve been calling Porto home for the past two years. In this episode, they share: Hear their unique perspective on adjusting to life in this beautiful city. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/tX_CIm18_HQ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| How a birthday trip to Portugal can change everything (ft Gail Aguiar) | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:44:02 | |
Episode 4 is here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Gail, a Canadian photographer and blogger who moved to Porto in 2013. In this episode, Gail shares: 🎂 How a birthday trip to Portugal changed her life forever; 💘 Meeting her husband and building a life in Porto; 📸 Her passion for photography, blogging, and capturing the beauty of Portugal; 🌴 Her adventures traveling through Portugal and its breathtaking islands. Don’t miss Gail’s inspiring story and her love for this incredible country. 💙 The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/FlG_ElL1VQQ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| The Power of Coffee and Jazz in Porto (ft Bryan Blaker) | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:38:36 | |
Episode 3 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we sit down with Brian, a barista and jazz musician who moved to Portugal in 2019. In this episode, Brian shares: 💘 How meeting his Portuguese girlfriend in Philadelphia led him to Portugal; Don’t miss this soulful conversation about life, love, and coffee in Porto. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/t8t8N6T4CUk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| Life as a chef in Australia & returning to Porto (ft Chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira) | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:52:58 | |
Episode 2 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira, the mastermind behind Porto’s restaurant Elemento. 🔥 Join Ricardo (our host) and Chef Ricardo as they dive into: The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/sSZRaz4X6Bw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests:→ Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here;→ Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back;→ Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace.What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else.This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto?Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us!❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages?Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request.🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food?Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals.👥 Do you run private tours?Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||
| What Makes Porto So Special? (ft. André Apolinário, Taste Porto Co-Founder) | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:35:30 | |
The Taste Porto Podcast kicks off with a special guest: André Apolinário, co-founder and CEO of Porto's longest-running Food Tour company. Join host Ricardo and André as they chat about: → Their passion for sharing Porto’s culture through food; → What makes Porto so special; → One of André’s funniest moments from a decade of guiding tours with Taste Porto. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvNt4S1w-8M ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: / portofoodtours 💟FACEBOOK: / portofoodtours 🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): /PortoFoodTours 😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours ✍LINKEDIN: / taste-porto 📢WEBSITE: https://tasteporto.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests: → Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here; → Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back; → Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace. What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else. This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto? Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us! ❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages? Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request. 🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food? Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals. 👥 Do you run private tours? Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: info@tasteporto.com | |||