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Discover Porto like a local Avoid tourist traps and gain exclusive access to the coolest places in Porto with our…

Sara Riobom
4 de April de 2023
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Discover Porto like a local

Avoid tourist traps and gain exclusive access to the coolest places in Porto with our expert local guides.

how it all started

Hi everyone! My name is Sara and I was born-and-raised in Porto. I graduated as an Industrial Engineer but I quickly realized that my true passion lies in writing about Portuguese culture.

Our blog Portoalities was born

After some years working as an Engineer, I took a bold move towards the things I am passionate about and I became a blogger, both here at Portoalities but also at To Azores Islands, my new website about the Azores.

Contrary to just about everyone else’s expectations, this turned out to be a great idea – Portoalities was born and it soon became one of the most popular blogs about Porto.

Premium tours in Porto and Douro Valley

Soon after I launched a private tour company in Northern Portugal – you can read about our tours as well as the amazing reviews of our clients. Welcome to Portoalities! 🙂

A team of experts

From historians to engineers and musicians, our eclectic team has one thing in common: our knowledge and passion for Porto and Douro Valley. Come and meet us!

Sara Riobom
Sara Riobom

Founder & CEO

This adventure started with Sara, a proud Industrial Engineer from Porto. When she is not writing on the blog or managing sales, you will find her studying military history (for real), hiking in Gerês or endlessly discussing where to have the best francesinha.

Rodrigo
Rodrigo

Porto expert

Rodrigo graduated in International Relations, but, besides Porto, his greatest interest has always been History. A fan of reading (and writing) fantasy stories, he now has an excuse to add all of these passions up and talk about Porto as if it came out of one of the books he loves so much.

Sara T
Sara T

Wine Expert

Born and raised in the Douro Valley, Sara doesn’t just guide tours—she shares her home. With deep roots in the region and a love for its people and traditions, she’ll show you the Douro like only a local can.

What we have to offer

The best way to discover Porto and Douro Valley is to take a private tour with us – discover them below!

Our tours

Explore our Porto and Douro private tours, which give you exclusive access to the best experiences in Northern Portugal!

Veja os nosso tours

Explore the iconic neighborhood locals love and tourists never find.

From 270€ (2 people)
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Behind-the-scenes access to Porto's well kept secrets.

From 290€ (2 people)
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The most exclusive wine lodge in Porto is waiting for you.

From 420€ (2 people)
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Discover the hidden treasures of the Jewish history in Porto.

From 270€ (2 people)
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Exclusive tour of family-owned wineries and hidden culinary gems.

From 620€ (2 people)
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Enjoy award-winning wines, authentic Portuguese cuisine and amazing river views.

From 620€ (2 people)
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