local heroes

local heroes

Walk the city. Meet the makers. Feel at home.

Walk the city.
Meet the makers.
Feel at home.

Story-rich, slow-paced walks through Porto’s creative heart. We skip the scripts and the crowds to show you the soulful side of the city.

pre-loved gems

pre-loved gems

pre-loved gems

portuguese brands

portuguese brands

Featured partners

The Experience

Made in Porto: The Creative Scene.

This isn’t a sightseeing tour; it’s a peek behind the curtain of Porto’s maker culture. We’ll wander through the vibrant Bombarda Art District, an area defined by independent spirit and hidden ateliers. This is where we’ll pop into studios and concept stores to meet the artisans keeping traditional craftsmanship alive—with a modern, mindful twist.

Whether it’s a hand-painted ceramic or a pair of sneakers made just 70km away, you’ll hear the stories behind the objects and the people who pour their hearts into making them. It’s relaxed, it’s curious, and it’s the best way to see the city like a local.

What to expect

Everything you won't get on a bus tour.

  • Proper Local Insight: Trusty guides who know Porto's secrets and stories.

  • Small, Intimate Groups: Max eight people. No headsets, no umbrellas.

  • Artisans & Ateliers: Direct access to local studios and makers you won't find on Google.

  • A "Nervous System Hug": A relaxed pace with plenty of time for real conversation and discovery.

  • Coffee & Wine Moments: Locally roasted coffee at the first stop, Portuguese natural wine at the last.

Featured Partners

Meet some of our Local Heroes the independent makers and creators who make Porto worth exploring slowly.

Cork Matters

Forget the tourist-trap trinkets. At Cork Matters you'll find the real deal — high-quality pieces grown, harvested, and designed by the founders right here in Portugal. A soulful masterclass in what this national treasure can actually do. If you want a piece of Porto that actually means something, this is the spot.

Cork Matters

Forget the tourist-trap trinkets. At Cork Matters you'll find the real deal — high-quality pieces grown, harvested, and designed by the founders right here in Portugal. A soulful masterclass in what this national treasure can actually do. If you want a piece of Porto that actually means something, this is the spot.

Wayz

These sneakers haven’t travelled much further than you have—the entire supply chain is within 70km of Porto. It’s transparency you can actually wear, crafted by people who give a damn about the planet and the people on it. Think of it as a "high-impact" sneaker with a very low footprint.

Wayz

These sneakers haven’t travelled much further than you have—the entire supply chain is within 70km of Porto. It’s transparency you can actually wear, crafted by people who give a damn about the planet and the people on it. Think of it as a "high-impact" sneaker with a very low footprint.

Sir Tile

Why should the walls have all the fun? Sir Tile takes the iconic patterns of Porto’s Azulejos (tiles) and knits them into premium socks. It’s a wearable piece of the city’s history—the perfect, practical souvenir for those who want to take a literal piece of Porto’s aesthetic home with them.

Sir Tile

Why should the walls have all the fun? Sir Tile takes the iconic patterns of Porto’s Azulejos (tiles) and knits them into premium socks. It’s a wearable piece of the city’s history—the perfect, practical souvenir for those who want to take a literal piece of Porto’s aesthetic home with them.

The Logistics

Everything you need to know.

Two and a half hours of slow-paced exploration, a wonderfully flat route — a rare Porto treat with no steep hills in sight!

€35

The Details:

2.5 hours of slow-paced exploration

A wonderfully flat, easy-going route

Guided in English

Meeting point in the Bombarda Art District

Testimonials

What our friends say...

“so much fun”

This tour was exactly what we wanted! To meet local artists with a guide who was friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun to be with. It blends seeing with understanding—you walk away knowing not just what's beautiful, but why it matters.

Kim

UK

“The tour was a delight”

The tour was a delight. This experience stands out because it blends seeing with understanding. You walk away knowing not just what’s beautiful, but why it matters in the context of Porto’s creative identity. Jade is a warm, passionate host who clearly cares about her city and its makers.

Jackie

USA

“absolutely wonderful ”

It was a great and informative afternoon with Jade. She is absolutely wonderful and showed us beautiful stores, markets and galleries. Your information on this was also very interesting and brought us a little closer to Porto. It was like an afternoon with friends. Thank you, Jade!

Wolfgang

Germany

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