Are you tired of doing the same Christmas friend dinner every year? This year is time to bet in a different experience and surprise your group with our tips. Gather your friends in Porto and organize the greatest Christmas party!

Christmas dinner aboard a cruise

Yes, it is true, a Christmas dinner in friends is nothing new, however, we bet you never tried to celebrate your Christmas dinner in the Douro River! Enjoy a night aboard a comfortable all-inclusive cruise, from welcome drinks to after-dinner drinks. This is a great activity to start a fun-filled night!
If you prefer, you can also attend a live fado show with dinner.

Visit the Super Bock Beer House

If your friend group is a beer lover, this is an experience you should surely do! This is a highly interactive museum fully dedicated to beer lovers. Super Bock is the most consumed beer in Porto, so this Christmas, bring your friends and discover the recipe and, of course, taste the best beers!

Porto Wine Cellars

If you prefer port wine rather than beer, these wine cellars are always a good option. They are ex-libris of the city and at the same time, these places are always looking for new ways to present the best that the Douro vineyards offer us. They all have interactive museums, detailed explanations, and innovative spaces, but in the end, all of them finish in the same way, with an exquisite wine tasting, as the cherry on the cake. Find the best Porto wine cellar for you and your friends!

Discovery Games 

If you are looking for new riddles this Christmas, we have exactly 14 mysteries for you and your friends! Explore the streets of Porto's city center and feel like you're on one of Sherlock Holmes's adventures! Take your smartphone and let yourself be immersed in an interactive experience that will reveal the best-kept secrets of Porto, find more about the game rules!

Francesinha Cooking Class

Yes, it's hard to resist one of Porto's most typical dishes, even at Christmas time! So why to avoid the inevitable? You and your friends deserve to taste a real Francesinha, but not only! Before you took the first bite, get your hands dirty and learn how to cook this iconic dish.

Presidential Train to the Douro Valley

This is the most premium activity of this entire list. An icon of Portuguese rail heritage, the Presidential Train was used by Presidents, Heads of State, Kings and Popes for over a century. This Christmas could be your and your friend's turn! Take a gastronomic journey with a four-course gourmet tasting prepared by a chef! Believe us, it will be 9 hours of travel with lots of animation, landscape, and flavors!

Tuk Tuk Tour of the Christmas Markets

You can also enjoy an exciting Christmas journey through the enchanting streets of Porto, with a tour of the Christmas markets in an all-electric Tuk Tuk. Discover Porto's luminous decorations and vibrant Christmas markets in a fun and ecologically sustainable way. On this incredible 1.5 hour tour, you'll explore iconic locations such as Rua Fernandes Tomás, Rua de Santa Catarina, Avenida dos Aliados and Rua dos Clérigos. You'll also have the chance to visit two of Porto's typical Christmas markets. A magical experience not to be missed!

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