André Apolinário
Co-founder, Taste Porto & André Apolinário
Born and raised in Porto, André Apolinário is the co-founder of Taste Porto, the city’s first and longest-running food tour company. For more than a decade he has guided tens of thousands of visitors—including Anthony Bourdain, Rick Steves, Mark Wiens, and Neven Maguire—through the flavors and stories of his hometown. Known for blending facts, memories, and everyday experiences, André offers travelers an authentic look at Porto’s culture through its food. Featured in “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” “Rick Steves Europe,” “The Sunday Times,” “The Guardian” and “Lonely Planet,” Taste Porto has become a cultural leader in sharing the city’s history and traditions.
On the Hartwick College trip to Portugal, travelers will join André for a private walking food tour of Porto, sampling the city’s culinary treasures while hearing stories that connect its past and present.