PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular port wine tastings tours in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
One hour of live fado in Porto at Casa do Fado, with a glass of Port wine and an easy intro to Portuguese song traditions.
Most Popular“We booked this, on the evening and it was such a good choice. Fabulous venue, fantastic authentic experience, brilliant musicians and a super friendly host and excellent value for money. Have already recommended it to friends coming to Porto later in the year”
A small-port-city Fado show at Casa da Guitarra with a luthier’s Portuguese guitar, instrument stories, and a glass of port included.
“The performance was absolutely beautiful, The singers and guitar players were magnificent! We loved our experience of fado so much!”
One-hour Porto Fado concert with multimedia history and a glass of tawny port at a licensed 19th-century venue near the Douro.
“Good to know what Fado is, and the performance from Singers were amazing and touching!”
Half-day Porto walk to Gaia for 7 Port tastings, cellar and museum visits, and a Douro Valley pairing workshop in English.
“Alex was superb. We've been on lots of tours with Viator but rarely met someone so welcoming, informative and as such good fun as him. He really made the tour”
Porto Douro sunset sailboat cruise with port wine, skyline views, and photo stops. Small group, 2 hours on the water.
“Our Tour was on one of the smaller yachts carrying 8 passengers on a Sunset river cruise on the Douro river Porto A lovely way to see the city some of its bridges & learn more about the history of the river and Porto Our guide was very informative and crew welcoming and helpful A…”
Small Douro boat cruise from Marina do Freixo with Port wine tasting and Porto bridge views in 2 hours, guided and snack-included.
“Enough port to fill the Nile!! What do you want from your holiday? Stuffy tour? No alcohol? Boring and basic facts? Well best believe this would not be the tour for you. Our guides were casual but knowledgeable and allowed us to have fun and enjoy the sights. Our company? Best believe it was a…”
Port and cheese in Vila Nova de Gaia: taste three Port styles at Quevedo with perfect pairings, small-group guidance, and a $30 price.
“Our host was very knowledgeable of the history of port wines, the region and production. Excellent wine & cheese.”
Cruise Porto’s six bridges and the Douro River with port wine, then chase the sunset toward the Atlantic when conditions allow.
“What we loved most about this excursion is that they limit the amount of people they take . There were only seven people on the boat, including my husband and I. Plenty of room to spread out. The guides, Mato and David were very personable. And knowledgeable about questions we had about what was on…”
3-hour wine walk in Vila Nova de Gaia with 9 Port and Douro tastings across 3 cellars and clear style lessons.
“I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Joao was a fantastic guide. Fun, knowledgeable and entertaining. Learned a lot about Port and the region. Thank you!”
Learn pastel de nata in Porto at Domus Arte with port wine, snacks, and a take-home recipe. Hands-on custard and baking in 1.5 hours.
“Would recommend! Did this activity together with a friend, alone would also be okay. You learn the process of how to make the cream of the Pastel de Nata, the dough is already done (store bought) because of time limitations. You do get the recipe for both the dough as well as the cream. This…”
A 1-hour intimate Fado show inside São Bento Station with wine included. Sample four Port styles and learn the songs behind the music.
“Finding the room could be improved ie directions you give but otherwise fantastic”
Porto to Gaia Douro cruise with a glass of port. See bridges, churches, wine cellars, and estuary wildlife on a 2-hour sail.
“Please note to check in at the BBDouro office located at marina so they know you are there. We had an issue that was quickly resolved with the assistance of the coffee shop and them directing us to the office of BBDouro as the tickets did not indicate that we were to meet at Dock…”
Ride the Magic Train through Porto’s top sights and tour Real Companhia Velha for 2 Port wine tastings in about 2 hours.
“Got voucher online. Nowhere was it mentioned i then needed to change it to a paper ticket once there, so was told at last moment and missed the train. Had to wait for the next one. Staff not particularly cooperative at the office. All good at the porto factory. Good value tour”
Small-group Douro River cruise from Porto to Gaia with port wine, vinho verde, and snacks, plus great city views and bridge spotting.
“Fabio and team were great. They were very informative and great to talk to. Loved the wine selection as well”
Cruise Porto and Gaia across six bridges, sample four port wines, and enjoy expert commentary plus sunset views from the Douro river.
“Great trip difficult to find any faults . Decent size of 4 different ports tried with a small description of each. Beautiful boat, lovely sunny day so sat at the top. Host very friendly and encouraged questions . Only 7 of us on the trip . More expensive than those advertised near the docks .”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
