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Port Cellar Visit & Tasting
Vila Nova de Gaia, PT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Small group experience
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Visit 19th century wine cellar
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Includes tasting of 4 Port wines
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Expert guide in English
Explore a hidden gem with a Port cellar visit and tasting of exquisite wines, guided by an expert in a charming small group setting.
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Featured Reviews
Viator
Aug 23
Fantastic experience! Jose who was our guide was super in his job. Lots of knowledge about portwine, and allways ready to answer our questions. Also a really cool guy that gives of himself.
Can only recommend this to people visiting Porto/Gaia, even those who doen't drink portwine because the experience is worth it.
Viator
Apr 23
We did the very first of these tours with a friend and it was a great experience, altogether interesting, tasty, fun and generous. David took us through the history of port wines and the city of Porto and Portugal but also outlined the outstanding variety of dry wines in the Douro Valley. The tastings were excellent and we learnt a lot whilst having an overall great time.
Viator
Oct 21
We had a group of seven and Catia was our guide:
Catia was early and very easy to find, the company's communication was excellent. We started the tour outside the market and it was obvious she was very knowledgeable. Her speaking style is engaging and she is extremely funny. It's clear Catia takes great pride in her country, city, and culture, all that and she brings along delicious wine and snacks. What's not to like? While we were enjoying our food, we were asking Catia questions about her experiences growing up in Porto and how she lives now. She was open, refreshing and informative. She even got a little emotional when speaking about her grandmother, it was endearing and not at all contrived. She cares about your experience and will do everything she can to make it ideal. I don't want to go into too much detail on the food tasting and ruin any surprises. I will say that they were plentiful, delicious and she used a technique I hadn't seen before.
The market itself was bustling. It's a working market with generational family businesses. The expertise these folks have in their various trades and disciplines is impressive. They are also keen to share their goods and knowledge. Overall it was a wonderful experience. If you travel to learn about other cultures and interact with nice people, this is the tour for you.
Date of experience: October 2021
Viator
Sep 24
We had a wonderful time learning about and sampling port with David.
The port was fantastic, of course, but David made it one of the best guided tours I've had. The small group size was perfect, the cellars we visited were lovely and not loud, crowded tasting rooms, and David himself was an informative, friendly, and charming guide.
I wish we had more time in Porto to try one of the other activities led by him and his wife.
Viator
Oct 24
We had a wonderful time tasting port and learning about port and the area! Our guide, Hohu, was knowledgeable, funny and great to be with. Highly recommend this one!
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Port Cellar Visit & Tasting
Explore a hidden gem with a Port cellar visit and tasting of exquisite wines, guided by an expert in a charming small group setting.
Highlights
- Taste amazing wines!
- Visit 2 producers and taste Port, Dry wine, and Olive Oil
- Learn about the production process with experienced guides
- See small barrels and wooden vats with thousands of liters
- Enjoy snacks including charcuterie, cheese, and olives
Meeting Point
O guia estará em frente ao posto de turismo de Vila Nova de Gaia 10 minutos antes do início do tour com um guarda chuva da “C&D Porto Local Tours”.
Av. de Diogo Leite 135, Vila Nova de Gaia , Portugal
End Point
O guia estará em frente ao posto de turismo de Vila Nova de Gaia 10 minutos antes do início do tour com um guarda chuva da “C&D Porto Local Tours”.
Av. de Diogo Leite 135, Vila Nova de Gaia , Portugal
What to expect
Visit a traditional wine cellar with an experienced guide, in a small group.
In this experience you will be able to visit a 19th century wine cellar, admiring barrels from 250 to 40,000 liters where the guide will explain the history of Port wine, its production method and different types of aging.
Then you will go to the tasting room where you will taste 4 quality Port wines, all of them commented in terms of characteristics and pairing potential.
What you can expect:
- small group in a wine cellar of well-known brands but not frequented by mass tourism;
- Port wines: Rose, Dry White, Tawny 10 years and Ruby LBV. With us you will avoid the basic tastings of conventional tours;
- snacks will NOT be provided during the tour.
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Av. de Diogo Leite 135
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All participants must be able to take a short walk, stand during the visit to the wine cellar and climb stairs to the tasting room on the first floor.
Provided by CD Porto Tours
What our experts say
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Try pairing wines with local cheeses. -
Visit nearby attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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Wear comfortable shoes for the cellar tour.
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Arrive early to enjoy the scenic views.
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Consider dining at a local restaurant after.
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