Porto · FARMS
Good farm visits fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
From Porto, tour Vinho Verde and Douro in one day with 10 tastings, farm-to-table lunch, fire-opened Vintage Port, and a private boat cruise.
“It was awesome. The two wineries we visited and the tastings. The food was great and the guides were very engaging and knowledgeable.”
A small-group Douro Valley day from Porto with 2 family-run wineries, Port and DOC tastings, a farm lunch, and a 50-minute rabelo boat ride.
“My fiancé and I had a fantastic experience on our Douro Valley tour, which departed from a convenient central location in Porto. Our small group of eight fit comfortably in the van, making for a relaxed and intimate day. Our guide, Nuno, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the region; being from the area himself, he shared fascinating insights throughout the trip. Highlights included a peaceful ride on a traditional rabelo boat, photo stops at scenic viewpoints, and visits to two outstanding wineries where we enjoyed generous tastings and a delicious lunch with stunning views of the vineyards. It was a truly memorable way to experience the beauty and culture…”
Quinta de Louredo farm tour and cooking class in the Douro. Pick ingredients, cook four dishes, then enjoy lunch with local wine.
“We had a great time! We were greeted by a pack of adorable rescue dogs before meeting Fabio, who was an excellent host. Despite the recent fires, we still were able to do a farm tour, where we met all of their animals and gathered some fruit and eggs for our meal. Fabio guided us through cooking a great, authentic meal, sharing stories of the local culture, food, and his family. It was a fantastic experience. Definitely recommend!”
Cook a three-course Portuguese lunch at Quinta de Louredo, harvest fresh ingredients, meet farm animals, sip vinho verde, and support wildfire recovery.
“Authentic and moving farm experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to have spent a very memorable afternoon with such a delightful family. Our 6-yr-old keeps asking if we can return to visit the kids, cow, chickens and geese. Thank you for an incredible day.”
Porto to Douro Valley: Port and DOC tastings at 3 estates plus a vineyard lunch in Sabrosa, small group up to 8.
“Excellent - visiting smaller wineries who were run by authentic, passionate people along with delicious products to try. Emanuel Sa was THE best host - interesting, great humour and willing to make the day extra special when he could. Wrapped we did not bother with river cruise as we got to drive along alongside it, while in an air con car.”
Farm meditation near Porto with Nuno and Ines. A 2-hour session of writing, breath, movement, sound and art at Quinta da Arroteia.
“The second my wife and I stepped into the doorway, we felt at peace. The views of the land are beautiful; and the house is gorgeous. Ines and Nuno are warm and friendly. They led us in a wonderful custom half day retreat. Highly recommended!”
Cook Portuguese classics and taste farm wines at an Old Farm 30 minutes from Porto, with garden harvests and a lunch sit-down.
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
