Porto · PORT WINE TASTINGS
White, ruby, tawny, and then the ten and twenty-year bottles that change the argument. The 15 tastings below are compared on how many glasses you get, whether food comes with them, and how much of the hour is talk.
Porto live fado in Casa do Fado with great acoustics and a glass of Port wine, plus a guided intro to fado. 1 hour, $23.
“Amazing. The band, the singer were all sensational. The experience itself is so moving and beautiful. Definitely check them out. I’m”
Cruise Porto’s Douro River for bridge views and sunset light, then optionally visit Burmester for an adults-only Port tasting.
“We had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better boat tour. 50 minutes was just long enough to see a lot but not long enough to get bored.”
A one-hour Fado show in Casa da Guitarra, with instrument explanations and a glass of Port wine in central Porto.
“Charming 1 hour Fado experience a stone’s throw from Luis I bridge (upper deck) accompanied by a glass of Port.”
One-hour Porto fado show with port wine and multimedia, moving from Lisbon to Coimbra, with Portuguese guitar and audience singalongs.
“Very enjoyable evening - good commentary to explain the background to Fado alongside music that fit that history.”
Half-day Porto walk with 7 Port tastings across Gaia lodges, plus museums, interactive exhibits, and a pairing workshop. Starts 3 pm.
“Kevin led us on a delightful tour of three Port lodges and the Callum museum. He was informative, engaged and entertaining. This was a highlight of our trip to Portugal!”
A 2-hour Porto sailboat sunset cruise with port wine and city sights, plus a possible sea moment with dolphins.
“We had a great few hours on the boat with the crew. Captain was very informative about the history of Porto and provided some really good rec’s for places to eat, drink and visit during our stay. Would highly recommend to anyone.”
Two-hour Douro River boat cruise from Marina do Freixo, passing six bridges, tasting 3 port wines with snacks and a local guide.
“A great end to our holiday. The guides were lovely and very knowledgeable about the area, and the trip was made even better by the lovely snacks and wine/port. Definitely recommend!”
Intimate Fado at Porto's Trindade Noble Hall with 1 glass of port wine from four styles, plus multilingual storytelling near Aliados Avenue.
“Very welcoming and intimate experience. Great performance. Thank you!”
Porto tile painting workshop with a history lesson, guided painting, and Port wine. Includes materials, snacks, and a hand-painted souvenir.
“Very fun experience. The guide was very helpful in explaining the process and adding tips when needed while designing.”
Spend an hour in Vila Nova de Gaia tasting 3 Port wines with smart cheese pairings at Quevedo. Small group, $30.
“Miguel’s knowledge of viticulture & wine making was impressive & well communicated. The combination of the selected ports & cheese were exquisite - some worked in tandem with each other to enhance the taste of both while others worked against each other. Fascinating. Well worth the visit & superb port and cheese. Highly recommended.”
Step into Poças in Gaia for a guided cellar walk and a tasting of 3 Port wines, with pairing tips and time to shop after.
“Amazing tour with amazing wines. Highly recommended. And thanks to Pocas customer service. They are so friendly and caring.”
Small-group Douro River cruise to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia’s 6 bridges, with local wine. Sunset-at-sea option may include dolphins.
“Very relaxing, informative and enjoyable. The young couple who on the boat are very helpful interesting and fun to be with. Highly recommend.”
Porto Pastel de Nata class at Domus Arte. Learn custard and baking step-by-step, sip port wine, and take home a recipe and pastries.
“It was an incredible experience—easily 100/10! Our teacher, Teresa, at Domus Arte was hilarious and kept the class super interactive and engaging. She made my birthday a thousand times better. I’d highly recommend this to anyone visiting Porto!”
Sail Porto and Gaia on the Douro Estuary with a glass of port, big views of bridges and wine landmarks, plus daytime or sunset options.
“We went in early October so it gets chilly as the sun sets. The captain gave us blankets. Lovely experience. The other passengers were friendly. The only disappointment was that we were on a sailboat, but they don’t raise the sails. Overall, it was well worth taking the tour. The captain and Junior were friendly and interactive.”
Ride Porto’s Magic Train from Sé Cathedral to Real Companhia Velha, learn Port making, and taste two wines, with optional lunch.
“When my girlfriend and I went on the trip we found it interesting and it gave us ideas of where to go and explore in the city.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
