Day 1

A Pérola do Bolhão
This traditional grocery store was founded in 1917 by António Rodrigues Reis. Queijo da serra (cheese), a selection of cured and fresh sausages, an extensive range of dried and crystalized fruits (priced by weight) and an array of regional wines and biscuits are the typical fare of one of the oldest shops in the city. The front of the store is made up of Art Nouveau and is covered with tiles depicting the spices routes. Unique space, marked by an historical identity is currently one of the most visited, photographed and advertised establishments in the city.
Garrafeira do Carmo
Place your orders now! A traditional shop, specializing in all types of national and imported drinks, Portuguese table wines from various famous regions, sparkling and fortified wines, whiskies and more, with pride of place given to Porto´s famous Port Wine. Port Wine tasting. Wine shipping to other countries, according to the legal limits.
Clériporto
Located next to the Torre dos Clérigos, it is dedicated to the sale of Portuguese and foreign drinks. During the Christmas Season, it has Port Wine, wine, liqueur and champagne tastings. Ships to various international destinations.
Wines of Portugal Tasting Room
The new Porto Tasting Room located on Rua das Flores, in the corner of Largo de S. Domingos, reflects the modern image of Portuguese wines, in a style very similar to the Lisbon Tasting Room. With a huge visitor space with 4 vending machines, the Tasting Room allows the tourist, from 3 euros, is free to choose from the 28 wines that are permanently on display, and which represent the various Portuguese wine regions. For the more demanding visitor or who wish to deepen their knowledge about Portuguese wines, the Porto Tasting Room offers the visitor the possibility of choosing, from 9 euros / per person among 4 themed tastings. These tastings take place in a private room with capacity for 10 people. Visit the new Porto Tasting Room from Monday to Saturday between 11am and 7pm, and from April to November from Monday to Sunday, and discover the wide range of products we have for the visitor.

Cost

3 €
Port and Douro Wines Institute
The building where the IVDP is settled was built in 1843 to house Banco Comercial do Porto, in neo-classical style and it was bought by the IVDP in 1933. IVDP’s visitor centre offers a shop selling wines, a tasting room and a tour that takes visitors through the certification process for Port and Douro wines. Included in the Urban Wine Route.
Burmester Cellars
Burmester Wine Cellars are located in Vila Nova de Gaia, in a prime location overlooking the river Douro, by the bottom deck of Luiz I Bridge. Open to the public for guided tours and Port wine tastings, distinguished by their history and authenticity. When you enter the cellars, you will be transported back in time to 1750, to the beginnings of Burmester Nash & Co, founded by Henry Burmester and John Nash. This historical environment highlights the elegance of the brand, on its way to being 300 years old. Uniquely interesting place, which Tripadvisor – the most important tourism rating service in the world – has awarded with its Travellers’ Choice 2020. Opening hours 10am - 7pm Last visit 6.30pm

Cost

16 €
Cálem Cellars
Founded in 1859 by António Alves Cálem, Porto Cálem was owned by the same family for four generations before passing into the hands of Sogevinus SGPS, S.A in 1998. A visit to Cálem begins with the museum and then moves on to the cellars where, at a multimedia point inside a pressing vat, the visitor is offered an overview of the oldest demarcated region in the world - the Douro Demarcated Region. The entire process of producing port wine from harvesting to bottling and ageing is also explained. The visit ends with a tasting of two types of wine and the chance to browse through our shop which offers a quality selection of Cálem port wines. Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. last entrance at 5h20 p.m.

Cost

19 €
Sandeman Cellars
This 1811 granite building majestically faces Porto's Historical Centre and overlooks the River Douro. The House of Sandeman invites you for an experience full of mystery and sensuality in a traditional yet cosmopolitan atmosphere. The Wine Cellars will take you back to London, in 1790, when George Sandeman, a young Scot, decided to market Porto and Jerez wines. March to October: 10am-8pm (Last admission 7pm) November to February: 10am-6pm (Last admission 5:45pm) Closed: January 1, June 24, and December 25

Cost

19 €
Porto Cruz Space
Project celebrating Port Wine culture, combining contemporaneity and tradition and settled in a building from the eighteenth century, recovered to offer modern and wide spaces for leisure, shopping and exhibitions. Includes a Porto Cruz wine boutique of the brand Porto Cruz, DALVA and Quinta de Ventozelo, exhibitions, tastings room, restaurant and a lounge terrace providing a 360 ° visual experience of the Douro river and Ribeira.

Cost

9.5 €
Ferreira Cellars
Built by a family of Douro winemakers in 1751, the House of Ferreira has a rich tradition and a prominent role in the history of Port Wine. Dona Antonia Adelaide Ferreira contributed significantly to the consolidation of the brand. A legendary woman with a unique personality, who became a myth and a symbol of strength to face the adversities of the Douro in the nineteenth century. The Ferreira Cellars invite you to discover a brand which has been around for more than 250 years, that is a symbol of the highest quality and whose heart and soul are Portuguese.

Cost

14 €
Graham's Cellars
W & J Graham’s was founded in 1820 by two brothers, William and John Graham, and sold to the Symington family in 1970. The Graham’s Lodges, located in a prime area, offer magnificent views of old Porto, the Douro River and Vila Nova de Gaia. They offer many different types of tours, always with the opportunity to sample three of Graham's premium Port wines at the end. From April to October: 9:30 a.m to 6 p.m From November to March: 10 a.m to 5 p.m

Cost

23 €
Taylor's Cellars
With four centuries of existence, Taylor's has an educational audio-guide tour that will take visitors to a lively tour of the cellars, including a series of films, images, exhibits, photographs and paintings. Visitors will thus have the opportunity to travel to the past and learn more about: the history of Port wine, the current wine production, the Douro Valley and the history of Taylor's house, learning about its past, present and its wealth of exceptional Ports. In addition to the two wines included on the tour, there is a range of Port wine tastings for our visitors to enjoy, including a selection of aged Tawny Port wines or sipping the classic and renowned Vintage Port Taylor's wine. Various other experiences are also available as well as the possibility to enjoy a great meal in the restaurant "Barão de Fladgate".

Cost

15 €
Poças
Founded in 1918, Poças celebrates 100 years of existence and is a Portuguese family business, a rare case in the Port wine sector. We combine the respect for the tradition of past generations and the innovation that the younger generations have introduced to create the best wines, which is our main goal. We share our passion for wine and our history and heritage in our Visitors Centre, where you can enjoy a unique and authentic experience by taking a trip through Douro DOC wines and Port Wines, with guided tours, tastings and experiences tailored just for you. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Closed: 1, 15 to 31 Jan, 24 Jun, 20, 24 and 25 Dec

Cost

21 €
Real Companhia Velha Cellars
Each visitor needs to present a valid vaccination certificate. Founded in 1756 by Royal Charter by King D. José I, Real Companhia Velha, also known as Royal Oporto Wine Company, is the oldest Port Wine company in Portugal. The cellars of this bicentennial company are located in Vila Nova de Gaia, in front of the City of Porto, that is, on the left bank of the Douro river and store a wide selection of Port Tawny wines - aged in oak casks - as well as the private wine cellar of the family with more than 16.000 bottles of rare Vintage Port Wines, with the oldest date dating back to 1765, thus maintaining the prestige and tradition that Real Companhia Velha has enjoyed for more than 260 years. When booking they speak: Italian, German, Polish and Russian. Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

Cost

15 €

Day 2

Quinta do Seixo - Sandeman
The wine estate Quinta do Seixo is located in the Cima-Corgo región, in the very heart of Douro’s Demarcated Region, UNESCO’s World Heritage. Following the River Douro from Régua to Pinhão you will easily find this old Quinta, from the seventeenth century, and its contemporary design wine cellar. Featuring a fabulous view over the river and the Vila do Pinhão. March to October: 10:30am-6:30pm (Last admission 6:15pm) November to February: 10:30am-5:30pm(Last admission 5:15pm) Closed: January 1, Easter Sunday and December 25

Cost

20 €
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    Last updated 2022-12-06

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