Top Northern Portugal Unique Experiences

Explore the wine region of the Douro Valley on this guided day excursion. Feast your senses on the Douro’s many magnificent wineries, restaurants, and viewpoints. Visit two prime wineries where you'll be introduced to some of the region’s best varietals. Learn about the history of the wine heritage with the help of your guide and local winemakers. Of course, no trip to the Douro Valley would be complete without tasting a few world-class wines and a traditional Portuguese lunch.

Make the most of your time in Porto by having a guide to teach you about Portugal’s best wines. By going on a walking tour, learn about the city, walk past top attractions, and taste wine too, ensuring your time is well spent. Highlights include visiting a port wine cellar with tastings, then sample Douro and green wine in other wine houses. To curb your hunger—snacks are also included.

Northern Portugal is renowned for its world-class surfing opportunities. Escape the city for a day and learn to ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean during a half-day surf lesson that includes hassle-free transport from the city centre. Regardless of your ability and experience, you’ll either learn the basics of surfing or improve on existing skills in a small group limited to 15 people.

Savor real Vinho Verde wines at the source on this tour of the Quinta de Santa Cristina winery with a tasting. Take a walk around the vineyards, learn about the winemaking traditions of the region, and experience the process up close. Sit down to a wine tasting paired with local appetizers and visit the store to buy a bottle or two of your favourites.

Designed for those with an eye for artistic detail, this 3-hour walking tour of Porto enhances the elaborate craftsmanship of its architecture. As you explore Porto’s UNESCO-listed historic center, visit buildings adorned with the colorful tiles that have become the city’s trademark. Learn about the city’s industrial history and see highlights such as the Sao Bento Train Station and Carmo Church. Small-group tour limited to 10 people.

Try a new sport or hone your skills with this small-group surfing lesson from Porto. Visit surf spots near town tailored to your group's level and free from crowds. Learn basic techniques and catch some waves while your instructor watches. Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers from central Porto for a seamless experience.

This is the ideal way to see Porto’s highlights and learn about its wonderful wine at the same time. With regular departures throughout the day, you can be flexible, and pick a time that works for you. Listen to audio guides while on the train, and learn about the historic sites you pass, such as Sao Bento train station and the Santa Catarina Cathedral. You’ll see multiple city hotspots, and then go for a winery tour with two Port tastings included.

Ideal for lovers of craft beer, this 3.5-hour tour takes you to three Porto locations renowned for their craft beer. Alongside your guide, you’ll visit two breweries to learn about the complex processes involved in making craft beer. Try craft beer direct from the fermenter and then sample three different types of Portuguese craft beer in an ambient pub. On this small-group tour, limited to 12 people, an intimate atmosphere is guaranteed.

Explore Porto on your own terms, timeframe, and schedule while benefiting from the authentic insight of a local guide during this customizable Porto tour. Instead of wasting time waiting on large tour groups, explore in private and acquaint yourself with the city, visiting the places that are of most interest to you or allowing your guide create a personalized itinerary.

This Porto cooking class combines eating a 3-course meal with an activity where you can actually learn to make a Portuguese meal from a traditional chef from the area. Once you make your meal, enjoy it with wine, tea, or coffee. You can also upgrade to add a market visit beforehand where you learn how to pick out local ingredients.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Porto and visit Portugal's premier wine country, the Douro Valley, on a full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, visit several important villages for a mix of sightseeing and tastings. Enjoy samples of regional sweets, take a boat ride down the Douro River, and learn about the winemaking process at a local estate.

Discover Porto by e-Bike half day tour Depending on your physical shape, despite the bikes are electric and will only assist you riding, we can make several tracks: - Minimal, flat area by the river side and beach side -Light trail, we can go downtown or uptown, discovering amazing viewpoints overlooking the city and the river Douro - Moderate, we can go anywhere, in the city, outside the city, wherever we want

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. - Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. - Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. - Class is made up of 8 participants maximum - Family friendly.

Get to know more about one of Portugal’s most beloved wine regions—and enjoy a tutored tasting and behind-the-scenes tour—on this small-group wine excursion. Make your own way to the winery in the Basto sub-region of Vinho Verde, and explore the vineyards and winemaking process. Taste five different wines alongside local snacks, while children can enjoy a juice tasting with cookies.

Discover the beauty of the Douro Valley during this private full-day trip from Porto. This enchanting region is famous for its world-renowned wines. Depart from Porto with private transportation and admire the scenic drive before stopping for wine tastings. Visit the Quinta da Roeda for a vineyard tour and tasting, then visit Quinta Val Moreira estate for a cellar tour and wine tasting. Finally, see the Douro Valley from a stunning viewpoint.