Top Porto Spring Break in 2026

Porto is about more than just port—discover the city’s thriving beer scene, and learn how locals drink, on this immersive tasting tour. Meet your guide in the evening, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit a number of locals-frequented beer destinations (including beer shops, brewpubs, and more); will enjoy local bites and food pairings with your beer; and will go on insider tours to learn about the brewing process.

Step inside the historic Poças Wine Cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia for a guided introduction to Portuguese winemaking. Explore the cellars of this fourth-generation family producer while learning about its heritage and wine production. Complete your visit with a tasting of two DOC Douro wines and one Port wine.

Experience the Douro Valley on a full-day private tour. Cruise along the Douro River, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch, and taste locally-produced wines and port at two wineries. You also visit an olive oil museum where you sample local products like olives, almonds, olive oil, bread, and honey. This tour is ideal for food and wine lovers wanting to taste some Portuguese specialties with local insights. The private tour is customizable to your individual tastes.

Discover the world-renowned Douro Valley, famed for its port wine production—and visit several of Portugal’s highlight historical landmarks, all in one day—on this small-group, full-day tour from Porto. Following morning pickup from your hotel, visit the historic city of Amarante and discover the Mateus Palace. Then, head to a Favaios winery for a multi-course meal and wine tasting before embarking on a Douro river cruise to see the UNESCO-listed vineyards up close.

Escape the crowded tourist boats and discover the Douro River in a completely different way — on a private, relaxed and personal experience hosted by a local couple. New Boat (2024). This is a moment to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine, and experience Porto from the water like a local, with stories, conversation you won’t find on larger cruises. Whether you're celebrating something special or simply want a more authentic and intimate experience, this tour is designed to feel exclusive, comfortable and memorable. Hosted personally by a local couple (not a large crew) Private boat just for your group Enjoy Port wine and snacks onboard Calm, scenic route away from crowded boats Friendly, informal storytelling about the city and river It feels more like being invited onto a friend’s boat than joining a tour. If you're looking for a more authentic and memorable way to experience the Douro, this is the tour for you. Many guests say this was the highlight of their trip to Porto.

"The Douro sublimated. The prodigy of a landscape that is no longer forced to be overwhelmed. It is not a panorama that the eyes contemplate: it is an excess of nature; A geological poem. Absolute beauty." This is how Miguel Torga - one of the greatest Portuguese poets of the 20th century - describes the Douro Valley and we invite our customers to discover with us the first wine region in the world to be demarcated and regulated.

Discover where Port wine is made during this relaxed day trip from Porto to the Douro Valley. This region is full of delicious experiences and your private guide is ready to show you where to find everything from scrumptious local cheeses and hams to olive oils, wine, and more. Along the way, you’ll stop at picturesque viewpoints where you can take photographs. You’ll also enjoy a traditional lunch at a local tavern before returning to your hotel in Porto.

Experience Porto’s lively bar culture during this beer-fueled pub crawl in Porto. Skip the line to downtown’s popular clubs with the help of your local guide. Chat up the locals and make new friends with other travelers while tasting some of Portugal’s best suds. Learn about the local beer culture in a fun and interactive way.

The Douro Valley is one of Portugal’s most famous wine regions, but a lack of public transport options makes it hard to explore solo. This tour is a hassle-free way to explore it in a day; benefit from round-trip transportation from Porto and a scenic cruise along the Douro River. Don’t worry about bringing snacks, as a tasty lunch is included, as well as a wine tasting at a local farm.

Experience both the history and culinary culture of Oporto during a 3.5-hour walking tour. Taste port wine, the city's specialty, and walk through the streets lined with architectural gems. Wine tasting and skip-the-line entry to Oporto attractions are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off available.

Delve into the Douro Valley with this full-day scenic private wine tour. Stop at several “quintas” (wine estates) for guided tastings of Douro DOC and Port wines and enjoy a 50-minute Douro River cruise. Visit the charming village of Pinhão for a traditional three-course lunch and a stop at the railway station, considered the most beautiful in Portugal.

See the city of Porto from Ribeira to Foz on this half-day tour that's ideal for first-time visitors. Visit the city’s key landmarks and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of this northern Portuguese city. Sample the world-famous pastel de nata dessert and take a tour of the Port wine cellars followed by a tasting of this famous drink.

Go beyond the famous port wine of Porto and discover other drinks from the area on this craft beer and wine tour. With a small group, walk through the streets of the city and discover a variety of craft beers and wines from Northern Portugal that range from green wine to the famous fortified port wine. Each drink is paired with a petisco, or snack, so you also get a taste of the local cuisine.

The class focuses on preparing a 100% plant-based custard filling and the baking process. The puff pastry is pre-prepared, and you’ll receive an exclusive house-made recipe to recreate it at home, as puff pastry requires several hours to be ready for use. This is a shared class with regular participants. Each participant follows the vegan or regular recipe. The session also includes a short and accessible introduction to the history of the Pastel de Nata in Portugal, from its origins in Lisbon to its evolution into one of the country’s most famous pastries, with insight into how this traditional recipe can be successfully adapted to a vegan version without losing its essence. Each participant will prepare several vegan Pastéis de Nata, which can be enjoyed on site or taken away. A transport box is included for your pastries. Throughout the workshop, enjoy Port wine, juice, water, coffee, and sweet and savory snacks, in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

Discover the Serra do Pilar monastery and one of Porto’s most famous port wine cellars on a private tuk-tuk tour. Experience scenic views from the top of Serra do Pilar, featuring a beautiful circular church unique in Portugal. After soaking in the history, indulge in a Port wine tasting at a local winery for a memorable moment.

Porto is most famous for its fortified wine and this tour gives you a taste of the winemaking experience. With a small group, explore Cockburn’s Port Lodge and learn how port wine is made from grape to bottle. See thousands of barrels of the popular libation and then cap off your tour with a tasting of premium ports paired with delicious chocolates.

Spend a day tasting wine in the Portuguese countryside on this tour from Porto. Head to the Quinta de Santa Cristina family estate in the Vinho Verde wine region for a tour of the winery, and then enjoy a picnic lunch with wine pairings on the grounds of the beautiful estate.

Discover the best of Porto without the hassle of planning logistics on this Porto city tour with lunch and a cruise down the Douro River. Explore the Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, at a relaxed pace in a small group, and then head to the beach areas of Boavista and Foz. Enjoy lunch at a local haunt, then cruise the Douro on a traditional wooden ‘rabelo’ boat. Your tour wraps up with a port wine tasting in town.

Learn how to make delicious cocktails with port wine during this workshop at the Espaço Porto Cruz. Discover the history of port wine and the winemaking process at Espaço Porto Cruz from your instructor. Sample the two ports that are used and then use them to create the Caipiporto and Spicy pink cocktails which you can enjoy at the terrace lounge overlooking the Douro River.

Discover Porto at your own pace with a private local guide and private transport, including pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. See the city's highlights, from São Bento Station and Porto Cathedral to Clérigos Tower, Igreja do Carmo, São Francisco Church, Ribeira and Bolhão Market. Want to enjoy Porto from the Douro too? Add a cruise on a shared sailboat, with beautiful views of Ribeira, Cais de Gaia and Foz do Douro. On board, enjoy a tasting of Port and Vinho Verde, plus Port tonic, iced tea or the juice of the day (depending on availability) and light snacks. The city tour, guide and transport are private to your group; only the sailboat cruise is shared. Admission to Porto attractions is not included.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region, the Douro Valley, and experience its beauty on a full-day excursion from Porto. Alongside a private guide, visit local villages including Amarante and Pinhão to get a better look at the region. Other activities include a Douro Valley river cruise and a wine tasting at a local estate.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Porto’s main attractions on this half-day private van tour of the city. You’ll be picked up at your hotel by a friendly local guide and whisked off to the city’s’ medieval town. Retrace history by visiting monuments dating back to the 9th Century, all the way up to present day. After visiting the famous Avenida da Boavista and Ribeira you’ll end at one of the city's famous wine cellars for a tasting of port and Portuguese cheese.

Combine two Portuguese traditions—wine and fado—in one exciting tour during your time in Porto. Head to the Fonseca Port Wine Cellars and enjoy a guided tour of the famed producer, where you learn about the production of port wine. Then, enjoy a wine tasting while watching a live fado show, immersing yourself in the nostalgic sounds.

Avoid tourist traps and get a real taste of Portuguese flavors as you explore local eateries, markets, and wine cellars in Porto. Stroll the historic streets with just a small group for company, plus a guide who helps solve the language barrier. Tastings you may enjoy include the famous francesinha sandwich, codfish croquettes, cured cheeses, and fresh pastries, as well as local beers, regional wines, and port.