REVIEWS · WINE AND TAPAS TOURS IN PORTUGAL
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wine and tapas tours in Portugal worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Taste Port, Vinho Verde, and Douro wines on a guided Porto walk with a cellar visit, local tapas, river views, and five tastings.
“We ended up getting a private tour because no one else joined and our guide Carlos was amazing! He was very kind and knowledgeable, we had a great time!”
Porto walking tour with port, Vinho Verde, Douro wines, petiscos, Ribeira views, and practical advice on value, hills, and expectations.
“Our guide Goncal Monteiro was excellent. Very pleasant and cordial. We were late to the initial meeting point and he called us to see if we were ok and directed us to a new meeting point with the group - just in time for our first wine tasting. Meeting new people from different parts of the world and conversing with them was probably a highlight. This, along with the actual wine tasting and seeing Porto from many different viewpoints all came together for a wonderful experience! Great exercise as well!”
Taste six Douro wines with Portuguese cheese and cured ham in Porto’s elegant Canto de Luz orangerie, guided by friendly local hosts.
“Really nice experience, our guide Zuzanna was fun and informative”
Review of the Algarve winery tour from Albufeira or Vilamoura, with four wines, Portuguese tapas, local history, transport, and practical tips.
“We had amazing experience with both the transport to and from and the tour and tasting itself! Highly recommend to everyone!”
Review of Albufeira’s winery tour with four tastings, Portuguese tapas, firewater, scenic drives, pickup, and practical booking advice.
“The winery presentation was very informative and well told inside and out. Generous glasses they def were not tho so who wouldn’t like more? Our guide Rosti was brilliant. Good fun and very informative (give him a pay rise for his skills). Can recommend the tour. Nibbles were sufficient but give us more wine please. After all the talking a Standard glass full even if it cost another few euros”
Review of the Algarve wine tour with four tastings, local tapas, live Portuguese music, vineyard views, and optional pickup.
“We booked the tour the day before when spaces opened up. Staying in Cavoeiro, we took bus 107 to the vinyard, which worked fine and was only a short ride with a little walking. If you also want to do this be aware the bus only goes once an hour and you'll likely not catch the last bus back, but the Uber was also very affordable. The entire afternoon was very thought through - from the wine, the food and the music. The dishes were amazing, traditional Portugese with a twist by Go, the amazing cook. The wines matched perfectly to the dishes. Overall a great experience!”
Review of Madeira’s Cabo Girão Skywalk, 4x4 adventure, São Vicente stops, and six-wine tasting with tapas.
“This is a great tour with a little mixture of everything-adventure, suspense, breathtaking views and of course WINE. It is in an open jeep so bring sunscreen and/or a hat. There are several wines to taste and an option to enjoy more wine after the presentation. Miguel, our driver, kept us entertained and he also was flexible and accommodating. We were served a small charcuterie board with meat and cheese. There definitely could have been a bit more food(fruit and bread). However, there is an option to purchase an additional board and chips. Water must be purchased or you can bring your own. My sister and I highly recommend this…”
Taste five rare Portuguese wines, aged pata negra ham, artisan cheese, and local charcuterie at Lisbon Winery in a two-hour guided session.
“Adrianna was fantastic! Lots of wine and lots of food! Informative but fun!”
Taste three Portuguese petiscos, local wines, and a surprise drink while exploring Lisbon from Praça Luís de Camões to Rossio.
“It was cancelled and we were not notified. Had to pay for 2 taxi rides to get to our hotel. Was NOT HAPPY!!”
Walk Albufeira’s old town, hear its castle stories, visit historic corners, and finish with Portuguese wine, cheese, charcuterie, and cod cake.
“Our tourguide was very accommodating and really showed us the history of her lovey town.”
Review of an Algarve winery tour with four wines, local tapas, Portuguese music, optional Lagos pickup, and practical booking tips.
“the tour was really good! great tapas great wine they were both so lovely. I really recommend doing it :)”
Taste three Portuguese petiscos, local wine, and ginjinha while hearing Lisbon food stories on this relaxed 2.5-hour tour.
“interesting restaurants and food. but it's appetiser style food, so quantity is small. you will not be full by the end. tour guide had interesting facts and the fado performers were really good. not too much walking in between restaurants.”
Review of Lisbon’s private walking tour with five premium Ports, Portuguese cheeses, Pata Negra ham, and local history.
“This far exceeded our expectations. Our guide modified our tour to meet our needs. She was informative and most helpful. The winery added to this wonderful experience. Would totally recommend.”
Taste five small-production Ports in Lisbon with artisanal cheese, Pata Negra ham, and expert guidance in a relaxed two-hour setting.
“Absolutely lovely experience with Portuguese olive oils, tapas, and port wines! It felt very private and we were smiling ear to ear the whole time! They were also able to accommodate my gluten allergy without a problem!”
Taste Faro through 10 tapas and 9 Portuguese drinks on a three-hour guided food tour with wine, local stories, and three venues.
“We had such an amazing evening with our tourguide Alessandra! She really did go out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable and included! The food and winepairing was amazing, we've went to places we normally would never go to and saw Faro from an unique point of view. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”
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