Private Porto Food & Port Wine Tour

Absolutely. Vila Nova de Gaia is the spiritual home of port wine, and the experience runs much deeper with a local. A private booking gives your group exclusive cellar access at Real Companhia Velha, a private 4-wine tasting flight, and the backstreet food shops most visitors never find — at a flexible pace, with a guide focused entirely on you.

 All food and port wine across 4 stops, including the exclusive cellar tasting flight, Portuguese beer, white wine, coffee, water, and your dedicated private guide. A donated meal via World Central Kitchen is included with every booking. No hidden charges, no upsells.

This private food tour runs 3.5 hours, with morning 10:00 am or 10:30 am departures, Monday through Saturday. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.

Vila Nova de Gaia — the heart of Porto’s port wine district, sitting on the south bank of the Douro River directly across from Porto’s historic centre.

Private bookings are available for 2 to 10 guests. For larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience — get in touch.

We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance — and during harvest season (September–October) and the holiday period, much earlier.

Yes. Stops, pacing, dietary focus, and start time can be adjusted. We can also extend with Douro Valley vineyard add-ons, river cruises, or deeper port wine masterclasses for wine-trade groups.

This tour is suitable from age 4 and up — children under 4 can join for free, but food is not included for ages 3 and under.

Authentic northern Portuguese flavours — Francesinha (Porto’s iconic baked sandwich), codfish fritters, tomato rice, and Bispo (almond and egg pastry). Plus 4 ports, Portuguese beer, white wine, and coffee.

Yes. The 4-wine port tasting flight, Portuguese beer, white wine, coffee, and water are all included in the price.

Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options may be limited given the Francesinha and codfish-led menu. Share dietary restrictions when booking; on a private booking we have more flexibility to plan around dietary needs.

Yes — at 4 substantial stops, this is a full meal and then some. Most guests don’t eat again until evening.

Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.

Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.

Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings — including wine-trade hospitality, conference programs, and Douro Valley extensions.

All guides are fluent in English and Portuguese. Italian, Spanish, French, and German may be available on request — please ask when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

No. The majority of stops on every Porto tour are restaurants and vendors who work exclusively with us, and on a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.

Vila Nova de Gaia has hilly cobbled streets and the cellar has stairs. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works for your group.

Yes. We also run private food tours across Lisbon — Heart of Lisbon, Tuk Tuk, and the Undiscovered tour. Get in touch and we’ll help you build a multi-city Portugal itinerary.