Wine tours in Porto
Wine tours from Porto spend the day among cellars and vineyards. The most comfortable months are June to August, with highs around 77°F (25°C).
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Top wine tours in Porto
Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from PortoFrom $63View 
Wine Tasting with Tapas Walking Tour in PortoFrom $51View 
Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)From $40View
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Wines and wine areas near Porto
Names to look for on a tour itinerary or a wine list:
- Port
- Fortified wine from the Douro, aged in Porto's riverside lodges.
- Douro
- The terraced valley upriver from Porto where port and Douro reds are made.
- Vinho verde
- Light, fresh, slightly fizzy wine from the green north of Portugal.
How to pick a good wine tour
- Count the wineries: three tastings in a day is comfortable; five turns into a rush.
- Check whether lunch is included. A long tasting on an empty stomach is the most common complaint.
- Small-group and private tours can change the route; big coach tours keep to a fixed schedule.
- Harvest season brings the most activity at wineries but also the busiest roads and cellar doors.
Porto month by month
Averages for Porto, 1981–2010.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 57 (14) | 59 (15) | 63 (17) | 65 (18) | 68 (20) | 74 (24) | 78 (25) | 78 (26) | 75 (24) | 69 (21) | 63 (17) | 58 (14) |
| Low °F (°C) | 41 (5) | 43 (6) | 46 (8) | 48 (9) | 53 (12) | 58 (15) | 61 (16) | 61 (16) | 58 (15) | 54 (12) | 48 (9) | 44 (7) |
| Rain, in | 5.8 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:30 pm | 6:08 pm | 6:40 pm | 8:14 pm | 8:45 pm | 9:09 pm | 9:06 pm | 8:34 pm | 7:45 pm | 6:55 pm | 5:16 pm | 5:06 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for wine tours in Porto?
June to August. Expect highs around 77°F (25°C). The least comfortable months are December and January.
Where can I book wine tours in Porto?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
