Discover the green and humid microclimate that makes the Barcelos region perfect for the cultivation of various grape varieties. Following a delicious local lunch, you'll become immersed in local crafts before concluding with a green wine tasting.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Your Porto accommodation.
Experience
Highlights
- Be enchanted by the green landscapes of the region
- Delight in the rich gastronomy that characterizes this region of northern Portugal
- Discover the different green wines and grape varieties that make these wines so refreshing
- Marvel at the region's rich cuisine and fresh local produce
- Meet the artisans and learn the history behind the Barcelos rooster
Full description
You will start by discovering the techniques of cultivation and transformation of grapes in nectar, known as “green wine”. For this you will visit an interpretive center located in one of the oldest and most flowered villages in Portugal: Ponte de Lima.
Throughout a complete lunch served in a restaurant, you will then discover the flavors and aromas that make up the best gastronomy of the Minho region, as well as Portugal on a broader scale.
Following lunch, encounter one of the oldest crafts of the region, pottery. You'll make a visit to some Barcelos artisans where you will be able to get your hands on the clay to see how the “crockery of Barcelos” is modeled. Before returning to Porto, you'll visit a green wine producer where you will taste a variety of green wines accompanied by local delicacies.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to a green wine farm
- Wine tasting and delicacies
- Lunch at a typical restaurant
- Visit to a pottery center
- Live guided tour
- WiFi inside the vehicle
- Bottle of mineral water
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Important information
Not allowed
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Baby chairs are available upon request
- This tour will take place rain or shine