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Douro Valley with Expert wine guide, Boat, Lunch, Tastings
Since 2015, several times considered the “Best Wine Tour” from Porto. We are not the ones who say it, but the customers. Come and see. I guarantee you will have a unique and different experience:) SPECIAL OFFER, Douro wine bottle per reservation. We will show you the most beautiful viewpoints where the guide will be available to take good pictures with your cell phone or camera. Lovely boat cruise you will have. It will be not an ordinary boat, but an experience in a typical boat that transported the barrels. We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. Tasting of different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:) We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region, High Class. Besides the wine you will also taste gourmet olive oil of Douro. You will have contact with all the different stages of wine production, from the vineyards to the stamping place, passing to the barrels and finish in botteling. The wine cellars are located on a level below the surface, making it a perfect place to age the wine. An incredible place that will surprise you. We will ride on the most beautiful road in Portugal,N222. If you visit Douro Valley once in your life, don't waste it, join me, you will love it:)
Peter`s Beetle Porto Tour
Hello, my name is Pedro and I will share with you all my passion for the city of Porto.  The meeting point is in the old part of Porto in front the Palácio da Bolsa (the old Stock Exchange) a amazing building from 1834 that it's worth visiting, then we start visiting the narrow streets of Porto at Peter's Beetle, with magnificent buildings with passage through the monuments in which I will tell the stories about them. Later, we will cross the Douro river by the bridge Luis I to Vila Nova de Gaia, where we will find the famous wine cellars of Port wine. We will have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the magnificent view of the Douro river and Porto from a special place. After getting to know the center of Porto, we will drive along the Douro river until we reach the Atlantic where we can breathe the sea and contemplate the magnificent beach. At any time, it will certainly be a memorable experience. If you have mobility problems, contact us to pick you up. Discover our other experiences. Let`s go for a ride! Licence RNAAT n.º 1343/2018
Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience
Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley? We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley. Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine. Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing. It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert. After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk. Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley. * We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)
Eat Like a Local - Food & Wine Tour
Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering journey to discover the secrets of Portuguese gastronomy. This experience will take you through picturesque neighborhoods and local food shops offering secret culinary treasures. Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic and wine experience and support the local family business and small producers. You will be eating in our best and most authentic "tascas" (restaurants) to try out our favorite local "petiscos" It is a very Portuguese experience, with noisy locals, unpretentious food and every place with its unique atmosphere. During our tour, we will visit 5 different places where you’ll taste different types of "petiscos" paired with the most surprising Portuguese wines or Portuguese beer. I will share stories about the places that we visit, about Portuguese gastronomy and local culture. To finish the tour you will experience an amazing Port Wine tasting with the 3 different styles , where you will learn all about it and became an expert. This tour serves as a full meal, so come with an empty stomach! Other things to note Let me know in advance of any kind of restrictions, allergies or if you don't drink alcohol I can personalize this experience for private groups only. *not suitable for vegans
Douro Valley Small Group - Palace, Winery & Boat
IMPORTANT: CHECK EXCHANGE RATE - PRICE 140€ pax (group discount 5% (3) - 10% (4-5)) Easily accommodates food and drink requirements Check my other tours: Minho and Aveiro I will pick you up in the morning at your Hotel. We will stop at Amarante for a quick visit to the old part of the city. Time to know you better having a cofee and tasting local pastries in a wonderful river scenery. The tour proceeds to Mateus Palace in the city of Vila Real. You will learn the story of the palace and enjoy walking and taking pictures in the charming old gardens. We will have lunch at Favaios, a small village in the upper Douro region. You will have the opportunity to taste different portuguese dishes and drink the famous Douro white, red and fortified wines. After lunch I will take you to visit the estate wine cellars. Our journey continues downhill to Pinhão, always surrounded by the breathtaking Douro Valley landscapes, where you will experience a Douro river cruise in a typical Rabelo boat to contemplate the world heritage beauty of the Douro Valley vineyards. It is now time to return. For 17 miles we will drive along the Douro river in one of the most beautiful roads in the world! Other things to note Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes!

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Douro Valley w/ two wineries, lunch and typical boat cruise
In this experience, you will visit the unparalleled DOURO VALLEY, the first denominated wine region in the world and a world heritage site by UNESCO. The day starts at our meeting point and then we will be heading to the Valley. For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, first driving through the N323 with all the astonishing viewpoints to the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery from a local producer to try his regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil, and other products produced with olives and everything paired with local bread, jelly, cheeses and hams. At this winery we will have the chance to have a small walk at the vines and depending on the stage of the vineyard, learn about the work being done at the moment, such as, pruning, grafting and harvesting. The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians. Still at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro Valley, (usually a bit crowded in the summer so if you prefer we have the option without the cruise, check link https://www.airbnb.pt/experiences/235241 ) The journey will continue through the National 222, and on the way we will have our last stop in a 2nd winery for some more storytellings and tastings
Airbnb 2019 Douro Valley Most Unique Access Experience
Airbnb awarded this tour in 2019 as the MOST UNIQUE ACCESS EXPERIENCE to Douro, based on consumers choice of authenticity, history and best customers feedback. We are very happy with the return of our guests about our commitment and passion for the Douro Valley This experience have 11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Exclusive Chef Lunch , Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?! Let's visit the less touristy Douro, for us what matters is the charismatic people that you will meet throughout the all experience. Authentic people, with tons of knowledge, but with a lot of character and personality. Forget about the biggest commercial brands, it´s not for us... With me you will learn the whole history of wine but in a fun way not boring, let's talk about table wines that we drink every day, but also the famous Port wine We start with a private boat cruize, where we will taste Douro delicacies with drinks n meet the crazy pirates :) to tell us and explain all the authentic stories of the Douro Valley Then we will have an exclusive visit with the Winemaker in a small producer and get ready for some surprises you will love... we also have wines here, of course Lunch at an exclusive event of the highest quality with a chef tasting of Douro food paired with the chef's wines and some more special and unique presentations of local customs and wine culture.
Wine Venture & Boat Trip in Douro Valley
Come and see why we became awarded by Airbnb as being the Most Successful Hosts and Highest Rated Experiences for the last 2 years. We call it Commitment, Friendship and Passion for Culture, History and Wine. THE JOURNEY We start our day in Porto, heading to Douro Valley in a very comfortable Mercedes Van driving through spectacular roads. We want to let you immerse in breathtaking views in a Unesco World Heritage Site. It's time for a stop in a hidden viewpoint where you will have a great opportunity to take wonderful pictures. THE WINE AND SOMETHING MORE We will visit a stunning old winery where you will discover more about viticulture, winemaking and wine aging. You will learn about technical specifications of Douro Wines and their Terroir. Tasting their wines is embracing the whole region by feeling its aromas, flavours and complexity. NOT JUST WINE Before lunch, nothing fits better than 1 hour private cruise enjoying the breathtaking views with tasty snacks and drink. LAST BUT NOT LEAST We will drive you to another exclusive family-owned winery where we will enjoy a delicious home cooked Portuguese lunch pairing with their wines and then visiting their charming property. Please be in mind that we offer something that you couldn't have access on your own! Customer knows best: that's why we believe our reviews will tell you why we are the best Douro Valley Experience! Other things to note * Private Groups - Please contact us to create a Private Experience for you. * Clean and Safe certification guaranteed * We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergies). Please alert us after finishing your booking process.
ElevenWineTastings, Private Boat FarmtoTableChef GardenLunch
11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Chef´s Lunch in the garden, Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?! We will visit the Douro Valley as if it were with a friend, an unforgettable/relaxing day, an experience of a lifetime. With me, everything is done at your own pace, with no time limits, no deadlines for nothing. Our keyword and the motto of this experience is: NO STRESS, 100% satisfaction guaranteed Let's see the touristic Douro that 99% of people see, but i want you to be the 1% of tourists who will see the Douro that no one else sees.. I'll show you the most beautiful roads in the less touristic Douro and the most authentic places, from the local people with their customs and their foods and wines. We wil have an exclusive visit with the winemaker, learn the wine culture in a fun way, not boring like in the comercial main brands, that you can see in Porto city in the cellars. We will show you something different, be prepared to be surprised. River cruise in a private boat with snacks and drinks, one of the best river cruise of your life. Chef's lunch with tasting of authentic Douro food paired with the chef's wines, we have several surprises that you will love. An exclusive event of the highest quality like all our events just for our guests. You will never forget this wine experience...
New Douro, The Wine Country Inside Out
On Airbnb Experiences since day #1 - February 2018 - we are experts in creating exhilarating wine experiences in the Douro Valley and not only! We've designed this Experience for wine lovers, first time travelers and all the curious minds! This is a two-wineries program, with a traditional lunch plus an optional boat ride! In sum: a beautiful journey in the unforgettable scenery of the Douro Valley and river! We’ve set an important standard for the winemakers we select: the respect for nature, time and place. They make the wines we really enjoy! In reality, it’s like we’re visiting friends! You'll have the chance have an overview about their unique wine making processes & lifestyle. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste wines at two lovely settings. We adapt the tastings as much as possible, according to the preferences and season. These can be paired with local bread, their extra-virgin olive oil, cheese and fruits of the season too! We consider that each day, more and more people look forward to more authentic and handcrafted wines! This is a great opportunity, not only for tasting but also to have a close contact to the actual places where it's made! If you’d like to be surprised, enrich your wine knowledge, and check out the wine trends, join the New Douro!

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Douro Sailing Unforgettable Experience
In this sailing experience you will be able to admire the views of Oporto from the Douro River, and make the most of the best sunsets while you get to know the main spots of our coast. This is an opportunity for you to observe the touristical monuments of the city, avoiding the crowds and queues, while sat on a 52 feet Ocean Star boat. Besides all the scenical views, you will also have a privileged look at the bridges, one of the main icons of Oporto. While you enjoy this experience, we will offer you a glass of Tawny Port Wine for you to taste the typical beverage from the city and some snacks. You can also find available a fridge, dishes, cups and cutlery in case you wish to bring your own food and drinks!
The Best Douro Boat Tour
Climb aboard a Sailing Yacht for a scenic cruise in Porto. Begin the adventure at Douro Marina and set out to see Ribeira, Cais de Gaia, Foz do Douro. Our Tour Guide will talk about the city, the River and Porto Wine. We also see the best historical monuments from a different perspective such as Ponte Arrábida, Palácio de Cristal, Alfândega do Porto, Church of São Francisco, Old Cathedral, Bishop's House, Old Monastery, many Port wine cellars, Ribeira, Cais de Gaia , Clérigos Tower, the wonderful Luis 1 Bridge, and a few more... Watch Porto and Gaia from the Luxurious Sailing Boat (Beneteau First 47.7) while having a welcome drink.
Port Wine Experience
Visit 3 producers tasting 7 Port wines and become an expert! With a local guide you'll be able to enter 3 different producers, with different concepts and the best wines! Learn about the production process with experienced guides and see from small barrels to wooden vats with thousands of liters to understand how the wine ages. Taste amazing wines! We selected variety and quality because there is a big difference between drinking Port and good Port! (Check the other experiences i provide clicking my profile picture)
The Original Tuk Tuk Porto Experience
Venture out and live the romance of Portugal's 'Capital of the North' on The Original Tuk Tuk Porto Experience. Three-time nominee and winner of Europe's Best Destination, Porto is full of medieval architecture, a defining river, and a sense of charm that never seems to end. I'll provide a unique route so that you can explore a different side of Porto. You'll see the Douro River from several fantastic viewpoints in both the old town and Gaia, and you'll get to know the city in a relaxed and safe way. We'll cross the River through the romantic Dom Luís I bridge or through the modern Infante bridge. We will have time to see also the brilliant Arrábida bridge or the "old" D. Maria bridge (Built by Gustave Eiffel) We'll take a ride through various places in my enchanting vehicles, and hear stories that the city has to tell on every corner that make Porto and its people unique. You'll see the Lello Bookshop, one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world; the Clérigos Tower, the most imposing tower in the city, dominating the entire urban landscape of Porto. And of course, you'll enjoy the ride with a full of flavourful and enjoyable glass of port wine. As you can see, you have all the reasons to get to know Porto as nobody else will. To discover every nook and cranny. To marvel at the brilliance and splendor that this city full of character and passion has to offer.
Porto city walking tour
Attention: tour in English Hello, my name is José and me and my friends João and Inês will show you around this beautiful city :) This will be a very relaxed and friendly tour full of stories and fun facts, throughout the most iconic and scenic streets and alleys of Porto historical center, the same ones that have made Porto city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With us you'll be traveling in time, having the chance to walk where the knights and kings walked and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and its details. This friendly walk will start at our meeting point at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 34, just in Front of Palácio da Bolsa. and then we will get lost downtown in the medieval streets of Porto, passing by iconic places such as the São Bento Station, Riverside, St. Francis Church, Lello bookstore, Clerico's tower, astonishing viewpoints, and much more. On our way, you will have the opportunity to learn about our history, how Portugal was born, and the importance of the city of Porto for the country. For your big finale, we've got a great surprise for you at “Rua Mouzinho Silveira” with a toast of Port Wine ;)

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Douro Valley with Expert wine guide, Boat, Lunch, Tastings
Since 2015, several times considered the “Best Wine Tour” from Porto. We are not the ones who say it, but the customers. Come and see. I guarantee you will have a unique and different experience:) SPECIAL OFFER, Douro wine bottle per reservation. We will show you the most beautiful viewpoints where the guide will be available to take good pictures with your cell phone or camera. Lovely boat cruise you will have. It will be not an ordinary boat, but an experience in a typical boat that transported the barrels. We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. Tasting of different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:) We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region, High Class. Besides the wine you will also taste gourmet olive oil of Douro. You will have contact with all the different stages of wine production, from the vineyards to the stamping place, passing to the barrels and finish in botteling. The wine cellars are located on a level below the surface, making it a perfect place to age the wine. An incredible place that will surprise you. We will ride on the most beautiful road in Portugal,N222. If you visit Douro Valley once in your life, don't waste it, join me, you will love it:)
Pastel de Nata / Patry Class in Porto
Learn how to make the famous "Pastel de Nata", so that you can return home and enjoy the traditional Portuguese pastries made by you. While learning how to bake traditional pastries, you can taste a regional wine and learn about Portuguese culture and history through a gastronomic conversation. Once it's ready, it's time to enjoy the learning results with some warm pastries! In this experience, the host will give the participants the opportunity to alternately participate in the different phases of making the pastel de nata. If you want to participate in all stages of the making, please contact us for a private session.
Peter`s Beetle Porto Tour
Hello, my name is Pedro and I will share with you all my passion for the city of Porto.  The meeting point is in the old part of Porto in front the Palácio da Bolsa (the old Stock Exchange) a amazing building from 1834 that it's worth visiting, then we start visiting the narrow streets of Porto at Peter's Beetle, with magnificent buildings with passage through the monuments in which I will tell the stories about them. Later, we will cross the Douro river by the bridge Luis I to Vila Nova de Gaia, where we will find the famous wine cellars of Port wine. We will have the opportunity to stop and enjoy the magnificent view of the Douro river and Porto from a special place. After getting to know the center of Porto, we will drive along the Douro river until we reach the Atlantic where we can breathe the sea and contemplate the magnificent beach. At any time, it will certainly be a memorable experience. If you have mobility problems, contact us to pick you up. Discover our other experiences. Let`s go for a ride! Licence RNAAT n.º 1343/2018
Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience
Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley? We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley. Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine. Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing. It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert. After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk. Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley. * We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)
Eat Like a Local - Food & Wine Tour
Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering journey to discover the secrets of Portuguese gastronomy. This experience will take you through picturesque neighborhoods and local food shops offering secret culinary treasures. Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic and wine experience and support the local family business and small producers. You will be eating in our best and most authentic "tascas" (restaurants) to try out our favorite local "petiscos" It is a very Portuguese experience, with noisy locals, unpretentious food and every place with its unique atmosphere. During our tour, we will visit 5 different places where you’ll taste different types of "petiscos" paired with the most surprising Portuguese wines or Portuguese beer. I will share stories about the places that we visit, about Portuguese gastronomy and local culture. To finish the tour you will experience an amazing Port Wine tasting with the 3 different styles , where you will learn all about it and became an expert. This tour serves as a full meal, so come with an empty stomach! Other things to note Let me know in advance of any kind of restrictions, allergies or if you don't drink alcohol I can personalize this experience for private groups only. *not suitable for vegans
Douro Valley Wine Tasting
- Semi private, 1 van & max. 8pax - Expert wine and culture guide - 2 wineries - Boat cruise - Lunch with wines Join us for a great day in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world - an experience you'll never forget. From Porto to the heart of the Douro, a scenic journey where we will cross the Vinho Verde wine region, while you will be dazzled by the unexpected landscapes of the North of Portugal and listen to the stories that characterize this magical region. We will visit a renown port wine producer in the morning, where you will learn about the secrets of making Port wine with a cellar visit and view over the stunning surrounding vineyards. You will taste several delightful Port Wines. Also in the morning you will have a relaxing boat ride in a traditional rabelo boat where you can appreciate the beauty of the valley from the river. For lunch, we will head to the second winery, a small producer with a lovely manor house from the 18th century, to enjoy a Portuguese three course meal accompanied by a selection of Douro DOC wines, followed by another tasting at their private cellar. When you return to Porto, you will be an expert of the region's wines, history and culture. And willing to return soon. ------------------------------------------------- * Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten free available We also provide: - Green wine & Guimaraes
The Douro Valley Premium Tours by Nomad Steps
Hi there! It's Timur here. If you really want to enjoy UNFORGETTABLE WINE (you're a wine-lover) & FOOD EXPERIENCE (you're a foodie), want to be blown away by STUNNING VIEWS, avoid mass tourism, then THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU. We will leave Porto for the Douro Valley. The first stop will be a viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Douro river and the vineyards on the slate terraces. Then, a relaxing one hour boat ride will follow on the river with breathtaking views. Next comes a guided tour and commented tasting at a small olive oil and wine producer. After that, follows a lunch, which is not included in the package, in a mid-range or high end Michelin Star Chef restaurant. I pay special attention to the food experience and prefer giving you a chance to choose in line with your budget and interests. After the lunch, we will visit one of the most beautiful Quintas of the Douro Valley, where we will have an opportunity to learn about the process of winemaking and ageing. There we will enjoy a commented tasting of different types of high quality Port wine by an experienced wine educator. At the end of an amazing experience in the Douro, we will head back to Porto and arrive at around 18h30. Make sure you have enough space in your mobile phone or camera to take plenty of beautiful pictures and remember this unforgettable journey. Food restrictions must be communicated.
Douro Valley Small Group - Palace, Winery & Boat
IMPORTANT: CHECK EXCHANGE RATE - PRICE 140€ pax (group discount 5% (3) - 10% (4-5)) Easily accommodates food and drink requirements Check my other tours: Minho and Aveiro I will pick you up in the morning at your Hotel. We will stop at Amarante for a quick visit to the old part of the city. Time to know you better having a cofee and tasting local pastries in a wonderful river scenery. The tour proceeds to Mateus Palace in the city of Vila Real. You will learn the story of the palace and enjoy walking and taking pictures in the charming old gardens. We will have lunch at Favaios, a small village in the upper Douro region. You will have the opportunity to taste different portuguese dishes and drink the famous Douro white, red and fortified wines. After lunch I will take you to visit the estate wine cellars. Our journey continues downhill to Pinhão, always surrounded by the breathtaking Douro Valley landscapes, where you will experience a Douro river cruise in a typical Rabelo boat to contemplate the world heritage beauty of the Douro Valley vineyards. It is now time to return. For 17 miles we will drive along the Douro river in one of the most beautiful roads in the world! Other things to note Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes!
Douro Valley Vintage Wine Tour
Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes and roads of Douro that flow along the river from Porto to Pinhão, the center of all Douro region. Come with us on a comfortable day trip and have an amazing experience We will stop in amazing sightseing spots so you can enjoy the view and some key points where you can learn a bit more of the wine culture. After that we have a wine tasting experience at a local and very beautiful wine farm where you will be tasting wines from the region. For lunch we stop at Pinhão to have a tradicional Portuguese meal with Douro priceless views and amazing food and good wine. In the afternoon we will have another wine tasting experience with amazing wine, olive oil and honey from the region on a different location with amazing views. A Tour free from the stress of the crowds :)
The Art of Azulejos Porto
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO * *The tiles you paint during the workshop will need to be fired in a ceramic oven and WILL BE READY FOR COLLECTION THE DAY AFTER THE WORKSHOP BETWEEN 4 PM AND 5 PM. You can arrange to collect them on another day during our opening hours (please check them on Googl_ Maps).* * Covering facades with tiles became very popular in Portugal during 19th and 20th centuries and is now one of the most beautiful and unique heritages of the world. During this Tile Painting Workshop you will learn the highlights of the history of this heritage, how this beautiful tiles were painted traditionally and will have the chance to paint tile replicas of Porto (or your own design). This workshop is perfect for tile lovers. You will take home the best memory of your trip to this beautiful city. Every participant will paint 2 tiles. Don't worry, no artistic skills are required :) IMPORTANT - This workshop is suitable for children +10. - Due to limited space, additional individuals who were not included in the original booking may not be present in the workshop. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. - We have a dog, Ulisses, who is sometimes in the workshop. He is small and friendly. If you prefer him not to be there please let us know in advance :) * These workshops are made to support our project azulejosporto, a non-profit catalogue of Porto facade tiles.
Douro Valley w/ two wineries, lunch and typical boat cruise
In this experience, you will visit the unparalleled DOURO VALLEY, the first denominated wine region in the world and a world heritage site by UNESCO. The day starts at our meeting point and then we will be heading to the Valley. For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, first driving through the N323 with all the astonishing viewpoints to the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery from a local producer to try his regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil, and other products produced with olives and everything paired with local bread, jelly, cheeses and hams. At this winery we will have the chance to have a small walk at the vines and depending on the stage of the vineyard, learn about the work being done at the moment, such as, pruning, grafting and harvesting. The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians. Still at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro Valley, (usually a bit crowded in the summer so if you prefer we have the option without the cruise, check link https://www.airbnb.pt/experiences/235241 ) The journey will continue through the National 222, and on the way we will have our last stop in a 2nd winery for some more storytellings and tastings
Porto by Night & Fado Dinner
Music is the perfect connection to bring together people and the essence of Porto. This experience combines the best of portuguese cuisine with the essence of portuguese music, which is Fado. In order to understand this magnificent city, we will begin our evening with a driving tour that will give an overview of Porto’s city center, sharing points of interest about its history and culture, as well as hidden corners and spectacular views. After the car tour, we will continue afoot, to best take in the sites at hand, and ending with a toast of fine port wine with my favorite view ! I will also share my tour experiences, in order that you may explore the city comfortably on your own. At this time, our hunger will peak and I will escort you to one of Porto’s fine regional restaurants that specializes in the traditional Fado. Two Fado singers and two guitarists will entertain for the remainder of the evening. Included in this tour per person: 1. Pick up service at your lodging 2. A two hour guided tour of city center with port tasting 3. A delicious meal which includes a starter; entree of meat, fish, or vegan, dessert, coffee/tea, and 1/2 bottle of wine 4. Taxes and insurance * Single bookings may be seated alone or with others depending on availability. * My escort service will end when I deliver you to the restaurant. If there is anyone with special circu
Discover lagoons & waterfalls in Gerês National Park
Imagine discovering Gerês, reaching Lagoons and Waterfalls. Imagine hiking into the nature and waters of Gerês and having lunch with traditional Portuguese food and drinking good wine. Stop imagining, we can make that possible!!!! We will pick-up you in our 4x4 in the place you are staying in Oporto Downton , and give you the most authentic experience you can have in Gerês National Park. We have 10 years of experience that we want to share with you! As soon as we get to Gerês, we are going to walk in nature and surprise you with beautiful crystal clear lagoons where you can swim, jump off a cliff and most of all breath and relax. Next stop is an ancient village, where you will find a very different Portugal than the one you see in Porto!Be prepared for a time tunnel. Any see a Portugal that stopped before the European community. Time to eat and Drink "Farm on the table" Most of the lunch is made with local products and is served with the regional wine: The famous green wine. In the afternoon we hike to another hidden place, perfect to swim and connect with nature! Stop to see landscapes in the best viewpoints of GERES. Our day ends with the drop off at your accommodation with your heart and soul clean and full of great memories from this amazing nature spot from PORTO, Portugal. This tour is done in summer, spring, winter and autumn - we adapt to the wheather.
Porto tour on a Riese & Müller electric bicycle
With us, you will visit our beloved city of Porto on a luxurious Riese & Müller electric bicycle. After everyone feels comfortable with the selected bicycle, for about three hours we will cover in our tour: -Luis I bridge -S. Bento train station -Porto Cathedral -Aliados Avenue -Clérigos -Palácio de Cristal gardens -Douro coastline -Ribeira -Gaia riverside With an electric bicycle, there are no more too steep hills: the Bosch engine gives a fantastic assistance that will make you feel like you had super-powers! The 500Wh battery has enough energy for at least 100 km, so here there are no worries about unexpected stops. Go further, see more and have fun!
Airbnb 2019 Douro Valley Most Unique Access Experience
Airbnb awarded this tour in 2019 as the MOST UNIQUE ACCESS EXPERIENCE to Douro, based on consumers choice of authenticity, history and best customers feedback. We are very happy with the return of our guests about our commitment and passion for the Douro Valley This experience have 11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Exclusive Chef Lunch , Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?! Let's visit the less touristy Douro, for us what matters is the charismatic people that you will meet throughout the all experience. Authentic people, with tons of knowledge, but with a lot of character and personality. Forget about the biggest commercial brands, it´s not for us... With me you will learn the whole history of wine but in a fun way not boring, let's talk about table wines that we drink every day, but also the famous Port wine We start with a private boat cruize, where we will taste Douro delicacies with drinks n meet the crazy pirates :) to tell us and explain all the authentic stories of the Douro Valley Then we will have an exclusive visit with the Winemaker in a small producer and get ready for some surprises you will love... we also have wines here, of course Lunch at an exclusive event of the highest quality with a chef tasting of Douro food paired with the chef's wines and some more special and unique presentations of local customs and wine culture.