THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Vila Nova de Gaia
Things to Do in Vila Nova de Gaia
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Graham's Port Lodge, Porto Augusto's, Wine Tastings, Wineries & Vineyards. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Cooking Classesfromper adultC$64
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adultC$64
Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adultC$72
Wine Tastingsfromper adultC$72
Likely To Sell Outfromper group (up to 3)C$301
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Wineries & Vineyards
Wineries & Vineyards
Historic port lodge nestled in a charming neighborhood, providing insightful cellar tours, a museum of vintage collections, and tastings with cheese pairings.
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Speciality Museums
Guided port wine tour through a well-preserved cellar, concluding with a tasting session of diverse port wines. Multilingual guides enhance the experience with historical insights.
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Wineries & Vineyards
Cellar tour provides a comprehensive introduction to port varieties, including white ports, with a museum visit and interactive exhibits. Features a lively port tasting session.
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Gardens
Tranquil park with panoramic views of the Douro River, perfect for sunset watching, picnics, and live music. Includes a playground and a café.
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Scenic cable car ride connecting elevated areas with the riverfront, providing panoramic views and a convenient route to cultural landmarks and sunset gardens.
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Speciality Museums
Guided cellar tours detailing the history and process of port wine production with tastings of various ports, including the lauded Dona Antonia.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive wine museum in the cultural district with engaging exhibits on viticulture, hands-on activities, and professional tastings. Includes a food court and shopping.
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Farmers Markets
Vibrant local market on the Gaia riverside with a diverse range of food stalls, featuring local specialties and international cuisine, plus an outdoor patio for riverside dining.
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What travellers are saying
- We learned so much about the process of making and storing port wine. Then on to the best part- tasting several types and getting to pair it with chocolates and cheese. Our guide Sergio was knowledgeable and friendly. Great tour and a must- do in Porto!Written March 18, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bucko007Sudbury, CanadaNice tour of the facility. Our guide, Alice was knowledgeable and humorous. The wine tasting afterwards was also good. We paired it with delicious chocolates.Written March 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Excellent tour of the Port Lodge led by guide Francisco on 29th January. The Lodge itself is a fascinating place, very atmospheric and grand in scale. The museum is a treat - look out for the 1960s video of the wine barrels being brought down the Duoro river.
Francisco is a great presenter and explained the Port making process perfectly. Just the right level of detail.
I enjoyed the tasting session, with the option to buy your favorite variety at the bar too:)Written January 30, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jordi PThorn, The NetherlandsGreat port tour, tasting and experience.
Very friendly staff and the english tour was very clear and well explained.
Aftre the tour and tasting there is a shop where you can buy all kinds of different souvenirs and port wines.Written January 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Angela CHeber City, UTWe learned a lot about port and our guide was very well informed and gave an excellent narration. We had 12 in the group with some opting for the 2 taste pairing and some the three. We had the three - all very nice. It just seemed a little rushed at the end when explaining the actual ports we were tasting. However, you can linger over the tasting for as long as you like. No rush, we chatted with others in our group. Overall a pleasant experience.Written March 16, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The garden is halfway to the top, offering a stunning panoramic vista of Porto, the bridge and the river. Quite breathtaking.Written December 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MariaNorwayThe ride went by really quick. We bought a round trip, but if we had known that we had to exit the car on our way back, then we would have just bought the one way ticket. The staff was nice tho but wish the trip took a little longer.
The views were amazing and we loved having the car for ourselves.Written March 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Clarissa MacedoQuebec City, CanadaNice viewpoint from Ribeira. I walked the hill by foot and went to the Mosteiro Serra do Pilar. There’s a little square right in front where people get together to enjoy the sunset.
They also have some live concerts that happen during summertime.Written July 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PennyUnited Kingdomtour guide was informative and interesting. nice length of tour, three tasting glasses at the end. What's not to like? I would recommendWritten August 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The museum was amazing! I could have spent hours there is so much to learn about the grapes, climate, processes, cultures and even cork! This is about more than Portugal’s wines -which are ex Ellen’s- it is about all wines around the globe. Don’t miss it if you plan to visit Porto. It is truly a sensory experience!Written March 21, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MartinBarrow upon Humber, UKA pleasant venue to visit as the original business location for Ramos Pinto. It’s an interesting take on a port house visit finding out a bit more about the founder and the origin of the product. The office space is preserved as a museum and the guide gives a great insight of the history before heading in to the cellars.
The guide was knowledgeable and gave good information on port making and the difference between ports, the colouration, flavour and aging.
The tasting was well organised with three ports to try but I felt the group was a bit large to get the final input on the ports themselves as we tasted, it is after all the key part of the visit.Written September 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ferg17Rayleigh, UKStumbled in here after visiting nearby Taylor’s. Great variety of choice of food. The men chose burgers and the wives had the veggie buffet which was superb
Wine was cheap, €2.90 a glass and there was a nice outside patio area with lots of seatingWritten October 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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