Lamego Wine Tasting: Boutique Cellars & Douro Boat Tour

A sommelier opens a bottle of sparkling wine with a saber at a regional viewpoint.

A full-day wine activity in Lamego pairs visits to two boutique cellars with a sommelier and guide, premium tastings, lunch at a Quinta restaurant, a viewpoint stop, and a one-hour Rabelo boat ride on the Douro River. Private transportation, bottled water, and all fees are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French, and hotel pickup is provided.

The experience

Lamego's wine country centers on small, family-run cellars rather than sprawling estates, and this activity moves between two of them with a sommelier who explains what you're tasting and why. The first stop includes a guided tour of the cellar, a premium tasting, and lunch either at the Quinta's own restaurant or at another venue you'll agree on beforehand. After eating, the day shifts toward the landscape: a visit to a viewpoint in the region, then the ritual of opening a bottle of sparkling wine or champagne with a saber. A moment the sommelier walks you through.

The Rabelo is the flat-bottomed boat that once carried port wine down the Douro to Porto, and your one-hour ride lets you see the river from the water rather than the bank. After the boat returns, you'll taste again at a second boutique farm, this time with the river behind you. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and handles all the driving between stops, so the day unfolds without navigation or parking concerns.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at a Quinta restaurant or alternative venue.
• premium tastings at two boutique cellars.
• sommelier and guide in your chosen language.
• viewpoint visit.
• saber opening of sparkling wine or champagne.
• one-hour Rabelo boat ride.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 79 years) · Senior (80 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Douro Feeling

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport between the cellars, the viewpoint, and the boat dock: the sommelier and driver handle the route, so you focus on tasting and the Douro itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's included in the wine tastings at each cellar?

Both tastings are premium selections chosen by the sommelier at each boutique farm. The exact wines depend on what's open and in stock when you visit. The sommelier guides you through each one.

Can I choose where to have lunch, or is it set at the Quinta?

Lunch happens at the Quinta's restaurant by default, but you can arrange an alternative location beforehand if you prefer.

What does the Rabelo boat ride include?

The one-hour ride on the traditional Douro boat is included. It's a regular cruise with no additional tastings or meals on board.

How does the saber opening work, and is it safe?

The sommelier demonstrates the technique and guides you through opening a bottle of sparkling wine or champagne with a saber at the viewpoint. It's a controlled ritual, not a stunt.

Is the activity wheelchair accessible?

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transportation is wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.