Porto: Green Wine Tasting & Guimarães or Amarante Private Day Trip

A winemaker pours a glass of something light and fresh, then explains why the Green Wine region tastes like nowhere else

You get picked up from your Porto hotel and driven to a Green Wine vineyard where a local producer walks you through the cellar and pours a tasting of fresh, aromatic wines; after lunch at a traditional restaurant, you choose between the medieval town of Guimarães or the riverside charm of Amarante for the afternoon; the driver brings you back to Porto in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Green Wine tour with Guimarães or Amarante

• Pick-up at accommodation
• Travel to vineyard
• Visit vineyard and learn wine production
• Wine tasting at vineyard
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Amarante or Guimarães historic centre
• Return to Porto accommodation

The experience

Someone swirls a glass and listens to the producer talk through the production process. That's how the day starts, at a local vineyard in the Minho region just outside Porto. The Green Wine tasting happens in an authentic cellar after you've walked through the vines themselves, seen how they're trained on branches the way they've been for generations, and learned why the Atlantic climate here makes wines that are fresher and lighter than what most people expect from Portugal. The producer pours different styles and explains each one. It's not rushed. You're the only group there.

After that comes lunch at a traditional restaurant somewhere in the region, the kind of place where the menu changes based on what local ingredients showed up that morning. You eat regional dishes, take your time, and then the afternoon splits. You can either head to Guimarães, which is the medieval heart of Portugal and has a UNESCO-listed old town that actually feels lived-in rather than staged, or you can go to Amarante instead, a smaller city built along the River Tâmega with a famous stone bridge and narrow streets where people still sell regional sweets from small shops. The choice is yours depending on what you want the afternoon to feel like: history and scale, or something quieter and more intimate.

The whole thing is private, which means no other tourists, no fixed group schedule, and a driver who knows the region well enough to answer questions without a script. Hotel pickup in Porto happens in the morning, and you're back there by evening. It's a full day: the kind where you see a real part of northern Portugal instead of just passing through it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto.
• visit to a local Green Wine vineyard with cellar tour.
• wine tasting with explanations from the producer.
• lunch at a traditional regional restaurant.
• choice of afternoon destination (Guimarães or Amarante).
• private transportation throughout the day.
• experienced driver guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by WONDERS TOURS

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want to experience northern Portugal's wine region without arranging their own transport or timing. The private format means you move at your own pace and choose which town to explore in the afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs the full day from morning pickup to evening return to Porto, with stops at the vineyard, lunch, and your choice of afternoon destination.

What's included in the wine tasting?

The vineyard visit includes a tour of the cellar, explanation of Green Wine production, and a tasting of different styles of Green Wine with commentary from the producer.

Can I choose between Guimarães and Amarante on the day?

Yes, you decide which afternoon destination you prefer: Guimarães for the UNESCO medieval centre or Amarante for the riverside town and historic bridge.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch at a local traditional restaurant in the region is included, featuring regional dishes made with local ingredients.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the vineyard visit and town walks involve some walking at a relaxed pace.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour is 100% private, so it's just your group: ideal for couples, families, or small groups traveling together.

What type of vehicle is used?

Transportation is in an executive private vehicle with a driver who knows the region.