Vinho Verde tasting at Quinta de Santa Cristina vineyard tour

The winemaking process unfolds from the moment grapes arrive at the door.

A 90-minute activity at Quinta de Santa Cristina in Braga where you walk the vineyards, tour the winery floor, and taste three Vinho Verde wines paired with local food. The guide explains each step from grape reception through bottling. Children taste juice and cookies instead of wine. A vegan food board is available.

The experience

The experience starts in the vineyard, where a guide walks you through the different grape varieties that go into Vinho Verde production. You'll see what grows where and understand why the blend matters before you ever step inside. Then the tour moves into the winery itself: the part most visitors don't get to see. You walk past the receiving area where grapes arrive, through the production floor, and all the way to the bottling line, with the guide explaining what happens at each stage.

After the tour, you settle in for the tasting: three Quinta de Santa Cristina wines, each one paired with a board of regional products. A vegan option is available if you need it. If children are with you, they get their own tasting of three different juices and cookies while the adults work through the wines. Before you leave, the winery shop is open if you want to take bottles or local products home.

The whole thing runs about 90 minutes. Parking is free, and the grounds are wheelchair accessible. The guide speaks English or Portuguese, so confirm your language when you book.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Portuguese.
• three Vinho Verde wines paired with a regional food board (vegan option available).
• children's juice tasting with cookies.
• free parking.
• free Wi-Fi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Quinta de Santa Cristina

Is this one for you?You'll walk the production floor and bottling line before tasting: the hands-on parts most tastings skip.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 6 years): free.

What grape varieties will I learn about on the vineyard walk?

The guide points out the different varieties planted at Quinta de Santa Cristina and explains how they're blended into the estate's Vinho Verde wines. The specific varieties change with the season and the vineyard section, so you'll see what's in production during your visit.

Is there food included with the wine tasting?

Yes. A regional products board is paired with the three wines you taste. A vegan option is available if you request it when booking.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the winery?

Quinta de Santa Cristina has free parking on-site. The winery is in Braga, so you'll need your own transport or a taxi to get there. The activity itself does not include pickup or drop-off.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with stairs or uneven ground?

The grounds and buildings are wheelchair accessible. The vineyard walk is on the estate, so ask about the specific terrain when you book if you have concerns about mobility.