Vinho Verde tour from Porto: 2 wineries & Guimarães

Medieval streets, two winery tastings, and the birthplace of Portugal

A nine-hour private tour from Porto combines visits to two Vinho Verde producers in the Minho region with a guided walk through Guimarães, a UNESCO-listed medieval city and Portugal's first capital. The day includes six wine tastings, appetizers, and a lunch break in the historic center, with a local guide speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Guimarães Castle30m
2. Guimarães1h

Explore Guimarães and wine tasting

• Visit fortified walls
• Tour Guimarães Castle
• See XV century palace
• Walk Guimarães Historical Center
• Stroll along beautiful avenue
• Explore ancient leather ruins
• Visit two Vinho Verde wineries

The experience

The tour leaves Porto and heads into the Minho region, where you'll spend the morning and early afternoon moving between two contrasting Vinho Verde farms. The first is an established producer with centuries of green wine tradition. The second is a younger venture in a charming rural setting. At each stop you taste three varieties, paired with local appetizers. The sequence gives you a real sense of how different producers approach the same wine style, rather than a single overview.

Between the wineries, you break in Guimarães itself. The guide walks you through the UNESCO-listed historical center, pointing out the fortified walls, Guimarães Castle (where Portugal's first king was born), and a 15th-century palace that stands among the most visited monuments in northern Portugal. You'll see the leather-working ruins that once fed the city's shoe trade and walk one of the most photographed avenues in town. This is not a rushed highlight reel. The medieval layout and preserved architecture are the point, and the guide gives you time to absorb them.

You travel in a private van with your driver, who serves as your guide throughout. Pickup is included from Porto (or you can arrange to start from Braga or Guimarães if that suits your itinerary better). The tour runs nine hours total, which accounts for the drive time, the two winery visits with tastings, the walking tour of the city center, and your lunch break.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your starting point.
• wine tastings at two producers (six varieties total).
• appetizers served with the tastings.
• a guided walk through Guimarães with stops at the castle, fortified walls, a 15th-century palace, and the UNESCO-listed historical center.
• a local driver who speaks your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• all fees and taxes.
• personal accident and liability insurance.

Options for this experience

3 options

Vinho Verde - Braga/GuimarãesGuide in 4 languages · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup and drop-off in Braga or Guimarães city center. Starting points: Largo da República do Brasil, Guimarães, Portugal; R. dos Biscaínhos 105, 4700-443 Braga, Portugal. Pickup is included.

Vinho Verde - from PortoGuide in 4 languages · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup and drop-off in Porto city center. Starting point: Av. dos Aliados 233, 4000-065 Porto, Portugal. Pickup is included.

Vinho Verde - Private and Exclusive (from Porto, Braga or Guimarães) with pickup: YGuide in 4 languages · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Portugal Autêntico

Is this one for you?Book the private van if you're traveling with your own group and want the guide and vehicle to yourselves. Choose the shared option if you're solo or comfortable mixing with other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 14 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly do I taste at the two wineries?

You taste three varieties at each winery, so six tastings total across the day, paired with local appetizers. The first producer focuses on traditional Vinho Verde methods refined over centuries. The second represents a newer approach to the same wine style.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You have a break in Guimarães to eat on your own, which gives you flexibility to choose where and what you want.

What is Guimarães Castle and why does the guide stop there?

Guimarães Castle is a 10th-century fortress and the birthplace of Portugal's first king. It stands as one of the oldest structures in the city and is a key landmark in the medieval center you walk through.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Braga instead of Porto?

Yes. The tour is available from Porto, Braga, or Guimarães itself, so you can arrange pickup from whichever city you're based in.

How much of the day is spent driving versus walking and tasting?

The nine-hour total includes travel time between Porto and the Minho region, time at each winery (tasting and looking around), and a guided walk through Guimarães' historic center. The guide controls the pace at each stop, so you're not rushed.