Porto: Port Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting at Fonseca
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Visit the renowned Fonseca cellars at your own pace and taste a glass of its signature Bin 27 Port Wine.
Highlights
- Discover the cellars and the history of Fonseca, dating back to 1815
- Learn about the production process of Port Wine and taste the iconic Bin 27
- Find out what makes the Douro Valley unique
- Hear about the significant role Fonseca has played in sustainable winemaking
- Admire the views of the city of Porto and the famous Dom Luís I bridge
Description
Immerse yourself into the world of Port Wine in a self-guided tour through the 200-year-old cellars of Fonseca.
Discover the history of one of the most prestigious Port wine houses in the world and learn about the production process of Port Wine – from its origin in the Douro Valley and Quinta do Panascal, where Fonseca’s port wine is born, to its aging process and even sustainable winemaking practices.
End your visit with a commented tasting of the signature Fonseca Bin 27 Port and Siroco extra dry white Port, or 1 glass of grape juice from the Douro Valley (for children).
For visitors interested in learning more about Port wine, tasting sets with various wines are also available, as well as several goodies at the Fonseca Shop, for you to take a taste of Port home.
Includes
Self-guided tour to the Fonseca cellars
Tasting of 1 glass of Fonseca Bin 27 Port Wine and 1 glass of Siroco extra dry white Port
1 Grape juice from the Douro Valley for children (8 to 17 years old)
Audio guide available in multiple languages
Important Information
- Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity is unsuitable for anyone who has difficulty walking.
The Fonseca Experience is open daily from 11:00 to 06:00 pm (last entrance).
The visit is self-guided, on the selected date and hour.
Information is displayed in Portuguese and English, and is also available in French and Spanish through QR Codes.
Opening hours during bank holidays may vary. Please check the official website.
Please find below our special opening hours for 24th, 25th, and 31st December and 1st January:
24th December: 11:00 – 17:00 (last visit entry); tasting room closes at 18:00
25th December: 12:00 – 18:00 (last visit entry); tasting room closes at 19:00
31st December: 11:00 – 17:00 (last visit entry); tasting room closes at 18:00
1st January: 12:00 – 18:00 (last visit entry); tasting room closes at 19:00
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund