Top 9 Cheese Tastings in Porto

1.Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,074 reviews · 1 hour · from $30Our pick

At Quevedo Port Wine in Vila Nova de Gaia, taste three 40ml pours paired with Portuguese cheeses: Crusted Port, 10-Year-Old Tawny and 2009 White Colheita. A guide explains the family’s Douro vineyards, Port styles and pairing choices in a small group of up to eight. The tasting lasts one hour and costs $30 per person.

“Our guide, Miguel was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information in a way that was easy to understand.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Cálem Cellar with Chocolate, Cheese, and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

At Cálem Cellars, a live guide explains Port production and the Douro region before you taste Late Bottle Vintage, Vintage, and 20-year-old tawny with cheese, chocolate, crackers, and jam. The visit also includes the Cálem Interactive Museum. Tours run in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese; guides have included Matthew and Anna.

“Because we were there on a cold, rainy day we were the only people on the English tour so it was like a private tour for us! Matthew our guide was very informative and entertaining. Would recommend if you are interested in learning about the history and manufacturing of port wine. The tasting was a good way to compare the different varieties you just learned about.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Wine and cheese tasting on a sailboat on the Douro River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about two hours aboard a private sailboat, cruising from Marina da Afurada past Porto and Gaia toward the sea. The crew serves your preferred wine, a board of cheeses and charcuterie, then Douro wines and Ruby, white, and tawny Port. You may meet crew members such as Ricardo, Tatiana, Claudio, or Pedro, though the team can vary.

“Very cozy trip, super friendly crew, amazing views, everything you could ask for in a sailboat trip. Would definitely recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Cheese and Port Wine Tasting in a Unique Place

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Patio das Marias shop, a traditional grocery in Porto’s old city. An English-speaking local host introduces four Portuguese cheeses and three glasses of port, served with marmalade, olive oil, and fresh bread. You’ll also visit a secret spot inside the shop. Clarice has led a tasting here; your host may vary.

“Accueil agréable malgré un petit cafouillage de l part de gyg qui n’avait pas transmis notre résa. Belles prestations dans un cadre authentique. Beaux produits, belle dégustation. Nous nous sommes laissées tenter par l’achat des produits testés. Ravies”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Cheese and Port Wine Pairing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $31

At Quevedo Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, you’ll taste Crusted Port, 10-year-old Tawny and 2009 White Colheita with three Portuguese cheeses. A guide explains the wines and pairings in English. The session lasts about 40 minutes, with no more than eight people, making it a compact way to learn about Port.

“Very personal and nice tasting. Very good Porto with matching cheeses. Friendly staff with a good explanation.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Douro River Cruise with Cheese & Tonic Porto in a Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Join a shared, two-hour sailboat trip on the Douro, with room for up to 10 people. Your crew serves Port tonic with cheese and snacks while a guide explains Porto’s bridges and Port wine. The route links Porto and Gaia, from Arrábida Bridge to Luís I Bridge, with a possible run toward the ocean when weather allows.

“très belle expérience, et la dégustation de vin et les explications historiques”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Private Porto Half Day Tour: Port Wine Cellars and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $232

Spend about four hours with a private driver-guide exploring Porto’s historic center, visiting the cathedral and Poças wine cellar, and stopping at Serra do Pilar for a city view. Port tasting, Portuguese cheese, hotel pickup and drop-off, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. The cellar may host a larger shared group, even though your vehicle and guide are private.

“This was not a good tour. This tour, even though labeled as private, was not private. When we got to the port winery, we were put on a tour with 20 other people. Further more, when we started the tasting, we were surprised to discover that the cheese platter that was listed as part of the experience, was not there. Driver / Guide had heavy accent, and his mastery of English language left a lot to be desired.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Private Porto Half-Day Tour – Wine Cellars & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $229

Explore Porto’s historic center with a private guide, then visit a Port wine cellar for a tasting and sample Portuguese cheeses. The four-hour outing includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. Americo has guided at least one tour, and Spanish, English, and Portuguese are offered.

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Portuguese Wine Tasting w Local Cheese & Cold Cuts pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34

At Patio das Marias in Porto, spend 90 minutes tasting Portuguese green, white, and red wines with DOP cheeses, cured meats, bread, olive oil, and marmalade. An English-speaking host guides the tasting, and you can chat with the owner in this cosy, off-the-beaten-path spot. No wine expertise is needed.

Check availability →Read our full review