Wine

In February 2025, Porto will host two of the most important events in wine and wine tourism: Wine & Travel Week and Essência do Vinho. For an entire week, the city becomes the global epicenter of wine tourism, bringing together producers, experts, and wine enthusiasts at the iconic Palácio da Bolsa. With over 4,000 wines to taste, exclusive masterclasses, and networking opportunities, this is a must-attend event for wine lovers and industry professionals.

Porto, Portugal, is a city full of vibrant experiences, from its rich food and wine culture to its historical landmarks and stunning landscapes. Whether you’re looking to enjoy delicious local cuisine, taste world-renowned Port wines, or explore the UNESCO-listed Ribeira district, Cooltour Oporto offers tailored tours to make your trip unforgettable. Download our Travel Guide App for insider tips and activities to help you plan your perfect Porto adventure!

Vinho Verde is one of Portugal's oldest and most unique wine regions, celebrated for its fresh, aromatic wines with lower alcohol content. Located in Northwestern Portugal, it features diverse sub-regions and grape varieties, producing both white and red wines with distinct characteristics. Rooted in tradition yet embracing modern techniques, Vinho Verde continues to captivate an ever-growing audience of wine lovers worldwide.

The Douro Valley is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, recognised both for its stunning scenery and for producing the famous Port wine. The region's unique geography is fundamental to the quality and variety of its wines. With roots dating back to Roman times, wine production reached a milestone in 1756, when the Marquis of Pombal established the Douro Demarcated Region. This pioneering act regulated production, especially of Port wine, reinforcing the territory's importance in creating wines with unique profiles. 

The Douro Demarcated Region, the world's oldest wine region, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and exceptional wines. Beyond iconic Port, it offers diverse DOC wines—robust reds, crisp whites, and the celebrated Moscatel do Douro—all showcasing the region's unique terroir and craftsmanship. A must-visit for wine enthusiasts. 

Cooltour Oporto, a renowned tour operator in Porto, Portugal, has won the 2024 Viator Experience Award for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights their exceptional small group tours in the Douro Valley, offering personalized experiences that include winery visits, wine tastings, traditional lunches, and boat trips. The family-owned business continues to excel in showcasing the beauty and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover northern Portugal's culture, history, and gastronomy with day trips from Porto. Visit Guimarães, "The Cradle of the Portuguese Nation," with its UNESCO-listed historic center; explore Braga's ancient sites like the Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte; enjoy Aveiro's canals and moliceiros boats; see Coimbra's historic Universidade de Coimbra and Biblioteca Joanina; and experience Pinhão's terraced vineyards and Port wine in the Alto Douro Wine Region. For in-depth experiences, consider Cooltour Oporto's tours.

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Not far from Porto, Northern Portugal boasts diverse wine regions blending tradition with unique flavors. From the terraced Douro Valley, birthplace of Port wine, to Dão‘s rugged terrain with elegant reds, to Bairrada‘s sparkling Baga wines influenced by the Atlantic, to Vinho Verde‘s crisp delights from the northwest, these regions offer a surprising journey through…

Since the 19th century, Oporto has become a dynamic hub, as well as an important wine exporter, due to its long history of producing wine from the countless valleys that make up the Douro River region. What we know today as the Alto Douro Wine Region is a landscape representing the vast Douro Demarcated Region,…