As I continue slowly catching up on finishing the *many* review drafts of places I visited in our…read morewhirlwind tour of Portugal in January, in this case one of a whole bunch of port-focused wineries within convenient walking distance of each other, that obviously being why I chose to stay at an airbnb on this side of the bridge, so I could visit as many of them as possible. Funny enough, at first glance, this tasting room felt *very* corporate - there's tons of space to spread out, but the overall vibe of the place was something like "museum gift shop". You can tell the receptionist is just a receptionist and has nothing to do with the wine's creation, which isn't inherently bad, it just sets a different tone than some of the *smallest* port tasting rooms. That said, their prices were extremely reasonable pretty much all across the board, including a base flight for 12.50 euros that had multiple standouts for the trip, enough so that this was the only tasting room where I went back a couple days later and self-constructed a second 20 euro flight that included a couple of their more somewhat more bottles. Though, funny enough, it was mostly their cheapest bottles that impressed me the most in their complexity of flavor - their tawny reserve, the Lagrima das Damas, the Lacrimosas, the base (slightly less sweet) white, and one truly interesting bottle, a Vinho Quinado, effectively a tawny port turned into an amaro with quinine and other botanicals, which as a cocktail nerd, obviously I loved learning about and trying. They *have* plenty of very expensive bottles, but the ones I mentioned were, as of when I visited a couple months ago, just *ludicrously* well-priced for how good they were. (I bought the most bottles here of anywhere I went, 3 including the Vinho Quinado - and would definitely have bought a couple more, if luggage weight hadn't been such a consideration.) I totally wasn't expecting to love their cheapest bottles, honestly, more than some of the much pricier ones I tried, here and elsewhere.

From a Kanaka, as you walk in, it seems like a typical tourist trap. Counter, Plexi glass, brand…read morenames all over. Not homey like the smaller port tasting spots. We took the $20 tour. Good history-buff tour. Warm in the museum. Bit stuffy but a great place to view memorabilia and learn the history of this influential family. Ended with a port tasting that was quiet nice. I prefer smaller tasting groups thene being part of a large scheduled group. Service was very good.

My friends (3 of us) and I visited Porto last May and decided to do a cooking class for our last…read moreday. We met up with our tour guide Nuno at Mercado do Bolhao where we purchased a few ingredients. He was very friendly and knowledgable about the market's history. He made us feel welcomed and we also learned so much from him, like the origins of tea and tempura (I always thought this originated in Japan). After the market we took a short train ride to Vila Nova de Gaia where the cooking class was located. We were greeted by our other host Joseph who also welcomed us , was friendly, and knowledgable. We learned how to make three authentic dishes and both our hosts really explained the process well and answered all our questions. The food, wine, and appetizers were delicious. The best part was that our hosts Nuno and Joseph made us feel at home and welcomed. This was such a wonderful and memorable experience. I highly recommend doing this tour because this is a great way to learn about some of the history or Porto and experience the warm hospitality of this beautiful city.

Anna was a sensational host and was so welcoming and enjoyable. We all had a wonderful time.read more

Great tour of Oporto! Sara was super fun to explore the city with and I learned interesting and new…read moreinformation about Portugal. Take her tour and you will enjoy every minute!

From the owner: Oporto & Douro Moments is a family company which organizes highly private and small group Tours,…read moreuntil 6 people and only one language, throughout the country, focusing in Porto and Douro Valley. Our expert and passionate guides go beyond the touristic sites by taking you to get involved in the Traditions, the Heritage and the Culture of the cities we visit and, at the same time, meet the locals and feel their authenticity. We ensure you will experience unique Moments, thus making you feel our ambassadors back in your hometown. We feel proud and privileged to live in this "antiga, mui nobre, sempre leal e invicta Cidade do Porto" so we receive our visitors as friends and strive to keep this relationship for long. We were born in Porto and always lived and worked in the region. Our families are from Douro Valley so we are very proud of them and feel privileged to guide our clients around! We make walking, wine and food tours in town, as well as tailor made Tours in which we adapt to our client's interests. A new experience to your senses!

Amazing selection of wines at reasonable prices. They allowed tasting of the various port wine…read moretypes. The purchased wines were nicely packaged in their original boxes too.

We bought Port wine here upon recommendation of hotel staff. The service in this store is second to…read morenone. Guy was very friendly and helpful. He even packed our wines good enough for check in at the airport. Another guy opened some for us to taste.

Amazing place. They gave us a tour, a little boring but informative. Great meal and wine. Highly…read morerecommend!

What better way to spend a rainy day than touring Taylor's and tasting some port wine?!…read more We spent the majority of the day at the WOW museum and walked over to Taylor's afterward. They have a great variety of port wine and we ordered a tasting with chocolate pairing. At a whopping 49 euro, we got 1 tasting flight and some tiny chocolates. At that price, we decided to share taking tiny sips. It was an experience and the wines are delicious!

We did a tour and tasting here and it was a great experience! The tour guide and staff are super…read moreknowledgeable and give a great overview of the history of port wine and the role of the Grahams company throughout. It's a historic vibe in the cellar with a beautiful tasting room and history area in the main hall. The tasting was great and we got to try a few different styles paired with some small bites which was very fun especially having the pastel de Nata as one of the courses. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

We did the tour and tasting for 45 euros. We enjoyed learning about the winery and how they make…read moreport wine. Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The tasting at the end included 3 port wines, along with cheese, chocolate and a pastel de nata - yum! There is also a bar and restaurant where we had a drink. Save your money for the tour/tasting or grab a drink (cheaper) down by the river.

Absolutely stunning location. I would love to return and stay at this hotel. Definitely make it a…read morestop when touring the valley.

BEAUTY ALL AROUND!!!! DELICIOUS PORTS AND SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF!…read more This is the most picturesque winery I have ever been to! It is also one of the oldest wineries in the valley. I booked the tour to the this winery because it was recommended by our hotel (24€ pp) . We got there 10 mins before the tour. Parking was right at the entrance and plenty of space to park. Next we headed to the wine shed for our checkin. Then we waiting for our tour to begin. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and explained us the details the difference between port and wine and walked us through the different stages of wine making! The last but not least was tasting the wines and I have to say that QDP went all out on this. We have tasted some of their finest selection and all 5 were phenomenal. We eneded up buying 20 year aged Port and 40year aged port. After visiting here we came to know that this is also a hotel. Next time I am definitely staying there .

We are so very happy we took their tour and tasting! Our guide was amazing, so informative,…read moreexpressive & patient with the group. Ferreira is truly beautiful inside & out. It was such an enjoyable experience. We highly recommend taking their tour & tasting! And buy, buy the different ports in their shop!

This was by far the best Port wine tour of the four we took in the Duomo Valley. The building is…read morevery old, and has been restored beautifully, including taking adjacent buildings, and using those, now, cobblestone indoor streets for hallways. Our guide was taking classes for Sommelier. She said the "Wineologists" who check the wines for chemical balance, sugar, acid, taste, etc., was a more difficult profession to achieve. These wines are in huge oak barrels for years aging to become the perfect Port. Throughout the tours are displays, the history of Ms. Ferreira, a likeable woman who did wonderful things for the area, and the small details that we learned about. The tasting is a must. The room, including a gift shop, is lovely. Three glasses of Ports white, tawny and red, are presented with a cheese/nut board. These Ports were the best we had tasted all week.

Absolutely a wonderful day!! This taste of Porto and Portuguese culture was extraordinary. The…read morepeople of Portugal have treated us with courtesy and smiles all over the country, and there are amazing sites and vistas here. But if you want to immerse yourself in the feel of Porto as a living, breathing city, a day with Cook in Ribeira will epitomize the magic of Porto through wonderful food, wine and vitality. Vitor, our host, driver, market guide, chef and entertainer was completely marvelous. We had a market and cooking class for myself, my wife and our two daughters. Vitor took us to a real Porto food market (not a tourist stop), and talked with us at length as we selected the menu for the day to suit the tastes and needs of our group. His teaching kitchen in the heart of Porto was divine, and perfectly suited to a casual day of cooking and conversation. We made sautéed prawns in rosemary and garlic butter, mushrooms with red onion and peppers, sea bass and prawns cooked in shrimp stock, tomato and rice, and a caramelized almond tort. All made from scratch by one of us under his gentle supervision. I forgot to mention the other add ons: amazing Portuguese bread, chorizo roasted in a terra cotta dish over an open alcohol flame, fish roe in olive oil and cilantro, and fresh cooked barnacle snacks. Plus a lovely selection of local white wines to accompany our meal. But the best part of the experience was Vitor himself, whose friendly, welcoming style made everyone feel like we had dropped in on a friend and cooked a 7-course meal on the spot of the moment. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the world inside of Porto.

From the owner: Hands-on Cooking Classes…read more If you appreciate good food, good wine and have a particular interest in Portuguese gastronomy, you have come to the right place. The experience Cook in Ribeira will allow you to have memorable moments!

We just happened to run into this place while sightseeing and browsing at little shops for…read moresouvenirs to take home. I wanted to get some great ports and received lots of requests from friends for port wines from Portugal too. My needs were met and more. Soares has so many port wines (Taylor's, Barros, Graham's, Dow's, etc.) and many others to select from. I was able to score a Barros Colheita 2010 at a very reasonable price. The staff were so nice and friendly. They explained how port wines are made and the differences in the harvest, colors and processes. For example, Colheita is the specific harvest of that year. No mixing of grapes. Tawny Port is aged for much longer than its Ruby counterpart. It's also aged using oak barrels, which gives it a very different flavor profile (smooth and refined) and is brown in color. Ruby port is fuller and more fruity. I just love port wines especially if they're made in Portugal.

When all the Port cellars were booked on a Saturday afternoon, I found respite in this place. Right…read moreoutside of Ribeira Square, it was empty and the perfect spot for my first foray into Port. I did the premium Port tasting and received a great introduction into these wines, which I'd never tried and did not know much about. I was also the only one there, which was fantastic. And, they have snacks. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. And, they carry my all-time favorite Portuguese wine, the Conde Villar Vinho Verde Rosé. I nearly cried because I love this wine so much. They don't ship to the states, unfortunately, so I bought as much as I could carry. If you are looking to do a Port tasting without walking across the river or just want a great place to buy some wines, I highly recommend Garrafeira Soares.