Top 8 Cheese Tastings in Porto

1.Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

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

Meet the Quevedo team in Vila Nova de Gaia for three 40ml Port tastings: Crusted, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita. Each comes with a different Portuguese cheese and jam. Guides such as Miguel, Inês, Bruna, and Fernando explain Port production, aging, and food pairing in a group of up to eight.

“Our host was very knowledgeable of the history of port wines, the region and production. Excellent wine & cheese.”

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

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

Spend about an hour at Cálem Cellar learning how Port is made, exploring its interactive museum, and tasting Late Bottled Vintage, Vintage, and 20-year Tawny with cheese, chocolate, crackers, and jam. English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish tours are available.

“Great tour informative guide which gave us a better insight into port and its production.”

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

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

Join Douro Captain for a private two-hour sail from Marina da Afurada. Sip Douro wines and Ruby, white, and tawny Port with cheese, charcuterie, fruit, chutney, and tapas. Ricardo, Tatiana, Claudio, Pedro, or another crew team may guide your route and share Porto history.

“Experience was amazing. So relaxing and a beautiful way to see Porto. The staff on the boat were very kind and did all to make us feel comfortable - from great drinks, a delicious spread of meats and cheese and even blankets when got windy before sunset. The sunset was beautiful. We also enjoyed light action from the waves. This is definitely an excellent experience - a must do - while in Porto. We were 2 families - each with 16 year olds and 12 year olds - and all loved this experience.”

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4.Cheese and Port Wine Tasting in a Unique Place

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

Meet at Patio das Marias for a 1.5-hour tasting in a traditional Portuguese mercearia. Try four cheeses, three Port wines, bread, marmalade, and olive oil while your English-speaking host explains local food traditions. A small group of up to 10 keeps the experience personal.

“The unique setting paired with the wine and cheese made for a wonderful tasting experience. It was a beautiful time spent in Porto.”

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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 White Colheita 2009 with three Portuguese cheeses. English-speaking hosts such as Fernando, Miguel, Danny, Dima, and Ricardo have led these friendly, small-group tastings.

“What a lovely experience with wonderful Porto and paired cheeses! Our guide for the experience was extremely knowledgeable and welcomed our questions throughout our experience. We highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Sail from R. da Praia 430 along Porto and Gaia with a guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Expect Port tonic, snacks, bridge stories, and views toward the Atlantic when weather allows. Sunset departures add warm light, music by Bluetooth, and a more romantic mood.

“Ha sido genial, muy contesto con la experiencia. El barco precioso. Nos hemos sentido muy cómodos con los guías, que nos han explicado las curiosidades de la ciudad y su encanto. La cata de vinos ha sido perfecta, con una pequeña introducción a cada tipo de bebida. Nosotros fuimos al atardecer y está super recomendado porque puedes ver la puesta de sol e ir a mar abierto.”

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

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

Spend four hours with a private guide such as Américo, seeing Porto’s key sights, learning how Port Wine is matured, and tasting Portuguese cheeses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with guiding in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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

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

Meet at Patio das Marias shop for a 90-minute Portuguese tasting led in English. You’ll try Green, White, and Red wines from small producers with three DOP cheeses, cured meats, bread, olive oil, and marmelade, while chatting with the owner.

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