Best of · WINE AND CHEESE TASTINGS IN PORTUGAL
Dairies take small groups and market days come once a week, so the good wine and cheese tastings in Portugal go early. Below: the 15 to book ahead, and how they differ.
Taste three Port wines with Portuguese cheeses at Quevedo in Vila Nova de Gaia, with expert guidance, small groups, and excellent value.
“Loved it! great venue and really friendly staff and what's not to like about port and cheese!”
Taste six Portuguese wines with local cheese and charcuterie while learning about Portugal’s regions, traditions, and tasting techniques in Lisbon.
“This was a great introduction to the wine regions of Portugal, and the surroundings, charcuterie, and company were great! The wines were also very good. I highly recommend this experience!”
Taste six Portuguese wines with local cheeses and charcuterie in Lisbon, guided by a friendly sommelier in an intimate wine bar.
“Plenty of wine, Rebecca was the perfect host and very knowledgeable. Good company with other guests help make a memorable experience”
Tour Cálem Cellars in Porto, learn how Port is made, then pair three wines with cheese, chocolate, crackers, and jam.
“Enjoyed the pace and delightful tasting at the end”
Taste São Miguel’s volcanic wines, local cheeses, and sweets in a small group, with stories, dinner-sized portions, and an optional Ponta Delgada walk.
“Must do. Great wine and cheese. Fun to be in a home and visit the beautiful garden. Would definitely attend.”
Review of Lisbon’s private Arrábida wine and food tour, with Setúbal market, two wineries, tilemaking, coastal views, and practical booking tips.
“Wonderful day with a very knowledgeable guide. We did a lot, but it did not feel rushed. Highly recommended for both groups and solo travelers.”
Sail Porto’s Douro River with wine, Port, cheese, and sunset views of Ribeira, Gaia, and the Luís I Bridge on a private two-hour cruise.
“Awesome tour and highly recommend! The captain was very thorough on explaining the tour routes and history of some Porto scenic areas. The co-captain was very nice as well!”
Taste four Portuguese cheeses and three port wines in a traditional Porto grocery store, with expert guidance and a secret in-store stop.
“The unique setting paired with the wine and cheese made for a wonderful tasting experience. It was a beautiful time spent in Porto.”
Taste three Portuguese Ports with local cheeses at Quevedo in Vila Nova de Gaia, a friendly 40-minute introduction priced at $31.24.
“I was late and they still let me do the activity in full which was great. Beautiful spot in an old building by a window with a one on one experience All the cheese & port was delicious and the info was interesting not boring No pressure to buy anything but was there if you wanted”
Explore Lisbon’s cheese, wine, tiles, Sesimbra, and Cristo Rei on a private 8-hour tour with pickup and hands-on tile painting.
“This tour was an amazing experience, thanks to our fantastic guide. From the start, he was friendly, engaging, and attentive to our enjoyment. We began at the sheep cheese factory in Quinta do Anjo, learning about the cheese-making Read more”
Walk Algarve hills with a local goat herder, then taste family-made wine, cheese, and honey at a private farm.
“The day surpassed our expectations. It was a great experience to learn about his family. That’s lived in the same farm for five generations and understand their way of life.”
Review of Lisbon’s private Arrábida tour, with Setúbal views, Livramento Market, Mourisca Tide Mill, wine, cheese, and practical tips.
“Enjoyed this day very much, stunning vistas and sites to see. The cheese tasting was interesting as was the wine tasting and tour.”
Explore Porto’s cathedral, Port wine cellars, cheese tasting, and Serra do Pilar with private hotel pickup in four hours.
“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.”
Taste three Portuguese wines with DOP cheeses, cured meats, and local products in a friendly Porto shop for $34.
Explore Porto’s historic center, Port wine cellars, and Portuguese cheese with a private guide, hotel pickup, and flexible booking.
Pick a wheel, a glass, or a copper vat.
