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Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine

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What you pay for

Guided ageing cellar visit with two DOC Douro wines and one port; cheese and sausage pairings cost extra

Poças runs an ageing cellar visit in Vila Nova de Gaia with two DOC Douro wines and one port. The 90 minute visit costs from €23 per adult. You meet at Rua Visconde das Devesas 168. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday; the selected French option has different departures from the English tour, which includes 11:00 and 11:30. The cellar is near Porto, outside the valley.

The catch: The 90 minutes are in Gaia, outside the valley.

Duration
90 minutes
Price unit
Per adult
Departures
Tuesday to Sunday; times dependent on the chosen language
Meeting point
Rua Visconde das Devesas 168, Vila Nova de Gaia
Tasting
Two DOC Douro wines and one port
Visit
Ageing cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia
Group
Up to 20 people
Main trade-off
Gaia location outside the valley; no vineyard visit
In the price
Guided visit through the ageing cellar; Tasting of 2 DOC Douro Wines: White Trava Linguas and a Reserve Red; Tasting of 1 Port Wines: White, Ruby ou Reserve Tawny
Not in the price
Private transportation; Selection of Cheeses and Sausages; Selection of Cheeses or Sausages
Guide languages
English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
Cancellation
free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

At Poças in Vila Nova de Gaia, the guided cellar visit comes before your tasting of Douro wines and port.

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    Poças cellar in Gaia Stop

    The cellar visit leads into the tasting. DOC Douro white and red wines come before port; cheese and sausage pairings are an optional extra.

Allow 90 minutes for the guided cellar visit and the tasting that follows. You finish where you began, at the Poças cellar in Gaia.

What is included

Included

  • Guided visit through the ageing cellar
  • Tasting of 2 DOC Douro Wines: White Trava Linguas and a Reserve Red
  • Tasting of 1 Port Wines: White, Ruby ou Reserve Tawny

Not included

  • Private transportation
  • Selection of Cheeses and Sausages
  • Selection of Cheeses or Sausages

Options and departures

Choose your language before your time; the selected option is French Guided Visit. All options run Tuesday to Sunday; Italian has a 15:00 start and Portuguese a 16:00 start.

French Guided Visit 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Portuguese Guided Visit 16:00 · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Italian Guided Visit 15:00 · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun English Guided Visit 11:00, 11:30, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00 · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Means: Take English Guided Visit at 11:00 if you want to finish before lunch.

Meeting point and pickup

Poças meeting point
Go to Poças at Rua Visconde das Devesas 168 in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Poças transport
Your ticket covers the cellar visit itself; you make your own way to Gaia and back.
Poças access
The cellar's visitor areas are wheelchair accessible.

Who it is for

Poças suits you if you need wheelchair access or want a 90 minute cellar visit near Porto. The setting is in Gaia. You won't visit a vineyard.

For a visit among the vines, Quinta dos Novais has a guided vineyard walk from €25 per person in Sande. If you want production rooms in Pinhão, Quinta da Foz has a five wine tasting from €35 per person. Both need a separate journey into the valley.

Means: Choose English Guided Visit at 11:00 for a morning cellar tour; the French option has its own timetable.

Not for

  • Visitors looking for a Douro Valley vineyard walk
  • Anyone needing a Monday departure
  • Travellers expecting cheese and sausage pairings in the ticket

Know before you go

Poças younger visitors

Children aged 4 to 17 use child or youth categories; the infant band covers ages 0 to 3. Add an adult to their booking.

Poças party limits

Book between 1 and 15 places together, with up to 20 visitors in the full tour group. A solo reservation is possible.

Poças meeting address

Your meeting address is Rua Visconde das Devesas 168 in Vila Nova de Gaia. Arrange your own transport to this address, as your ticket does not include a journey from Porto.

Poças ticket and access

Bring your mobile ticket to the cellar; confirmation is immediate when you book a place on the visit. All visitor areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Poças cancellation

The refund deadline is 24 hours before your scheduled start, with the full payment returned for earlier cancellations. You receive no refund if you cancel less than 24 hours before the start of the visit.

Poças food pairings

Contact Poças before the visit if you want cheese or sausage pairings with your tasting. These additions cost extra.

Cancellation and booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Confirmation: instant. Ticket: show it on your phone. Up to 15 travellers per booking.

Reviews

4.8 71 reviews
5 ★ 59
4 ★ 8
3 ★ 3
2 ★ 1
1 ★ 0

The bars split the 71 reviews counted on the booking page when it was last read; the total above is live and adds Tripadvisor.

Counted on two sites: 50 on Tripadvisor at 4.9 and 21 on the booking page at 4.5, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.

People also ask

How much does the Poças cellar tour cost?

The visit costs from €23 per adult for 90 minutes at the ageing cellar with two DOC Douro wines and one port. Food pairings are a separate purchase.

Where does the Poças tour meet?

You meet at Rua Visconde das Devesas 168 in Vila Nova de Gaia, near Porto. The visit stays at the cellar without a journey into the Douro Valley.

Which Poças departure should I book for an English morning visit?

Select English Guided Visit at 11:00 or 11:30 for a morning tour from Tuesday to Sunday. The French option has its own departure schedule.

Can I add food to the Poças wine tasting?

Yes, call Poças on +351 22 320 3257 to arrange cheese or sausage pairings before your visit. The food costs extra, beyond the tasting of two DOC Douro wines and one port included in your ticket.

Is the Poças cellar tour refundable?

A full refund is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before your booked departure. Cancel later and no refund is due.

Other tours we recommend

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Guided vineyard walk in the valley

For vines and organic growing, Novais combines a guided walk with four wines from €25 per person. You arrange transport to Sande.

Production rooms and cellar in Pinhão

Choose Foz if you want production rooms in Pinhão, with five wines from €35 per person. The approach to the tasting room uses stairs.

Port styles with tapas in Lamego

If you prefer port with tapas, Portela's Port Experience includes four ports from €30 per person. The group can reach 32 people.

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