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Fonseca Winery Tour

How are Porto wines made? Discover just this on this visit to the Fonseca Winery in Vila Nova de Gaia, and try a glass. Why Visit The Fonseca Winery?. The Portuguese banks of the Duero produce exquisite wines in towns like Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • 1 - 4 hours
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How are Porto wines made? Discover just this on this visit to the Fonseca Winery in Vila Nova de Gaia, and try a glass.

Why Visit The Fonseca Winery?

The Portuguese banks of the Duero produce exquisite wines in towns like Vila Nova de Gaia. The Fonseca Winery, established over 200 years ago, is located here. This tour of the wine-tourism center lasts around one hour. During the self-guided tour, you’ll learn about how Porto wines are made, the growing history of the Quinta do Panascal, the aging process of the wines, and sustainable wine-making techniques.

The guided tour concludes in the tasting room, where you’ll sample Oporto Fonseca Bin 27. Children can enjoy grape juice made from grapes grown in the Duero Valley.

Dinner & Fado Show

If you’d like to enhance your experience, consider the Fonseca Winery Tour + Fado Show.

Special Schedules

December 24, 2025: Opening at 11 am, final admission at 5 pm, tasting room closes at 6 pm.December 25, 2025: Opening at 12 pm, final admission at 6 pm, tasting room closes at 7 pm.December 31, 2025: Opening at 11 am, final admission at 5 pm, tasting room closes at 6 pm.January 1, 2026: Opening at 12 pm, final admission at 6 pm, tasting room closes at 7 pm.

Included

  • Self–guided visit to the Fonseca winery, with info panels in English
  • A glass of Oporto Fonseca Bin 27 (only for those 18 or older) or Duero Valley grape juice (for those under 18)

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Rua do Choupelo, 84 Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-088.

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