Learn about the history of the renowned Burmester Cellars and the production process of Port wine. Enjoy a unique wine tasting section with the option to pair with chocolate and cheese.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French

Highlights

Taste different Port wines
Admire the views of the beautiful Luiz I bridge
Learn about Port wines and the production process

Full description

Burmester has long been recognized for its Port wines and Douro DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada). Its history started long ago in London in 1730, when Henry Burmester joined with John Nash to create Burmester, Nash & Co and from Vila Nova de Gaia they started exporting Port wines all around Europe. Over the years, Burmester has triumphed from generation to generation, demonstrating its inherent character and determination. Character is the holistic principle of the brand, and of its wines. Arrive at the Burmester winery for an unforgettable experience. You will visit the Burmester Cellars, located next to the beautiful Luiz I bridge, with an expert guide. Learn about Port wines and the Douro DOC production process, and taste different port wines.

Includes

2 or 3 Port wines tastings (depending on option selected)
Chocolate tastings (if premium option is selected)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination. Participants between 12 and 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Caves Burmester: Largo Dom Luís I, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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Important information

Know before you go

Wine is not served to those under 18 years old
The tours are monolingual and held in Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish, English and French

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4.2 /5

based on 46 reviews

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4.5/5
Value for money
4.2/5

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I really enjoyed this tour. As it's a tricky time of year and I was short on time, I booked the morning tour and ended up having a private tour. My guide was awesome and it allowed us to chat on many different topics. The cellar itself has interesting history and while it wasn't set up in the same way as some other cellar tours (i.e. informational placards on the walls, etc)- I still appreciated the environment as it was. For me, I loved the tastings I had and they were my favorite of the cellars I visited and if you can splurge a bit more for the chocolate and cheese pairing, I think it's worth it!

22 January 2022

If you have no idea about port wine, the short tour is definitely good for you. Everyone else can do one of the rehearsals in the various charming bars.

26 November 2021

Very informative tour. Lovely environment and great tasting experience.

24 October 2021

Porto: Burmester Cellar Tour with Tasting & Pairing Options

Porto: Burmester Cellar Tour with Tasting & Pairing Options

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