The Top 15 Portugal Cheese Tours

1.Vila Nova de Gaia: Port Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing

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

At Quevedo’s cozy Vila Nova de Gaia lodge, you’ll taste Crusted Port, 10-Year-Old Tawny, and 2009 White Colheita with three Portuguese cheeses. Guides such as Miguel, Fernando, Inês, and Bruna explain Port styles, aging, vineyards, and food pairings. This is a tasting rather than a cellar tour, with groups capped at eight.

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

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2.Wine and Cheese Tasting Lunch in Portuguese Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Top rated

At From The Vine in Lisbon, you’ll taste six wines from six Portuguese regions with cheese, charcuterie, bread, crackers, and savory snacks. Hosts such as Caio and Ricardo explain Portugal’s wine culture, tasting methods, and regional differences in an informal setting. The two-hour, English-language experience suits curious beginners and wine fans.

“From The Vine shop- the very personable Kyle set up a terrific tasting of 6 wines from 6 areas, with generous charcuterie, for our group of 8, who were in Lisbon on a cruise. And on the day all power was off throughout Spain and Portugal! We learned a lot, and also had a very fun time! Very worthwhile tour!”

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3.Portuguese Wine and Cheese Tasting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet inside From The Vine in central Lisbon for six wines from six Portuguese regions, paired with cheese, charcuterie, bread, and savory snacks. Hosts such as Caio, Ricardo, Rebecca, and Kyle explain grapes, terroir, and wine traditions in clear, relaxed English. The setting is intimate, social, and accessible, with no hotel transfer included.

“It was very enjoyable. Ricardo was an amazing host and was very animated and interesting. We enjoyed the wines and the lunch provided. The only thing I would say is it was difficult to see the shops signage due to the trees.”

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

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

Spend about an hour at Cálem Cellars learning how Port is made, visiting the interactive museum, and tasting Late Bottled Vintage, Vintage, and 20-year Tawny with cheese, chocolate, crackers, and jam. Tours run in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Guides including Matthew, Anna, and Anastasia have led particularly well-received sessions.

“Yesterday afternoon, I enjoyed a wonderful Port Wine tasting tour that truly stood out. It began with a guided visit to the Calém cellar, including 15 minutes to explore their interactive museum, which explains the port wine-making process in a fun and informative way. The 45-minute tour flew by, but the tasting session was the real highlight. Opting for the pairing with goat cheese, São Jorge cheese from the Azores, and chocolate was definitely worth it, as it helped to distinguish the fruity, woody, and caramel notes in the wines. A perfect way to spend an hour exploring Porto’s rich wine offerings!”

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5.Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Tasting, including complimentary tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $92

Meet in Ponta Delgada at 6pm for a relaxed food and wine evening with guides such as Diogo, Rafael, Fred, or Michael. Taste five volcanic wines, six local cheeses, charcuterie where provided, bread, jams, fruit, and dessert in a historic setting. An optional short walk downtown follows.

“WOW!!!! This was truly an AMAZING experience!! Our entire family was blown away by the wonderful hospitality of Raphael and Duego. They were fun,knowledgeable,and talented!! There are surprises around every corner! DO NOT miss the chance to do this”

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6.Terceira: Half-Day Island Tour with Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Spend four hours exploring western Terceira with hotel pickup, a small group of up to eight, and a local guide. Visit São Mateus fishing port, stop at Baía do Negrito, taste four artisanal cheeses, walk beside Lagoa das Patas, and look toward São Jorge, Pico, and Graciosa from Raminho. Guides may speak Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, or German.

“We had a fantastic cycle around a beautiful area of the coast, finished off with a drink and cheese tasting. Can thoroughly recommend this to anyone wishing to see nature at its best!”

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

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

Set sail from Marina da Afurada toward Ribeira, Gaia, and the Luís I Bridge while tasting Douro wines, Port, cheese, charcuterie, fruit, and tapas. Your crew may include Ricardo, Tatiana, Claudio, Pedro, or Paulo. The private two-hour cruise returns to the marina and can switch to a yacht if weather turns poor.

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8.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 90-minute tasting led in English or Portuguese. You’ll sample four Portuguese cheeses, three port wines, bread, olive oil, and marmalade inside a traditional mercearia. Clarice has been praised for her clear explanations, and the visit includes a secret spot inside the shop.

“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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9.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 2009 White Colheita Port with three Portuguese cheeses. A friendly guide explains Port production and food pairing in English. The tasting lasts about 40 minutes, serves groups of up to eight, and ends at the lodge.

“We spent an enjoyable couple of hours on a rainy Oct afternoon visiting Quevedo Family port house, tasting 4 different types of port paired extremely well with the cheese. Our guide was very friendly & knowledgeable about the history of Quevedo port. To begin with I wasn't a big fan of all the ports but paired with the cheese. Wow what a difference, complemented the flavour of the port. Favourite Ruby”

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10.Lisbon Cheese Factory Visit, Wine Tasting and Tile Painting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $216

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private guide exploring Lisbon’s food and craft traditions. Visit an artisanal cheese factory, taste four wines with four cheeses, paint a ceramic tile, enjoy free time in Sesimbra, and see the city from Cristo Rei. Pickup and drop-off are included, though tile shipping costs extra.

“Such a wonderful experience! It was very intimate and well put together. We enjoyed all parts of it - the cheese, the wine, and the tile painting. I would highly recommend this tour to those looking to learn more about Portugal’s artisanal and crafty side!”

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11.Walk in the Hills with Goat Herder-Local Honey, Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Virginia and Josh for a two-hour private walk through the Algarve countryside near Quinta Rosa de Victoria. You’ll learn about a five-generation family farm, meet a local goat herder, and finish outdoors with Portuguese wine, cheese, and local honey. The activity begins at 2:30 pm, is offered in English, and returns to the meeting point.

“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.”

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12.Private Tour to Arrabida with Wine and Cheese Tasting at the Mourisca Tide Mill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $346

Spend eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring the Setúbal Peninsula from Lisbon. Cross two great bridges, visit Sesimbra, follow Arrábida’s mountain roads, browse Livramento Market, and tour the Mourisca Tide Mill with Azeitão wine and cheese. Guides such as Henrique and German-speaking Pedro have earned especially warm praise.

“Enjoyed this day very much, stunning vistas and sites to see. The cheese tasting was interesting as was the wine tasting and tour.”

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13.Private Serra da Estrela Gastronomy & Snow Tour from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $314

Travel by comfortable private vehicle from Porto with a guide such as Carlos, visiting Sabugueiro, Lagoa Comprida, Torre, and the source of the Mondego. Seasonal snow activities, a handmade cheese visit, the Bread Museum, and a Covão dos Conchos hike are possible, though several cost extra or depend on time and weather.

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14.Sao Jorge Cheese Tour – Half day

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $111

From Velas or Calheta, your private guide takes you to a family dairy farm and Uniqueijo cheese cooperative. Meet farmers, taste fresh milk, watch traditional production, and sample São Jorge DOP Cheese at three ages. Guides may include Jaime or Nuno, with tours in English or Portuguese.

“We loved the visit to Miguel’s dairy cows in an incredible setting as well as the scenic tour around the islands’ Fajas. The cheese factory tour was informative and impressive. Definitely recommend.”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 10 for a two-hour sail from R. da Praia 430. You’ll pass Porto, Gaia, Arrábida Bridge, Ribeira and Dom Luís I Bridge while guides speak in English, Portuguese or Spanish. Port Tonic, snacks and cheese are included, with sunset trips reaching the Atlantic when weather allows.

“très belle expérience, et la dégustation de vin et les explications historiques”

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