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Vinho Verde Private Wine Tour
Private half-day tour through the Vinho Verde region, with a vineyard walk and tasting at a local wine farm.
Half day · 4 hoursVery easyPrivate tour
DurationHalf day · approx. 4 h
DifficultyVery easy · short walks
GroupPrivate · just your group
SeasonAll year round
Starts inArcos de Valdevez
GuideLocal, English-speaking
The experience
Taste the fresh wines of the Minho where they are made
Vinho Verde is made only here, in the green valleys of the Minho. On this private tour, drive through the charming riverside towns of Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima, then walk the vineyards of a local wine farm.
Learn how these fresh, light wines are made — and taste them with traditional local food.
- Vinho Verde tasting at a family wine farm
- Vineyard walk
- Ponte de Lima, Ponte da Barca and Arcos de Valdevez
Itinerary
Your day, step by step
- Meet your guide in Arcos de Valdevez.
- Scenic drive along the Vinho Verde route.
- Vineyard walk, farm visit and wine tasting.
- End of the tour.
Times are approximate. As this is a private tour, we adapt the pace and stops to you.
Prices & conditions
What's included
Included
- Private tour with a local English-speaking guide
- Private transport
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting
- Personal accident insurance
- Peneda-Gerês National Park sticker
Not included
- Personal expenses
Optional extras
- Picnic or lunch at a local restaurant: €30 per person
- Private wine dinner — ask us for details
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation: from Porto €120 · from Braga €60 (up to 4 people)
Good to know
Before you go
Difficulty
Very easy · short walks only · 4 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat and sunscreen
Getting there
Arcos de Valdevez is 1 hour from Porto and 30 minutes from Braga and Viana do Castelo. Pick-up from your accommodation is available as an optional extra.
Season
All year round.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Vinho Verde a green wine?
No — “verde” means young. Vinho Verde can be white, rosé or red, and is known for being fresh and light.
Can we add lunch?
Yes. Add a picnic or a lunch at a local restaurant for €30 per person.
Where does the tour start?
In Arcos de Valdevez, 1 hour from Porto. Pick-up from your accommodation in Porto or Braga can be added as an optional extra.
How do I book this private tour?
Send us your preferred date and the size of your group using the form on this page. We will reply personally with availability and a proposal — there are no booking fees.
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Plan your private Vinho Verde Wine tour
Tell us your preferred date, the size of your group and where you are staying. We reply within 24 hours with availability and a tailored proposal — no booking fees.
Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp or write to geral@montesa.pt.
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Licensed tour operator · RNAAT 367/2022
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