Burmester

Admire the old city of Porto, with its typical houses and the hustle and bustle of the Ribeira population on a sightseeing cruise along the Douro. Take in the views of the Ponte da Arrábida that connects the two river banks. Embark on a sightseeing cruise across the Douro River and admire the scenic riverbank. Take advantage of the “Bridges Cruise” application for commentary available in 16 languages. Enjoy the amazing architeture of our bridges, the breathtaking landscape full of history.

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.

Discover the picturesque and historic city of Porto in an eco-friendly way with an electric tuk-tuk tour. Enjoy an open ticket for a cruise on the Douro River that you can use at your convenience. Additionally, tour a local winery and indulge in a tasting of two exquisite Port wines. Begin your adventure at the meeting point in Largo Actor Dias, right next to the historic city walls. Hop aboard a cozy electric tuk-tuk and cruise through the streets of Porto. Admire attractions such as the Avenida dos Aliados and the neighborhoods of Santa Catarina and Batalha. After a 50 minute ride, finish the tour at the starting point and receive a ticket to float down the Douro Rive on a rabelo, a classic, traditional Portuguese wooden cargo boat. View the six bridges of Porto, the iconic wine cellars, and fishing areas on a 55-minute cruise. Take the boat trip, which starts at the Ribeira quay, on the same day as the tuk-tuk tour or at any other time within the next 30 days. In addition to the Tuk-Tuk tour and the cruise, a visit to a winery in Porto is included. This winery tour includes a tasting of two Port wines.

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.

Come with us to know one of the most old and historical old Port wine cellars in an exclusive and private tour. Launched in 1750, in London, by Henry Burmester and John Nash, it had started early to export the Port wines to Europe. We will travel through the main highlights of Burmester is brand and is wines. Then we will visit the secret and historical wine cellar. A set of untouchable jails where its valuable Porto vintage wines keep aging. One of the most premium moments in the tour. Visit this area it's a really premium service that very few might afford. The tour forwards to an exhibition with some of the most useful and pioneer tools in the business's first years, and also for the old room where live the biggest barrels of Porto wines are. The end of the tour takes place in a quiet and private room with big windows and a privilege view for the D. Luiz I bridge, for the wharf of Porto, and for the Douro river. There you will seat and comfortably enjoy the moment and taste a set of 3 Burmester Porto wines, in a really peace and quiet atmosphere. Schedule: 11:00 am Exclusive and private visit to Burmester Cellars 12:00 Premium Porto wine tasting in a private room in Burmester Cellars 1:00 pm End of tour