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Porto: Classic Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Porto: Classic Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Visit the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha, a two-hundred-year-old company located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore the cellars and see the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. The cellars, which are located in Gaia, on the left bank of the River Douro, opposite the city of Porto, are a truly mythical place, marked by deep silence and constant darkness. Meet your guide and start your tour of the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha. Learn about the company's history and the wine-making process. See the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. Learn about the time needed for each wine to reach its exact point of maturation and necessary complexity. Discover the wide selection of Ports and the private wine cellar of the Silva Reis family, who own the company. See the more than 16,000 bottles of rare Vintage Ports, the oldest of which dates back to 1765.

Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

Explore the picturesque and historic city of Porto on the Magic Train Tour. The train departs every 60 minutes from the Sé Catedral (Cathedral of Oporto) and travels around the city center with an audio guide available in Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, and Italian. The train takes you directly to the oldest wine cellar in Portugal — Real Companhia Velha. A guide will take you on an unforgettable tour inside the wine cellar which includes a short 15-minute film, a 30-minute visit to the old parts of the cellars, and a tasting of 2 quality port wines. After the wine tour, the train will pick you up and continue the tour around the city. See the most important monuments such as St. Johns Theater, the Famous Batalha Square with the Santa Catarina Street, Aliados Avenue, Clerigos Tower, Carmelitas Church, and more.  Once the train tour is over, go down to Ribera to join a 1-hour boat cruise along the Douro River. Relish this extraordinary way of viewing the city from a different perspective.

Porto: Premium Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Porto: Premium Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Visit the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha, a two-hundred-year-old company located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore the cellars and see the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. The cellars, which are located in Gaia, on the left bank of the River Douro, opposite the city of Porto, are a truly mythical place, marked by deep silence and constant darkness. Meet your guide and start your tour of the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha. Learn about the company's history and the wine-making process. See the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. Learn about the time needed for each wine to reach its exact point of maturation and necessary complexity. Discover the wide selection of Ports and the private wine cellar of the Silva Reis family, who own the company. See the more than 16,000 bottles of rare Vintage Ports, the oldest of which dates back to 1765.

Porto: Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Cellar with Tastings

Porto: Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Cellar with Tastings

Explore the picturesque city of Porto on board a beautiful tourist train, departing every 30 minutes from Sé Catedral (Porto Cathedral), a glorious Romanesque monument in the old city center. The train circumnavigates the city center, with onboard audio guides in Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, and Italian for your convenience. Travel directly to the oldest Portuguese wine cellar of Real Companhia Velha, founded in 1756 by King José I. Climb off the train for an unforgettable tour inside the cellar, and learn the history of Port wine and its famous wineries during a 15-minute documentary. Next, explore the old part of the cellar, before a tasting of 2 high-quality Port wines. Re-board the train and continue your journey around the city center. Pass some of the most important monuments of Porto, such as the São João National Theatre on historic Praça da Batalha (Batalha Square). Continue down Avenida dos Aliados, site of the beautifully tiled São Bento Train Station. Pass the baroque Bell Tower of Clerigos Church, and the twin churches of the Convent and Church of Carmelitas, close to the famous Leilo Bookshop and enchanting cafés. Upgrade your tour to include lunch in Ruela da Villa, the restaurant of a 4-star hotel. Savor an all you can eat buffet, with a variety of dishes and desserts which are typical of Portuguese cuisine. Hop-off and on the train in front of the restaurant.

Real Companhia Velha Founders Tour with Tastings

Real Companhia Velha Founders Tour with Tastings

Visit the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha, a two-hundred-year-old company located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore the cellars and see the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. The cellars, which are located in Gaia, on the left bank of the River Douro, opposite the city of Porto, are a truly mythical place, marked by deep silence and constant darkness. Meet your guide and start your tour of the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha. Learn about the company's history and the wine-making process. See the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. Learn about the time needed for each wine to reach its exact point of maturation and necessary complexity. Discover the wide selection of Ports and the private wine cellar of the Silva Reis family, who own the company. See the more than 16,000 bottles of rare Vintage Ports, the oldest of which dates back to 1765.

Porto: Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World Ticket

Porto: Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World Ticket

Discover the best of Real Companhia Velha’s port wine collection at the Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World. Learn about the history of port wine as you wander through the 7 interconnecting zones. Finish your visit with a tasting. (if the tasting option is chosen) Immerse yourself in the history of Porto, the Duoro region, and Real Companhia Velha as you admire a display consisting of historic objects and multimedia and interactive devices. If you wish to sample some of the collection, choose the tasting option to try some of Real Companhia Velha's best port wines. In the option with 2 wines you will taste: 1 white Port (Lágrima) and 1 red Port (Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Tawny) In the option with 2 wines you will taste: 1 white Port (Lágrima) and 3 red Port (Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Ruby; Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Tawny e Royal Oporto 10 years)

Porto: Private Transfer from/to Porto Airport (OPO)

Porto: Private Transfer from/to Porto Airport (OPO)

Meet & Greet: Enjoy a receptive service after baggage claim area, with your name on the tablet/Smartphone. Door-to-door service: We bring you door-to-door with no surprises. No more having to figure out public transport, or paying extra for a taxi. Comfortable travel with recent fleet and new's EV's for a comfortable journey. Convenience and practicality upon arrival with exclusive services and flight tracking. Close communication with the customer through messaging apps and sms and calls. Backoffice team ready to meet all customer needs.

Porto: Premium Wine Eco Car Tour River

Porto: Premium Wine Eco Car Tour River

Explore the picturesque city of Porto on a 100% electric classic car tour. Travel through the lovely city center, passing by the most iconic places to visit such as the S. Bento Train Station, Clérigos Church and Tower, Batalha Square, Stª Catarina Street, Aliados Avenue, Ribeira, and the magnificent Cathedral of Porto. Enjoy your tour with a specialized tour guide who will explain the history of the most important points of the city of Porto. Visit a Premium wine cellar with 4 Port wine tastings. Stop at the pier of ribeira or gaia to enjoy the magnificent 6 Bridges River Cruise.

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Real Companhia Velha: Our most recommended tours and activities

Porto: Classic Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Porto: Classic Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Visit the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha, a two-hundred-year-old company located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore the cellars and see the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. The cellars, which are located in Gaia, on the left bank of the River Douro, opposite the city of Porto, are a truly mythical place, marked by deep silence and constant darkness. Meet your guide and start your tour of the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha. Learn about the company's history and the wine-making process. See the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. Learn about the time needed for each wine to reach its exact point of maturation and necessary complexity. Discover the wide selection of Ports and the private wine cellar of the Silva Reis family, who own the company. See the more than 16,000 bottles of rare Vintage Ports, the oldest of which dates back to 1765.

Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

Explore the picturesque and historic city of Porto on the Magic Train Tour. The train departs every 60 minutes from the Sé Catedral (Cathedral of Oporto) and travels around the city center with an audio guide available in Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, and Italian. The train takes you directly to the oldest wine cellar in Portugal — Real Companhia Velha. A guide will take you on an unforgettable tour inside the wine cellar which includes a short 15-minute film, a 30-minute visit to the old parts of the cellars, and a tasting of 2 quality port wines. After the wine tour, the train will pick you up and continue the tour around the city. See the most important monuments such as St. Johns Theater, the Famous Batalha Square with the Santa Catarina Street, Aliados Avenue, Clerigos Tower, Carmelitas Church, and more.  Once the train tour is over, go down to Ribera to join a 1-hour boat cruise along the Douro River. Relish this extraordinary way of viewing the city from a different perspective.

Porto: Premium Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Porto: Premium Tour at Real Companhia Velha

Visit the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha, a two-hundred-year-old company located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore the cellars and see the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. The cellars, which are located in Gaia, on the left bank of the River Douro, opposite the city of Porto, are a truly mythical place, marked by deep silence and constant darkness. Meet your guide and start your tour of the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha. Learn about the company's history and the wine-making process. See the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. Learn about the time needed for each wine to reach its exact point of maturation and necessary complexity. Discover the wide selection of Ports and the private wine cellar of the Silva Reis family, who own the company. See the more than 16,000 bottles of rare Vintage Ports, the oldest of which dates back to 1765.

Porto: Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Cellar with Tastings

Porto: Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Cellar with Tastings

Explore the picturesque city of Porto on board a beautiful tourist train, departing every 30 minutes from Sé Catedral (Porto Cathedral), a glorious Romanesque monument in the old city center. The train circumnavigates the city center, with onboard audio guides in Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, and Italian for your convenience. Travel directly to the oldest Portuguese wine cellar of Real Companhia Velha, founded in 1756 by King José I. Climb off the train for an unforgettable tour inside the cellar, and learn the history of Port wine and its famous wineries during a 15-minute documentary. Next, explore the old part of the cellar, before a tasting of 2 high-quality Port wines. Re-board the train and continue your journey around the city center. Pass some of the most important monuments of Porto, such as the São João National Theatre on historic Praça da Batalha (Batalha Square). Continue down Avenida dos Aliados, site of the beautifully tiled São Bento Train Station. Pass the baroque Bell Tower of Clerigos Church, and the twin churches of the Convent and Church of Carmelitas, close to the famous Leilo Bookshop and enchanting cafés. Upgrade your tour to include lunch in Ruela da Villa, the restaurant of a 4-star hotel. Savor an all you can eat buffet, with a variety of dishes and desserts which are typical of Portuguese cuisine. Hop-off and on the train in front of the restaurant.

Real Companhia Velha Founders Tour with Tastings

Real Companhia Velha Founders Tour with Tastings

Visit the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha, a two-hundred-year-old company located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Explore the cellars and see the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. The cellars, which are located in Gaia, on the left bank of the River Douro, opposite the city of Porto, are a truly mythical place, marked by deep silence and constant darkness. Meet your guide and start your tour of the Port Wine Cellars of Real Companhia Velha. Learn about the company's history and the wine-making process. See the wine resting and aging in the noble wooden casks, vats, and barrels. Learn about the time needed for each wine to reach its exact point of maturation and necessary complexity. Discover the wide selection of Ports and the private wine cellar of the Silva Reis family, who own the company. See the more than 16,000 bottles of rare Vintage Ports, the oldest of which dates back to 1765.

Porto: Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World Ticket

Porto: Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World Ticket

Discover the best of Real Companhia Velha’s port wine collection at the Museum of the Oldest Appellation in the World. Learn about the history of port wine as you wander through the 7 interconnecting zones. Finish your visit with a tasting. (if the tasting option is chosen) Immerse yourself in the history of Porto, the Duoro region, and Real Companhia Velha as you admire a display consisting of historic objects and multimedia and interactive devices. If you wish to sample some of the collection, choose the tasting option to try some of Real Companhia Velha's best port wines. In the option with 2 wines you will taste: 1 white Port (Lágrima) and 1 red Port (Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Tawny) In the option with 2 wines you will taste: 1 white Port (Lágrima) and 3 red Port (Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Ruby; Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Tawny e Royal Oporto 10 years)

Porto: Private Transfer from/to Porto Airport (OPO)

Porto: Private Transfer from/to Porto Airport (OPO)

Meet & Greet: Enjoy a receptive service after baggage claim area, with your name on the tablet/Smartphone. Door-to-door service: We bring you door-to-door with no surprises. No more having to figure out public transport, or paying extra for a taxi. Comfortable travel with recent fleet and new's EV's for a comfortable journey. Convenience and practicality upon arrival with exclusive services and flight tracking. Close communication with the customer through messaging apps and sms and calls. Backoffice team ready to meet all customer needs.

Porto: Premium Wine Eco Car Tour River

Porto: Premium Wine Eco Car Tour River

Explore the picturesque city of Porto on a 100% electric classic car tour. Travel through the lovely city center, passing by the most iconic places to visit such as the S. Bento Train Station, Clérigos Church and Tower, Batalha Square, Stª Catarina Street, Aliados Avenue, Ribeira, and the magnificent Cathedral of Porto. Enjoy your tour with a specialized tour guide who will explain the history of the most important points of the city of Porto. Visit a Premium wine cellar with 4 Port wine tastings. Stop at the pier of ribeira or gaia to enjoy the magnificent 6 Bridges River Cruise.

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What people are saying about Real Companhia Velha

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Really great for the price. We didn’t know before the tour started that this was the first and the oldest winery in the region that was started by the king himself. Their vintage collection is definitely something you won’t find anywhere. And more port wines to taste than any other place. Definitely recommend, the only thing to keep in mind is that if you are planning to walk there then be prepared for walking through some old inclined roads upto the place since it’s at the very top of vila de nova Gaia. But don’t let it stop you. Have a great time. Enjoy the wine and snacks :)

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5 out of 5 stars

The place is magnificent and historic. We felt connected to the history of the place. It was a wonderful visit that we will definitely repeat. The tasting was exceptional. I highly recommend it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very exciting and interesting to hear about the history of port wine and see their wine cellars. Nice guide. Just the right length. Perfect for us with teenage children!

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5 out of 5 stars

very good atmosphere. fantastic vibe. intelligent guide and magnificent music. learned a lot of fado culture.

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5 out of 5 stars

The guide spoke excellent French, but the location was difficult to find. It was a pleasant experience.