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Private Wine Tours in Portugal

Discover Portugal's Old World Charms and Flavors

Portugal Wine Tours

Introducing Our Wine Tours in Portugal

We organize private wine tours throughout Portugal, including Madeira and the Azores, with a Mercedes chauffeur for couples, families, and groups of friends. Each journey is designed around your interests and preferred pace, with visits to beautiful wine estates and delicious wines at its heart.

Portugal has always had a special place in our hearts and, along with Spain, it’s where we first launched our luxury wine tours back in 2003.

The most spectacular wine regions without a doubt are the majestic Douro Valley and the authentic Alentejo. Lisbon also has several fabulous wine estates to its north and south in satellite appellations. On the way to Spanish Galicia in the north (Portugal and Galicia are a popular combo, in fact), we love Porto with its romantic wine lodges and the pristine Vinho Verde region. In the south, the Algarve is a luxury, gourmet hub that also pairs beautifully with Spanish Andalusia.

We also offer an array of other luxurious services, including private cooking classes and market tours with local chefs, visits to historic towns and villages with certified art and architecture guides, artisan cheese and extra virgin olive oil experiences, luxury boat excursions, art tours, and more.

Apart from Portugal’s well-earned Michelin stars and its beautiful grand dining rooms, which we include on our tours, we also take you off the beaten path to local gastronomic treasures—in wine country and beyond. Experience the rare privilege of intimate wine lunches hosted by vineyard owners and winemakers. Be as active or as relaxed as you like; your private, friendly chauffeur will be with you for the duration of your tour in Portugal, and service for all activities is door-to-door. You will sleep very well, staying at the best hotels in the country, many of which are located in gorgeous palaces, charmingly and elegantly converted monasteries, and traditional manor houses.

Enjoy some of these sample itineraries that we have created to inspire you and introduce you to Portugal’s premier wine regions and cultural hotspots. If you are interested in a private tour, get in touch so we can start creating your own bespoke adventure.

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Featured Private Wine Tours in Portugal

Private, chauffeured journeys through Portugal's finest wine regions.

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Private full-day excursions, with timings tailored around sightseeing, tastings and lunch.

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Personal planning

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Tour Planning

Genevieve has spent more than 20 years creating private food and wine journeys across Spain, Portugal and France. She regularly visits the regions featured in these collections, meeting winery, hotel, local guides, and restaurant partners, exploring new experiences, and reviewing feedback from Cellar Tours guests. Her role is to help travelers choose the wine region, itinerary style, and pace that best match their interests—not simply the destination with the most famous name.

What's Included?

  • Cellar Tours private wine tours include chauffeur-led transportation, private winery appointments and tastings, restaurant planning, and practical support before and during your journey. Our multi-day journeys also include carefully selected hotels.
  • Depending on the destination and proposal, your tour may also include private guides, special experiences, cultural visits, regional transfers, and dining reservations.Our private wine tours include chauffeur-led transportation, private winery appointments and tastings, restaurant planning, and support before and during your travel. Multi-day journeys also include carefully selected hotels. Your proposal confirms the full inclusions for your chosen tour.
  • Your custom proposal will clearly show what is included, what is optional, and what is not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a private wine tour?

Our custom itineraries include chauffeur-led transportation, carefully selected hotels, private winery appointments & tastings, restaurant planning, and support before and during your travel.

What is not included?

International flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional spa treatments, gratuities and meals or tastings not listed in your itinerary are usually not included unless specifically stated.

Are the winery visits private?

All wine visits and tastings are private and pre-arranged for your party.

Can the itinerary be adjusted for mobility or dietary needs?

Yes, 100%. Share mobility considerations, allergies, dietary preferences, and pacing needs early so we can adapt hotels, transport, restaurants, and visits wherever possible.

How far in advance should we plan a private wine tour?

For a longer, multi-day wine tour in Portugal, we recommend planning 6–9 months in advance. For shorter private tours of a few days, 3–6 months is usually a good window, while for a single-day wine tour, 1–2 months ahead is generally sufficient. This is particularly important in the Douro Valley, where the best hotels are often small and the more interesting winery visits are by appointment. Harvest can also limit access. If your plans are more last-minute, do still contact us. We can often put together something very good, though you may need more flexibility around particular wineries and hotels.

Can you create a private tour that is not shown on the website?

Of course. Some guests are simply curious about Portuguese wine, while others arrive knowing their Port vintages, Douro producers, and native grape varieties in considerable detail! Tell us the wines, regions, and producers you enjoy, and whether you prefer a relaxed introduction or a more technical experience. We can then choose the wineries, guides, and hosts accordingly, whether you are interested in Port, Douro table wines, the Alentejo, Vinho Verde, Madeira, or simply discovering just how varied Portuguese wine can be.

How many wineries do we typically visit each day?

Two is usually just right, particularly in the Douro. Winery visits can be quite involved, and traveling between estates takes time. Add a good Portuguese lunch, and you rarely gain much by trying to fit in too much. Three visits can work in some regions when distances and appointment times allow, but they may not leave time for a relaxing lunch. The idea is to have time to meet the people, see the vineyards and cellars, taste properly, and enjoy where you are.

Will we visit famous wineries or smaller family-run estates?

Usually a mixture of both. The historic Port houses and better-known estates are an important part of the story, but some of the most memorable visits are with smaller independent producers who may be much less familiar outside Portugal. The country has changed enormously in wine terms over the past few decades, and excellent producers are working well beyond the famous names. We choose wineries for the quality of the wines and the experience they can offer, rather than simply for how recognizable the label is.

Can the wine experiences be customized to our level of knowledge?

Of course. Some guests want a straightforward introduction to Port and the Douro, while others arrive knowing their vintages, producers, and native grape varieties in considerable detail. We can keep things relaxed or go much deeper into field blends, aging, regional differences, Port styles, and Portugal’s extraordinary range of indigenous grapes. Tell us what you normally drink and what you would like to understand better, and we will choose the wineries, guides, and tastings accordingly.

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  • Flexible by design Itineraries tailored to your interests.
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