Get Ready for Your Poças Wine Experience

Planning your visit to Poças is the first step to enjoying one of Porto’s most respected Port wine experiences.

When the Cellar Doors Are Open

Poças welcomes visitors most days of the week, making it easy to fit a cellar visit into your Porto itinerary.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, May–October: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry 5:30 PM)
Tuesday to Sunday, November–April: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
Monday: Closed

Tours and tastings run at fixed times within these hours, so booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred slot.

Best Times to Visit

Morning (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) This is the best window if you prefer a quieter atmosphere. Tours tend to be less busy, and the cellars feel cooler and calmer, especially in warmer months.

Early afternoon (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
A good choice if you’re combining Poças with lunch, a river walk, or visits to other wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia. More tour times are usually available during this period.

Late afternoon (from 4:00 PM)
Ideal for ending your day with a tasting, with last entry around 90 minutes before closing. The cellars are often quieter at this time, and it pairs well with sunset views along the Douro River afterward.

Where Your Wine Journey Begins

Poças Wine Cellars is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, directly across the Douro River from Porto’s historic centre, in the heart of the city’s famous Port wine lodge district.

Address

Poças – Vinhos do Porto
Rua Visconde das Devesas 168,
4400-337 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Plan Your Route

By Metro
By Train
On Foot
By Taxi

The easiest way to reach Poças is via Porto’s metro system.
Take Line D (Yellow Line) and get off at Jardim do Morro or General Torres. From either station, it’s about a 10–15 minute walk downhill toward the wine cellars.

Dine Nearby

Poças does not operate a full restaurant on site, but its location in Vila Nova de Gaia puts you within easy reach of some of the city’s best dining spots. The riverside area and the streets around the wine cellars are filled with restaurants serving traditional Portuguese dishes, seafood, and contemporary cuisine, making it easy to plan a meal before or after your tasting.

Many visitors choose to combine their Poças tour with lunch or dinner along the Douro River waterfront, just a short walk away. This makes your visit simple to turn into a relaxed food-and-wine experience without needing additional transport.

Accessibility Facilities

Poças’s visitor centre is designed to welcome guests of all mobility levels, with accessible routes to reception and the main tasting areas.

-Ground-level access is available to reception and the main tasting rooms.
-As with many historic wine cellars, a few sections may involve steps, and staff can suggest the most comfortable route for your visit.

If you have specific accessibility needs, it’s worth mentioning them when booking so your visit can be planned accordingly.

Caves Poças: guided tour with wine tasting

Highlights

Discover the grape-growing heritage of Porto in a warm family setting.

Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Caves Poças.

Taste a variety of three different Port wines.

Tours are offered in several languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Benefit from small group sizes, allowing for an intimate and informative experience.

Visitor Guidelines

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for check-in.

Follow your guide’s instructions while inside the cellars for safety and preservation reasons.

Wine tastings are for legal-age guests only, and valid ID may be requested.

Food and outside drinks are not permitted inside the tasting and cellar areas.

Photography is usually allowed, but flash and tripods may be restricted.

Large bags or backpacks may need to be left at reception.

Touching barrels and equipment is not allowed, as the wines are actively aging.

Comfortable footwear is recommended due to uneven cellar floors.

Respect other visitors by keeping noise levels low during tours and tastings.

FAQs

Do I need to book my Poças visit in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended, as tours and tastings have limited capacity and popular time slots can sell out.

How early should I arrive for my tour?

Arriving about 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time allows time for check-in and ensures the tour begins smoothly.

What should I wear when visiting Poças?

Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are recommended, as cellar floors can be uneven and temperatures are cooler inside.

Is Poças easy to reach from Porto’s city centre?

Yes. Poças is located in Vila Nova de Gaia and can be reached on foot from central Porto or via metro, taxi, or train.

Can I combine my Poças visit with other wine cellars?

Poças sits in the heart of the Port wine lodge district, making it easy to visit other cellars or the riverfront before or after your tour.

Are there restrooms and visitor facilities on site?

Yes, Poças provides basic visitor facilities, including restrooms and a reception area for guests.