Experience Port Wine at One of Porto’s Classic Wine Houses

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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.

Discover One of Porto’s Most Authentic Port Wine Cellars

Poças invites you to experience Port wine in the place where it has been shaped for generations. Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from Porto’s historic centre, this family-owned wine house opens its cellars for guided tours and tastings focused on quality, tradition, and craftsmanship. A visit here lets you explore aging cellars, learn how Port and Douro wines are made, and sample a carefully selected range of wines in a welcoming, relaxed setting.

About Poças

Poças is a family-owned Port wine house founded in 1918, known for producing Port and Douro wines with a strong focus on quality and craftsmanship. Unlike many historic Port brands, Poças has always been Portuguese-owned, giving it a distinctive identity rooted in the Douro Valley.

The company controls the full winemaking process, from its own vineyards in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior to aging and bottling in its cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. This allows Poças to maintain consistent standards across its range, from Ruby and Tawny Ports to Vintage Ports and Douro DOC wines.

Today, visitors can tour the cellars, learn how Port is produced, and taste a selection of wines that reflect more than a century of winemaking tradition.

Why Visit Poças?

Experience a historic Port wine house founded in 1918 and still run by the same family, offering a rare look at Portuguese-owned Port production.

Walk through traditional aging cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where Port wines mature slowly in oak barrels before being bottled.

Learn how Port is made, from grape growing in the Douro Valley to fermentation, fortification, and long-term aging.

Enjoy guided tastings of carefully selected Port and Douro wines, led by knowledgeable wine hosts.

Discover different styles of Port, including Ruby, Tawny, and Vintage, and understand what makes each one unique.

Combine culture and flavour, with a visit that fits perfectly into any Porto sightseeing itinerary.

Book in advance to secure your place, as tour and tasting spaces are limited.

When Are The Cellar Doors Open

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

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday and Monday: Closed

Tours and tastings run within these hours and some experiences start at fixed times, 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 (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM) Ideal for ending your day with a tasting. The cellars are often less crowded, 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,
4401-337 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.

If you’re arriving from outside Porto, General Torres station in Vila Nova de Gaia is within walking distance of Poças and connects to regional and suburban rail lines.

Walking across the Dom Luís I Bridge from Porto is one of the most scenic ways to reach Poças. From the Ribeira district, the walk takes around 15 minutes and drops you right into Gaia’s wine cellar quarter.

Taxis and services like Uber and Bolt offer quick, affordable rides from anywhere in Porto. Simply enter “Poças Port Wine Cellars” as your destination.

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 welcomes visitors of all mobility levels, but as the wine cellars are located inside a historic building, some areas include stairs and uneven floors.

-Ground-level access is available to the reception and tasting areas.
-Some cellar sections may require steps, which can limit access to certain parts of the tour.
-Staff are happy to assist and provide alternative routes whenever possible.

If you or someone in your group has specific accessibility needs, it is recommended to contact Poças in advance or choose a tour time that best fits your requirements.

Know Before You Go

Tours are guided, so booking in advance is the best way to secure your preferred time slot.

Arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and avoid missing the start of your tour.

Tastings are included with most visits, featuring a selection of Port and sometimes Douro wines.

Valid ID may be required for alcohol service, especially for younger-looking visitors.

Comfortable shoes are recommended, as cellar floors can be uneven and some areas include steps.

Photos are usually allowed, but flash and tripods may be restricted inside the cellars.

Large bags and backpacks may need to be left at reception for safety and space reasons.

Children are welcome, but tastings are reserved for guests of legal drinking age.

Public transport or taxis are the easiest way to get there, especially if you plan to enjoy the wines.

FAQs

What is Poças?

Poças is a historic, family-owned Port wine house in Vila Nova de Gaia, known for producing Port and Douro wines and offering guided cellar tours and tastings.

Where is Poças located?

Poças is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the Douro River from Porto’s city centre, in the heart of the Port wine cellar district.

Can I visit Poças without booking in advance?

Walk-ins may be accepted, but tours and tastings have limited capacity. Booking ahead is the best way to guarantee your preferred time.

What is included in a Poças visit?

Most visits include a guided tour of the wine cellars followed by a tasting of selected Port and sometimes Douro wines.

How long does a visit to Poças take?

A typical tour and tasting lasts around 45 to 60 minutes, making it easy to fit into a day of sightseeing in Porto.

Is Poças suitable for first-time Port wine visitors?

Yes. Tours are designed for both beginners and wine enthusiasts, with clear explanations of how Port is made and aged.

Are children allowed to visit Poças?

Children can join the tour, but wine tastings are only offered to guests of legal drinking age.

Is Poças wheelchair accessible?

Some areas are accessible, including the tasting room, but certain cellar sections involve stairs due to the historic building.

Why should I book tickets in advance?

Advance booking ensures you get your preferred tour time and avoids missing out when sessions sell out, especially during busy travel seasons.

Is this the venue’s official website?

No. This website offers official tickets to Poças in Porto, but is not the venue’s official website.