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Highlights
- There’s no guide waving a flag here! Grab your audio guide, set your own tempo, and give the most interesting cellar stops extra time.
- Hear how Fonseca went from an 1815 house to a Douro name while picking up the basics of production, ageing, aromas, and sustainability.
- Move through old Gaia cellars, stop to test your nose at aroma displays, then compare three sharply different Fonseca signatures.
- Put Bin 27, Terra Prima, and Siroco side by side and spot the jump from richer fruit-led notes to a cleaner, drier finish.
Your Experience
Journey into the world of Port at Fonseca's historic cellars, where centuries of tradition, aging barrels, and expertly crafted tastings await.
Getting started
Check in at Fonseca’s Gaia cellars with your voucher, pick up your multilingual audio guide, and you’re off. There’s no group pace to match, so pause, replay, or linger wherever something catches your attention.
What to expect
Fonseca Port Wine Cellars
Fonseca has been around since 1815, so there’s plenty to unpack. The route mixes old cellar spaces with stories about the Douro, production techniques, sustainability, and the aromas that define its house style.
Features:
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Your pace, your route: No trying to hear a guide from three rows back. Take your time with the displays, replay sections, and spend longer where you want.
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Put your nose to work: Aroma stations turn the theory into a mini challenge, letting you pick out familiar scents before the final tasting.
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Beyond the cellar walls: See how vineyard practices, sustainability, production, and ageing all connect instead of getting a simple “here are the barrels” tour.
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Three sides of Fonseca: Enjoy tastings of Bin 27, Terra Prima, and Siroco Extra Dry White while the younger guests get Douro grape juice instead.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Fonseca Port Wine Cellars
- Self-guided tour of the cellars with a multilingual audio guide
- Tasting of the signature Ports (Bin 27, Terra Prima, Siroco extra dry white)
- Grape juice for children
- Additional glasses of Port drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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