Mateus Palace: History and Douro Wines
Step into the baroque elegance and rich winemaking heritage of the region at Mateus Palace, one of Portugal’s most beautiful historical landmarks. The guided tour takes you through the halls of the Casa de Mateus Foundation, where you’ll learn about ...
Step into the baroque elegance and rich winemaking heritage of the region at Mateus Palace, one of Portugal’s most beautiful historical landmarks. The guided tour takes you through the halls of the Casa de Mateus Foundation, where you’ll learn about the family’s legacy and cultural contributions. You’ll also visit the majestic Chapel and gardens — peaceful retreats full of charm and beauty. The experience concludes with a journey into the world of Douro wines, including a tour of the century-old winery and a tasting of three DOP Douro wines, a true expression of the region’s excellence and tradition. This is a unique experience that brings together heritage, art, nature, and flavour — perfect for lovers of history and wine.
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General Information
Portuguese, English, French
Included in the experience
Tastings
What this experience offers you
Guided visit to the Museum
Free visit to the gardens and chapel
Visit to the winery dating back to the 16th century
Includes 3 DOP wine tastings
What you need to know
Duration: 6h
Lunch not included
Lunch not included
Held every Thursday
Departure: 14h15
Meeting point: 14h00 at Largo da Igreja da Lapa
Cancellation policy
If you are unable to make the tour on the pre-booked trip, you can ask us by email (yellowbus@carris.pt) up to 72 hours before the date of use to change it, which will be done without any penalty
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