WOW day-pass with Fonseca's Wine Cellar audio guided tour
Overview
Explore Vila Nova de Gaia's culture, history, and wine with the WOW Ticket and a self-guided tour of Fonseca's Wine Cellars.
Highlights
- The pass lets you explore WOW, Vila Nova de Gaia's vibrant cultural quarter, at your own pace
- You can access 5 unique museums: The Wine Experience, The Chocolate Experience by 20|20, Pink Palace, The Art of Drinking, and Porto Region Across The Ages
- It's an opportunity to learn about Portuguese wines, chocolate production, beverage history, and the evolution of the Porto region
- A self-guided tour through Fonseca's 200-year-old cellars offers insights into the history of this esteemed Port house and its sustainable winemaking practices
- This is an ideal experience for families, couples, and groups of friends, combining culture, history, and wine tasting
Experience the best of Vila Nova de Gaia with a blend of culture, history, and wine. This combo ticket gives you access to one of Portugal's most innovative cultural quarters and a self-guided tour of one of the country's most esteemed Port wine houses.
The ticket allows you to explore all museums within the WOW complex at your own leisure. You can delve into The Wine Experience, The Chocolate Experience by 20|20, Pink Palace, The Art of Drinking, and Porto Region Across The Ages. Each museum offers an interactive and immersive experience where you can learn about Portuguese wines, uncover the secrets of chocolate production, explore the history of beverages, and trace the evolution of the Porto region. Set in beautifully restored historic buildings, WOW also offers spectacular views over the Douro River, Ribeira, and the city of Porto.
Your journey continues with a self-guided tour through Fonseca's 200-year-old cellars. Here, you will learn about the history of this prestigious Port house, the production process from Douro Valley vineyards and Quinta do Panascal, and sustainable winemaking practices. Your visit concludes with a tasting of Fonseca's signature Ports: Bin 27, Terra Prima, and Siroco extra dry white Port, or grape juice for children. This experience is ideal for families, couples, and groups of friends, combining culture, history, and wine for an unforgettable adventure.
What's included
- Audio-guided tour
- Wine tasting
- Food tasting
- Entrance ticket
- Permanent exhibition
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Parking
Meeting & pickup
Show your ticket at the entrance.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- The museums and Fonseca's Wine Cellars are wheelchair accessible, with facilities available for visitors with reduced mobility
Know in advance:
- Your WOW Ticket is valid for 48 hours from first use, allowing you to explore all museums and exhibitions at your own pace
- The self-guided visit at Fonseca's Wine Cellars includes tastings of signature Ports (or grape juice for children)
- Audio guide available in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish
- Please drink responsibly
- The experience is suitable for most visitors, but some tastings may not be appropriate for children
Questions
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