Mateus Palace - In the Footsteps of Wine History
History, Art and Douro Wines
HALF DAY TOUR
Overview
The Casa de Mateus Foundation is a treasure of Portugal's historical and cultural heritage. Its magnificent Baroque manor house enchants with its imposing architecture and stunning gardens. Inside, history comes to life through the chapel, the museum full of art and relics, and the centuries-old cellar, where the region's winemaking tradition is preserved. With tastings of Douro wines, Casa de Mateus offers a unique experience that unites culture, history and the authentic flavours of this land of exceptional wines.
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Immerse yourself in the elegance and legacy of the Casa de Mateus Foundation
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Discover Nicolau Nasoni work, Italian architect and decorator who spread Barroque style in Porto
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Wine tasting of 3 Douro DOP wines
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Transport from Porto to Casa de Mateus (and back)
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Guided visit in portuguese, english and french
Important information
Schedules
Thursday afternoon
Meeting point
02:00 p.m at Largo da Igreja da Lapa | Departure 02:15 p.m
Duration
6h
Guided tour
Portuguese, english and french
More info
Find us at Yellow Bus Store - Av do Infante (8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m and 01:00 p.m - 05:00 p.m) or contact Yellow Bus Customer Support - (+351) 218 503 225 for calls within the national landline network (9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m)
yellowbus@carris.pt
yellowbus@carris.pt
Cancellation Policy
For a circuit with reserved seats, free cancellation only occurs within 14 days of purchase, if requested up to 48 hours before the date of use.
If you are unable to complete the circuit on the pre-scheduled trip, you can request a change by email (yellowbus@carris.pt) up to 48h before the date of use, which will be carried out without any penalty, provided that the product is available and there are seats.
If Carristur needs to cancel the tour, a full refund of the purchase amount will be provided by Carristur. To do so, the customer must request the refund by email (yellowbus@carris.pt), providing the reservation/ticket reference for verification.
If you are unable to complete the circuit on the pre-scheduled trip, you can request a change by email (yellowbus@carris.pt) up to 48h before the date of use, which will be carried out without any penalty, provided that the product is available and there are seats.
If Carristur needs to cancel the tour, a full refund of the purchase amount will be provided by Carristur. To do so, the customer must request the refund by email (yellowbus@carris.pt), providing the reservation/ticket reference for verification.
Carrying Children?
Children up to 12 years old and less than 135cm tall (at the same time) must be secured by an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight (seats with or without back support). Up to 3 years: the solution is customer's responsibility. || From 4 to 12 years: please contact us to: 00351967 659 257 (10:00 – 19:00), so we can adapt the best solution to your case.
Highlights
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We leave Porto to discover the elegance and legacy of the Casa de Mateus Foundation, one of the finest examples of Baroque in Portugal. The guided tour takes you through the museum, where you can explore the history of the family and its cultural impact, the stunning gardens and the imposing Chapel.
Finally, immerse yourself in the region's wine universe with a visit to the centuries-old winery, where you'll taste three DOP wines from the Douro, appreciating the tradition and excellence of this land's wines. An experience that combines heritage, nature and flavour!