Portugal · MUSEUMS IN PORTO
Good museums in Porto fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Visit Cálem Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia for a 1-hour tour with an interactive museum, guided cellar walk, and Port tastings from $23.
“it was very interesting learning how about how the grapes are grown, the climate and terrain of the Douro Valley, the whole process of what defines vintage port wines, the ageing process, the reasons why all the cellars are in Gaia very enjoyable.”
FC Porto Museum and Dragão Stadium tour in Porto: interactive exhibits, Champions League trophies, and pitch plus Presidential Box in 2 hours.
“Admittedly, I had low expectations coming in, but we all walked away in awe of the history and prestige of FC porto. The museum was unbelievable. It is much bigger than I had anticipated and the level of fan interactivity was top notch. This was the surprise hit for our group of 7 travelers. Even the kids enjoyed it and we are all now FC Porto fans!”
Porto’s WOW Wine Experience blends hands-on exhibits and a guided tasting of red, white, and port, for a smart 90-minute visit.
“A really interesting museum, with an excellent wine tasting.”
Step into Porto’s 3D Fun Art Museum, pose with Titanic and superheroes, and leave with shareable photos for about $15.
“Sympa mais certains tableaux ne sont pas trop 3D.”
Porto’s Chocolate Story Experience: a 90 minute museum with a live factory, bean to bar lessons, and tastings of cacao and 20|20 chocolate.
“We enjoyed the tour and the free samples of chocolate. Not many visitors when we went and it was good to learn about the chocolate making process. Nice shop and cafe at the end of the tour.”
See FC Porto’s museum and Estádio do Dragão on a timed visit, with admission included and flexible museum exploring in Porto.
“This was a good visit to the museum and the tour. The museum is definitely great if you're a Porto fan or curious about how much a city can "love" its team. For someone that isn't a fan, but just wanted to see it, it was still worth the visit. The tour was a bit underwhelming. The guide didn't share much about the history of the team, but was pleasant enough. you go to the field, the presidents box, the press room, and an empty visitors locker room. Worth doing, but not "amazing." I'm not sure this is cheaper than just buying tickets when you go or anything like that.…”
3D Fun Art Museum Porto, a 1-hour photo-friendly set of optical illusion rooms with helpful staff and a mobile ticket for rainy days.
“Um espaço bastante agradável onde podemos nos divertir.. puxar pela imaginação é prioridade. Um sítio bom.para se visitar.”
Porto Wine Experience museum with guided tastings of red, white, and Port. Interactive stations and 90-minute audio tour.
“If you like wine or not the pure genius with which it's presented is enticing all your senses and inredible knowledge presented in depth but so concise. It's interactive as well which h is a bonus. The artwork used to tell stories are incredible. It's a must do in Porto especially on a rainy day so we almost had the whole place to ourselves. All the employees are very friendly and helpful as well. Well done Porto, I wish we had one.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
