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Graham's Port Lodge ©
Winery / Vineyard
Graham's Port Lodge , Vila Nova de Gaia
4.6
Wine lovers and cultural connoisseurs will appreciate the renovated museum and historical cellars at Graham's Port Lodge. Discover the art of
Tours from $157
Taylor's Port ©
Winery / Vineyard
Taylor's Port , Vila Nova de Gaia
4.2
At Taylor's Port, hear about Port wine and its history, learn what makes a good Port, and taste some sought-after vintages. The company dates
Tours from $91
Sandeman Cellars ©
Winery / Vineyard
Sandeman Cellars , Vila Nova de Gaia
3.9
Have a glass of wine with your history lesson at Sandeman Cellars, a wine center offering guided tours of its historical cellars and traditio
Tours from $121
Porto Augusto's ©
Winery / Vineyard
Porto Augusto's , Vila Nova de Gaia
4.7
Porto Calem ©
Winery / Vineyard
Porto Calem , Vila Nova de Gaia
3.9
Discover some of the country's finest wines by touring Porto Calem on the southern bank of Duoro River. Multilingual tours lead visitors thro
Tours from $28

Recommended Vila Nova de Gaia tours

FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise and Wine Tasting
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $314 BOOK WITH VIATOR Porto Full Day Trip - Private Tour from Lisbon
4.6
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fado Show in Porto Cálem Wine Cellars Including Wine Tasting and Visit
4.6
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Vila Nova de Gaia

4.2
Wineries & Vineyards · Landmarks · Gardens
Across the Douro River from Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia touts famed Port wine lodges, where bottles are stored and aged. Warehouses offer interesting tours of their cellars and wine tastings throughout the week. Besides Port winemaking, Gaia also shares prominent bridges, architecture, and history with Porto. You'll have the chance to trace a long tradition of regional winemaking at cafes, bars, restaurants, and lodges in addition to experiencing Gaia's archeological and architectural sites. Use our world travel planner: Vila Nova de Gaia and all its delights await.

Side trips from Vila Nova de Gaia

University of Coimbra ©
World heritage site
University of Coimbra
Coimbra
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Ria de Aveiro ©
Pier / Boardwalk
Ria de Aveiro
Aveiro
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
Portugal dos Pequenitos ©
Historic Site
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Coimbra
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
Jardim Botanico ©
Garden
Jardim Botanico
Coimbra
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Wineries in Vila Nova de Gaia

Porto Calem ©
Winery / Vineyard
Porto Calem
3.9
Duration: 30 minutes
Ferreira Cellars ©
Winery / Vineyard
Ferreira Cellars
3.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Quinta dos Corvos ©
Winery / Vineyard
Quinta dos Corvos
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Casa Ramos Pinto ©
Winery / Vineyard
Casa Ramos Pinto
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Vila Nova de Gaia

Pocas Vinhos ©
Winery / Vineyard
Pocas Vinhos
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Jardim do Morro ©
Garden
Jardim do Morro
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Mercado Beira-Rio
Farmers Market
Mercado Beira-Rio
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Real Companhia Velha ©
Winery / Vineyard
Real Companhia Velha
4.3
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Vila Nova de Gaia

Zoo Santo Inacio ©
Zoo
Zoo Santo Inacio
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
Praia de Miramar ©
Beach
Praia de Miramar
Arcozelo
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Parque Biologico de Gaia ©
Outdoor Activity
Parque Biologico de Gaia
Avintes
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Praia da Madalena ©
Beach
Praia da Madalena
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Vila Nova de Gaia

Casa Kopke ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Casa Kopke
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
El Corte Ingles de Gaia ©
Shopping Mall
El Corte Ingles de Gaia
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Arrabida Shopping ©
Shopping Mall
Arrabida Shopping
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Bintage Handmade ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Bintage Handmade
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

Estacao Litoral da Aguda ©
Specialty Museum
Estacao Litoral da Aguda
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
Megapaintman Paintball Gaia ©
Entertainment Center
Megapaintman Paintball Gaia
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Capela do Senhor da Pedra ©
Landmark
Capela do Senhor da Pedra
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Cockburn’s Port Wine Lodge ©
Winery / Vineyard
Cockburn’s Port Wine Lodge
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Where to stay in Vila Nova de Gaia

Taylor's Port ©
Located just across the river from Porto's Old Town, Vila Nova de Gaia boasts a distinctive identity of its own.You can take advantage of the area's trendy riverfront district and its world-famous Port wine cellars by staying in one of the neighborhoods just south of the bridges to Old Town Porto. This puts you within easy walking distance of the wine cellars, while leaving you in close proximity to historical sites across the river by foot, bus, or taxi. Farther from the river are several international chain hotels offering comfortable rooms with high standards of cleanliness. You'll also find locally run inns and bed and breakfasts in the heart of the city's more residential neighborhoods of Cravelos and Mafamude.
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