Mateus Palace, History, Art and Douro Wines
Overview
Discover the elegance and legacy of the Casa de Mateus palace, one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque mannors 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. In the end, you get to know the mannor's products, have a delicious lunch and a wine tasting session with 3 Douro wines.
• Discover the iconic Mateus Palace, a jewel of Portuguese Baroque architecture.
• Explore the formal gardens and richly decorated interiors of the house.
• Taste authentic regional wines in a unique historical setting.
• Learn about the connection between Casa de Mateus and the famous Mateus wines.
• Enjoy the portuguese cuisine specialties in the lunch menu
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch: Pão d’Avó bread, olives, cheese with ham, Alheira, carrot & orange soup Mains: Codfish Brás or crispy chicken confit with salad & rustic potatoes. Douro wines. Dessert: Chocolate cube & coffee.
- Wine tastings (18+)
- Pick up/Drop off service
Meeting Location
Largo da Lapa 1
4050-069 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Casa de Mateus
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for travelers under 18 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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). Seats available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for travelers under 18 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Lunch. Lunch: Pão d’Avó bread, olives, cheese with ham, Alheira, carrot & orange soup Mains: Codfish Brás or crispy chicken confit with salad & rustic potatoes. Douro wines. Dessert: Chocolate cube & coffee.
- Wine tastings (18+).
- Pick up/Drop off service.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mateus Palace, History, Art and Douro Wines is as follows:
- Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for travelers under 18 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mateus Palace, History, Art and Douro Wines will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLunch: Pão d’Avó bread, olives, cheese with ham, Alheira, carrot & orange soup Mains: Codfish Brás or crispy chicken confit with salad & rustic potatoes. Douro wines. Dessert: Chocolate cube & coffee.
- Wine tastings (18+)
- Pick up/Drop off service
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for travelers under 18 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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). Seats available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for travelers under 18 years old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
