Serra do Pilar Tour: Explore Monastery & Wine

Embark on a 2-hour private tuktuk tour in Porto to explore the stunning Serra do Pilar Monastery and indulge in a wine tasting experience at the famous Port wine cellars.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rua de Alexandre Herculano - passage
  • Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar - A high vantage point offering one of the finest views over Porto and Gaia
  • Taylor’s Port - Audio-guided tour with standard Port wine tasting
What's Included
  • Vehicle / Equipment adaptation lesson
  • Storyteller
  • Liability and Personal Accident Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets or monuments entrances
Additional Information

We’ll take you on a journey to the peak of Serra do Pilar to explore its monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site since December 1996. Gaia’s landmark, Serra do Pilar Monastery, maintains its church and cloister in a unique circular design, the only one of its kind in Portugal. Modeled after Santa Maria Redonda church in Rome, it features a hemispherical…

Location
R. de Alexandre Herculano 251
Rua de Alexandre Herculano
If you see a bunch of bikes hanging around, you’re in the right spot! We run all kinds of tours. Feel free to pop inside, say hi, and do your check-in.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Deborah
Mar 7, 2026
Tomas was amazing! He took us to many places we never would have found on our own! Appreciate his knowledge of the city! - We had the best time on this Tuk Tuk ride!
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Dv0622v
Feb 27, 2026
Tuk tuk tour on a rainy morning - We had the most wonderful private tuk tuk tour in Porto with Tomas. From the moment we met him, it felt like we were exploring the city with a friend who truly loves where he lives. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire experience. What made this tour unforgettable was that Tomas went out of his way to take us all the way to the ocean. He stopped so we could get out, walk around, and take photos — something we never expected but absolutely loved. Those views alone were worth it. He shared history, local stories, and little details we would have completely missed on our own. The pace was perfect, and we never felt rushed. If you are visiting Porto, book a private tour with Tomas. It is the best way to see the city beyond the typical stops and feel its personality.
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Helen_s
Sep 25, 2025
Monastary and Cellars - A great tour experience with our guide Tiago. We were at the monastary that overlooked the Douro River and against the backdrop of the old and new city of Porto. Next was a self guided tour at Taylor"s Cellars that ended with a delicious wine tasting. Amazing experience. Highly recommended.
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Rebecca_w
Jul 28, 2025
Great tour and wonderful Port wine tour! - Beautiful tour! The tour of Taylor wine cellar was incredible! Very impressive our guide was quite Knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this tour
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Penny174
Jun 28, 2025
An excellent activity to get a background of Porto and a way to get orientated - Our guide Tiago was excellent. He gave us lots of interesting info regarding history, things to find and do. We highly recommend this experience.
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Mariol7068
Aug 10, 2024
Private tour à la carte - Guided tour of Porto with Raphael, he knew how to adapt to our desires between historical visit and beautiful viewpoint. And he speaks French very well.
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Val_rieg812
Mar 9, 2024
What a welcome ! - Déborah gave us a great time despite the rain! An excellent guide in the streets of Porto! Thanks again, we’ll come back!
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Joel_g
May 30, 2025
Needs modification - Really our fault for low star rating. We booked quickly during lunch on arrival day and expected to see a little of the city. Our group of six was split up into two tuk Tuks and driven to Taylor wine cellars and given tickets and listening devices for the tour. If you do the whole tour and wine tasting at the end that is all you get because it takes up the whole time. I would suggest going to the gardens first and the going to the cellars and then telling the participants how much time it takes for wine tasting (1/2 hour) and plan the self guided tour pace accordingly.
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From $76
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).