The 13 Portugal Brewery Tours to Put in the Diary

1.Porto Craft Beer Tour: 7 Beers + 3 Food Pairings in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Paulo, Angelo, André, or Pedro, sampling Portuguese craft beer at four Porto stops. Expect seven beers, local food pairings, a Francesinha, market culture, and a small group capped at 10, though the operator lists up to 12.

“We had an absolute ball on this tour. The other patrons were great, and the guide was exceptional. Everyone was very knowledgeable. The beer pours were plentiful and they always made sure we had access to water. My biggest feedback would be about the food. While everything tasted great, I was expecting 4 different items. We got two empadas- one black paw pig, and one wild boar. Fairly similar in taste but the same dish. The second thing we ate was Bifana, and we got served two of those- again, same thing. So that was the 4 items we got. I think it would have been nicer to have four…”

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2.Porto Secrets, Craft Beer & Wine by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Start at Praça de Carlos Alberto at 6 pm for a 2.5-hour Porto tasting with no more than six people. Sample eight drinks, including craft beer, Green Wine, Northern Portuguese wines, and Port, with petiscos pairings. Guides such as Santiago, Marta, Granado, Gabriel, and Marina bring local food stories and practical tips for your evening.

“Marion was terrific! The ports and beers were great, and I also appreciated the quantity of food that was provided. I would book again with her!”

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3.Portuguese Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $32

Meet at Cerveja Canil in Lisbon’s Baixa district for five Portuguese craft beer tastings and a short lesson on brewing styles, aromas, flavors, and food pairings. The one-hour session may include snacks, though they are not officially included. Guides have included Diego, Priscilla, John, Eduardo, and Jonny.

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4.Craft Beer, Porto Secrets, and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $76

Join a small group of up to eight for 2.5 hours of Porto beer, wine, food, and culture. You will taste four craft beers, one green wine, three port wines, and a petisco at three local places. Guides such as João and Alice add local insight, humor, and room for questions.

“Tolle Tour mit großartigem Guide. Joao hat nicht nur humorvoll und kompetent durch den Abend geführt. Er ist auch auf individuelle Fragen der Teilnehmenden stets hervorragend eingegangen. Vegetarische Verpflegung war nach vorheriger Anmeldung gar kein Problem. Volle Empfehlung!”

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6.Food Tour: Wine, Beer & Liquor – Porto’s Secret Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet near Porto’s Torre dos Clérigos on Avenida dos Aliados for a three-hour food and drink walk led by a guide such as Santiago. Expect Portuguese dishes, local wine, beer, and liquor in traditional restaurants away from the main tourist circuit, with a maximum of 10 people.

“Had a great time with Santiago! Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and the food and locations were perfect. We would have never tried them ourselves but so glad we did.”

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7.Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 8 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet at Cerveja Canil Baixa for a one-hour tasting led by a master brewer or beer expert. You’ll sample five Portuguese beer styles, Portuguese tapas, and possibly rare or limited-edition pours, with guidance in Portuguese, English, or Spanish.

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8.Lisbon Craft Beer Experience: 5 Tastings with Local Brews

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Meet the staff at a traditional Lisbon brewery, give the waitress your reservation name, and taste five Portuguese craft beers with snacks. An English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide explains each pour, from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and limited editions. The one-hour session is wheelchair accessible and suits beer fans aged 16 and up.

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9.Craft Beer Tasting Tour with Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about four hours with guides such as Maria or Felipe, tasting 10 beers at a working brewery, a beer shop and taproom, and Letraria Porto Downtown. You will learn how Portuguese craft beer is made, sample grilled chouriço with bread, and walk between three venues in a group capped at 10 people.

“The tour is worth every penny! Felipe was an awesome host, very knowledgeable about the Porto Craft Beer industry and the history of the area as well. At our first stop, we picked Joao’s brain with neverending questions. He was extremely knowledgeable and happily answered each question. Each stop and the beer selections were perfect it expanded our knowledge of the different brews. The food was yummy! I would happily revisit each of the stops again. Could not recommend more highly!!”

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10.Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $30

At Taverna das Marias near Campo das Cebolas, you taste five Portuguese craft beers in 10cl pours and learn about each label in English or Portuguese. The lineup can change daily, so expect styles ranging from crisp lager and citrusy pilsner to raspberry sour and dry stout. Food is available separately.

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11.Madeira: Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Funchal’s craft beer scene. You’ll visit local bars, taste at least one beer at each stop, learn about brewing methods and brewery history, and travel between Caniço or Funchal and the tour route by included transfer. Tiago may also add useful stories about Funchal.

“Very relaxed way of getting introduced to the modest beer scene in Funchal. Tiago is a very knowledgeable guide, not only when it comes to the beers but also about Funchal and it's history.”

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12.Craft Beer Tasting Tour with Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Spend four hours with Porto Craft Tours tasting 10 beers across a brewery, taproom, and beer garden. Your Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide explains production and local beer culture, with grilled chouriço, bread, and snacks along the way. Groups are limited to 10, and guide María has been praised for her insight into Portugal and its beer scene.

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13.Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $28

Meet the brewer at a Franco-Portuguese family brewery in Loulé for a 90-minute look at beer making, from raw materials and classic techniques to modern styles. You will finish with a guided tasting of five beers brewed on site and time to ask questions. Groups are limited to 12 people.

“The owner was very knowledgeable about the history of beer and of course his knowledge as a brewer was shown in the tasting of his beers. A small family business with a passion for their product. Even the art work on the labels was special. Nice way to spend an afternoon in Loule. Would recommend.”

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