Grape Harvest Festival Day in the Minho

A full-day grape harvest festival near Braga

In the green hills of the Minho near Braga, the grape harvest has always been more than a farming task — it’s a social event, a celebration of the land, and one of the most deeply rooted traditions of northern Portugal. This full-day harvest festival captures that spirit from arrival to closing ceremony. Guests are welcomed with a Vinho Verde de Honra and petisco, equipped with a harvester kit, and sent into the vineyard to pick grapes by hand alongside the estate team. A guided winery tour follows, then a regional lunch with a commented wine tasting. The afternoon brings a live performance by a local folk music group, and the day closes with each participant receiving their own harvester passport. Limited places. Book ahead.

What is included

• Welcome reception with Vinho Verde de Honra and traditional petisco
• Harvester kit for all participants
• Hands-on grape picking in the vineyard
• Guided tour of the winery
• Regional lunch with commented wine tasting
• Live local folk music performance
• Harvester passport presented to each participant at the closing ceremony

What’s Not Included

• Transportation to and from the winery (private transfer available on request)
• Additional drinks beyond the wine tasting and welcome Vinho Verde
• Gratuities for the host

Itinerary

• 10:00 — Welcome reception with Vinho Verde de Honra and traditional petisco
• 10:30 — Harvester kit distributed to all participants
• 10:45 — Hands-on grape harvest in the vineyard
• 12:00 — Guided tour of the winery
• 13:00 — Regional lunch with commented wine tasting
• 16:00 — Live local folk music performance
• 17:00 — Closing ceremony and harvester passport presented to each participant

Highlights

A Full Day, Not Just an Activity. From 10am to 5pm, this is the most complete grape harvest experience available in the Minho — combining vineyard work, winery visit, regional lunch, live music, and a keepsake passport in a single day.

Vinho Verde de Honra to Start the Day. The morning opens with a glass of Vinho Verde de Honra — the traditional welcoming wine of the Minho — and regional petisco, setting the tone for a day rooted in local hospitality.

Live Folk Music in the Afternoon. A live performance by a local folk music group brings the harvest tradition to life in the afternoon — the kind of spontaneous, joyful cultural moment that turns a farm visit into a genuine memory.

A Harvester Passport to Take Home. Every participant receives a harvester passport at the closing ceremony — a personal, tangible keepsake from the harvest that is unique to this experience.

Very Limited Places. This is a seasonal event with a small number of places available. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Advance booking is essential.

Transportation

• Not included – contact us if you need private transfer

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.