Upon securing your ticket, you will gain entry to the WOW Porto museums, allowing you to explore all six museums that make up this wine-oriented destination in Porto. This is an opportunity you won’t want to pass up!
Admission to WOW Porto
WOW Porto (World Of Wine) is situated centrally in Vila Nova de Gaia, featuring a collection of meticulously restored historical structures. This complex offers various cultural spaces dedicated to art, gastronomy, and crafts, complemented by an array of restaurants, cafés, and specialty shops. Visitors can also enjoy training and tasting rooms, outdoor terraces, and stunning scenic views.
Let us guide you through some of the unique aspects of the museums within WOW Porto:
The Chocolate Story
At this museum, you will uncover the history of chocolate, tracing its journey from harvest through to roasting and processing until it becomes the beloved treat we all savor. As you navigate through its various exhibits, you will uncover the mysteries of cocoa. Did you know its cultivation can be traced back 5000 years? Or that the original cocoa is not the brown color we typically associate with chocolate today? This visit is perfect for families!
The ticket also includes a chocolate tasting.
Planet Cork
How much do you know about the cork industry in Portugal? If you’re unsure, the Planet Cork museum provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in this captivating world. Portugal stands as the largest cork producer globally, which is showcased through an immersive experience that explains the extraction of bark from the cork oak tree, as well as its production and distribution.
Porto Region Across the Ages
In Porto Region Across the Ages, delve into the diverse historical phases of Porto, an ideal spot to appreciate the cultural and historic legacy of this Portuguese city. As you wander through the museum, discover the major events and challenges in the city's past, including the achievements of its leaders, invasions, and wars that shaped Porto into what it is today.
What does "hido para el maneta" refer to? Who are the Tripeiros? What significant events unfolded on 31 de Janeiro Street? Explore these questions and many others on your journey through Porto Region Across the Ages.
The Wine Experience
For anyone visiting Porto, discovering the rich wine variety of this area is a must. With a ticket to The Wine Experience, both wine aficionados and novice wine lovers will dive deep into the intricacies of what makes Porto the wine capital of Portugal, along with understanding the distinct wines crafted in the region. Options include whites, reds, sparkling wines, late harvests, and fortified wines - an immersive journey into the enological world!
The entrance ticket to The Wine Experience also includes a glass of wine tasting.
Pink Palace
For the Instagram enthusiasts, Pink Palace is the most captivating and unique museum within WOW Porto. Each room sports a distinctive and vibrant decoration, promising an engaging and lively experience that highlights Porto's rosé wine.
By capturing moments in the most extraordinary settings, you will learn how rosé wines are crafted in various countries. Additionally, this museum offers a chance to sample five different glasses of rosé wines.
Which Museums Await Your Visit?
Your ticket grants you a full day to explore all the museums within the WOW Porto complex: The Wine Experience, Pink Palace, Planet Cork, The Chocolate Story, and Porto Region Across the Ages.
Moreover, enjoy a 10% discount on dining and shopping within WOW Porto.
Operating Hours
The museums at WOW Porto are open every day from 10 am to 7 pm.
The Pink Palace has distinct hours of operation:
- Sunday to Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
- Fridays and Saturdays: 10 am to 10 pm
Special Hours
- December 24 and 31: opens at 10 am, with final admission at 5 pm
- December 25 and January 1: opens at 12 pm, with final admission at 7 pm
