Catavino prides itself on designing highly customized experiences throughout Spain and Portugal. Since 2005, we’ve lived and breathed the Peninsula, seeking out engaging and knowledgable guides, exceptional lodging, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and of course, outstanding food and wine! What makes us different is our unmatched custom trip planning from experts who not only adore the art of crafting a personalized trip, but who challenge themselves to ensure that you want to come back!

Since 2005, Ryan and Gabriella Opaz have shared both their personal and heavily researched stories about Spain and Portugal. Ranging from jaw-dropping culinary experiences to simple off-the-beaten-track adventure stories in tiny Spanish towns, there’s one element that has always remained consistent at Catavino’s core outstanding food, wine and culture stories.
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- As a local, exploring my own city - Porto - through the eyes and tastes of others is always a challenging experience, and I had a great experience with Catavino - learning a lot of hidden facts and stories about our portuguese daily pleasures (tea, coffee, beer, wine...). 3 pleasant hours that pass without noticing, ending at the beautiful Wine Shop - The Lab, where Ryan, the owner, welcomes you with a smile and an assumed love for Portugal. I could only raise my glass and say Cheers to all these beautiful moments. Thank you Catavino.read moreread less
Paula Calheiros6/20/2019Ryan and Filipa did an excellent job of designing several tours for us in both Lisbon and Sintra. The guides were so knowledgeable and greatly enhanced not only our understanding of the area, but also they helped us to authentically connect with the local culture. I will be recommending Catavino Tours to all mt friends and family visiting Portugal.read moreread lessEdie L Goldberg9/28/2022I will start by saying that I cried when I had to leave Portugal and come back to the real world of our home in the USA. Portugal and its people really found a big place in my heart and even as I write this weeks later I long to go back and I even feel a little ache in my heart because I had to leave.Catavino Tours was wonderful. Every single tour guide and driver was fantastic, knowledgeable and a real pleasure to deal with. And every single hotel and restaurant was top-notch.I highly recommend Catavino Tours, their attention to detail and their attentiveness made our vacation the BEST vacation ever. They made our first time in Portugal easy.OH! And the Trip Plans APP with the details of our itinerary is a great added feature as well. The APP made it easy to keep track of what was next.read moreread lessSoni Kennedy6/29/2022 - My husband and I had a wonderful day on a private tour with Ryan throughout the Douro Valley. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped us learn to appreciate Port. Beyond the wonderful private tasting sessions, he also brought us to a delicious lunch at a local Portuguese restaurant. Throughout the entire day, he provided us with tips and recommendations for the remainder of our journey throughout Portugal. The whole day was the highlight of our trip! We would HIGHLY recommend it!read moreread less
Sara Scattarella White9/14/2017This team is first class, they are knowledgeable of all areas of wine, and the Douro. If you are looking for something to do when in Porto I cant recommend their tours enough - first class. Many places here say they offer the authentic version of Porto, but rarely do - these tours go into places that others don't, they bust the myths of wine, Port and give you the real insights, show you the faces behind the wine. The tours offered here give you something that is unique, filled with passion and love for this wonderful city and surrounding areas.read moreread less
Anna Gunn6/19/2018