Catavino is Ryan Opaz. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. There is a team behind the scenes. He is a Renaissance man... read moreCatavino is Ryan Opaz. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. There is a team behind the scenes. He is a Renaissance man with a great knowledge of food, wine and culture. We enjoyed three days with Ryan as he guided us through the Douro Valley and the ancient town of Porto. Although Ryan has a huge database of facts in his brain, he is also a treasure house of stories. You will discover the “real” Douro and Porto, not the tourist version. Ryan is always greeted like an old friend everywhere you go because he has a vast network of relationships. You will not get a stock tour: you will get an experience tailored to your interests and tastes.Ryan will take you to places you cannot enter as a tourist on your own. The guides in the Quintas and Port Houses learn from Ryan, not the other way around.American? Yes. Portuguese? Yes. Ryan lives in both cultures but is completely a “native” son of Portugal.Recommended for the wine enthusiast and professional, and for small groups. You must get to know Catavino. read less

Had a great experience in the walking tour, and as a Portuguese I learned a lot of things about the history and the origin of... read moreHad a great experience in the walking tour, and as a Portuguese I learned a lot of things about the history and the origin of some of the things we normally take for granted in this beautiful country of ours. Thank you Catavino. read less

Ana arranged a trip for my client through Portugal. My client is a single woman traveling alone and she had the time of her life!... read moreAna arranged a trip for my client through Portugal. My client is a single woman traveling alone and she had the time of her life! I felt very good about having her in Catavino's hands. Thank you for introducing her to Portugal in such a wonderful manner. read less

Catavino is a Portugal-based company which appealed to us. We booked a two week tour of Portugal through them. They were uniformaly great... read moreCatavino is a Portugal-based company which appealed to us. We booked a two week tour of Portugal through them. They were uniformaly great - from planning the trip, accommodating our many changes, supervising our tour and even making changes for us while we were in Portugal. I could not have been more pleased with them and recommend them highly! read less

What an amazing trip with a fantastic group of people. It was an education about wine we couldn't have experienced anywhere else. Our... read moreWhat an amazing trip with a fantastic group of people. It was an education about wine we couldn't have experienced anywhere else. Our guide, Ryan Opaz, was extremely knowledgable and brought great enthusiasm to the experience. read less

As a local, exploring my own city - Porto - through the eyes and tastes of others is always a challenging experience, and I had... read moreAs 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 less