Tour Casa de Mateus and its gardens
Vila Real, Portugal
Casa de Mateus offers a different side of the region from the working wineries. A guided tour introduces the Baroque house and its collections, followed by time to explore the gardens, vegetable plots and vineyards at your own pace. Book the house tour in advance and check exactly which spaces your ticket includes. The gardens-only option is a separate way to visit; the website’s phrase “free tour” means self-guided, rather than free admission.