Attractions & guided tours

The art of drinking WOW Museum ticket in Porto

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Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Korean

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Validity: Flexible

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Entrance fees included

Tour with Audioguide

Why you’ll love this…

Discover about the history of humanity through the ritual of drinking
Explore a private collection spanning over 8,000 years
Be inspired by 2,000 glasses and the customs and rituals they represent
Marvel at rare and symbolic vessels, dating back to the Earliest Civilisations

What to expect

Step back in time and discover an extraordinary collection of over 2,000 drinking vessels and cups dating from 6,000 BC at The Art of Drinking exhibition in WOW. This unique display features rare and priceless artefacts once owned by emperors, magnates, popes, and princes.

Learn about the history, functions, and traditions behind these exceptional pieces, revealing insights into the societies they belonged to. Understand how these vessels symbolise wealth, social status, and cultural customs through daily use, festivities, rituals, and ceremonies.

Spanning from the Earliest Civilisations, through the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, The Art of Drinking is the most extensive private collection of drinking vessels in Portugal and one of the few worldwide.

Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through history, perfect for lovers of art, culture, and heritage. Visit WOW and experience the art of drinking like never before.

What's included

Audio guide
Entrance ticket

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

The Art of Drinking - The Bridge Collection, Rua do Choupelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Meeting point:

Show your ticket directly at The Bridge Collection.

What to remember

Know in advance:

The Bridge Collection is open daily from 10.00 am until 07.00 pm (last entrance)
Use your ticket anytime, on the selected date, during museum opening hours

Provider

World of Wine

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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