Douro Valley 10-Hour Tour: Historical Sites, Wine Tasting, Lunch & River Cruise
by Living Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This full-day bus tour departs from Porto and covers the Douro Valley region over about 10 hours. The tour begins at a meeting point near Porto’s São Bento Station, where the guide provides background on Portuguese history and culture during the drive to Amarante. The first stop is Amarante, where you spend 45 minutes exploring the town known for its river Tâmega, Serra do Marão mountains, and local sweets like papos de anjo and bolos de São Gonçalo. Next, the group visits the São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint, located 640 meters above the valley, offering wide views of the Douro River and vineyard-covered hills. Lunch follows at a local restaurant in the Douro Valley, featuring traditional Portuguese dishes paired with regional Douro wines. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested before the tour. After lunch, the tour continues along the N222 road, recognized for its scenic views along the Douro River’s south bank. The group then takes a 50-minute cruise on a traditional Rabelo boat from Pinhão, sailing past terraced vineyards and wine estates. The final stop is a visit to a vineyard estate in Pinhão where guests take a guided walking tour of the vineyards and enjoy a tasting of several wines before returning to Porto. A professional guide leads the small group throughout the day, providing insights and managing all activities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour begins at a meeting point next to São Bento Station in Porto. Here, the guide welcomes guests and provides information about Portuguese history and heritage during the drive to Amarante.
Amarante
Amarante is the first stop, lasting about 45 minutes. The town lies near the Serra do Marão mountains and the Tâmega River, which runs through it. Amarante may have Roman origins and is linked to St. Gonçalo, who built a bridge over the river in the 13th century. The town is known for traditional sweets like papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, and bolos de São Gonçalo, available in local bakeries.
45 min
Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
At 640 meters above sea level, this viewpoint between Vila Real and Peso da Régua offers broad views of the Douro River and the vineyard-covered slopes of the Trás-os-Montes region. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
The Douro Valley
Lunch takes place in a local restaurant in the Douro Valley, where guests enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal paired with local Douro wines. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. The lunch break lasts about one hour.
60 min
N222 Road
The route continues along the N222 road, known as the most beautiful road in the world. It runs along the south bank of the Douro River, offering miles of views of vineyards and river landscapes.
Douro River Cruise
The group boards a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão for a 50-minute scenic cruise on the Douro River. The boat passes terraces with vineyards that produce grapes for Port wine, providing views of the riverbanks and wine estates.
50 min
Pinhao
In Pinhão, guests visit a vineyard estate for about 90 minutes. This includes a guided walking tour through the vineyards with explanations at points of interest. The visit concludes with a tasting of different wines before the return trip to Porto.
90 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
End point
Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Douro Valley 10-Hour Tour: Historical Sites, Wine Tasting, Lunch & River Cruise
by Living Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This full-day bus tour departs from Porto and covers the Douro Valley region over about 10 hours. The tour begins at a meeting point near Porto’s São Bento Station, where the guide provides background on Portuguese history and culture during the drive to Amarante. The first stop is Amarante, where you spend 45 minutes exploring the town known for its river Tâmega, Serra do Marão mountains, and local sweets like papos de anjo and bolos de São Gonçalo. Next, the group visits the São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint, located 640 meters above the valley, offering wide views of the Douro River and vineyard-covered hills. Lunch follows at a local restaurant in the Douro Valley, featuring traditional Portuguese dishes paired with regional Douro wines. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested before the tour. After lunch, the tour continues along the N222 road, recognized for its scenic views along the Douro River’s south bank. The group then takes a 50-minute cruise on a traditional Rabelo boat from Pinhão, sailing past terraced vineyards and wine estates. The final stop is a visit to a vineyard estate in Pinhão where guests take a guided walking tour of the vineyards and enjoy a tasting of several wines before returning to Porto. A professional guide leads the small group throughout the day, providing insights and managing all activities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour begins at a meeting point next to São Bento Station in Porto. Here, the guide welcomes guests and provides information about Portuguese history and heritage during the drive to Amarante.
Amarante
Amarante is the first stop, lasting about 45 minutes. The town lies near the Serra do Marão mountains and the Tâmega River, which runs through it. Amarante may have Roman origins and is linked to St. Gonçalo, who built a bridge over the river in the 13th century. The town is known for traditional sweets like papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, and bolos de São Gonçalo, available in local bakeries.
45 min
Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
At 640 meters above sea level, this viewpoint between Vila Real and Peso da Régua offers broad views of the Douro River and the vineyard-covered slopes of the Trás-os-Montes region. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
The Douro Valley
Lunch takes place in a local restaurant in the Douro Valley, where guests enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal paired with local Douro wines. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. The lunch break lasts about one hour.
60 min
N222 Road
The route continues along the N222 road, known as the most beautiful road in the world. It runs along the south bank of the Douro River, offering miles of views of vineyards and river landscapes.
Douro River Cruise
The group boards a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão for a 50-minute scenic cruise on the Douro River. The boat passes terraces with vineyards that produce grapes for Port wine, providing views of the riverbanks and wine estates.
50 min
Pinhao
In Pinhão, guests visit a vineyard estate for about 90 minutes. This includes a guided walking tour through the vineyards with explanations at points of interest. The visit concludes with a tasting of different wines before the return trip to Porto.
90 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
End point
Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.