Douro Valley 9-Hour Guided Tour from Porto with Expert Guide, Boat Cruise, Lunch, Tastings, and Wine Bottle Offer
by Oporto Sensations Tour
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✓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.€358.20Overview
This 9-hour guided tour departs from Porto with pickup and drop-off in the city. The trip begins with a drive through northern Portugal, passing towns such as Amarante and Vila Real, and crossing the Serra do Marão tunnel. An expert local guide provides information about the Douro Valley region and answers questions throughout the journey. The first stop is the Miradouro Torguiano De Sao Cristovao Do Douro viewpoint, where guests spend about 10 minutes learning about the demarcated Douro wine region and Port wine, with time for photos assisted by the guide. Next, the tour includes a one-hour shared boat cruise on a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão, surrounded by vineyards. During the cruise, participants taste Vinho Verde wine and have the option to steer the boat. Lunch follows at a local restaurant in Pinhão for one hour, featuring northern Portuguese dishes and unlimited servings of two different Douro DOC wines. After lunch, the tour visits two wineries. The first winery is one of the region’s finest producers, where guests taste Port wines and gourmet Douro olive oil. The second winery visit covers all stages of wine production, including vineyards, pressing, barrel aging, and bottling, followed by another wine tasting. The return trip follows the scenic National Road 222 along the Douro River to Peso Da Regua, offering opportunities to relax before the journey back to Porto. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, bottled mineral water, umbrellas if needed, and a complimentary bottle of wine per reservation. Groups are small, with a maximum of eight people, and a vegetarian lunch option is available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour starts in Porto with a drive of about one hour into the Douro Valley. The guide shares information about Portugal and the regions passed, including Amarante, known for green wine; Serra do Marão, where the route crosses one of Europe's largest tunnels; and Vila Real, an important city in northern Portugal. The guide also answers any questions during this initial part of the trip.
90 min
Miradouro Torguiano De Sao Cristovao Do Douro
At this viewpoint, one of the most scenic in the Douro Valley, the guide explains the details of the Douro demarcated wine region and the secrets of Port wine. Guests have about 10 minutes to take photos, with the guide assisting in capturing good pictures using cameras or phones.
10 min
Boat Cruise on the Douro River
Guests take a one-hour shared cruise on a Rabelo boat, the traditional vessel used for transporting wine barrels to Porto. The cruise takes place in one of the most beautiful areas of the Douro Valley, surrounded by vineyards. Passengers have the chance to steer the boat themselves during this unique experience.
60 min
Pinhao
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Pinhao for one hour. The meal features northern Portuguese cuisine and allows guests to taste two different Douro DOC wines without limit. The small group setting offers a chance to socialize and enjoy typical Portuguese products.
60 min
Pinhao
One of the region's best and most important wineries is visited for about an hour. The guide presents the winery's production of high-quality Port wines. Guests also taste gourmet Douro olive oil and have time to take photos in the scenic surroundings.
60 min
Second Winery Visit
This visit lasts about one hour at a five-star wine producer. Guests learn about all stages of wine production, from vineyards and grape pressing to barrel aging and bottling. Most work is done by hand. The visit ends with a wine tasting in a specially chosen setting.
60 min
Peso Da Regua
The return journey includes driving along Portugal's National Road 222, regarded as the country's most beautiful road. The route follows the Douro River, offering continuous views. After reaching Peso Da Regua, guests can relax or rest during the trip back to Porto.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Douro Valley 9-Hour Guided Tour from Porto with Expert Guide, Boat Cruise, Lunch, Tastings, and Wine Bottle Offer
by Oporto Sensations Tour
Choose from 1 available option
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.€358.20Overview
This 9-hour guided tour departs from Porto with pickup and drop-off in the city. The trip begins with a drive through northern Portugal, passing towns such as Amarante and Vila Real, and crossing the Serra do Marão tunnel. An expert local guide provides information about the Douro Valley region and answers questions throughout the journey. The first stop is the Miradouro Torguiano De Sao Cristovao Do Douro viewpoint, where guests spend about 10 minutes learning about the demarcated Douro wine region and Port wine, with time for photos assisted by the guide. Next, the tour includes a one-hour shared boat cruise on a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão, surrounded by vineyards. During the cruise, participants taste Vinho Verde wine and have the option to steer the boat. Lunch follows at a local restaurant in Pinhão for one hour, featuring northern Portuguese dishes and unlimited servings of two different Douro DOC wines. After lunch, the tour visits two wineries. The first winery is one of the region’s finest producers, where guests taste Port wines and gourmet Douro olive oil. The second winery visit covers all stages of wine production, including vineyards, pressing, barrel aging, and bottling, followed by another wine tasting. The return trip follows the scenic National Road 222 along the Douro River to Peso Da Regua, offering opportunities to relax before the journey back to Porto. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, bottled mineral water, umbrellas if needed, and a complimentary bottle of wine per reservation. Groups are small, with a maximum of eight people, and a vegetarian lunch option is available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour starts in Porto with a drive of about one hour into the Douro Valley. The guide shares information about Portugal and the regions passed, including Amarante, known for green wine; Serra do Marão, where the route crosses one of Europe's largest tunnels; and Vila Real, an important city in northern Portugal. The guide also answers any questions during this initial part of the trip.
90 min
Miradouro Torguiano De Sao Cristovao Do Douro
At this viewpoint, one of the most scenic in the Douro Valley, the guide explains the details of the Douro demarcated wine region and the secrets of Port wine. Guests have about 10 minutes to take photos, with the guide assisting in capturing good pictures using cameras or phones.
10 min
Boat Cruise on the Douro River
Guests take a one-hour shared cruise on a Rabelo boat, the traditional vessel used for transporting wine barrels to Porto. The cruise takes place in one of the most beautiful areas of the Douro Valley, surrounded by vineyards. Passengers have the chance to steer the boat themselves during this unique experience.
60 min
Pinhao
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Pinhao for one hour. The meal features northern Portuguese cuisine and allows guests to taste two different Douro DOC wines without limit. The small group setting offers a chance to socialize and enjoy typical Portuguese products.
60 min
Pinhao
One of the region's best and most important wineries is visited for about an hour. The guide presents the winery's production of high-quality Port wines. Guests also taste gourmet Douro olive oil and have time to take photos in the scenic surroundings.
60 min
Second Winery Visit
This visit lasts about one hour at a five-star wine producer. Guests learn about all stages of wine production, from vineyards and grape pressing to barrel aging and bottling. Most work is done by hand. The visit ends with a wine tasting in a specially chosen setting.
60 min
Peso Da Regua
The return journey includes driving along Portugal's National Road 222, regarded as the country's most beautiful road. The route follows the Douro River, offering continuous views. After reaching Peso Da Regua, guests can relax or rest during the trip back to Porto.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.