Douro Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Amarante and Pinhão from Porto
by Oporto Road Trips
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.€210Overview
The Douro Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Amarante and Pinhão from Porto starts with departure at 8:00 AM from Porto’s Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto. Transportation is provided by a premium air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. The tour begins with a scenic drive to the town of Amarante, where there is a 30-minute stop for free time to walk around, take photos, enjoy a coffee by the river, or visit the São Gonçalo Bridge and Church. After Amarante, the route continues along a circular path through the Douro Valley, passing by Peso da Régua, an important town surrounded by vineyards. The tour includes a 50-minute river cruise in Pinhão on the Douro River, offering views of terraced vineyards and the surrounding landscape. Following the cruise, the group visits a carefully selected boutique winery for approximately 90 minutes. This visit features a guided tour through the vineyards explaining local winemaking methods, followed by a tasting of four wines, including Port and DOC Douro wines, paired with regional olive oil and cheese. Afterwards, the tour proceeds to Pinhão village, known for its historic railway station and traditional Rabelo boats. The return trip follows a circular route through the Douro Valley, stopping briefly near Sabrosa at a scenic viewpoint to observe the landscape. The tour concludes with the return to Porto between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM at the starting point. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included. The total duration of the tour is about six to seven hours. Guests should dress according to the season and bring water, as the region can be hot in summer and cold in winter. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with activities held in covered or protected areas.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Porto
The tour begins at the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto in Porto city center at 7:45 AM, heading toward the Douro Valley on a comfortable and scenic coach ride.
Amarante
A 30-minute stop in Amarante allows free time to walk around, take photos, enjoy coffee by the riverside, or visit the São Gonçalo Bridge and the Church of São Gonçalo.
30 min
Drive-by Peso da Régua
The coach passes Peso da Régua, a significant town in the Douro surrounded by vineyards and river views, without stopping.
Pinhão River Cruise
A 50-minute scenic river cruise on the Douro River in Pinhão offers views of terraced vineyards and the valley landscape from the water.
50 min
Boutique Winery Visit
A 90-minute guided visit at a selected winery includes a tour of the vineyards with panoramic views, explanations of winemaking traditions, and a tasting of four regional wines paired with olive oil and cheese. Afterwards, the tour continues to Pinhão village, known for its historic railway station and traditional Rabelo boats.
90 min
Scenic Viewpoint near Sabrosa
The return journey follows a circular route through the Douro Valley, stopping briefly at a viewpoint near Sabrosa to enjoy the landscape.
10 min
Return to Porto
The tour concludes with a comfortable 90-minute ride back to Porto, arriving at the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
90 min
Meeting point
In front of the main entrance of (Palácio da Bolsa, Rua de Ferreira Borges, Porto). Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will be clearly identified with an Oporto Road Trips badge and will escort the group to the vehicle.
End point
In front of the main entrance of (Palácio da Bolsa, Rua de Ferreira Borges, Porto). Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will be clearly identified with an Oporto Road Trips badge and will escort the group to the vehicle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Douro Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Amarante and Pinhão from Porto
by Oporto Road Trips
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.€210Overview
The Douro Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Amarante and Pinhão from Porto starts with departure at 8:00 AM from Porto’s Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto. Transportation is provided by a premium air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. The tour begins with a scenic drive to the town of Amarante, where there is a 30-minute stop for free time to walk around, take photos, enjoy a coffee by the river, or visit the São Gonçalo Bridge and Church. After Amarante, the route continues along a circular path through the Douro Valley, passing by Peso da Régua, an important town surrounded by vineyards. The tour includes a 50-minute river cruise in Pinhão on the Douro River, offering views of terraced vineyards and the surrounding landscape. Following the cruise, the group visits a carefully selected boutique winery for approximately 90 minutes. This visit features a guided tour through the vineyards explaining local winemaking methods, followed by a tasting of four wines, including Port and DOC Douro wines, paired with regional olive oil and cheese. Afterwards, the tour proceeds to Pinhão village, known for its historic railway station and traditional Rabelo boats. The return trip follows a circular route through the Douro Valley, stopping briefly near Sabrosa at a scenic viewpoint to observe the landscape. The tour concludes with the return to Porto between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM at the starting point. Lunch and hotel transfers are not included. The total duration of the tour is about six to seven hours. Guests should dress according to the season and bring water, as the region can be hot in summer and cold in winter. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with activities held in covered or protected areas.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Porto
The tour begins at the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto in Porto city center at 7:45 AM, heading toward the Douro Valley on a comfortable and scenic coach ride.
Amarante
A 30-minute stop in Amarante allows free time to walk around, take photos, enjoy coffee by the riverside, or visit the São Gonçalo Bridge and the Church of São Gonçalo.
30 min
Drive-by Peso da Régua
The coach passes Peso da Régua, a significant town in the Douro surrounded by vineyards and river views, without stopping.
Pinhão River Cruise
A 50-minute scenic river cruise on the Douro River in Pinhão offers views of terraced vineyards and the valley landscape from the water.
50 min
Boutique Winery Visit
A 90-minute guided visit at a selected winery includes a tour of the vineyards with panoramic views, explanations of winemaking traditions, and a tasting of four regional wines paired with olive oil and cheese. Afterwards, the tour continues to Pinhão village, known for its historic railway station and traditional Rabelo boats.
90 min
Scenic Viewpoint near Sabrosa
The return journey follows a circular route through the Douro Valley, stopping briefly at a viewpoint near Sabrosa to enjoy the landscape.
10 min
Return to Porto
The tour concludes with a comfortable 90-minute ride back to Porto, arriving at the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
90 min
Meeting point
In front of the main entrance of (Palácio da Bolsa, Rua de Ferreira Borges, Porto). Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will be clearly identified with an Oporto Road Trips badge and will escort the group to the vehicle.
End point
In front of the main entrance of (Palácio da Bolsa, Rua de Ferreira Borges, Porto). Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will be clearly identified with an Oporto Road Trips badge and will escort the group to the vehicle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.