Douro Valley: Rabelo Boat Tour

Cruise the Douro Valley on a Rabelo boat, savor Port Wine, and explore historic vineyards with an audio guide. Book your scenic adventure now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Quinta do Bomfim - Acquired by George Warre for Dow’s in 1896, Quinta do Bomfim is located in the “well-placed valley” near Pinhão. The Symington family has continued its legacy since 1912. Situated in the Upper Douro Valley, the estate benefits from a transitional climate and south-facing schist terraces, essential for producing Dow’s renowned…

What's Included
  • Pets Welcome Onboard
  • Traditional Rabelo Boat Ride
  • Skipper and Audio Guide in 5 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese
  • Scenic Views of Douro’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • A Glass of Port Wine to Enjoy During the Cruise
  • 2 Hour Panoramic Boat Tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Set sail on a picturesque two-hour journey on a traditional Rabelo boat through the stunning UNESCO-listed Douro Valley. Departing from Pinhão, glide past terraced vineyards and historic wine estates like Bonfim, Roêda, Ventozelo, and São José, and pass beneath the iconic Eiffel Bridge. Drift through the tranquil valleys of famous wineries such as…

Location
Companhia Turística do Douro
Travessa da Marginal
Our boats are located in front of Praia Bar Snack-Bar and Public Restrooms at Cais A, Tv. da Marginal. You will recognize our Boarding Pier by the fleet of Rabelo boats and our company banner.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mtm12024
May 20, 2025
Excellent service from the company from start to finish! - From easy and smooth online booking including timely reminders of the date/time of the tour to the actual boat experience, we were impressed with the professionalism and efficiency of the company. The tour itself was as expected: beautiful and serene and not to be missed. Exceptional!
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Scenic21181006671
Apr 28, 2025
Beautiful! - This tour was simply fabulous, nothing to do with the big boats, much more intimate with an emphasis on the traditional. Bravo and thank you!
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Stephenhg2999zg
May 11, 2025
Beautiful views and relaxing, but the staff could have made a better impression. - Overall very pleasant and relaxing trip on the river. Beautiful views, mainly of vineyards on the hilly banks of the river. There is a "canned" pre-recorded commentary playing in multiple languages. Included a very small taste of port in a paper cup. The staff seemed uninterested in engaging with the guests on board in really any way, to an extent that felt almost unfriendly. This contrasted strongly with a previous river trip we did elsewhere the day before where the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful, and it seemed to come naturally, it was part of their personalities. Guess what - the friendly and helpful staff from before got a great tip from me and others, but I did not tip these guys and I don't think anyone else did. The trip was very pleasant and good value, but the experience was a little sterile.
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).