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Douro Wine Tour: Scenic River Cruise & Tastings
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Porto
Embark on a premium small group wine tour from Porto to the Douro Valley. Immerse in stunning natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and savor delicious wines. Book now!
Embark on a premium small group wine tour from Porto to the Douro Valley. Immerse in stunning natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and savor delicious wines. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Porto - Begin the day with a convenient pick-up service from your accommodation in the heart of Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Amarante - This delightful riverside town is famous for its stunning bridge over the Tâmega River, the São Gonçalo Church, and its traditional pastries. Take a brief technical stop to enjoy the local scenery.
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- Porto - Begin the day with a convenient pick-up service from your accommodation in the heart of Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Amarante - This delightful riverside town is famous for its stunning bridge over the Tâmega River, the São Gonçalo Church, and its traditional pastries. Take a brief technical stop to enjoy the local scenery.
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The Douro Valley - First Wine Estate – Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
Arrive at a distinguished Douro Valley wine estate (such as Quinta do Val Moreira, Quinta do Panascal, or similar). Participate in a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars, followed by a tasting of three local wines. - The Douro Valley - Lunch at the Wine Estate - Savor a delectable all-inclusive traditional lunch at the same estate, featuring regional starters, a main course, dessert, and drinks—all paired with Douro wines.
- Douro River - Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River - Unwind during a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River. Marvel at the breathtaking terraced vineyards and picturesque landscapes that have earned this region a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
- The Douro Valley - Second Wine Estate – Visit and Tasting - Explore another esteemed Douro estate such as Quinta do Beijo, Quinta da Foz, Quinta Seara D’Ordens, or Quinta do Portal. Enjoy a guided visit followed by a tasting of three different Douro and Port wines.
- Porto - Relax on the scenic drive back to Porto after a day of discovering the beauty, flavors, and traditions of the Douro Valley.
What's Included
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Personalized small group tour experience
- 45-min relaxing scenic River Cruise in Pinhão
- 3-course lunch paired with Douro DOC wines (vegetarian & gluten-free options available)
- Complementary Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided visit to 2 Premium wineries with different wine…
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Personalized small group tour experience
- 45-min relaxing scenic River Cruise in Pinhão
- 3-course lunch paired with Douro DOC wines (vegetarian & gluten-free options available)
- Complementary Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided visit to 2 Premium wineries with different wine tastings
- English Exclusive Tour Expert
- Transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minivan
What's Not Included
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
This journey provides a remarkable experience of the region, creating memories that will last forever. Revel in the top attractions of the Douro region with this exceptional journey. Submerge yourself in the breathtaking natural landscape of this area, value its deep cultural legacy, and enjoy the appetizing wines that originate here. From well-guided…
This journey provides a remarkable experience of the region, creating memories that will last forever. Revel in the top attractions of the Douro region with this exceptional journey. Submerge yourself in the breathtaking natural landscape of this area, value its deep cultural legacy, and enjoy the appetizing wines that originate here. From well-guided vineyard explorations to an exquisite river cruise in Pinhão complemented by traditional culinary delights best enjoyed with Douro DOC wines.
- Tour runs in small groups: minivan of 8 people
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
- You can be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia downtown area/city center only (Matosinhos Cities are outside pick-up limits)
- Our pick-ups happen between 8am & 8:45am (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise to always aim to be ready at 8am in advance.
- Wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability.
- Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
- We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
- Under 18 year old are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages
- FREE CANCELATION! You can cancel up to 24h in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from our Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto
Location
Porto
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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O1309mbjackien
Apr 22, 2026
Excellent day trip. - Ana was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. We were a family of 7 including 2 small children and Ana was very accommodating. We appreciated that car seats were included.
The wineries were very interesting and informative.
Lunch was fantastic from soup to espresso.
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Mai
Apr 22, 2026
Great small group wine tour experience! - The whole experience was great! Ana was attentive and knowledgeable about the region and vineyards. I highly recommend exploring the Douro Valley with Ana.
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186kendral
Apr 22, 2026
Great family experience - This was a great family experience with Ana!! She was extremely accommodating to our group that included 2 children, kept us at the perfect pace and was extremely attentive. Cannot recommend enough!
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K_columbus
Apr 22, 2026
Great experience - Fantastic experience. From the moment we were picked up from our hotel, we knew we were in good hands with Ana. The itinerary was great, fitting in a very short stop to Amarante to pick up a pastry, 2 vineyard tours with lunch (you don't get to go to the vines themselves, the tour is of the cellars/garden) and a boat tour. The first vineyard was Fonseca, a more commercial set-up and the secone with Santa Julia, a family run one. It was good to have the two different experiences. The boat tour was just right, in a smaller boat with another group and the boat guide was good fun.
Ana was really friendly and open to questions. She kept us informed of the itinerary and on track. Amarante is worth a separate half day trip if you have time, as you only get to stop there for about 15-20 minutes and it's beautiful. We appreciated that wouldn't have been able to stay longer and fit everything else in on this tour.
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F7790gnscottd
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic tour of the Douro Valley - Our tour guide, Miguel, was outstanding. He shared his vast knowledge of port wine production as well as Portuguese history and other interesting topics. The quintas that we visited were very scenic with beautiful facilities, and the boat ride was very enjoyable, also with an excellent guide. The wine tastings and lunch were very enjoyable as well. The tour couldn't have been better.
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Journeysbyjill
Apr 21, 2026
Book Ana NOW! - I have been on many Douro River Valley Tours so I was looking for a different experience. Ana Alves came highly recommended so I booked a day trip with her. My concerns were to make sure we weren't going to Quintas (wineries, farms) that I had been to before.
First stop was the quaint town of Aramante. It's very picturesque with a cool bridge and lots of photo ops.
We went to two family owned Quintas and tasted outstanding wines. Lunch was at one of the Quintas and it was really delicious!. There was an array of appetizers including fresh bread with olive oil made there; soup; and spoon tender pork that was to die for! When we got home, everyone in our group wished we had thought to ask if we could get some to go. It was that good!
We also did a one hour boat ride on the Douro River. Again with a different company than I gone with previously. The crew was entertaining so it didn't feel repetitious for me.
And Ana is a delight. We opted for a small group tour instead of a private one. We were paired with an interesting group and had a lot of fun. Ana is now my go to for booking tours from Porto. Visitors have already taken our advice and have booked a trip with Ana in a couple of weeks. I believe she can also design different tours if desired. Maybe you desire a schist village visit or some other out of the way place. I'm sure Ana can help.
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Mgavuglio
Apr 21, 2026
Relaxing Day in the Countryside - I was so happy that I booked the Small Group Tour to the Douro Valley. Pedro Teixeira
was our driver and guide. Victoria was in training. Pedro picked us up at our hotel on time. The two other couples in the van were lovely.
First, we stopped in Amarante for market day for some independent strolling and shopping. Doces falicos are their iconic pastries.
The tour and luncheon at Quinta de Santa Julia was wonderful. The air was perfumed by the orange blossoms.
We were fortunate to have good weather for the river cruise by Douro Cruise. The vistas are breathtaking. Bruno was a very funny guide and Diego was a skilled captain. The port wine was an added surprise.
I highly recommend this tour. It was such a relaxing day after aspending a very busy day in Porto.
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Chris_m
Apr 21, 2026
Excellent day to explore Duro area with Pedro T - Had a great day with a super knowledgeable tour guide and driver. Very informative, friendly and excellent local knowledge
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Lucas_w
Apr 21, 2026
We had a great day trip... - We had a great day trip with Fred throughout the Douro Valley. Fred was very friendly and detailed, explaining the history of the area. The views from the Douro Valley are breathtaking and beautiful. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Chpearl
Apr 22, 2026
Delightfully hungry - We loved the tour. We learned so much from Miguel, our tour guide. He was very nice, had good humor, and had such a wealth of knowledge to share with us! We learned so much from him! The Douro Valley is truly such a beautiful place to visit. We also enjoyed the little picturesque town of Amarante and the two wineries that we visited. All the winery staff was very friendly. However, the lunch that we were all looking forward to in the afternoon was skimpy. I would suggest to the tour operator Living Tours that they provide us with a meal that is sufficient in protein for the cost of this tour. Our main entree included rice pilaf with little bits of duck meat and a little sausage. I felt like we were only eating a lot of starch and rice. This meal did not give us an honest sample of the local cuisine in substance. Otherwise I would have given this tour a rating of 5.
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