Day Trips

Classic Douro Valley Guided Tour with 1-Hour Pinhão Cruise, Traditional Lunch & Wine Tastings

4.7/5(6,589)

Ferenc H

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

This was one of the highlights of my trip. The coach is air conditioned, our guide, Mia, was so lovely and friendly to everyone, and the places visited were all beautiful with plenty of wine provided for tasting. Mia was also very knowledgeable about the region and made time to talk to all of us personally. What a fantastic day!

Andrew S

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Very well organised, great value tour. The port tastings were wonderful and the lunch provided was unexpectedly good, providing meat, fish and vegetarian choices. The unlimited wine with lunch was a real treat too! The boat cruise was lovely and a great way to appreciate the beauty of the Douro valley. Our guide Luis was really entertaining, engaging and informative and our driver Victor (I think) was safe and steady. I highly recommend this tour. It was a definite highlight of our trip!

Brigitte H

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Small group, great guide, absolutely loved the family run vinyard with delicious lunch of locally sourced ingredients and freshly cooked. The young man, who took us around the vineyard was very informative and made the talk really interesting. He was really kind and spoke very well. The countryside was stunning to say the least. Would have liked a brief stop just before the vinyard to take a photo of the scenery, which was amazing.

Journey through Portugal’s Douro Valley on a full-day guided tour from Porto, featuring vineyard visits, a 60-min river cruise, and local tastings.

Enjoy a scenic river cruise through UNESCO-listed landscapes, soaking in the valley’s breathtaking views from the water.

Indulge in a traditional lunch paired with the region's iconic drinks and follow it up with a visit to another famed vineyard.

Opt for a small group tour for a more personalized experience, a specialized guide, or choose an exclusive olive oil tasting at an estate.

10-hour classic Douro Valley tour from Porto

Round-trip AC mini-bus transfers from a central pick-up point or your hotel (as per option selected)

Round-trip AC mini-van hotel transfers (as per option selected)

English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

Guided tour of two family-owned vineyards

3 tastings per vineyard

60-minute Douro River cruise in Pinhão

Portuguese lunch at a vineyard with local blends pairing

Olive oil tasting (as per option selected)

Small group tour of 8 with an English-speaking guide specialized in the Douro Valley (as per option selected)

Scenic drive along the N222 with stops at viewpoints

Visit to a scenic viewpoint with photo stops (as per option selected)

Walk along an old railway bridge in Peso da Régua (as per option selected)

Free guided Porto walking tour (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Start point
Calçada da Vandoma, Porto
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1. Amarante
Free Admission
Start your day in charming Amarante, exploring historic streets, São Gonçalo Church, and scenic riverside views, a perfect taste of Northern Portugal’s charm.
2. Family-run Vineyard
Tickets included
3. Douro River Cruise in Pinhão
Tickets included
4. Porto Wine Cellar
Tickets included
End point
Alexandre Herculano Street, Porto
Get direction
TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minivan
Start point
Your hotel or Porto city center
1. Amarante
Free Admission
Stop in the charming town of Amarante, known for its historic streets and riverside setting. Stroll past the São Gonçalo Church and bridge, browse local shops, or grab a quick coffee, an easy, culture-filled break in your Douro day.
2. First Local Winery Visit
Tickets included
3. Douro River Cruise
Tickets included
4. Second Local Winery Visit
Tickets included
End point
Your hotel or Porto city center
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Start point
2 starting points available
1. Peso da Régua Old Railway Bridge
Free Admission
Pause at the historic Ponte Metálica de Peso da Régua for a relaxed walk. This old railway bridge offers open views over the Douro River. Nothing rushed here, just a breezy stop to stretch your legs and take it all in.
2. First Local Winery Visit
Tickets included
3. Second Local Winery Visit
Tickets included
4. Douro River Cruise
Tickets included
End point
2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Brigitte H
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Small group, great guide, absolutely loved the family run vinyard with delicious lunch of locally sourced ingredients and freshly cooked. The young man, who took us around the vineyard was very informative and made the talk really interesting. He was really kind and spoke very well. The countryside was stunning to say the least. Would have liked a brief stop just before the vinyard to take a photo of the scenery, which was amazing.
Amelia F
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had a great day with Igor and Josenilson. They definitely brought the right vibes for a wine tour, great music on the bus and Igor shared good information on the area while also entertaining us on the ride. The road itself is very scenic. We tasted a lot of great porto wine and the wine with lunch was great. The boat tour was also a highlight with incredible views.
Kyra T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a wonderful experience to have had. Our guide, Mariane, and our driver, Marc, were truly fantastic. Kudos to them
Liane A
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The second wine tasting with our group and an amazing young woman, who explained how to drink good wine was my favourite.
Henry W
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Good day out. Got to see a lot of stuff for one day though sometimes it felt like we were standing around waiting for stuff. Overall boat ride and lunch were good. Marta driving was left much to be desired, she swerved around a lot and at one point emergency breaker and I hit my head on the seat ahead of me. Mariana was good, attentive and funny.

Discover the Douro Valley on a full-day guided tour featuring wine tastings, a river cruise, and scenic photo stops.

Getting started

Begin your day by meeting your guide at the designated departure point in Porto. After check-in, board an air-conditioned mini-bus and settle in for the journey into the Douro Valley. Your guide will introduce the day’s itinerary as you travel toward the region’s renowned vineyards and river landscapes.

What to expect

Your experience unfolds as a chronological journey through the Douro Valley, combining guided visits, tastings, and memorable viewpoints.

Visit the first winemaking cooperative founded in 1959, where an expert guide shares insights into the region’s wine production and history.

Stop at a traditional wine cellar or wine shop to learn more about Porto wine and sample selected local blends.

Enjoy an exquisite lunch in a wine cellar, paired with Douro wines. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Stay connected with Wi-Fi onboard the mini-bus throughout the day.

Pause at a scenic viewpoint for photo opportunities, capturing the valley’s terraced vineyards and river vistas.

Embark on a 1-hour boat tour on the Douro River, taking in the valley’s landscapes from the water.

Indulge in a tasting of pure olive oil, a regional specialty.

Stop at Régua and take time for photos from a pedestrian bridge overlooking the Douro River.

Experience a guided scenic drive along the N222, with photo stops at picturesque viewpoints along the route.

Wrapping up

At the end of your journey, return to Porto by mini-bus. Every booking includes a complimentary guided city walking tour in Porto, available in English or Spanish after your Douro Valley experience. This free tour departs twice daily from R. de Mouzinho da Silveira, allowing you to further explore the city at your own pace.

What to bring

Bring comfortable shoes for walking and exploring.

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking if requested.

Bring your smartphone or a printed voucher to show your ticket at the meeting point.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

This experience is not accessible for prams or strollers.

What’s not allowed

Do not bring outside food and beverages, alcohol, bikes, drugs, fireworks, or explosive objects on this experience.

Do not smoke or feed animals during the experience.

Pets are not allowed on this tour due to operator restrictions.

Additional information

Your tour includes a complimentary Porto city walking tour in English or Spanish after your Douro experience.

The free city tour runs daily at 9:30am and 4:30pm and starts from R. de Mouzinho da Silveira in Porto.

Vegetarian and gluten free meal options are available if you request them before the tour date.

Visits to estates, restaurants, and other services depend on third party availability and may be shared with other groups.

The schedule and itinerary may change without prior notice based on local conditions.

Children under 6 years old must remain under the full supervision and responsibility of their parents or guardians.

In case of rain, the tour usually runs as planned or with suitable alternative activities, subject to availability.

Wine tastings and other craft beverages are served only in line with local age laws, so please carry a valid photo ID.

Drink responsibly during all wine and olive oil tastings included in your tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.