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Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch & Cruise

From€89
10 hours
Porto, Portugal

About this activity

Discover the rich history and flavors of Portugal's Douro Valley on this comprehensive tour, featuring historical sites, wine tasting, a traditional lunch, and a scenic river cruise.

Highlights

  • Explore historic sites in Douro Valley
  • Enjoy wine tasting at a local winery
  • Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch
  • Cruise along the scenic Douro River
  • Experience the beauty of Amarante

Full description

Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Portugal's Douro Valley on this all-inclusive day trip. Begin with a guided exploration of historical sites, including the charming town of Amarante, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich heritage. Indulge in a wine tasting session at a local winery, savoring the region's renowned port and table wines. Relish a traditional Portuguese lunch, offering a taste of authentic local cuisine. Conclude your adventure with a panoramic river cruise along the Douro River, taking in the stunning terraced vineyards and rolling hills that define this UNESCO World Heritage landscape. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, gastronomy, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable experience in one of Portugal's most enchanting regions.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of historical sites in Douro Valley
  • Wine tasting at a local winery
  • Traditional Portuguese lunch
  • Panoramic river cruise along the Douro River
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

Pass by: Your experience starts at our Meeting Point, next to S. Bento Station and you will meet your guide that will drive you to the Amarante, our first stop. On your way to the Douro Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Amarante, our first stop, features the majestic Serra do Marão and the river Tâmega, which flows through the city and adds charm to its picturesque houses. The city, possibly founded by the Roman centurion Amarantus, links the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. In the 13th century, St. Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk and the city's patron saint, built a bridge over the Tâmega. Amarante is also renowned for its sweets, including papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, and galhofas, which can be found in local cake-shops and cafés.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Our second stop, at 640 meters high, is the São Leonardo da Galafura Viewpoint between Vila Real and Peso da Régua. This spot offers breathtaking views of the Douro River and the steep, vineyard-covered slopes of the historic Trás-os-Montes region.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

It's now time for Lunch! Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional all-inclusive portuguese meal. Try some of most traditional portuguese gastronomy pairing with some local Douro table wines. (Vegetarian option for lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: The N222 road is classified as the most beautiful road in the world and guides us along the south bank of the Douro River, for miles of pleasure, fascination and beautiful surroundings into the very heart of the Douro Wine Region.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Time to Sail on a scenic Rabelo boat, sided by terraces where the vines that produce ours, and yet so global, Port grow. The vision from the river to both banks, in areas where only vineyards and wine farms exist, is a unique experience.

Duration: 50 minAdmission: YES
7

For an authentic vineyard experience, you will visit a vineyard estate, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Discover the secrets of the vineyards as you take a guided walking tour through the property, stopping at points of interest along the way and taking in the magnificent landscape of the vineyards. During the guided visit, and before returning to Porto, you will also enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting of different wines.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
  • Confirm the tour's availability and any seasonal variations in advance.
  • Be aware of the tour's cancellation policy and any associated fees.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a camera to capture the scenic landscapes and historic sites.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
  • Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
  • The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice.
  • Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
  • 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 Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
  • For the Pick-up option: Please note that pickups are only available from hotels located within Porto city center. Unfortunately, pickups outside this area are not possible
  • In case of adverse weather conditions, the cruise may be replaced by another activity.

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Amazing Duoro Valley tour with Slimmy and Vino

We did the Duoro valley day tour with Slimmy and Vino. Slimmy was an amazing tour guide, provided us with a lot of historical knowledge about the origins of all the different types of wines (port, green) and kept us entertained with his musical talent. Vino did an amazing job driving us and made the journey smooth and pleasant.

V2356ZGelaineaMay 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great

Awesome trip. Good guide. Great group. Good way to introduce oneself to porto.

Experience818707May 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Bino & Slimmy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Superb day. The history, the food and wine were all exceptional. Both Bino’s driving and Slimmy’s knowledge and cheerful approach to the day made it unforgettable. A highly recommended day out.

DDMxxxMay 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fun day tour

Very good tour with lots of information and different activities including boat tour, port tasting and lunch

Nicola WMay 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A Great Day in the Douro Valley!

What a lovely day trip experience getting to know the Douro Valley! We very much enjoyed our day learning about the history of the Douro region. Filipe T. was an excellent guide and gave us a wealth of information throughout the day. Being able to visit the oldest port wine house in the world was a special surprise, and the views were spectacular. Silvio was also an excellent bus driver and kept us safe and sound on those windy roads. It was a really long day, so I highly recommend bringing plenty of water and even some snacks for the bus ride. Wear comfy shoes. There’s not a ton of walking but there are areas with some steeper steps.

adsilva1987May 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts. Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used. The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice. Group size maximum capacity is 27 people. 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 Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto For the Pick-up option: Please note that pickups are only available from hotels located within Porto city center. Unfortunately, pickups outside this area are not possible
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