Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise
From€125
8 hours
Porto, Portugal
About this activity
Discover the beauty of Portugal's Douro Valley on a guided tour featuring vineyard visits, a traditional lunch, and a scenic river cruise.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Douro Valley vineyards
- Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local winery
- Cruise along the picturesque Douro River
- Learn about the region's rich wine-making history
- Experience the charm of Portugal's wine country
Full description
Immerse yourself in the enchanting Douro Valley, renowned for its terraced vineyards and rich wine-making heritage. This full-day tour offers a comprehensive experience, beginning with a guided visit to local vineyards where you'll learn about the traditional wine production methods. Savor a delectable Portuguese lunch at a charming winery, accompanied by tastings of the region's finest wines. In the afternoon, embark on a leisurely river cruise along the Douro River, taking in the breathtaking landscapes and picturesque villages that dot the valley. This excursion provides a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable addition to your Portuguese adventure.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Douro Valley vineyards
- Traditional Portuguese lunch at a local winery
- Scenic river cruise along the Douro River
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
1
Pass by: Start the tour at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown. Note: your address needs to be provided at booking or a few days before the tour takes place or a meeting point will be set. - PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the Porto coastal area, or other locations outside the city center.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
Quinta do Tedo is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted. NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability NOTE 2: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain aging in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river in Porto. In the village of Pinhão we stop for a 1h river cruise as well as we have lunch at a traditional local restaurant. NOTE: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
Duration: 2h 30mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Quinta do Beijo is the second winery of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. This is a small local winery with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit is usually done by the owner of the property himself while he tells you more about the production and the flavors of its wines. NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
Pass by: We return to Porto from Douro Valley close to 6:00 PM, where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7
Pass by: Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- Please be on time to ensure timely departure and full enjoyment of the tour.
- At the time of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel for pickup arrangements.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and vineyard views.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
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
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 guests for a more personal experience
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options are available. Please advise at the time of booking
- Pick-up service starts at 7:50 AM. The exact time will be confirmed the day before
- You will receive an email the day before your tour with your guide’s name and vehicle details
- Not recommended for children. If traveling with children, please inform us in advance (car seats are mandatory by Portuguese law)
- The Douro Valley can be very hot in summer and cold in winter. Please dress accordingly
- All activities take place in covered or protected areas, ensuring a comfortable experience in any weather conditions
- Important for Travel Agencies - If booking on behalf of a client, please ensure the traveler’s direct contact details are provided;
- Important for Travel Agencies - Pick-up details are sent the day before the tour (until 21:30 Portugal time). Failure to communicate this information may result in a no-show
Traveler reviews
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Amazing experience
It was a great experience! Our guide - J. (Jony) Freire - was fantastic, fun, knowledgeable, personable and engaging, and went out of his way to make the trip memorable. The valley is stunning and the people are amazing. Highly recommended.
BoardingPass38262May 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent tour!
Tuna was a wonderful guide. This tour is an amazing value with everything that’s included. Appreciate the hotel pick up and small group tour. The Douro Valley is so picturesque, have your camera ready!
FP7020May 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR
I had an absolutely...
I had an absolutely fantastic time. The scenery in the valley was breathtaking, the wines were great, and the lunch was superb—everything was incredibly delicious and well-organized. A massive shoutout to the incredible tour guide! I am so legacy sorry, but I still cannot pronounce his actual name correctly, he said we can call him ‘Johnny’. 😅 Johnny' was amazing, so friendly, and shared so many wonderful insights and history about the region. To top it all off, the other tour members were so much fun to hang out with, which made me feel incredibly welcome. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Ping_LMay 18, 2026VIATOR
Wonderful tour, great...
Wonderful tour, great lunch, boat ride and Porto. Guide was informative and small group was a great way to see the Douro area with limited time.
Venancio_RMay 18, 2026VIATOR
Wonderful day trip to Douro Valley.
This was a wonderful way to explore the magnificent Douro Valley. The wineries we visited were very welcoming and informative. Antonio's (our tour guide) knowledge was extensive and he presented in a friendly relaxed and at times fun way. I would highly recommend this day trip tour as a way to visit the beautiful Douro Valley from Porto.
David_GMay 18, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
Pick-up service starts at 8:00 AM (NOT 8:30 AM)
We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready in advance for pick-up to avoid delays or missing the tour.
Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law.
You can also be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto downtown area/city center only (Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos cities are outside pick-up limits).
If your address is outside pick-up limits or in an area of difficult access (examples: pedestrian street/narrow street/place with very elevated traffic volume) we will set a meeting point a few minutes away so that you can board our van.
NOTE TO TRAVEL AGENCIES: While we understand that your office may be closed when we send our confirmations due to different timezones if you do not provide the client's direct contact number/email, you are responsible for contacting the client at the time we send the pick-up details (day before the tour takes place, by the end of the day, UNTIL 23:00 PM, PORTUGAL TIME) - Travel Agencies assume responsibility if the client does not show up due to the lack of communication between them.