Private Douro Valley Wine Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Douro Valley
- Visit two renowned boutique wineries
- Enjoy a relaxing river cruise
- Discover traditional wine-making techniques
- Savor exquisite local wines
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Porto
- Guided tour of two boutique wineries
- Douro River cruise with scenic views
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Our accredited guide will drive you to Quinta do Cume (example, we can visit other wineries depending on availability), one of our favourite wineries in the region. You will visit the winery in the company of a local guide, learning about the production of the wines. Next, a wine tasting session takes place close from the nature, overlooking the vines.
Lunch takes place at local restaurant with typical Portuguese food
Our clients will have the Douro river as a scenic view by the Douro Valley while partaking the wine tour.
Pass by: On our way out from Douro Valley we pass by the city of Peso da Régua. This is the most populated city of the Douro Valley. It was once an important place of commerce of wine and a growing touristic destination. The Museum of Douro is a local attraction to the visitors of Peso da Régua.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and vineyard tours.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and winery interiors.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Pick ups may start at 8:00 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 for pick-up to avoid delays.
- 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.
- Note: Visits at the wineries and river cruise are not fully private and are open to external participants.
Traveler reviews
Great tour with wonderful guide!
This tour was great! Sandro was awesome and we had a wonderful time. The two wineries were really good as well as the lunch. Several scenic stops made the day! Would definitely recommend!
Fantastic tour!
Sandro, did a great job and was very informative. Excellent selection of wineries and a great lunch.
Excellent tour fuide
Sandro was very knowledgeable about the areas he took us to and he was extremely pleasant. We enjoyed being with him I highly recommend him.
Great trip with Sandro
Sandro our guide was wonderful took us the small vine yards in the Duri valley
Ricardo Oliveira Is the Reason This Tour Works
If you’re going to spend a day in the Douro, do yourself a favor and hope you get Ricardo Oliveira. Ricardo is the kind of guide you actually want to spend 9–10 hours with, which is saying something. He’s funny without trying too hard, easygoing without being checked out, and somehow manages to read the room better than most people you’ve known for years. Within the first hour, it stopped feeling like a tour and started feeling like a very well-planned day with a friend who happens to know everything and knows everyone. He didn’t just drive us from place to place. He adjusted the day as we went, throwing out options, reading what we were into, and steering us away from anything that felt forced or generic. Want to linger somewhere with a great view? Done. Prefer to skip something and try something else? No problem. It never felt like we were on rails. The Douro is obviously stunning, but what made the day was how effortless it all felt. No stress, no wasted time, just good decisions stacked one after the other. Ricardo made sure of that. Bottom line: great guide, great instincts, great company. If you get him, you’re in very good hands.