PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
A full-day guided trip from Porto to Guimarães and Braga, with castle walls, a Romanesque cathedral, and Bom Jesus do Monte included.
Most Popular“Chaco and Nuno made the trip eventful and very enjoyable. They were knowledgeable and easy to chat with. The tour has some lovely high points like Braga cathedral and the castle ruins at Guimaraes. A definite must visit.”
Early start from Porto to Braga and Guimarães. See Bom Jesus, Sé Cathedral, and UNESCO old streets with included tickets.
“Christian, our guide was absolutely wonderful. He explained what we were seeing as we were in the bus and the walking tours in the city of Braga and Guimares were full of interesting facts and helped to create a better understanding of the history of Portugal and how these two cities contributed to the country.…”
A 10-hour day trip from Porto to UNESCO Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with guided stops and free cathedral time.
“The tour was incredible from start to finish. Suzanne is pretty amazing!! She is full of energy, knowledge and passionate. She delivered a wonderful and unforgettable experience!! I highly recommend this tour—especially with Suzanne. I give her A+++”
Cross the Arouca 516 bridge and hike the Paiva Walkways from Porto, with Arouca sweets, Alvarenga lunch, and small-group comfort.
“Pedro was a brilliant guide and very informative. He went the extra mile. The restaurant where we ate “Requinte do Paiva” was also really good. A really brilliant day out. Highly recommended.”
Air-conditioned comfort, UNESCO Guimarães and Braga highlights, and major tickets included on a 9-hour day trip from Porto.
“Loved the person who gave us the tour! He was really nice and knowledgeable, we were very happy with him”
Douro Valley wine day trip from Porto with Amarante, Pinhão free time, Quinta de São Luís tastings, lunch, and a mini Porto bottle.
“Nice drive out. Declined the lunch option so had a siesta hour to kill in sleepy Pinhao: found a nice bar. Great boat ride: plenty enough time on board. Visit to the Sandeman port house was standard except you finish in a classy bar with fabulous views! Very good day out.”
Spend a full day traveling from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with expert guiding, cathedral time, and border-fortress views.
“Great tour with Manuel. We spoke with him during the drive plus for the initial guidance in Santiago de Compostela. Highlights: the town is beautiful and you will love the architecture and ambience. Recommendations after my visit: you can skip lunch and spend more time in the town. Best part: the mercado in the town.…”
Private Douro Valley day trip from Porto with top viewpoints, estate cellar tours, and wine tastings, led by Anselmo in English.
“We loved the Douro Valley tour with Anselmo. He is such a nice guy with so much enthusiasm for his country and showing visitors what makes it a special place. I really enjoyed stopping in the little village for coffee and pastries. A really authentic experience. The whole tour was wonderful.”
Porto day trip to Fatima and Coimbra with a guided 30-minute mass at the Sanctuary and a walking tour of Portugal’s university city.
“Good tour. Pedro is an informative guide. Definitely recommend the tour. Would have liked a little longer in Coimbra.”
Private Douro Valley day trip from Porto with a riverboat ride, family winery tasting at Quinta do Infantado, and guided photo stops.
“Our guide Rui was great, very informative and just fun to talk with. He was born in Porto and grew up both there and in the Douro valley so he knew lots of interesting history. Our day was relaxing and not rushed. We started with some sightseeing by car, took an hour long boat ride…”
One day from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro: University sights, two cathedrals, Moliceiro boat on the lagoon, and a local pastry.
“Correu tudo bem.”
A small-group day from Porto to Guimarães and Braga, with palace and castle tickets, cathedral time, and lunch with Vinho Verde.
“Our guide, Hugo , is very knowledgeable , by his speeches makes everybody excited about Portugal history . The tour bring to you excellent lunch with delicious food . Strong recommend take this tour with Hugo . Believe me you will love Portuges’ history after taking this tour with Hugo.”
A full Porto day trip through Amarante and the Douro Valley with lunch, Port wine tastings, and a scenic river cruise from Pinhão.
“This was a great tour, and the guide was a lot of fun! We had a good group of people, who enjoyed each other's company as well. Douro was a beautiful area, and the vineyard tour was good, although it was very, very hot to be walking in the full sun that day! The boat…”
Private Porto day trip to Aveiro and Costa Nova. Canals, moliceiro boats, Costa Nova stripes, and sweet ovos moles.
“We booked this tour on impulse because our trip to Portugal was mostly planned in big cities and in the country. The tour was a chance to see one of Portugal’s seaside towns. Our guide, David R., made the day so much more than that. His input plus the boat tour guide showed us a…”
Private Douro Valley day trip from Porto with hotel pickup, Pinhão views, a Rabelo boat ride, and family winery tastings.
“We had a beautiful experience! Our host was passionate about wine and ensured we were comfortable through out our trip. Would definitely do again, as there are so many vinyards.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
