PORTO · PORTUGAL
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular douro valley day trips 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.
Cruise Pinhão to Tua and back on a traditional Rabelo boat, with a free 5-language audio app for Douro Valley views.
Most Popular“Our captain Barbara was terrific! She shared a lot of interesting information with us, she had a great demeanor and was fun to be with!”
Douro River cruise from Porto to Régua with onboard breakfast, lunch and wine, plus dam views, audio in 4 languages, and free time.
“Lunch was great! The scenery along the river is breathtaking and the staff on board were very friendly! However, the boat is crowded with not enough seating for everybody on the top deck. People are allowed to smoke on the deck which is very offputting for non smokers especially wih so many people on board.”
Douro Valley cruise from Porto to Régua with all-inclusive lunch, two dam lock passages, and scenic return by boat.
“A relaxing and beautiful cruise . The lunch was great and having a bottle of wine between 2 of us made it all the more special. The views were incredible and experiencing the dams were an additional bonus”
A quiet solar boat from Pinhão with views of the Douro vineyards and a two-wine tasting from Adega de Favaios.
“Fantastic! our guides were so kind and engaging. The wine wonderful and the sights incredible!! A must do!”
2-hour Rabelo boat ride from Pinhão through UNESCO Douro views, Foz Tua Dam, and a complimentary Port Wine glass.
“Great 2 hours trip up the river Douro. The views were stunning and we enjoyed the glass of port. Pinhão was a nice place to get the cruise”
Porto to Pinhão Douro cruise with breakfast, lunch, and a wine estate tasting, plus dam views and return by bus.
“The country site is beautiful. You get a great view of the gorgeous countryside from the boat. Experiencing going through the locks is a great! Seeing how the process works is a great learning experience. The cruise ship needs a lot of maintenance. Bathrooms need work. The food is average at best. Breakfast is bread…”
Escape Porto for 10 hours: bus to Régua, then a scenic Douro cruise to Porto with an all-inclusive lunch and dam views.
“The train ride was pleasant & the view of the Douro was too. The boat, drinks, lunch was dinner & very good as well as plentiful. The ride through the Douro Valley was pleasant & the views were great.”
3-hour Douro Valley tour from Pinhão with an AC minivan, 50-minute river boat cruise, scenic viewpoint stop, and winery tasting.
“All the guides were the highlight, Ivo and Gugu were informative and funny”
Porto to Pinhão Douro cruise with breakfast, lunch, panoramic dam views, and a winery tasting, returning to Porto by bus.
“A visit to Porto would not be complete without seeing the magnificient Duoro Valley, and the best way to see it is from the river! This day cruise (ours lasted almost 13 hours) far exceeded expectations. Breakfast was simple, lunch was a full dinner. Boat was plenty had plenty of room and views were easy…”
Quinta do Bomfim in Pinhão: museum, vineyard walks, historic cellar and a terrace tasting of 3 ports and wines, in a small group.
“An amazing introduction to a family history, an amazing blend of traditional and modern wine making techniques, and great examples of Port of the Duoro Valley!”
A private Douro yacht cruise from Pinhão with 360-degree views and a glass of Port wine, guided in multiple languages and priced from $82.
“This was my favorite moment of our 10 day trip to Portugal (across Lisbon, Pinhao, and Porto). Paulo was our guide, and he was so cool! We loved chatting with him, and he provided us interesting commentary as we sailed past the different vineyards. He also gave us time to just sit on the bean…”
1-hour solar boat cruise in Pinhão with two included wines from Adega de Favaios, small-group calm, and Douro river views.
“Lovely tour up the Douro from Pinhão by solar powered boat. No noise or fumes like the other boats with traditional engines. Fabiana and David were great tour guides, knowledgeable about the history of the region and the famous grapes.”
50-minute Douro River boat tour from Pinhão with a guide, Port wine cup, and vineyard views for a great price.
“From the very beginning we were welcomed with great sympathy. The boat is comfortable and transmits total safety, with an extremely professional master and attentive to all procedures. The guide Bruno deserves a special highlight for his deep knowledge of the region, the clear and detailed explanations and the way he answered all the questions…”
2-hour Rabelo boat tour from Pinhão on the Douro, sailing past vineyards, the Eiffel iron bridge, and Roncão with a phone audio guide.
“The boat was definitely seaworthy and the pilot capable, but the seats were not very comfortable and the rest was just blah. We were told to download an app for an audio tour description of the sights (which were nice) but the app failed. So our tour was two hours of going up and down…”
Pinhão Douro River cruise with lunch and a scenic train ride back, plus welcome Port or sparkling wine and iconic azulejo tiles.
“We had a wonderful day! A special thanks to Marie, who was warm, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience truly special with her lovely personality. The stop at the restaurant was perfect, the food was delicious, and the wine tasting was a real highlight. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish. Thank…”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
