PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular full-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.”
From Porto, ride to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho with a guide, cathedral time, and a border fortress stop.
“Very satisfied with this day trip. Our. Tour guide Miguel was very helpful, knowledgeable with informations regarding this tour. He has a very good sense of humor, making sure everyone is comfortable. Our driver, was very safe driving the long trip back and forth. Highly recommended day trip.”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Peneda-Gerês National Park with swimming lagoons, short hikes, and a scenic picnic or local lunch.
“A very enjoyable day! Pedro was an excellent driver with a fun personality. Also full of knowledge. Many memorable adventures! If you enjoy nature you will love this day trip. We truly enjoyed our day with Pedro.”
Douro Valley full day by boat, train, and minivan with regional lunch and a winery Port tasting from Porto.
“Our guide was very friendly & kind. We would have enjoyed learning more about the areas we were driving through & visiting. The vineyard, boat ride, lunch & train ride were excellent & a beautiful way to see the Douro valley on a day trip from Porto.”
A full-day trip from Porto to Fátima’s Sanctuary and Coimbra’s historic university core, with guided time plus breathing room.
“We took the tour to Fatima and Coimbra from Porto. The trip was a good choice. Valdemar was our guide and he gave us a very professional and informative excursion. We rode comfortably and were part of a small group of six. Very pleasant. Valdemar looked after us very well. Fluent both in English and…”
Porto in 10 hours: guided cathedral and São Bento tiles, a Port wine cellar tasting, and a Douro cruise through the six bridges.
“Was beyond perfect, everything was smooth. , staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. Simply incredible and entertaining”
See Portugal’s biggest SEA LIFE collection of cow-faced rays, plus sharks, turtles, talks, feeding demos, and new Penguin Island birds.
“Divertido com crianças, porém acho o valor do ingresso muito caro, já que o SeaLife não é grande e não tem tanto para se ver.”
Porto to Aveiro by Moliceiro boat, then Costa Nova striped beaches, ending at Capela do Senhor da Pedra on the rocks.
“Perfect day trip from Porto with guide Gonzalvo and driver Philippe. Costa Nova has a beautiful beach and quaint houses. Had plenty of time there. Aveiro with the canal cruise was perfect. Had plenty of time to eat and explore before heading back to Porto. The final stop at Capella da Pedra was the perfect…”
Day trip from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra with guided minibus ride, sanctuary time, shepherd homes, and a University Courtyard walk.
“Attending mass in the church was inspirational and walking the grounds provided more historical insight”
Ride a 100% electric tuk-tuk through Porto’s top sights and viewpoints, with local food tips from Sé to Ribeira and Gaia.
“Was great, i have leg problems so walking up and down all the hills to see all the sights would have been a problem. Santiago our driver was polite, informative ,considerate and ensured we saw all the major monuments and areas, stopping and allowing ample time for us to take photos.”
Full-day Douro Valley trip from Porto with two estates, port and olive oil tastings, paired lunch, and a one-hour river cruise.
“Really enjoyed the day trip! Our guide, Igor, could not have been nicer or more engaging, and is a credit to the Company! One thing I would flag (and not a criticism, likely my failure to research) was that this was more of a port wine tasting, as opposed to wine. Both stops were for…”
Porto day trip to Coimbra and Aveiro with a guided tour and included moliceiro canal cruise, plus free historic-center time.
“We were special to get our tour guide Nanu.. he was so helpful, went way beyond to make a perfect day… Three is all there were on our tour, but fun we had, stops not planned that were special Could not have been better. A+”
Porto to Santiago and Valença in one day: Pilgrim Mass free time, UNESCO historic center, cathedral visit, fortress in Minho.
“Loved our trip to Santiago our tour guide was very informative and friendly We enjoyed the whole trip from pick up at our accommodation, the journey with stop over looking leprosy island, the visit to Santiago , looking around the shops, walking around the town and visit to the cathedral. Our tapas lunch was very…”
Full-day Douro tour from Porto with Amarante, Port tasting, and a scenic Pinhão cruise. UNESCO views, lunch, and historic stops.
“It was a lovely day…. We really enjoyed it. The food was good but not great…. It was homemade and tasted good but nothing to write home about. Desserts definitely mass produced and could have been better. Perhaps a pairing of olives and olive oil at some point would have been great!”
Porto day trip to Guimarães and Braga: Guimarães Castle, Paço dos Duques, Bom Jesus do Monte, and the UNESCO Old Town.
“great day trip, we saw the main areas of attraction and had time to explore.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
