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Sip your way through Portugal's Douro Valley, without worrying about logistics, on this small-group tour that introduces you to regional wines. Learn about the history of port wine as you visit local wine producers ranging from small family operations to large brands. Enjoy tastings of the local varietals plus a vineyard lunch in a picturesque setting.

Discover the Douro authentically and relaxingly in an unforgettable 3-hour experience. Accompanied by an experienced local Guide and traveling in a comfortable vehicle, let yourself take a quiet route through the stunning landscapes of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Alto Douro Vinhateiro. During the tour, visit a traditional Quinta, where you will have the opportunity to taste exceptional wines from the region in a carefully selected taste — a true invitation to the senses. The experience becomes even more special with a charming 50-minute boat ride across the river Douro, offering unique panoramic views over the valley, ideal for relaxing, photographing and simply enjoying the surrounding natural beauty. A perfect combination of landscapes, culture and flavors, designed for those seeking to know the best of the Douro in a comfortable, exclusive and memorable way.

Board numa experiência inesquecível pelo Vale do Douro com um guia local especializado. Comece o dia com um tranquilo passeio de barco pelo rio Douro, maravilhando-se com as encostas deslumbrantes e as paisagens únicas desta região icónica. Explore o Alto Douro Vinhateiro: Visit a primeira Quinta histórica, onde poderá mergulhar na tradição vinícola e degustar Vinhos DOC Douro cuidadosamente selecionados. Em seguida, desfrute de um almoço típico português num restaurante acolhedor no Pinhão, saboreando os sabores autênticos da região. Após a refeição, continue a descoberta com a segunda Quinta histórica, aprofundando ainda but a ligação à cultura e à tradição do Douro, wave irá degustar vinhos do Porto. A experiência termina com uma visita à famosa estação do Pinhão, decorada com azulejos que contam a história do vinho e da região, seguida de uma paragem num miradouro panorâmico, oferecendo vistas de cortar a breathação sobre o vale e o rio.

Discover the beauty of Portugal's most famous wine region with this day trip from Porto to the Douro Valley. Make stops along the route to enjoy viewpoints that offer you the opportunity to capture photographs of the unique landscapes of this beautiful region. Meet your guide at Porto's Trindade Metro Station and climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic journey to the Douro Valley. Admire stunning views at photo stops along the way. Head to a farm where you can taste some of Porto's iconic wines. Delight your senses with lunch and wine tasting at the second farm, which offers a panoramic view over the Douro Valley. Continue to Pinhão Pier to board a comfortable boat. Glide along the Douro River, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Douro Valley in all its splendor. Return to the meeting point in Porto with unforgettable memories of this unmissable area in Portugal.

Explore one of the world’s oldest wine regions—and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—your way on a private tour of the Douro Valley from Porto, that includes visits to one wineries and a river cruise. Letting someone else drive not only means you can soak up the scenery, but also ensures you can indulge in tastings at two different wineries without having to worry about driving afterwards.

Get a comprehensive overview of Porto and avoid missing out on important information when you book this exciting city tour. The UNESCO Heritage-listed city is a popular destination for visitors, and this tour stops at top attractions including the cathedral, Sao Bento Railway Station, Clerigos Tower, and the famous Lello bookstore. Plus, enjoy a guided visit to a Port Wine Cellar with a tasting, and cruise down the Douro River on a traditional "rabelo" boat.

Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Minho, noted for its popular Vinho Verde, and visit two of the region’s historic cities, Guimarães and Braga, to discover their architectural heritage. The first stop on this full-day tour is Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. The city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Marvel the Guimarães Castle, dating from the 10th century, where you’ll learn about the early period of Portugal’s history. Admire the Dukes of Bragança Palace and the architecture of this medieval city, full of unique buildings, streets, and squares. Continue to Braga, a city once occupied by the Romans and one of the most important Christian centers of Portugal. Take a break to enjoy a traditional lunch with Vinho Verde. After that continue learning about the history of Braga and pay a visit to its most important landmarks such as the Cathedral from the 11th century, Bom Jesus do Monte, and the Sameiro Sanctuary. You will arrive back to Porto close to 5pm.

Discover the delights of the Douro Valley, home to rolling vineyards and world-class wineries, without having to worry about taking the wheel after wine tasting on a day trip from Porto. Ideal for wine and history lovers, this tour combines sightseeing in the historic village of Amarante and port wine tasting, saving you from booking separate activities.

Cruise through the scenic landscape of the Douro Valley by boat and bus on this tour of Régua, which reveals the riverside hot spot from two perspectives. Float along the UNESCO-listed waters of the Douro Valley without having to jostle the land-based crowds, and enjoy a lunch on board so you can spend more time sightseeing. Then, return while watching it from a new perspective, by bus.

The Douro Valley is one of Portugal’s most famous wine regions, but a lack of public transport options makes it hard to explore solo. This tour is a hassle-free way to explore it in a day; benefit from round-trip transportation from Porto and a scenic cruise along the Douro River. Don’t worry about bringing snacks, as a tasty lunch is included, as well as a wine tasting at a local farm.

Enjoy a unique vintage sightseeing experience aboard a panoramic VW Kombi, featuring 23 windows, a sunroof, and comfortable seating for up to 9 passengers. This private panoramic tour takes you through Porto’s most iconic landmarks, accompanied by live historical commentary and engaging interaction with your local guide. Along the way, you’ll have several opportunities to stop for photos, capturing memorable moments with the Kombi alongside Porto’s famous monuments. Relax and take in the views in total comfort. The Kombi is exceptionally smooth, spacious, and versatile, offering a pleasant and nostalgic way to explore the city at an easy, unhurried pace.

See a different side of Northern Portugal on a half-day trip to Aveiro that includes a Moliceiro cruise. Aveiro’s charm lies in its Venice-like canals, which you will experience aboard a classic ‘moliceiro’ boat. Walking alongside an expert guide, discover more captivating sights of Aveiro’s town center. On your voyage back to Porto, stop in the spirited fishing town of Costa Nova and visit its spectacular white sand beaches. For your convenience, this tour offers both morning and afternoon departures.

Take an in-depth look at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and other places tied to its religious importance with this private guided tour from Porto. Walk with your guide through each of the sanctuary’s churches and chapels, as well as sites where the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary are believed to have taken place. Visit the homes of the children who believe they witnessed the apparitions, as well as local museums if you chose to.

Ideal for lovers of craft beer, this 3.5-hour tour takes you to three Porto locations renowned for their craft beer. Alongside your guide, you’ll visit two breweries to learn about the complex processes involved in making craft beer. Try craft beer direct from the fermenter and then sample three different types of Portuguese craft beer in an ambient pub. On this small-group tour, limited to 12 people, an intimate atmosphere is guaranteed.

Guimarães has one of the best preserved medieval centers of Portugal, where time seems to have really given way and magically stopped. Come to know more than the history and monuments of Guimarães. Visit the suburbs of the city, with its traditions, historical and cultural heritage, local gastronomy and its nature. It's Historic Center is classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a historical city of medieval origin and has its origin in the tenth century, known as “Cradle of the Nation” or “Cradle City”, for its crucial role in the formation of Portugal, and here the first Portuguese King was born. Highlights: • Full day tour (9h) • Pickup & Drop-off • Entrance to monuments • UNESCO Heritage site • Photos of the tour • Small groups (max. 6 pax)

The Douro Valley is known for its world-class wine production, and shortlisting which wineries to visit can be a challenging quest. Save yourself the research time, and let an expert plan the itinerary for you with this private wine-themed tour. The trip includes hotel pickup in Porto and visits three wineries for guided tours, and tastings.

"The Douro sublimated. The prodigy of a landscape that is no longer forced to be overwhelmed. It is not a panorama that the eyes contemplate: it is an excess of nature; A geological poem. Absolute beauty." This is how Miguel Torga - one of the greatest Portuguese poets of the 20th century - describes the Douro Valley and we invite our customers to discover with us the first wine region in the world to be demarcated and regulated.

Visit Aveiro, a city in the center of Portugal known for the channels that run through the town. On this small-group tour, ride through the waterways in a typical boat called a moliceiro. After your boat ride, sample regional sweets, and learn where salt comes from at the salt flats. Finally, pay a visit to the fishing village of Costa Nova and marvel at the lighthouse.

There’s no need to worry about confusing public transport timetables with this convenient half-day Braga visit from Porto, as comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel is included. Stop by the Roman town of Braga’s ‘Triangle of Faith’ attractions—like the Sanctuary of Sameiro and Braga Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal—accompanied by your private guide and learn more than you could alone.

This tour covers Porto’s historic center in about 4 hours and stops at a neighborhood wine cellar for tastings. See the Sao Bento Train Station, known for its lobby full of artworks depicting Portuguese history, the Porto Cathedral, and the Lello Bookstore thought to be one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. Your tour finishes at Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro River, where you’ll tour a wine cellar and enjoy tasting port wines.

See the main highlights of Porto in the morning, when there are fewer crowds, on this panoramic tour. With a private guide, drive around the main attractions such as the Porto Cathedral, Clerigos Tower, Casa da Musica, and the bridges that connect the city to Vila Nova de Gaia. Continue to Foz and Matosinhos where you see the Douro River spill into the Atlantic Ocean and the small fishing villages.

Discover the Minho region in the very north of Portugal on a full-day excursion from Porto. Alongside a private guide, explore Braga, Guimaraes, top religious sites in the “triangle of faith,” castles, and much more. As you explore, learn about the rich history of each stop and enjoy a typical regional meal for lunch.

Private Tours Porto invites you to enter this ancient city that gave its name to Portugal and has a wine know around the world – The Port Wine. World Heritage since 1996. We'll spend 90 min. very fun in our Tuk Tuks, during this Tuk ride our guides will tell you all the stories of the city, will show you the historical center and the most beautiful monuments of the city, S. Bento Station, S. Francisco Church and the Cathedral, the oldest monument in the city, 12th century. We will cross the D. Luís Bridge to Gaia, breathe the atmosphere of Port Wine and see the city from the best hotspot: Serra do Pilar Monastery; we returned to Porto to the Torre dos Clérigos and one of the main icons of the city: The Lello Bookstore, founded in 1904, ticket is included in this tour where you can see and admire the plaster stairs imitating wood who inspired a passage from the movie Harry Potter. Pick-up: meeting point Drop-off: lello bookstore