Top Northern Portugal Day Trips

Avoid the hassle of renting a car to explore outside of Porto when you book this half-day tour to the "Venice of Portugal." Journey to Aveiro, where you’ll glide through its romantic canals in a traditional “moliceiro.” Admire the colorful tiled facades on the local Costa Nova buildings and learn about how this postcard-perfect village came to be from your guide. You’ll even get to try the “soft eggs,” a local dessert.

Discover the beauty of one of Portugal’s most underrated regions on this day trip to Guimarães and Braga from Porto. Located in Northern Portugal, the region of Minho is known for its bucolic countryside, vineyards, and delicious cuisine—but exploring without your own wheels can be a challenge. Spend the day exploring it all with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Visit two cities, Guimaraes and Braga, to get to know the heart of the region.

The UNESCO-listed Douro Valley is one of Europe’s wine hot spots, but having to drive yourself between vineyards means you can’t indulge in many tastings. This half-day trip from Porto takes care of transportation by both land and water (a Douro River cruise is included), and takes you to the São Cristóvão do Douro Viewpoint for fantastic photo opportunities.

Get a deeper insight into Portuguese culture and history on this guided tour to from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra. Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima and learn about the religious apparitions that occurred there 100 years ago. After some free time in the city, head next to the university town of Coimbra, where you can visit the cathedral and the oldest university in Portugal.

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 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.

Delight yourself on this exclusive, full-day tour with a Guide, from the city of Porto, including a group of up to 8 people, in a Mercedes van with air-conditioning and get to know the Douro Valley, the main wine region of Portugal. Surprise yourself with a visit to a family-owned, more than a century old winery and taste its olive oil and wines from Porto and DOC, produced in a traditional way. Be surprised by the magnificent viewpoints and don’t miss the opportunity to take great photos. Enjoy a fabulous harmonized lunch at a second winery with homemade food on the fire. Enjoy to taste the wines that the cellar produces such as DOC, Porto, Moscatel, LVB and Porto Vintage. Meet the Pinhão, a magnificent pier and relax on a private cruise only for our guests, with a Guide and a small group, with drinks on board. We could not help but pass the famous N222, the most beautiful road in the world. Return to your hotel in the centre of Porto with amazing memories.

Discover the Douro Valley in a complete one-day experience, in a small group, with a maximum of 8 participants per vehicle. Travel from Porto with a local Guide and discover the landscapes, wines, and traditions of this UNESCO World Heritage region. Visit two selected boutique wineries, managed by small family producers, for an authentic experience of the Douro wine tradition. Discover small-scale productions and taste DOC wines, Port wines, olive oil, and honey, getting to know the people and stories behind the products. Enjoy a regional lunch with Douro wines and complete the day with a panoramic cruise of approximately 1 hour on the Douro River, from Pinhão, with stops at selected viewpoints. With only 8 participants per vehicle and visits to small family producers, this experience favors a personal and relaxed environment, with more time to interact with the Guide and discover the true identity of the Douro Valley.

Experience the natural beauty of Portugal's UNESCO–listed Douro Valley on a half-day trip that saves you the hassle of driving—so you can indulge in world-famous wines and soak up the scenery instead. A river cruise gives you a fresh perspective of the landscapes while a visit to family-owned wineries offers a taste of local life. You'll also have free time to explore the grand city of Lamego at your own pace.

Experience the stunning, UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Douro Valley as you embark on this premium full-day tour from Porto. With a small group, visit small villages and wineries to learn about the rich winemaking traditions of the region. Take a scenic cruise along the Douro River, enjoy guided wine tastings, and sit down to a traditional Portuguese lunch paired with Douro DOC wines.

Explore the wine region of the Douro Valley on this guided day excursion. Feast your senses on the Douro’s many magnificent wineries, restaurants, and viewpoints. Visit two prime wineries where you'll be introduced to some of the region’s best varietals. Learn about the history of the wine heritage with the help of your guide and local winemakers. Of course, no trip to the Douro Valley would be complete without tasting a few world-class wines and a traditional Portuguese lunch.

The Douro Valley is quite far away from Porto, and unless you rent a car it could be hard to visit the area. Opt instead for this Douro Valley small-group tour that’s limited to eight people. Along with round-trip transport and a Portuguese lunch, stop at two wineries for wine tasting and go on a cruise of the area.

Discover the renowned Douro Valley, Portugal's foremost wine region, on a full-day tour from Porto that handles all of the logistics for you. Join a small group and embark on a journey through local vineyards, indulging in tastings while uncovering the region's unique characteristics. Immerse yourself in traditional Portuguese culture, admire the Douro's UNESCO-listed landscapes, and savor a delightful lunch at a family-owned winery.

This guided tour of Douro Valley gives you a full day in the Portuguese countryside. Learn invaluable cultural information from your guide, and travel with ease, as all transport is organized for you on this small-group tour. The day has so many wonderful inclusions, making it the ultimate hassle-free experience—visit wine estates for tastings, have a local lunch, enjoy a panoramic cruise, and sample local olive oil and cheeses too.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region without worrying about navigating the winding roads on this scenic tour to the Douro Valley from Porto. Enjoy stops at scenic towns within the heart of the valley, including Amarante, then visit two carefully selected local wineries for tastings of local wines, accompanied by olive oil and bread. Enjoy stunning landscapes along a scenic circular route with a delicious Portuguese lunch included

Spend the day exploring Portugal’s famed Douro Valley on this guided excursion. Enjoy experiences that include touring the valley in a comfortable vehicle, enjoying a cruise on the Douro River, savoring a delicious lunch and wine pairing, and tasting a variety of reds and whites at a small, family-owned winery.

Spend a day indulging in food and wine, without the worry of driving, on this small-group tour from Porto to the Douro Valley. Uncover the region’s rich winemaking history as you enjoy a guided tasting of Port wines and olive oil at a local estate followed by a delicious Portuguese lunch. Cap off the day with panoramic views of terraced vineyards along the Douro River.

The rocky mountains, oak forests, and historic villages of the Geres National Park lie just over an hour’s drive from Porto. With this tour, venture off the beaten track in a 4WD and explore little-known viewpoints, local villages, and secret swimming holes. Stop along the way to admire the wild landscapes and waterfalls, enjoy short hikes, tuck into a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cool off with a swim in a natural lagoon.

Escape the city in favor of nature and culture on a full-day trip from Porto. Cross the impressive 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge and walk along the 2.5-mile (4-km) wooden Paiva walkways. The day concludes in Aveiro, the charming “Venice of Portugal,” with time to explore its canals and architecture—all with convenient pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Porto.

Escape Porto for a full-day adventure in Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Travel with a local guide beyond the typical tourist routes to discover mountain viewpoints, hike scenic trails, swim beneath a refreshing waterfall, and enjoy a picnic in a secluded natural setting. Hotel pickup and drop-off make it easy to experience one of Portugal’s most spectacular landscapes.

The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant.

Experience the best of Portugal’s natural and cultural highlights on this full-day tour from Porto, complete with lunch. Cross the breathtaking 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, walk the scenic Paiva Walkways, and enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch. End the day exploring the colorful Costa Nova fishing village and the charming canals of Aveiro, with an optional boat ride available. "Cross the Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge, one of the longest in the world Hike the scenic Paiva Walkways along the river on a 5km trail Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant in Arouca"

Go beyond the typical tourist spots of Northern Portugal on a full-day tour of Braga and Guimarães from Porto. Without having to worry about navigating, visit the medieval church and grand Sé Cathedral in Braga before absorbing panoramic vistas from a hilltop perch. Revitalize with a traditional Portuguese lunch and then continue to Guimarães, a historic town famed for its Romanesque Church of St Miguel. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.