Top Northern Portugal Day Trips - page 5

Discover the beauty of the Douro Valley during this private full-day trip from Porto. This enchanting region is famous for its world-renowned wines. Depart from Porto with private transportation and admire the scenic drive before stopping for wine tastings. Visit the Quinta da Roeda for a vineyard tour and tasting, then visit Quinta Val Moreira estate for a cellar tour and wine tasting. Finally, see the Douro Valley from a stunning viewpoint.

Braga and UNESCO–listed Guimarães are two of the oldest cities in Portugal, with a history dating back to the days of the Roman Empire. On this small-group tour, visit both cities in one day with entry fees to top attractions including Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and Braga Cathedral included. Delve into centuries of rich Portuguese culture and history with your guide, with round-trip travel from your Porto accommodation included.

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.

Soak up the beauty of Northern Portugal away from the crowds on land during this full-day cruise from Porto to Pinhão. Known as the heart of the Douro Valley, Pinhão is a classic village that embodies traditional Portuguese charm. The best way to see it? By boat, of course. Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard the vessel as you cruise up the Douro River, admiring the lush mountains and peaceful waters. Disembark in Pinhão, visit a renowned winery estate, and enjoy a guided tasting before heading back to Porto.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Porto and visit Portugal's premier wine country, the Douro Valley, on a full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, visit several important villages for a mix of sightseeing and tastings. Enjoy samples of regional sweets, take a boat ride down the Douro River, and learn about the winemaking process at a local estate.

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.

This Experience was carefully designed for true lovers of mountain hikes. This experience provides, in addition to the benefits of mountain hiking, a very direct contact with the ancestral traditions of pastoralism in the villages through the visit to their corrals and shelters, but it also has a very strong natural component of relaxation between places. Everything is programmed at a pace that allows people to enjoy the places without haste so that they can truly take advantage of these places ... For lovers of waterfalls and lagoons it is undoubtedly an asset as several are presented along the route after lunch that are not within the reach of the normal walker ... We have this experience tested with good results so we strongly believe in its quality and we decided to share it with anyone who wants to venture with us. We are waiting for you

Immerse yourself in the Portuguese countryside during this full-day trip to the Douro Valley from Porto. Explore small towns and stop at viewpoints to admire the beauty of the UNESCO-listed valley. Stop in Pinhao to savor a traditional Portuguese meal and take a scenic river cruise. Don’t forget the wine; this region is famous for it! Sip on local port as you enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

Explore Portugal’s famous Douro Valley on this private all-day tour. Sample the region’s celebrated Port wine, experience its impressive landscapes, admire the picturesque towns of Amarante, Régua and Pinhão, and learn about the Douro’s history and culture from an informative guide. This affordable outing includes lunch and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region, the Douro Valley, and experience its beauty on a full-day excursion from Porto. Alongside a private guide, visit local villages including Amarante and Pinhão to get a better look at the region. Other activities include a Douro Valley river cruise and a wine tasting at a local estate.

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.

This private day tour explores the old Roman roads, granite massifs, wild rivers, waterfalls, and high peaks of Peneda-Gerês National Park—the only national park in Portugal. After hotel pickup, your guide leads you through ecosystems, villages ancient and modern, and more. Bring your hiking boots and camera for a unique Portugal adventure.

Embrace your adventurous side outside the busy city of Oporto: join us on a day tour that combines kayaking, tasty food/wine, a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by mountain landscapes and amazing places to swim! The journey begins with a 4x4 pick-up at the pre-selected meeting point, joining a small group of like-minded adventurers. Start your day in the National Park with a beginner-friendly kayak experience on the serene Caniçada Lake (approx. 1h30m). Enjoy a morning of paddling with the magnificient landscapes as your background. Take a pit stop on a small sandy beach to swim, relax and try a stand-up paddleboard. Savour a traditional meal in a local and welcoming restaurant with fair, delicious food and vinho verde included. After lunch, we take a short walk to a magical waterfall —perfect for grounding yourself in nature or enjoying a refreshing swim.

On this tour, the walking difficulty level is Medium to Difficult! You’ll walk approximately 6 km, climb a scenic stairway, cross the suspension bridge and enjoy an amazing lunch experience! We depart from Porto towards Arouca, where we’ll make a short stop for coffee and restrooms. Get ready for adventure! First highlight of the day: the stairway up! Certainly challenging, but incredibly beautiful and unforgettable! At the top, prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience — crossing the Suspension Bridge! It spans 516 meters (1,692 ft) across the valley and suspended 175 meters (576 ft) above the Paiva River! Tickets are guaranteed and we have an exclusive TIME SLOT! After crossing the bridge, you’ll continue along the stunning Paiva Walkways, descending along a wooden boardwalk that zigzags down the left bank of the river. Lunch is another highlight of our day, in a beautiful setting, and Farm-to-Table style! 30 mnts free time in Arouca after lunch and return to Porto.

Discover the magic of the Douro Valley on this unforgettable half-day experience. Your journey begins with a relaxing brunch at a charming local winery, where you’ll enjoy regional flavors surrounded by breathtaking vineyard views. Afterward, dive into the world of winemaking with an exclusive visit and guided tastings of exceptional wines. To complete the experience, unwind on a scenic one-hour boat cruise along the Douro River in Pinhão, a storybook village nestled in the heart of the valley. Glide past terraced vineyards and soak in one of Portugal’s most iconic landscapes. A perfect blend of flavor, scenery, and relaxation, all in just half a day.

Discover the culinary delights of Portugal's Douro Valley on this full-day tour that introduces you to regional wines. Learn about port wine history as you visit four producers from small family estates to large brands. Enjoy tastings of local varietals, olive oil, and a vineyard lunch, with convenient hotel pickup included for a hassle-free experience.

Explore the ancient pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela on this full-day private tour. Visit the cities of Valença do Minho and Santiago de Compostela and learn about the rich histories of each city and why thousands of people come every year to make this pilgrimage. Visit key landmarks such as the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Santiago as well as the fortresses and sanctuaries of the cities.

Discover more of northern Portugal, without having to rent a car, on this full-day private tour from Porto. Travel along the sea and visit some of Portugal's oldest cities—Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Braga, plus the UNESCO-listed Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary. A private tour means you can explore at your own pace and ask your guide plenty of questions throughout.

Traverse Portugal’s only national park on this full-day private tour of Peneda-Gerês. After a convenient pickup at your hotel, enjoy a leisurely drive to Peneda-Gerês where you’ll encounter beautiful landscape, rushing waterfalls, verdant valleys and a diverse array of Portuguese flora and fauna. Spend the day strolling its pathways, taking a scenic boat ride and visiting the thermal waters of Gerês and the Sanctuary of São Bento da Porta Aberta.

Portugal’s Minho region is known for its vineyard, mountains, small towns, and spectacular beauty. Spend a day exploring the sites of Minho, without having to worry about navigating, as Porto hotel pickup and drop-off is provided. Travel quickly and comfortably between sites and enjoy an action-packed itinerary. Highlights include Braga, Bom Jesus Sanctuary, Brejoeira Palace, and Viana do Castelo. When you’ve worked up an appetite, a delicious lunch in the medieval village of Ponte de Lima is included, and you’ll also taste local wine.

This private full-day tour combines the historic city of Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, with the serene landscapes of the Buçaco National Forest. Travel in comfort with a licensed driver-guide and explore Coimbra’s UNESCO-listed university complex, medieval streets, and key monuments that reflect the city’s academic and royal past. After time in Coimbra, the journey continues through the countryside, with an optional lunch stop in Mealhada, renowned for its traditional leitão à Bairrada. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle walk in the Buçaco Forest, a place of remarkable natural and cultural heritage. The tour includes exterior visits to the Buçaco Palace Hotel, admired for its Manueline-inspired architecture, and the Convent of Santa Cruz of Buçaco, discreetly hidden within the forest. Designed for travelers seeking culture, nature, and comfort, this private experience offers a balanced and unhurried perspective of central Portugal.

Peneda-Gerês National Park, just over an hour from Porto, is the first and only national park in Portugal. On this tour, you’ll escape the city for a full day of adventure in nature, exploring verdant forests, ancient Roman roads (now trails), sparkling waterfalls, pastoral villages, spa towns, and more. You might spot golden eagles and wolves, and you’ll definitely fill your lungs with Mother Nature’s beauty.

This tour is a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical landmarks, geological wonders and culinary delights. We start the trip by visiting Ponte Arouca 516, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world that spans more than 500 meters and offers breathtaking views over the Paiva River and the surrounding landscape. Next, we explore Passadiços do Paiva, an 8km wooden boardwalk that follows the river and offers stunning views of the landscape, and an opportunity to spot wildlife. Then we visit the Convent of Arouca, a well-preserved Romanesque architecture that reflects the rich history of the city or for those interested in geology, we can head to the Arouca Geopark, where we can explore geological wonders such as waterfalls, rock formations and caves. Finally, we delight in the traditional cuisine of the region, with its generous stews, grilled meats and sweets.

The Peneda-Gerês National Park is one of the national references for nature lovers, rich in fauna and flora, with stunning landscapes, lakes and waterways and historic villages. In Viana do Castelo, we will pick you up from your accommodation in our 4X4 vehicles, which in addition to the comfort offered, allow us to access unique places. We intend to take them to places not yet explored by the tourism industry. We visit the historic villages where their ancestral customs and culture remain rooted, if the climate is suitable, we bathe in fabulous natural lagoons, we can appreciate the fauna, flora, waterfalls and natural water courses, in addition to tasting the local cuisine with the delicious products of the region. A unique and rewarding experience!