Top Northern Portugal Private Sightseeing Tours - page 4

While Porto is packed full of attractions, plenty moe lies beyond its city limits. Explore one of Portugal’s most holy sites, Fatima, and the university town of Coimbra on this insightful day trip from Porto, which takes care of travel logistics so that you don't have to. In Fatima, learn about the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary and the alleged Virgin Mary apparitions that have happened here. Then, enjoy time in Coimbra, where you will see many university students during an informative walking tour.

Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed region famous for its port wine production. Feast on regional specialties with a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Pinhao and visit carefully selected wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals. Your full-day tour from Porto concludes with a sightseeing boat cruise on the Douro River.

Explore two of Portugal’s most historic cities, Braga and Guimarães, on this private tour from Porto. Discover Braga’s Roman roots and rich cultural legacy, with remnants of Bracara Augusta still visible today. Then, step into the birthplace of Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, in the medieval city of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.

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.

The UNESCO-listed beauty of Porto spans both land and water, and this half-day sightseeing tour allows you to admire the historic city from both perspectives. Go port tasting in the atmospheric cellars before escaping the land-based crowds during a cruise on the Douro River. Ideal for first-timers in Porto, this experience combines two must-do activities without you having to book them separately.

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.

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.

Avoid the hassle of navigating public transportation with your luggage when you pre-book this transfer service from Porto Airport (OPO) to the city center. Your guide meets you in the arrivals hall after you’ve collected your luggage, and provides a swift transfer to your hotel in the city center. This service is also available from the cruise terminal and the Campanhã or São Bento train stations.

Indulge in the world-renowned wineries of Portugal’s Douro Valley on this guided day trip from Porto. Visit two wineries nestled into the valley, each with their own sweeping views and high-end wines. Gain insider insight into the local cultivation practices from the winemakers themselves, sample wines, enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch, and go on a 45-minute river cruise.

A unique experience, on this route with our fun and eco-friendly E-Mehari, be dazzled by the beautiful and romantic right bank of the Douro River to the sea.

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.

Steep yourself in the history of Santiago de Compostela, without the hassle of driving or taking public transport, on this full-day guided sightseeing tour from Porto. Delve deep into the religious and cultural heritage of Galicia’s star city with the help of an expert guide. After leaving Porto, enjoy a scenic drive over the Portugal-Spain border. Then arrive in Santiago, where you’ll spend the day traversing this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its pilgrimage route, the Caminho de Santiago (St. James' Way).

Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way. For centuries, pilgrims have made their way along this historic path, and on this tour, you can glean a part of their experience with your guide. Navigate between the sacred sites of Santiago de Compostela and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town with your guide leading the way. On your way back to Porto, stop at the charming Valença do Minho, dominated by a fortress of two towers.

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.

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley during this small-group wine tour that takes you through the picturesque Portuguese countryside. Your guide picks you up, and whisks you off to the valley, with stops at beautiful Peso da Regua and Pinhão. Enjoy a river cruise and lunch at a local restaurant in Pinhão. You also learn about the area's wine production with tastings at two wineries.

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.

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 tours allows you to visit and learn about the Douro with a professional guide and certified sommelier. It is perfect to learn everything about wine and the secrets behind it.

Journey to two of Portugal’s northernmost cities, Guimarães and Braga, on a day trip from Porto that helps you avoid the hassle of car hire. Meet your expert guide and set out for Guimarães, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. See the 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace. Next, venture to Braga, where you will go beyond the guidebook with insight from your guide. This is a great tour for Portuguese and European history buffs.

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. - Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. - Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. - Class is made up of 8 participants maximum - Family friendly.

Discover the Iberian Peninsula’s rich history with a visit to Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo on a full-day tour. Experience the popular pilgrimage site where over 250,000 people come each year to celebrate the apostle and discover it’s UNESCO-listed structure. Then head to Viana do Castelo and learn about its significance in Portuguese history for cod fishing as you walk around its quaint city center with your informative guide.

Visit Portugal’s second largest city on this private guided tour of its historic center. Experience Porto by tuk-tuk with a personal chauffeur. See the city’s amazing bookstore, the M.C. Escher-like Livraria Lello, its 800-year-old cathedral, and a UNESCO-listed monastery during this good-value, outing that includes a traditional seafood lunch in the heart of seafood country and hotel pickup.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best that Porto has to offer—get an in-depth introduction to Portugal’s historic heart on a private tour that gives you the freedom to tweak your agenda. Enjoy the undivided attention of your local host as you get the inside scoop on top Porto attractions such as Porto Cathedral (Sé Catedral do Porto), Clerigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos), Sao Bento Train Station, and more.

Explore the beauty of Portugal’s only national park on this tour to Peneda-Gerês from Porto. With a private guide, take a road trip through the park with a customized itinerary based on your interests. See ancient agro-pastoral villages, cascading waterfalls, and natural landscapes as you explore. Your day also includes a picnic lunch at one of the park’s most stunning viewpoints.