All Northern Portugal Tours & Excursions in 2026

Take a break from city life and embark on an adventure to Portugal’s only national park, Peneda-Gerês, with this private tour. This tour combines beautiful landscapes, hidden lagoons, and majestic waterfalls with rich cultural insights. Enjoy a gourmet picnic featuring regional delicacies and wines as you explore the park’s most beautiful paths.

Get introduced to Braga in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Sé de Braga, Portugal's oldest cathedral, and Praça da República, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Braga's history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Braga's everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Braga, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Braga, the City of Archbishops, offers a unique blend of history and modernity. This full-day tour from Porto unveils the city's rich heritage through its stunning churches, like the Braga Cathedral, and the iconic Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through the picturesque historic center, filled with charming streets and lively squares, and indulge in Braga's culinary specialties, including Bacalhau à Braga. With comfortable transport and an expert local guide, experience a city where ancient traditions meet contemporary culture. - Visit the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte - Explore the oldest cathedral in Portugal, Sé de Braga - Stroll through Braga's vibrant historic center - Enjoy local culinary delights and free time to explore - Visit Monastery of Tibães is an immersion in the essence of Minho, his history, art, and nature.

Your day begins with a guided visit to a prestigious winery, where you will enjoy a premium wine tasting. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to sample carefully selected regional delicacies while discovering a selection of exceptional wines produced on the estate. We then continue along one of the most scenic roads in the Douro Valley, following the riverbanks and taking in breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage terraced vineyards. For lunch, you will be welcomed to a carefully selected premium restaurant, renowned for its outstanding cuisine and spectacular views over the Douro River. Your meal will be perfectly complemented by a selection of local wines, creating a truly memorable dining experience. In the afternoon, you will board a private boat for a relaxing cruise along the Douro River towards Pinhão. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, admire the valley's magnificent landscapes, and enjoy a few special surprises prepared along the way.

This private tour takes you and your private party on a walking tour of Guimaraes, where you can learn all about how life was back in medieval times. Your guide will tell you how the Portuguese population used to live and work, which is much more than you’d learn if you were on your own with a guidebook. You’ll visit several other landmarks, hear stories, and even make a stop for some treats along the way.

A trilogy of emotions and charms! A Rabelo Boat Cruise, a fabulous Viewpoint and a visit to a Farm that invites us to discover its history and taste its products: wine, olive oil and honey!

Discover the heart of the Douro Valley on an exclusive 7 - hour off the beaten track wine tour. Your hosts are the wine producers. This is a good experience for winemakers, wine enthusiasts or wine specialists. It takes us to know the history of the oldest demarcated region in the world, where Port wine is made. This region is a part of World Heritage and a land able to offer you a memorable wine tour. On this scenic road you will have the opportunity to see stunning viewpoints and the Portuguese cuisine will be present with lunch at a typical family style restaurant. This tour offers the best way to explore the Douro Valley countryside and its wines and food. It’s not just a wine tour, it’s an unforgettable adventure that marries wine, culture and gastronomy. This is also the ideal trip for lovers of photography, architecture and heritage. Here you can feel the passion of the people of the Douro Valley and the pride they feel for their traditions.

Braga: Private Tour with Bom Jesus & Sameiro and more! The tour begins at Bom Jesus do Monte, renowned for its monumental staircase and breathtaking views. Next is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro, one of the most important pilgrimage sites, offering stunning views over Braga! Climb to the top of the Sameiro dome and experience one of Braga's most amzing views. After ascending to the top of the basilica, you'll be rewarded with 360-degree panoramic views over the city of Braga and the surrounding mountains. Head to the Santa Marta Swing, a unique spot where you can enjoy incredible views and capture unforgettable photos. Continue to the historic Tibães Monastery, remarkable former Benedictine monastery celebrated for its rich architecture, beautiful gardens, and centuries of history. Head to Prado Bridge, and discover another corner of the region before ending the tour with peaceful riverside retreat where nature, clear waters, and tranquility provide the ending of the tour.

More than just a tour, this is an experience for those who want to live the Douro in a complete, authentic and memorable way. This program includes Guide accompaniment and transportation in mini van, ensuring greater comfort, flexibility and a more personalized experience throughout your day. The boat ride remains one of the highlights of the experience, allowing you to appreciate the landscape from the river and enjoy the tranquility of the region, as it was lived in the past. The experience is complemented by a visit to a local winery, where you can learn about the Douro wine tradition and taste selected wines, always accompanied by a Guide that enriches each moment with context and history.

Step into the heart of Douro’s winemaking legacy with a luxury and exclusive day-long exploration of its finest vineyards. Begin with a, exclusive guided stroll through a historic estate, learning the art of viticulture directly from expert vintners. Indulge in private tastings of limited-edition wines, accompanied by stories of their creation. Unveil the hidden places in Douro Valley. River Cruise in a traditional Rabelo Boat. Included a rustic paired lunch in a traditional Douro family home, featuring homemade food in a cozy rural setting. Inspired by the legacy and passion of Rita Teixeira.

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

Escape the city and discover Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park, on a full-day private tour from Porto or Braga. Travel comfortably in an electric vehicle with a local guide and enjoy a personalised experience through northern Portugal’s wild landscapes. Visit iconic sites such as Mizarela Bridge, Fecha das Barjas waterfall, known as the “Tahiti of Gerês”, Pedra Bela viewpoint and the crystal-clear Portela do Homem waterfall. Along the way, pass traditional villages and stone granaries that reveal the region’s rural heritage. Enjoy a regional lunch at a local restaurant and taste authentic local flavours. Depending on the season, you may also try Ermelo oranges, a recognised Slow Food product. End the day in Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal’s oldest towns, before returning after a tour that combines nature, culture, gastronomy and sustainable travel.

Explore the Peneda-Gerês National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, in a private Land Rover 4x4. Our fully flexible tours are tailored to your pace, fitness, and the season. Option 1: The Essentials (1-Day)See the highlights: Fafião village, Tahiti & Arado waterfalls, and the iconic Pedra Bela viewpoint. Drive through Mata da Albergaria forest and enjoy Alqueirão River Beach. Option 2: The Deep Dive (2-Day) Day 1: Southern gems,Fafião, Vilarda Veiga waterfalls, and viewpoints. Day 2: Explore the northern mountains,Albergaria Forest, Lindoso Castle, traditional stone granaries, and Germil village.Includes 1 night in a charming rural guesthouse with breakfast. Option 3: The Grand Expedition (3-Day) Day 1: Montalegre Castle, Pitões das Júnias, and its 9th-century monastery, Cabril, Vilar da Veiga. Day 2: Misarela Devil’s Bridge, Cabril, and secret lagoons. Day 3: Albergaria forest,Soajo, Lindoso, and Vilarinho das Furnas.Includes 2 nights in unique rural villas with breakfast.

Sail along in a traditional rabelo boat. Enjoy the river’s tranquility while admiring the stunning terraced vineyards and historic wine estates, such as Bomfim and Ventozelo. Take a refreshing swim in the Douro before savoring a glass of sparkling wine paired with dried fruits. Choose between a multilingual audioguide or live commentary from your expert guide as you take in this unique landscape. This cruise operates daily in the morning. Swim in the Douro River with sparkling wine and dried fruits Discover the history and vineyards of the region with an audioguide Daily departures at 10:00 AM (10:30 AM - low season)

Indulge in the best of Portuguese food and wine during this tour of Vinho Verde from Porto. Just 45 minutes outside of the city, escape to the countryside at Quinta de Santa Cristina, a renowned local estate and winery. Wander the grounds on your own or enjoy a guided tour; both options allow you to experience the estate’s beautiful orchards, vineyard, and forest. At lunch you’ll be treated to a hearty picnic in the vineyard, full of regional fare and local wine.

Explore one of Portugal’s most iconic natural regions on an electric bike tour through the Lima Valley and into the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Starting at Bravães Kayak Park, this linear route takes you along eco-trails and mountain paths through breathtaking landscapes and traditional villages. You'll ride past the Paço–Ermelo Ecovia, cross the historic town of Ponte da Barca, and enjoy the tranquil views over the Touvêdo reservoir. Highlights include a visit to Ermelo and its medieval monastery, the village of Soajo with its famous granite granaries, and in the warmer months, a refreshing swim in the natural lagoons of Soajo. This tour is suitable for beginners with cycling experience and includes high-quality equipment, safety gear, and return transport. Whether you're a nature lover or cultural explorer, this ride offers a perfect mix of scenic beauty and local heritage.

This is a unique and differentiated experience where we touch all the diversity present in the wine region. We will see the differences between the Vinho Verde/Douro region, between the valley and the plateaus, and the different harvests in each of them. You can choose the "Meet Douro" option, just to get to know and admire the region; The "Tasting Douro" visit which includes a tasting of 3 varieties of Port Wine at a local producer; Or the "Premium Douro" visit which promotes a complete tasting of Wine, Port and Moscatel and also a short 1-hour cruise that offers an incredible perspective of the banks and slopes of the region. Key points of our visit: - Discover the Vineyards and Properties walking and driving through the mountain slopes; - Understand the structure of the Douro Valley from Régua to the heart of the region; - Visit to the historic center of Amarante.

This excursion is more than just a visit to nature: it is a unique experience. Hidden away in the North of Portugal lies an unparalleled natural paradise. Among the variety of wonders we explore are natural parks, waterfalls and the unique beauty that exists in this region of the country. Also enrich yourself with the culture, history, beliefs, legends and traditions of the place, as well as its historical monuments and medieval bridges hidden in nature. Finally, end this privileged tour by tasting the unique cuisine that this region of Portugal has in store.

Explore the best of Portugal’s Minho region during this full-day tour. Discover the port city of Viana do Castelo and its beautiful hilltop sanctuary of Santa Luzia. Then head to Portugal’s oldest village, Ponte de Lima, to learn about the country’s ancient history as well as its popular “green wine” culture. Sit down to a delicious Portuguese lunch and visit a local winery before heading back to Porto.

Learn all about the foodie scene in Guimaraes on this private walking tour. Your guide will take you to places to try foods you might not find on your own. At each spot, try sweet or savory dishes, always complimented with drinks. Try vinho verde, craft beers, and traditional liquor as you make your way through the city, learning about its heritage through gastronomy.

Experience Porto in comfort with a private and fully personalised sightseeing ride. Explore the city at your own pace with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, who shares local insights, stories, and recommendations along the way. Enjoy a flexible, door-to-door experience without strict schedules or crowded tours. Suggested Itinerary Start at Avenida dos Aliados and Liberdade Square, Porto’s grand historic center. Continue to Livraria Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, famous for its unique design. Visit Clerigos Church, home to Porto’s iconic bell tower and stunning city views. Continue to Porto Cathedral, a historic landmark with impressive architecture, then finish at the Luís I Bridge and Ribeira, where you can enjoy unforgettable views over the Douro River and Porto’s colorful waterfront. Perfect for travelers who want to discover Porto’s highlights in a relaxed, comfortable, and personalised way.

Explore the Unesco heritage cities of Braga and Guimarães in a completely private way. Start the day with our pick-up service at your hotel or accommodation, in a calm and organized way. Arriving in Braga, the tour begins with a visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary and its majestic staircase, with free time to visit the Sanctuary. Be surprised by the optional visit to the oldest cathedral in the country, Sé de Braga. Enjoy a free walking tour through the center of Braga. Enjoy free time for lunch. Start the afternoon by visiting Guimarães Castle, S. Miguel Church and the luxurious Paço dos Duques (optional). Enjoy a beautiful pedestrian walk through the city's most historic streets such as Largo da Oliveira, Igreja N. Sra. da Oliveira, Praça S. Tiago. Return to your accommodation with our drop off service.

When you touch down at Porto International Airport, rest assured your onward journey will be smooth and stress-free with this private arrival transfer. You won’t need to navigate the airport alone or take your luggage on public transport—instead, you’ll head directly to your accommodation in a private vehicle.

Discover Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” on a relaxed full-day experience combining coastal landscapes, historic canals, and cultural highlights. This private tour takes you from the iconic striped houses of Costa Nova to the elegant canals of Aveiro, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moliceiro boat ride, a little guided walking tour, and free time to savour local cuisine or do some sightseeing on your own. The day concludes with visits to the beautifully tiled Church of Válega and the seaside Chapel of Senhor da Pedra. The Church of Válega stands out for its exterior covered entirely in traditional azulejos, depicting religious and historical scenes.