Day Trips from Porto to Portugal

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.

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.

Soak up Portuguese culture on this small-group tour of the Douro Valley that handles all of the logistics for you. Relax on the scenic ride from Porto to the Douro Valley. Admire the picturesque landscapes and make stops at top wineries for tours and tastings. Break for lunch at the charming village of Pinhão to sample Portuguese specialties, followed by a Douro River cruise aboard a traditional "rabelo" boat.

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.

Be dazzled on this exclusive, full-day trip with a guide, starting from the city of Porto, accommodating a group of up to 8 people, in a Mercedes van with air conditioning, and discover the Douro Valley, Portugal's main wine region. Be surprised by a visit to a family winery and taste their olive oils and Port and DOC wines, produced traditionally. Be surprised by the magnificent viewpoints and don't miss the opportunity to take excellent photos. Indulge in a fabulous harmonized lunch, at a second winery, with homemade food cooked over fire. Take the opportunity to taste the wines that the winery produces such as DOC, Port, Muscatel, LVB, and Vintage Port. Discover Pinhão and relax on a private cruise just for our clients, with a guide, in a small group of up to 12 pax, with drinks and snacks on board. We couldn't miss the famous N222, the most beautiful road in the world. Return to your hotel in the center of Porto, with incredible memories.

Rather than wasting an entire day on travel, maximize your time with this sightseeing transfer from Porto to Lisbon. Enjoy the option to visit up to four cities as you make your way to the Portuguese capital. See the crisscrossing waterways and colorful homes of Aveiro; explore the Catholic sanctuary at Fatima that honors the apparition of the three shepherds; stop at the well-preserved medieval city of Obidos; or visit the fishing village of Nazare.

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 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.

Go beyond the parameters of Porto on a day trip that deepens your experience of Northern Portugal. Rather than sticking to well-trodden trails, you’ll explore the history-rich towns of Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Guimarães, without having to arrange your own transportation between the three. Plus, a mix of free time and guided sightseeing offers the perfect balance.

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.

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"

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.

Visiting Santiago de Compostela from Porto independently means coordinating cross-border transportation and navigating an unfamiliar city once you arrive. Leave those logistics to a guided day tour that takes you into Spain to explore the UNESCO-listed pilgrimage destination and understand its religious and cultural significance. Combine expert historical context with convenient transportation, plus a stop in Valenca, without arranging the cross-border journey yourself.

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.

Indulge in the Douro Valley’s luxuriant food and wine culture on this full-day tour of the Douro with lunch. After departing from Porto by minibus, you’ll sweep through the Douro’s winding roads as you enter the valley. With terraced vineyards on either side of you, you’ll visit esteemed wineries and the Douro’s most captivating cities: Amarante, Régua and Pinhão, the heart of the Alto Douro. Along the way you’ll enjoy lunch and learn about the Douro’s wine programs, people and culinary heritage.

Taste the beauty of Portugal’s wine during this full-day tour to the Douro Valley. Visit local vineyards where you taste world-class wines while admiring scenic views from the Douro’s terraced vineyards. Learn about the Douro Valley’s wine production process from the winemakers themselves. Satiate your appetite with a traditional lunch in the charming village of Pinhão. And of course, try Portugal’s famous port wines.

If you’re visiting Porto for the first time, get an intimate glimpse into Portugal’s second city during a private half-day tour—the ideal choice for visitors with limited time. A private guide ensures you receive personalized attention and tailored recommendations, while air-conditioned transport allows you to zip between highlights such as Torre & Igreja dos Clerigos and the Ribeira District with ease. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Reaching Aveiro, Costa Nova, and the coastal chapel of Senhor da Pedra by public transport from Porto means juggling timetables and infrequent connections. This day trip pairs you with a driver and guide, connecting all three destinations with ease. Tour Aveiro's canals and Art Nouveau streets, ride a traditional moliceiro boat, then visit the striped houses of Costa Nova.

Discover the wines and UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Douro Valley, without needing to worry about driving, on this full-day excursion from Porto. With this all-inclusive tour, you don’t need to worry about a thing; enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard, a scenic boat ride along the Douro River with a tapas brunch, and a walking tour through the historic town of Amarante.

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.

Take a full-day food and wine tour through Portugal’s scenic Douro Valley. Avoid the hassle of planning and driving and let your driver-guide chauffeur you between local wineries—where you’ll sample both wine and Port—and an olive oil museum, where you can taste locally-produced almonds, honey, and bread along with regional oils. Experience the winding Douro River on an optional cruise in the picturesque town of Pinhão.

Exploring the Douro Valley’s wineries independently means coordinating transportation, tastings, dining, and sightseeing across the region. Let a guided tour handle the logistics while you visit local wineries, taste Portuguese wines, and enjoy a regional lunch surrounded by UNESCO-listed vineyard scenery. A Douro River cruise adds another perspective, combining the valley’s wine, food, and landscapes in one convenient outing.