The Best Douro Boat Tour
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Porto, Portugal
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take some time to sail along the Douro River and take in the sights from a different perspective when you board your sailboat in Porto. Sail from the Ribeira neighborhood to Cais de Gaia and Foz do Douro, on the Atlantic Ocean. Listen to live commentary and learn about the history of the area as you pass landmarks like Dom Luis I Bridge, the port wine cellars, and the old monastery.
- See Porto from a different perspective—the water
- Enjoy snacks and a welcome drink while you sail
- A great way to relax and sightsee at the same time
- Choose from late morning or afternoon departure times to fit your schedule
What's Included
- Airport/Departure Tax
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Restroom on board
- Snacks
- Alcoholic BeveragesWelcome Drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- R. da Praia 554, 4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Chegando a Marina da Afurada o nosso veleiro encontra-se atracado no pontão D. Arriving at "Marina da Afurada" our sailboat is moored on gate D. Just wait close to the gate and the deckhand will call your name.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Douro River (Pass By)
1
Cais da Ribeira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cais De Gaia
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Confortable shoes and clothes.
- Warm jacket.
- Our boat has 2 bathrooms.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Laurence_S
A lovely afternoon, on a beautiful yacht. Absolutely recommended this company.
Very well looked after by Claudia.
Reviews
4.9
based on 249 reviews
Jarmila_N, Apr 2026
Beautiful boat, amazing views of the city, quiet and lovely cocktails to enjoy. The crew was very welcoming and friendly.
Laurence_S, Apr 2026
A lovely afternoon, on a beautiful yacht. Absolutely recommended this company.
Very well looked after by Claudia.
Pierre_H, Mar 2026
It was a great experience! The staff is very kind and the boat is fantastic. Great drinks also. We had the cocktail with porto and tonic. Do 't hesitate to book with Viator. You will not regret it.
barrietrinkle, Mar 2026
Chilly in March, but also very chill and interesting! We were happy to have the boat to ourselves and a very nice guide, Claudia, to give us information and insight into the city.
Sarah_B, Nov 2025
This is an excellent small group activity. It was as if we had a private tour with just the four of us!
Abel_K, Nov 2025
Raphael was the perfect captain for us who were new to Portugal from Kenya. He was able to give us a guide about porto during the ride.
The ship was chill, the snacks were amazing and the wine was well chilled and perfect.
Susan_V, Oct 2025
We had such a lovely time sailing with the tour guides and this boat. Everyone was fluent in several languages and well versed with explaining the history of the area.
The white wine that was served was crisp and clean on the palate.
William_Q, Oct 2025
We absolutely loved it! The boat was comfortable, the views were stunning, and the crew made the trip both fun and informative. It was a relaxing way to see Porto from the water. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!
Joyce_R, Oct 2025
Nice, relaxing way to see Porto. The Captain and crew (Claudia) were talented and knowledgeable. Very enjoyable trip up and down the river.
James_P, Oct 2025
Four of us had a lovely time with generous and friendly hosts. A perfect experience on a sunny October day! We were lucky to be able to book the trip on the same day.
Keri_D, Oct 2025
Great time with the family, the boat was clean and they were very knowledgeable about the history of the area. .
Joan_M, Sep 2025
The sailboat offers a slow, easy and quiet experience with a lovely captain and first mate who think of your comfort. Their joy for the city and sailing are contagious and this was the most beautiful way to see Porto
Julia_T, Sep 2025
Wonderful hosts! Great way to see the Porto River and beautiful buildings surrounding the area and big bridges! :)
Anna_P, Sep 2025
Jose was a wonderful guide - this is a 1.5 hr, small group river cruise that allows you to see the entire city of Porto from the river. Beautiful views and José gives just enough information to you to explain some facts about Porto and Gaia but also gives you time to enjoy the views. We didn’t want to go to the wineries, so this cruise was perfect for us!
Lucy_D, Sep 2025
Fab boat ride - so relaxing and Sara and the captain were very welcoming and friendly. We all loved it. Highly recommend.
Romeo_S, Sep 2025
Very enjoyable, I recommend this tour if you want a tour without having to look at vineyards, great views of Porto. Great snacks and drinks, and learned some history.
Sheryl_V, Sep 2025
Very nice tour with father and son tour guides. We met nice travelers we enjoyed meeting, green wine was delicious and great snacks and view.
Elaine_N, Sep 2025
We had an absolutely delightful ride on a beautiful sailboat with Claudia and Rodrigo. Next time we are back in Porto, we will definitely book a sailboat ride in the ocean!
Carmel_H, Sep 2025
Outstanding experience. Claudia our guide was authentic, knowledgeable and so very welcoming, even before we got on board! An amazing experience.
Nia_D, Aug 2025
The experience was amazing. The hosts were wonderful and delightful. They made sure that we were comfortable with blankets and they served the best green Port wine.
10 out of 10, and I’d highly recommend! ;)
Kevin_S, Aug 2025
Claudia was very nice and accommodating, as our taxi was 5 mins late with traffic. The boat was comfortable and we loved the slow cruise with our white wine.
Rafaelle_M, Jul 2025
Had a really nice time ! The crew was nice and welcoming, and the boat is stunning ! I recommand :) !
Micol_B, Jul 2025
Great experience. Beautiful and relaxing trip on the river. We were only 6 people on a large sailboat!
Martin_D, Jul 2025
Straightforward booking in the morning via Viator for a 17.30-19.00 sailing experience. Very friendly welcome to our small group with glasses of tonic port and nibbles soon after departure. Profuse apologies as the event had to be curtailed due to intermittent engine problem. Immediate full refund organised for us all so the way in which this was handled still left us with a very favourable impression of the operation.
Jessica_W, Jul 2025
Very relaxing and enjoyable, guides were incredibly friendly and helpful. Beautiful views along the water. Loved it!
Richard_S, Jul 2025
Very relaxing. The captain and the assistant were very attentive and informative. I would recommend this highly.
The one concern is that the meeting point is pretty far from the heart of Vila Nova da Gaia.
Yulia_P, Jun 2025
We had a very pleasant boat trip with Mafalda and Roberto, it was relaxing and informative, also a really good way to see Porto from the water.
Definitely recommend!
Kathy_B, Jun 2025
Great boat ride up the river through Porto. The girl on the boat shared many fun and interesting facts about Porto. We really enjoyed talking with her. Definitely a nice way to see Porto.
Olga_V, Jun 2025
Loved the experience. Relaxing informative and just a pure delight. I would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Porto.
saad_w, Jun 2025
Amazing experience. The skipper was informative and funny and the captain was great. We loved it. Thanks
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