Premium Douro Valley Small-Group Tour, Wine Tasting, Lunch & Boat
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Porto, Portugal
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This guided tour of Douro Valley gives you a full day in the Portuguese countryside. Learn invaluable cultural information from your guide, and travel with ease, as all transport is organized for you on this small-group tour. The day has so many wonderful inclusions, making it the ultimate hassle-free experience—visit wine estates for tastings, have a local lunch, enjoy a panoramic cruise, and sample local olive oil and cheeses too.
- Travel between dispersed highlights of Douro Valley in a comfortable vehicle
- Traditional lunch in the village of Pinhão included
- Boat trip along the river Douro and wine tastings included
- Learn about local food from your guide, and try olive oil
Sample Menu
Starter
Starter
Vegetable soup, Olive oil with bread
Main
Fish Meal Option
Grilled sea bass with toasted potatoes and sautéed vegetables
Main
Meat Meal Option
Iberian pork stuffed with mushroom risotto
Main
Vegetarian Option
Pasta with sautéed vegetables or mushroom risotto
Dessert
Dessert
Red berry cheesecake
What's Included
- Visit to 2 wine estates (Guided visits & Tasting included)
- Wine, Olive Oil & Honey Tasting
- Lunch of typical Portuguese food
- 1-Hour boat ride
- Small Group Tour (máx 8 persons)
- Local Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
When you make your reservation, mention your hotel and we will be assigned a meeting point closest to you.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
Porto (Pass By)
1
Quinta do Panascal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Douro River
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Pinhao (Pass By)
Pinhao Railway Station (Pass By)
3
Casa dos Barros
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Vilarinho de Sao Romao
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Porto (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Good for avoiding crowds
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,394 reviews
Heather_J, Apr 2026
Absolutely amazing! Pick this TOUR! The guide is fantastic. The wineries you visit our outstanding. Lunch at the most lovely location. Boat tour down the Douro. Pick this TOUR
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Heather,
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and that everything — from the guide to the wineries, lunch, and boat ride — made the day so special.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you’d encourage others to choose this tour!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Gail_Y, Apr 2026
This was an amazing experience. We were 6 friends in our 50’s with our guide Andre. He was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and good fun. The day was not rushed, the tastings. Lunch and the boat trip were all excellent and the views spectacular. All in all a great day with a great guide, that we will all remember for a long time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Gail,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you and your friends had such an amazing day in the Douro Valley with André.
It’s great to know you enjoyed the relaxed pace, the tastings, the lunch, and the boat trip — and especially that André’s knowledge and good humour helped make the experience so memorable. The stunning views truly do make it a day to remember for a long time.
We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you all again in the future for another special experience in Portugal.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Shrinivas_J, Apr 2026
We had excellent guide/driver (Neno) for the entire trip. He was knowledgeable and has history of Porto. He covered amazing places and we had best experience after lunch wine taste location
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Shrinivas,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing day in the Douro Valley.
Nuno will be very happy to know his knowledge and guidance made your experience so enjoyable. It’s great to hear you loved the places visited, especially the winery after lunch — those moments really make the day special.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Maureen_K, Apr 2026
Fantastic day. We went to two wineries, first one was the best, very informative tour with Christian. Lovely lunch and boat trip. Our tour guide Marcello was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Maureen,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had a fantastic day in the Douro Valley and enjoyed the winery visits, lunch, and boat trip.
It’s great to know that the first winery made such a strong impression and that Marcello helped make the experience even more special. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Carole_T, Apr 2026
Fantastic day. Marcelo was an excellent guide, great driver and very knowledgable. We really enjoyed our 2nd tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Carole,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a fantastic day in the Douro Valley and that Marcelo made the experience even more enjoyable with his knowledge and driving.
It’s especially wonderful to know this was your second tour with us — that truly means a lot! We hope to welcome you again for another great adventure.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Tina_C, Apr 2026
Andre was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Love love love love love love love love love love love
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Tina,
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience in the Douro Valley and that André made it even more special with his knowledge.
Your “love, love, love” says it all — we truly appreciate it!
PENNY_T, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful day in the Valley seeing the vineyards and learning about wines and the area. The guides / driver were fun and added to the experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Penny,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful day in the Douro Valley, enjoying the vineyards and learning more about the wines and the region.
It’s great to know our guides helped make the experience even more enjoyable and fun. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Paula_J, Apr 2026
5 star experience all the way! Met some new friends, enjoyed some lovely wine in the beautiful Douro Valley. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Paula,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a 5-star experience and enjoyed the beautiful Douro Valley, great wines, and meeting new people along the way.
It’s lovely to know your guide made the day even more special with their knowledge and care. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Shom_G, Apr 2026
Amazing tour, Nuno was an amazing guide and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Learned a lot, saw amazing sights, and drank some great wine. Well worth the price.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Shom,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience in the Douro Valley. Nuno will be very happy to know his friendliness and knowledge made your day so enjoyable.
It’s great to hear you learned a lot, enjoyed the stunning views, and tasted some excellent wines. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Alexander_S, Apr 2026
Excellent Douro Valley tour - probably the best wine tour we’ve ever been on! Jorge was fantastic as a guide and every location was breathtaking. The small group aspect was essential and we felt very experience was so much richer because of it. We didn’t want the day to end! Would 100% recommend this to anyone!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Alexander,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that this was one of the best wine tours you’ve ever experienced — that truly means a lot to us.
Jorge will be thrilled to know he made such a positive impact, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the breathtaking locations and the richness of the small-group experience. It’s the best compliment to hear you didn’t want the day to end!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable day in the Douro Valley.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Maria_A, Apr 2026
Good tour. But the driver drove very fast eventhough we asked him to take it slow. We got no water on the tour. The lunch was 2 star rating, it was quite dirty.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing our tour.
We are glad to hear that you overall enjoyed the experience, but we are truly sorry to learn that some aspects did not meet your expectations.
Regarding the driving, we take safety very seriously and will address this matter with our driver to ensure a more comfortable pace in the future. Concerning the water, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review our procedures to make sure this is consistently provided.
We are also very sorry to hear that the lunch did not meet our usual standards. We will follow up with the restaurant to ensure improvements are made.
Your comments are very important to us as they help us improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a much better experience.
Laurie_L, Apr 2026
Loved it!! The small group was great. Lots of great information. Loved the river and winery tours. Especially loved all the wine and port tastings. At the lunch, would have been nice to have a table with a better view rather than stuck in a back corner especially considering the tables with better views were available to whole time we were there.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Laurie,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the small group experience, the informative tour, and especially the river and winery visits — and of course all the wine and port tastings!
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the lunch seating. Your comments are very helpful, and we’ll be sure to share them with our partners to improve the experience for future guests.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Khiuk_Y, Apr 2026
If you are visiting Porto, a trip to the Douro Valley is an absolute must. The terraced winery cliffs are truly spectacular. We were a small group of six (including our family of four), which made the experience feel very private and special. The itinerary was perfect: we enjoyed a one-hour river cruise, sampled excellent wines and ports, and had a delicious lunch at a stunning winery. While the tour is not cheap, the quality of the experience made it worth every penny. We were also blessed with very good weather which made the day extra special.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Khiuk_Y,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning scenery of the Douro Valley and that the small-group experience made your day feel extra special.
It’s great to know that you appreciated the itinerary — from the river cruise and wine tastings to the delicious lunch in such a beautiful setting. We’re especially happy that the experience felt worth it and that the good weather made it even more memorable.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable tour in Portugal.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Brad_C, Mar 2026
It would be a mistake to travel all this way and not take this tour, Our guide, Mauro, was the best! He was very knowledgeable, personable and funny. He made the experience great,
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and that Mauro made the day so enjoyable with his knowledge, personality, and humor. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Kieran_D, Mar 2026
This wine tour was excellent. Our guide was a good conversationalist and was able to tell us a lot about the estates, the culture of the area, the processes of the winemaking, and much more. He was friendly and very obliging as well, and took us to some beautiful locations for pictures.
The tour itself was also great. The meal was delicious and the wine of course was excellent (especially the port). There was a lot of driving, but for those willing to learn about the area and converse, or even those who simply want to take pictures, it is great.
All in all it was an excellent Tour and worth the price.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide helped make the experience engaging with insights about the estates, the local culture, and the winemaking process. It’s great to know you also appreciated the beautiful photo stops, the delicious meal, and of course the excellent wines — especially the port.
Your kind words about the overall value of the experience mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate you joining the tour and hope to welcome you again for another memorable day in the Douro Valley.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Karen_N, Mar 2026
Excellent day spent touring the Douro and getting a feel for this beautiful area. Our guide was very friendly and made sure we were all comfortable. Lunch was very good although the soup was on the blad side. The 1 hrs cruise was very relaxing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Karen, for sharing your experience!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the beautiful Douro Valley and that your guide made the day comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. It’s also great to know you appreciated the relaxing river cruise and the overall experience.
We truly value your feedback and thank you for joining us on this tour.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Vincent_L, Mar 2026
Alex was an amazing tour guide! Also, this tour great way to spend a day in Porto discovering the Douro valley.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Vincent!
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day discovering the Douro Valley with Alex. He’ll be very happy to know he made such a positive impression. It truly is a wonderful way to spend a day while visiting Porto!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Douglas_T, Feb 2026
Having spent time on wine tours in many places, this was a trip highlight. Our driver Sergio was knowledgeable, kind and considerate. The small group Douro valley excursion was fabulous. Great local wines and Port along with olive oil and honey tasting from a winery around for 14 generations. Thank you Sergio
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We’re truly delighted to hear that, even after experiencing wine tours in many places, this Douro Valley excursion stood out as a highlight of your trip. That’s incredibly meaningful to us.
Sergio will be very happy to know that his knowledge, kindness, and care made such a positive impression. We’re glad you enjoyed the small-group experience, the local wines and Port, and the tastings of olive oil and honey — those family wineries really do make the day special.
Thank you for choosing to explore the Douro with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Portugal!
Shannan_P, Jan 2026
This wine tour was honestly my favorite part of our trip, and hanging out with Alex for the day (writing this a few weeks after the fact so I’m pretty sure that was his name) was really lovely! Our guide was very knowledgeable about wine but also answered our dozens of questions about history and modern culture. He was a safe driver, and he spoke excellent English if that is a concern. The two port vineyards we visited were great — Quinta dos Castelares and Quinta do Panaschal were incredibly scenic with welcoming staff and great port wine. We enjoyed the lunch at VintageTheory in Sabrosa (friendly cats and more wine!) and the relaxing boat ride in Pinhão, too. It was great to learn not just about the history of the port creation process, but also the culture of modern Portugal.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful and thoughtful review! 😊
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that the Douro Valley tour was the highlight of your trip — that truly means a lot to us.
Alex will be very happy to know how much you enjoyed spending the day with him and appreciated his knowledge, safe driving, and engaging conversations about both wine and Portuguese culture. It’s great to hear you loved the wineries, the scenic landscapes, the lunch in Sabrosa (cats included 🐱🍷), and the relaxing boat ride in Pinhão — that balance of experiences is exactly what we aim for.
Thank you for choosing to explore the Douro with us and for recommending the experience so warmly. We hope to welcome you back to Portugal for another memorable day soon!
Warm regards,
Albertina Santos
JoJo_L, Jan 2026
It was amazing!! Our guide was so informative, we would totally do again. Did it as a mother daughter trip enjoyed every moment.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time and that the tour was a special experience for you as a mother–daughter trip. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed every moment and found your guide informative.
We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable day in the Douro Valley 😊
sarah_B, Dec 2025
Great trip and guide. Only negative was young kids in our group ( 5/6yrs old) who got bored at wine tastings ( not surprising and understandable) who ran around yelling. Made some of what should have been relaxing experience a bit grating.
Other than that great trip. Excellent venues, food and wines. Thank you.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall and that you appreciated the guide, venues, food, and wines.
We understand how important a relaxed atmosphere is, especially during wine tastings, and we appreciate your honest comment. Despite being a small 8 persons group, we cannot predict how other customers behave.
Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another great experience.
Michael_N, Dec 2025
Our day began with an informative drive from Porto to the Duoro Valley with an extraordinary guide, Sergio. We traveled in a small group in a very comfortable minivan. We first visited a charming hillside Quinta, Panascal, for a tasting of their port wines after an orientation of the cellars by Sergio. We next boarded a boat from Pinhao for an hour on the Duoro River. Lunch was an unexpected delight at the remarkable Casa dos Barros (and our host Rita was a ray of sunshine). Our last stop was to Vilarinho de Sao Romano for a very entertaining cellar door tour by the charming Amilcar. He was entertaining and informative throughout our tastings of their wines, olive oil and honeys. The entire day was at a relaxed pace, with time at each stop perfect. Thank you, Sergio and Portugal Excellence Tours for the perfect day, which exceeded my expectations.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your day in the Douro Valley exceeded your expectations and that the relaxed pace, comfortable transport, and carefully chosen stops made the experience so enjoyable.
It’s wonderful to know that Sergio’s guidance, along with the warm hospitality at Quinta do Panascal, Casa dos Barros, and Vilarinho de São Romão, made such a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Sergio, Rita, and Amílcar.
Thank you for choosing Portugal Excellence Tours—we truly hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable day in Portugal.
Ben_B, Nov 2025
This was hands down the best tour we’ve done on our Portugal trip. Isabelle was an incredible guide—fun, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the local food and culture. We tried amazing dishes and drinks we never would’ve discovered on our own, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. Great pacing, great energy, and a really memorable night. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much, Ben! We’re thrilled to hear this was the highlight of your trip. Isabelle will be delighted to know her passion, knowledge, and warm energy made your experience so memorable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the carefully selected stops and the unique flavours of the Douro—discovering new dishes and drinks is such a special part of exploring Portugal.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in the future.
Kind Regards,
Albertina Santos
Gail_A, Nov 2025
Great tour, informative and friendly driver. Learnt a lot about port wine production and tasting and the boat tour and scenery was amazing!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Gail! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and friendly. It’s wonderful that the insights into port wine production, the tastings, and the beautiful boat ride all made for a great day. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back on another adventure!
Kind Regards,
Albertina Santos
Dina_K, Nov 2025
This was an absolutely magical day! Our guide Marcelo (hope I spelled his name correctly) was so gracious and thoughtful. The other members of our small group were lovely and we had much fun together. The wineries we visited created what felt like very intimate experiences and lunch was tasty. The views of the Duoro Vally in the fall are stunning! 😍🥰
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your day in the Douro Valley felt magical and that Marcelo made the experience so special. It’s great to know you enjoyed the intimate winery visits, the company of your group, the tasty lunch, and those stunning autumn views.
We truly appreciate you choosing to spend the day with us!
Kind Regards,
Albertina Santos
Kora_M, Nov 2025
This was a lovely day with many activities and a lot of alcohol. We received quite a bit of information, and it was a relaxing day. The boat tour was definitely a good addition.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Kora!
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the variety of activities and had a relaxing day in the Douro Valley. Wonderful that the boat tour was a highlight as well!
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Don_S, Nov 2025
Well organized and all you want in a day trip - rich history lessons, beautiful scenery, well matched co-travelers, excellent wine and food. Can’t ask for any more. Thank you.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much, Don!
We’re delighted to hear that your day in the Douro Valley was everything you hoped for — from the history and scenery to the great food, wine, and company. Wonderful to know Nuno helped make it a special experience.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Mary_K, Oct 2025
Great trip. Very informational. We appreciated the small group experience. Only downside was the driver drove too fast. We were flying past every other car on the road. There was no need to drive this fast and risk the safety of the everyone. The guide was lovely, but the unsafe driving ruined it for us. He was driving 140-150 kilometers and I got sick in the back seat. It was so bad we contemplated taking a 200 euro uber back to Porto.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Mary,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that although you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide, your experience was negatively affected by the driving. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, and we take your comments very seriously. Please rest assured that we will address this matter directly with our team to ensure this does not happen again.
We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you might consider giving us another opportunity to provide the five-star experience we strive for.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Ken_W, Oct 2025
Well organized day with several different interesting experiences including several wine tastings with understandable explanations of the different wines and processes plus beautiful scenery
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Ken,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to know you enjoyed your visit to the Douro Valley and appreciated the variety of experiences throughout the day. It’s great to hear that the wine tastings, explanations, and stunning scenery made the tour memorable for you.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
Stephen_G, Oct 2025
Excellent trip. Very well planned, beautiful area and wonderful wine. The tour had a casual, friendly feel and our guide, Alex, was exceptional.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day exploring the beautiful Douro Valley. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the tour, as well as the excellent wines and stunning scenery.
We’re especially happy to know that Alex made your experience even more enjoyable — he truly is an exceptional guide.
Kind regards,
Albertina Santos
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