Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise
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Porto, Portugal
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Immerse yourself in Douro’s culture and traditions
- Enjoy a 3-course Portuguese lunch with wine pairing
- Round-trip transfers from your Porto hotel are included
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minivan;
- 3-course lunch paired with Douro DOC wines, (vegetarian &gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
- Guided visit to 2 Premium wineries with diferent wine tastings
- English Exclusive Tour Expert
- Complementary Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 45-min relaxing scenic River Cruise in Pinhão,
- Personalized small group tour experience
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We collect all customers from hotels in the city center of Porto.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Porto
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Amarante
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Douro Valley
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
The Douro Valley
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Douro River
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
The Douro Valley
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
7
Porto
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour runs in small groups: minivan of 8 people
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
- You can be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia downtown area/city center only (Matosinhos Cities are outside pick-up limits)
- Our pick-ups happen between 8am & 8:45am (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise to always aim to be ready at 8am in advance.
- Wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability.
- Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
- We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
- Under 18 year old are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages
- FREE CANCELATION! You can cancel up to 24h in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from our Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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
Lynne_T
We were vey lucky to have our lovely guide Luis Neves for our small group tour to the Douro Valley. Luis was informative, passionate about his home and very knowledgeable. The hosts at both vineyards were very welcoming, the wines were exceptional and lunch was lovely. Our fellow travellers were all very friendly which helped to make the day. The boat trip allowed us to see the beauty of the valley. I would certainly recommend this trip
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Ravi_B, Jul 2026
Having been to most of the world's wine regions, I was surprised to find out that the Douro Valley is arguably one of the most picturesque wine areas in the world! And this excursion, on windy roads in a Mercedes van, is the way to experience it. We went to more than one Quinta (a wine "farm"), where we experienced excellent, but less known Portuguese wines, pairings, and olive oil. The boat ride was also perfect. You will thank yourself for taking this tour!
Bryn_R, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time! Felipe was our driver and he was great! Very friendly and accommodating. The wineries were great and overall everything was an amazing experience!
Emma_B, Jul 2026
Well organised trip. Small group great experience. Knowledgeable tour guide and tried some great wines
qwczrkvnv7, Jul 2026
Vasco was a great guide with excellent English and a super sense of humour. Visit to Amarante was lovely and a great start to the tour. Excellent local pastries in a wonderful coffee shop. Douro river tour was so picturesque and a definite must. We felt lunch came a bit too late at 3pm, so make sure you bring snacks, or eat more than a pastry at the coffee shop in Amarante. Vineyards were beautiful and tour guides excellent. If you are British you will understand the phrase “it was a bit of a dry old do”. If you are not British. This means there was nowhere near enough wine. Don’t be shy in asking for a full glass. 🤣🤣
Vandana_S, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful day trip to Duoro Valley with Living Tours company and Nuno as our tour guide! The drive alone was beautiful and Nuno shared wonderful history along the way, including background information for how it became Duoro Valley. We visited beautiful local vineyards and had a family style home cooked meal at one of the vineyards. We learned so much about Port, local table wines and also did a beautiful boat tour in the valley. My husband and I have been to wonderful wine regions all over the world but this is by the far the best in terms of beautiful landscape. There was no way we could do this on our own- a tour is much needed. Nuno was a wonderful and friendly tour guide with amazing knowledge but also kept it interesting for my two teenagers as well! I would recommend him and this company.
Scott_L, Jul 2026
It was better than expected. The vineyard tours were beautiful and entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Natalia_S, Jul 2026
Pedro was a fantastic guide telling us about the history of the region and wine making. The wineries we visited were amazing, complemented by a river cruise. We really enjoyed our day in the Douro valley.
Jeffrey_A, Jul 2026
Fantastic trip! Our tour guide, Vasco, was outstanding and truly cared about providing a great experience for everyone on the tour. I would absolutely recommend doing this tour!
Kamil_B, Jul 2026
Simply an amazing experience. Do not hesitate and simply book the day, you will be well taken care of. Luis was magical the entire time.
Grace_A, Jul 2026
We had an amazing experience with Luis! He had a fantastic personality-friendly, engaging, and full of positive energy. He made everyone feel welcome while sharing interesting stories and local insights. His professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding, ensuring everything ran smoothly while keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed. Luis also has an amazing and cool music playlist which we truly enjoyed! Visiting the Douro Valley was an absolutely incredible experience and is a must see when in Portugal. The scenery is breathtaking and the wineries were beautiful. We had lunch at one of the wineries and it was delicious! Our group loved it!
Faith_B, Jul 2026
The entire tour experience was fantastic. Fred was an amazing guide, and I loved going to a small, family-owned winery. Very accommodating for gluten free and pescatarian.
Deborah_R, Jul 2026
Beautiful and fascinating trip. First, Felipe, our tour guide, was an excellent driver, great guide and quite funny. We really enjoyed spending time with him. The Douro Valley was beautiful and awe-inspiring. The immenseness of the valley and the history of the valley were impressive. The wine tours exposed us to great Portuguese wines, which we will definitely look to purchase. The lunch was delicious. We truly enjoyed this tour. Highly recommend, especially with Felipe.
Kevin_P, Jul 2026
What a fabulous day we had with Miguel in the Douro valley. Loved the small group, only eight of us in a superb air conditioned Mercedes, and Miguel was so knowledgeable and friendly but in a very professional way.
The whole day was well paced, great wine tastings/lunch and the Duoro valley is just so beautiful. The boat trip on the river was a nice interlude again with a knowledgeable guide on the boat. If you're weighing up whether to do this trip just book it, it was one of our highlights of our trip to Porto and certainly one of the best trips that we've done on our extensive travels. Thanks again Miguel, you were a star.
Cristina_P, Jun 2026
Oh my goodness what a glorious day! Miguel as an excellent driver, your guide, and knowledgeable tour guide! We learned so much during our day and Miguel expertly handled the steep and windy roads of the Duoro Valley! We enjoyed our first stop in the town of Amarante to walk, have a snack, take in the history, and take photos. We then head to a beautiful lookout of the valley to take pictures and learn more about the area. We head to the first winery Santa Julia to sample 3 wines and then have a DELICIOUS 3 course lunch! We then head to the river for an enjoyable river cruise and a sample of port wine. After that we stopped at another beautiful outlook before heading to the next winery Rumo Silvestre. There we sampled 3 wines and a rare white port. All throughout the trip Miguel provided us with history and his love for the area was evident. We had the most fabulous day and enjoyed meeting the other people in our group. The van only held 8 people and we loved that they picked us up at our hotel. We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Megan_P, Jun 2026
This experience is not to be missed! The food was amazing! There was more than enough wine (which was also amazing) to have with the lunch. The last winery was ok. It had small pours and the wine was not to my style. The boat ride was great to be able to see the Douro Valley from below. Nice little spot of port wine in the boat too. We made a few stops along the way for pictures which was great too! Very much enjoyed! We had a family member with car sickness but took over the counter med and sat towards the front without any issues!
Craig_s, Jun 2026
excelkent tour. anna was fantastic. we enjoyed sampling all the different wines and local olive oils and honey. the guide bruno on the boat ride was very entertaining.
Jennifer_R, Jun 2026
This was a beautiful day and well worth the money. Our guide, Pedro, was fabulous and so knowledgeable. The authentic lunch at the winery was delicious and added an extra Portuguese touch! We would highly recommend this tour!
Rebecca_B, Jun 2026
Such a great tour! The day flew by faster than you would expect. Our guide was awesome and our fellow passengers were lovely! The food, wine, and company were part of the best memories of our trip to Portugal.
Nancy_K, Jun 2026
We had an excellent experience. Our guide and driver, Pedro, was great! He shared interesting cultural facts, even played music that went with our drive. We had to get back a little early, so he made sure that we headed back in time. We enjoyed it the boat ride, wineries, and lunch. The Douro Valley is beautiful!
Julie_B, Jun 2026
The Valley itself is beautiful. Our guide was wonderful. There seemed to be to be more driving than wine tasting. We expected to spend more time at the two wineries. There was a stop in a small town that took up time that we would have preferred to spend at the winery.
Karen_H, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful experience on this tour! Visiting the two wineries was very interesting, and we enjoyed learning about the winemaking process while tasting some excellent wines. The lunch was absolutely delicious and a perfect complement to the day.
The boat ride on the Douro River was beautiful and relaxing, adding even more to the experience. Our guide, Diego, was pleasant, professional, and an exceptionally safe driver. He were very informative throughout the tour and spoke excellent English.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty, wine, and culture of the Douro Valley!
Brianna_F, Jun 2026
Such an incredible tour! Our guide Vanya was wonderful, knowledgable, and a very good driver (essential for the transportation aspect of the tour on the winding roads!). We had the best wine we've ever had, learned so much, and I can't have imagined experiencing the beauty of the Douro Valley any other way.
Christine_M, Jun 2026
Great driver, Vasco, lots of history knowledge. Beautiful sceneries, great wine and pretty good food.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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Living Tours Team
Carol_J, Jun 2026
Everything was great! The itinerary was thoughtfully planned and well executed. Our guide Prado was excellent. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Greetings from Living Tours,
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion regarding your experience with Living Tours and our team. We are happy you had a great time.
Thank you for your recommendation and we hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Stewart_G, Jun 2026
The full day tour started off with an on time pickup by Alex, a very professional and very knowledgeable person. The van was very comfortable and clean. Our small group consisted of eight people of similar ages, not sure if that was a conscious decision or just by chance. The vineyard visits were focused on boutique vineyards and traditional production techniques, and the history of Portuguese wine making. The tastings were very enjoyable. Highly recommended for people who are passionate about wines & ports.
Alethea_D, Jun 2026
This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience to visit two beautiful wineries, go on a boat and view the inspiring Hills of the DOURO valley. We loved every minute of it, and even though it was a full day, I would do it again! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Paul_S, Jun 2026
This was a nice paced tour taking in two wineries. We enjoyed s lovely lunch at the sscond one situated high above the Douro Valley. Our guide George was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Sarah_A, Jun 2026
A great door-to-door experience from Porto to see the Douro Valley! We stopped at two wineries which were great and had delicious wine. I do wish we could have stopped for photos somewhere within the Douro Valley to really capture the views but it was a really fun day trip that also ended with a fun boat ride.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Heather_W, Jun 2026
This was a great value and wonderful adventure!!! Paulo was an amazing guide!!! he was so hospitable and a great driver and played the most amazing 80s music even playing some Taylor Swift hits for me the Swiftie!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good afternoon from Living Tours,
We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Best regards,
Living Tours Team
Sarah_F, Jun 2026
We had an absolutely AMAZING time!! Our guide, Luis, was the best!! Kind, informative, fun, and interacted with us and the rest of the group the entire time. The scenery is stunning, the history unbelievable, and the people at the wineries so kind and knowledgeable. The lunch at the second stop was beyond belief. Not just the food, but the people, the "Aunties" made this trip completely unforgettable!!
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Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to see you again soon.
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