Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Porto, Portugal
- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Douro Valley is quite far away from Porto, and unless you rent a car it could be hard to visit the area. Opt instead for this Douro Valley small-group tour that’s limited to eight people. Along with round-trip transport and a Portuguese lunch, stop at two wineries for wine tasting and go on a cruise of the area.
- Visit two Douro Valley wineries for wine tasting
- Go on a boat ride for some of the best views of the area
- A traditional Portuguese lunch and round-trip transport are included
- This Douro Valley small-group tour is limited to eight people
Sample Menu
Starter
Cheese and Traditional Sausages
Delicious cheese board, bread, olives, traditional sausages. All this with the wine pairing.
Starter
Traditional Soupe
It is included a delicious local soupe of Douro Valley cooked by the owner of the winery.
Main
Traditional Portuguese Meal
The main dish is normally meat but you can ask vegetarian in advance. The winery owner cook a delicious portuguese meal for us. Wine pairing included.
Dessert
Traditional Portuguese Dessert
Usually the owner of the winery cooks portuguese dessert with wine pairing, coffee, tea or other drinks.
What's Included
- LunchIt's included a delicious lunch of 3 traditional dishes paired with local wines at one of the Wineries. Unforgettable!
- Alcoholic BeveragesVisit two family-owned wineries and savor exquisite wine tastings in the stunning Douro Valley. A truly memorable experience awaits!
- 1 Hour Private Group Boat Trip
- SnacksWhile relaxing a boat trip where we serve delightful snacks and refreshing cocktail. A perfect way to savor the moment!
- Bottled waterDuring our day trip to the Douro Valley, we also provide mineral water to keep you refreshed and hydrated as you explore and enjoy the scenic beauty and exquisite wine tastings.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small group up to 8 guests
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases
- Children younger than 12 years old are not allowed to participate in our tours
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Praça da Liberdade 126, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal
Meeting Point is in front of the McDonalds Imperial in the main square of Porto - Praça da Liberdade 126. Departure time: Please arrive 5 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth start.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Sabrosa (Pass By)
1
Pinhao
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bagaúste
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Peso Da Regua
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children younger than 12 years old are not allowed to participate in our tours
- We’ll be driving approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to reach the Douro region from Porto by minivan.
- 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
Kelsey_H
Where to even begin - this day truly took my breath away & then some. Leandro personal history and love of the Douro Valley shined through, and it was such a fun day with the entire (perfect intimate sized) group. It really felt like a curated experience that was one of a kind. I cannot recommend it enough! The perfect parlance of wine country, traditional Portuguese lunch and fun experience on an electrical boat.
Reviews
4.9
based on 998 reviews
Kristen_N, Jul 2026
Great experience with this day trip to Douro Valley. Our guide, José, drive us to 3 different destinations: a river cruise with little snacks and a port tonic, then an organic winery where we had a fantastic lunch, and finally a stop at a historic winery in Pinhao where we had a funny hostess who served us wines and port. Everything was friendly, professional. Highly recommend
Kathy_B, Jul 2026
It was a very hot day but the van had air conditioning and the winery we had lunch at had misters as well. Bruno, our guide was friendly and so knowledgeable. The lunch was traditional and delicious. I would highly recommend this tour.
Natalia_B, Jul 2026
What a great day trip!! You get exactly what this experience offers. We had a lot of fun traveling to the Douro Valley to visit wineries, taste wine, and eat delicious food. João was a fantastic guide who answered all of our questions and shared so many fun facts. It was well worth the money, and the lunch was our favorite part!
Tracy_N, Jun 2026
Dress for warm weather. Lots of wine and food and good conversation. Full of information of the region amd very relaxing.
Madelyn_S, Jun 2026
This was the highlight of our trip to Portugal. First off, our guide Bruno was amazing. He thought of every detail to make the day flawless. The wineries we stopped at were run by local families and the staff were so hospitable and kind. Plus, since they were small wineries, we got the place to ourselves and really got to learn about the vineyards. We enjoyed an incredible lunch at the second winery and it felt like we were guests at the host’s home. The food and wine pairings at both stops were fantastic and we felt like we tried a really nice range of wines. And the boat ride was so relaxing and fun. This day was an incredible experience and a MUST DO if you are headed to the Duoro Valley!!
Michael_W, Jun 2026
This tour to Douro Valley is everything my husband and I had hoped for: education about the Douro Valley: information about wine growth and of course… the wines. A great day with Louis. Thank you for wonderful wine and food!
Tracy_L, Jun 2026
This experience was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Joao was personable and very knowledgable about the Duoro Valley region. The 2 wineries we stopped at for tastings had a nice variety of very good wines. The boat ride was amazing and lunch at the second winery was authentic Portuguese with wine pairings for each course. Highly recommend and well worth the cost.
Emily_R, Jun 2026
We had an amazing experience. Our guide, João (I hope I am spelling correctly!) was simply amazing - kind, funny, full of knowledge and fun facts! He made the experience so enjoyable and he was very accommodating. All of the wineries we went to were beautiful and had delicious wines. We especially enjoyed the lunch spot (João joined us for lunch which was a highlight!) and the boat tour of the river! Would recommend as a MUST DO when you come to Porto.
Our parents did this exact tour 3 years ago and loved it so much they told us we had to do it, and it lived up to the hype!
Sandra_Z, Jun 2026
This was an amazing experience and all the details were executed in organized way making for an effortless, enjoyable day. Our guide was professional, organized and enthusiastic and each part of the trip unforgettable.
Sharon_L, Jun 2026
Super guide and comfortable van. This isn’t about amazing food or wine rather the scenery and the experience of the Duoro
michelle_c, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this small group tour! Made even more enjoyable by our wonderful guide Luis (a born entertainer!) and the other 2 lovely couples we shared the experience with. Yes, it’s a long drive to and from the Douro Valley as some reviews say, but the views and the whole experience are totally worth it. So glad we booked it. Delicious wines, beautiful locally-sourced 4-course lunch and topped off with a peaceful boat ride. Don’t miss the chance to see this beautiful area and make sure you ask for Luis!
Aleshia_m, Jun 2026
This was the best experience. We never do organized tours and took a leap of faith with this and it was wonderful. Luis was the best tour guide. We HIGHLY recommend but request Luis!
Louise_A, Jun 2026
Our guide was great - knowledgeable and very good at getting the group to gel together. The wine tasting was excellent as was lunch. Personally I would have liked a bit more on the 'how' at the vineyards, and some more information about the Douro valley when on the boat. But we had fun.
Amber, May 2026
A lot of time spent driving in a van from place to place. The boat portion of the day was very short. Our host was lovely and knowledgeable, but overall I probably wouldn't recommend this experience to others
Lisa_S, May 2026
Our day with João was amazing!!! He was so knowledgeable about the Douro Valley and Port wine and he took us to beautiful spots as we drove. The wine tastings and lunch were amazing! The boat ride and the snacks were perfect too! Don’t hesitate to book this trip and ask for João! Abrogada!!!!
Berlina_M, May 2026
It was incredibly beautiful! It was an amazing experience. It was well organized and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and very down to earth yet professional. I don’t have words to describe how beautiful the vineyards were. And they treated us like family at the vineyard where we had lunch!! It was spectacular! The only thing is it was an hour and a half ride from Porto to the Douro Valley. But I would definitely do it again.
Dyan_B, May 2026
Wonderful tour. Perfect hour on the river cruise and Great winery tastings and our guide had and little food treats to make the tastings special. And a four course lunch with wine pairing was the best!! Our guide Josef and knowledgeable personable and it made the tour extra special! Hope his allergies get better.
Definitely a high recommendation 5 stars.
Daniel_D, May 2026
Love the knowledgeable staff, funny with Portuguese costums. I was impressed with the Valley Porto wine makers. Tradition and hard working people. Tasting, explanation and history was a Wow for me.
Mark_C, May 2026
Our guide was very nice, but so softspoken we oftentimes could not hear what he was saying, especially when we were in the mini van. We know and understand it was his first "solo" tour, but despite he telling us he grew up and knew the area, he pointed out no sites along the hour and a half route, either to or from the Douro Valley. The success of a tour is ensuring you're engaging your clients and making it fun and interesting for them. Unfortunately, this was not done. Perhaps an experienced guide should have accompanied the new guide on his first solo tour so as to offer feedback to the company at the end or, better yet, fill in with the clients when there was no engaging going on.
Setting the above aside, we don't believe the price was justified for what the tour offered. This was one of the more expensive tours offered to the area, but based on a travel blogger's recommendation, we decided to go. It was a big disappointment for what we got, and I believe we would have been just as satisfied taking one of the tours that was far less in cost. Would recommend that people search other options.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello dear Mark,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. What you described is not aligned with our standards, as our goal is always to provide an engaging, informative, and memorable day in the Douro Valley.
We appreciate your comments regarding the guiding and communication during the journey, and we will review this internally with our team so we can understand what happened and improve where needed.
Unfortunately, we are not able to clearly identify your booking from the information available here. We would really appreciate it if you could contact us directly at info@blheritage.com, as we would love the opportunity to follow up with you personally.
Once again, we sincerely apologize for your disappointment and thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Warm regards,
Ricardo Oliveira
Peter_W, May 2026
Excellent guide ensured dietary reqts were fully sorted; wine tours, lunch & silent boat all perfect
Nathan_G, May 2026
This was a relaxed trip with a focus on wine and food. Alex was a terrific and accommodating guide. Highly recommend.
Nancy_P, May 2026
It was one of the best experiences of our trip as a beautiful landscape. They are very professional. We had a wonderful boat tour with cheese and drinks. I’m very informative. I would highly recommend.
Jaykeane4, May 2026
We loved our experience traveling through the Douro Valley. Tour was informative and guides were great. Went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience on the tour. Definitely the only way to see the Douro wine country.
Kelly_G, May 2026
Had a spectacular day with our guide Alex & our group! Alex was very kind, patient, a very good driver & tour guide. He kept us informed every step of the way. We felt comfortable & in good hands. The Duoro Valley is absolutely stunning! We enjoyed visiting the winery overlooking the Douro River, with fun tour & tasting. We had an amazing lunch at the next winery with wine pairings. Such a gorgeous setting! We relaxed afterwards on the boat ride on the river with gourmet snacks & a cocktail. It was a very special day & so glad we got to see this beautiful part of Portugal! We enjoyed spending time with the new friends we met on the tour. Highly recommend this tour!
Cara_S, May 2026
This was an absolutely wonderful experience. Everything was taken care of and thought of and our Tourguide Luis was fantastic. Wine was great, food and olive oil was even better, boat was such a highlight…. Couldn’t have asked for a better day!
linda_f, Apr 2026
We loved the wine tour, knowledge of our guide Joseph, food and transport. We didn’t love the boat cruise experience. We actually felt it didn’t add anything to the trip. We didn’t really see anything. I would have preferred another winery or a different section of the river if possible, or just end excursion after the lunch at the second winery.
Paige_H, Apr 2026
Awesome tour! Loved visiting two smaller vineyards. Lunch was delicious and the boat ride was stunning. Highlight of our trip to Portugal!
Maddie_B, Apr 2026
Such a wonderful experience! Jose was amazing and made sure everyone felt safe and was having an amazing time.
We got very lucky with the weather which added to the experience.
Janet_M, Apr 2026
The Douro Valley is a must see. The small group is wonderful and makes it easy to visit the wineries. The food and tastings were great. Cruising the river on an electric boat made the day extra special.
Nancy_M, Apr 2026
Wineries were awesome. Lunch was great. The boat ride was fabulous! What a delight to cruise down the Douro river with a sparkling drink and tapas. The guides were awesome
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