Private Douro Valley Tour - 2 Wineries & 1 Hour River Cruise

5.0 (10 reviews) Pinhao, Portugal
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the stunning Douro Valley on a private tour featuring two local wineries and a delightful one-hour river cruise. This enriching experience includes hotel pick-up from Porto and a taste of authentic Portuguese cuisine during lunch in the charming village of Pinhão. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights about the region’s wine-making traditions and breathtaking views along the way. Perfect for small groups of up to 8 people, this tour promises an intimate and personalized experience, complete with wine tastings and picturesque stops for memorable photos.

- Private tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Porto
- Visit two local wineries with guided wine tastings
- Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch with dietary options available
- Relax on a one-hour river cruise on the Douro River

What's included

  • Accompaniment by a professional tour guide, knowledgeable in local history and culture
  • Visit to two exclusive wineries, including tastings of Port Wines and Douro DOC Wines
  • Bottled water provided throughout the tour for your comfort
  • 1-hour river cruise on the Douro River, aboard a typical "Rabelo" boat
  • Scenic tour by the famous N222 road, often considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world
  • Comfortable transportation in a 9-seater van with air conditioning, accommodating up to 8 guests
  • Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Porto (center) ensuring convenience for all the guests
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch at a local restaurantn (client's choice) in Pinhão Village

What to expect

  1. Porto
    Start the tour at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown.

    Note: your address needs to be provided at booking or a few days before the tour takes place or a meeting point will be set.
    - PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the Porto coastal area, or other locations outside the city center.
  2. Peso Da Regua
    15m
    Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.
  3. Quinta do Tedo
    1h 15m
    Quinta do Tedo is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted.

    NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability

    NOTE 2: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
  4. The Douro Valley
    2h 30m
    In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain aging in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river in Porto. In the village of Pinhão we stop for a 1h river cruise as well as we have lunch at a traditional local restaurant.

    NOTE: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
  5. Quinta do Beijo
    1h 15m
    Quinta do Beijo is the second winery of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. This is a small local winery with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit is usually done by the owner of the property himself while he tells you more about the production and the flavors of its wines.

    NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability

    NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
  6. Porto
    We return to Porto from Douro Valley close to 6:00 PM, where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.
  7. Douro River
    Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PICK-UP SERVICE**

- We do pick up from private addresses and Airbnbs within the downtown area. If your address or hotel does not appear while booking, please contact us directly so we can assist.

- For addresses in locations with difficult access (e.g., pedestrian-only streets, narrow streets, or areas with heavy traffic), we will assign a central meeting point in Porto (e.g., Porto Cathedral or another accessible location).

- You will receive the exact pick-up time and location the day before your tour, by the end of the day. Please confirm receipt to ensure smooth coordination.

NOTE FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES:
If the client’s contact information is not provided, the agency assumes full responsibility in the event of a no-show due to communication failure.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NOTE TO TRAVEL AGENCIES: While we understand that your office may be closed when we send our confirmations due to different timezones if you do not provide the client's direct contact number/email, you are responsible for contacting the client at the time we send the pick-up details (day before the tour takes place, by the end of the day, UNTIL 23:00 PM, PORTUGAL TIME) - Travel Agencies assume responsibility if the client does not show up due to the lack of communication between them.
  • Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
  • You can also be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto downtown area/city center only (Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos cities are outside pick-up limits).
  • If your address is or in an area of difficult access (examples: pedestrian street/narrow street/place with very elevated traffic volume) we will set a meeting point a few minutes away so that you can board our van.
  • Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law.
  • Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
  • Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
  • We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready in advance for pick-up to avoid delays or missing the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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