Porto Private Douro Boat Cruise with Wine, Tapas, and Local Hosts

5.0 (62 reviews) Porto, Portugal
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Most Douro cruises are crowded and impersonal.
This experience is different.
This is a moment to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine a board with Portuguese Tapas, and experience Porto from the water like a local, with stories, conversation you won’t find on larger cruises.
New Boat (2024).
Here, you’ll:
- Avoid tourist-packed boats
- Enjoy a relaxed, private atmosphere
- Connect with real locals
- Experience the Douro in a more authentic way
- Special occasion setup (birthday / proposal)
- Wine and Portuguese Tapas
Most of our guests say this was the highlight of their trip to Porto.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Life jacket
  • Blanket
  • Portuguese regional tapas: cheese, charcutaria and fruits. We may include other options according to customer food preferences and restrictions.
  • Spicy wine, white or rosé green wine and Porto wine
  • Orange juice
  • Music
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Marina Do Freixo
    Pass by
    Exit
  2. Ponte de Sao Joao
    Pass by
    The current railway bridge was inaugurated on 24 June 1992. It is written by a Portuguese Engineer - Edgar Cardoso.
    The next tower was built by the same Engineer at the height of the bridge to study the progress of the work.
  3. Ponte D. Maria Pia
    Pass by
    It's the bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel. One of the most beautiful bridges between Porto and Gaia. It was the first railway bridge. It was opened in 1877 and operated until 1992.
    It is currently completely closed. It's a prime Eiffel.
  4. Ponte Infante Dom Henrique
    Pass by
    It is the newest bridge between Porto and Gaia. Road bridge. The Bridge is named after Infante D. Henrique, a pioneer of discoveries in Portugal and who was born in Porto, so in his homage the name of the Bridge arose.
  5. Dom Luis I Bridge
    Pass by
    The most iconic and well-known bridge in Porto. Written by a Belgian Engineer - Theophilo Seirig who was an Eiffel student and collaborated with him on the D. Maria bridge. 10 years later he designed the Bridge D. Louis I.
    Together with the Ribeira do Porto and the Cais de Gaia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    It has two board : the top is for the Metro and pedestrian and the bottom is road and pedestrian. It is famous that the Ribeira boys jump from the lower board to the river.
  6. Cais da Ribeira
    Pass by
    Ribeira do Porto: The historic area of the city with its colorful houses, tunnels and medieval walls.
  7. Ponte da Arrabida
    Pass by
    It's a national monument. By Portuguese Engineer Edgar Cardoso. When it was inaugurated in 1963, it was the only one in Europe and who knows in the world with a single bow suspended in concrete.
    The story says that no one believed that the bridge could be completed because the area is very windy and the humidity is high, so the engineer studied a specific date to place the center part of the arch and thus complete the bridge.
  8. Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro
    Pass by
    The estuary of Cabedelo is a zone near the foz of the river Douro where you can find migratory birds and flora.
  9. Cais De Gaia
    Pass by
    The gate of Gaia or Ribeira de Gaia, is part of the UNESCO Heritage Site. It is the historic area of Gaia located right in front of the Ribeira do Porto. This is where the Port Wine cellars are located.
  10. Marina Do Freixo
    Pass by
    Return to Freixo Marina

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the doors that give access to the boats.

End point

Next to the doors that give access to the boats.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (62)

Parts of this description were translated automatically.

From
€55.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Porto
From
€55.00 per person
Check availability