Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

Duration50m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

The traditional six bridges cruise is more than a simple boat ride; in fact, it is an experience that everyone who visits Porto must try. The reason is really simple, the beauty, the climate, the sensations of being in the middle of two cities, and obviously, the magnificent views projected by the amazing six bridges which connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

Porto, Heritage site by UNESCO, is special from the river making this cruise one the most beautiful and fantastic activities that Porto has to offer you, so get on board and appreciate this amazing boat trip.

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From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise

Departure from Ribeira Quay: This open ticket is valid on Douro Acima & Tomaz do Douro Boats departing from Ribeira Quay (Porto side).
Starting point:
Cais da Ribeira, Porto, Portugal

From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise

Departure from Gaia Quay: This open ticket is valid on Rota do Douro Boats departing from Gaia Quay (Gaia side).
Starting point:
Rota do Douro, R. Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 162 e 164, 4400-175 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

What's included

Panoramic river cruise

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal Expenses
Gratuities

What to expect

Ponte D. Maria Pia
Pass by

There are six magnificent bridges that join the two banks of the Douro River. Have fun on the Six Bridges Cruise and get to know them!

Classified as a National Monument the D. Maria Pia Bridge is a railway infrastructure that crosses the Douro River, connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it was once the largest iron arch bridge in the world and is considered one of his greatest masterpiece.
Dom Luis I Bridge
Pass by

The Ponte Dom Luís I is a true icon of the city of Porto and a marvel of 19th century engineering. The Dom Luís I Bridge spans the River Douro between Porto on the north bank and Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank.
Ponte da Arrabida
Pass by

The Arrábida Bridge is an arch bridge that crosses the Douro River, connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. It was built in 1963 as a response to the increasing flow of traffic and the need for alternative connections to the old bridges. At the time of its construction, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch of any bridge in the world.
Ponte de Sao Joao
Pass by

The São João Bridge was built to replace the D. Maria Pia Bridge, another iconic bridge in Porto.
The São João Bridge has become an iconic landmark in the Porto skyline and an important transportation link between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Interestingly, during the construction of the bridge, archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman road and a medieval shipyard on the site, providing valuable information about the history of the area.
Pass by

The Freixo Bridge was inaugurated in September 1995 is a road bridge that connects Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River. Of all the bridges connecting Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, the Ponte do Freixo is the one that is furthest upstream from the Douro River.
Ponte Infante Dom Henrique
Pass by

The Infante Dom Henrique Bridge, also known as the Infante Bridge, is a road bridge connecting Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River, in Portugal.

Named in honor of Infante Dom Henrique (He was the main promoter of the Portuguese expansion, the so-called ''Portuguese Discoveries''), he was born in Porto, it is the newest bridge connecting Porto and Gaia.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

VALID ONLY FOR THE OPTION FROM GAIA
Departures from the Gaia Quay located in Gaia (Gaia).
Ticket valid for the company Rota do Douro
Schedules confirmation not available (open ticket)
We kindly advise being on the meeting point about 15 minutes before the departure time.

Meeting point

VALID ONLY FOR THE OPTION FROM PORTO
Departures from the Ribeira Quay located in Ribeira (Porto).
Ticket valid for the companies Douro Acima & Tomaz do Douro.
Schedules confirmation not available (open ticket)
We kindly advise being on the meeting point about 15 minutes before the departure time.

End point

VALID ONLY FOR THE OPTION FROM GAIA
Departures from the Gaia Quay located in Gaia (Gaia).
Ticket valid for the company Rota do Douro
Schedules confirmation not available (open ticket)
We kindly advise being on the meeting point about 15 minutes before the departure time.

End point

VALID ONLY FOR THE OPTION FROM PORTO
Departures from the Ribeira Quay located in Ribeira (Porto).
Ticket valid for the companies Douro Acima & Tomaz do Douro.
Schedules confirmation not available (open ticket)
We kindly advise being on the meeting point about 15 minutes before the departure time.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
Third party services are subject to availability and may change without notice
The cruise is panoramic and no guide or audio guide service is guaranteed
There is a minimum of participants for the activity to run
The opening hours of the Six Bridges Cruise are daily from 10:30am - 6pm April - September and from 11am - 4pm October - March

Cancellation policy

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

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