Visit the ancient villages of the Douro Valley on a day trip from Porto. Discover the unique landscapes, history, and culture of Amarante and enjoy a traditional Douro lunch paired with local wines.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup optional
- Pickup starts prior to the service. Please contact the local operator in advance to confirm your hotel pickup information. The exact pickup details will be given the day before your tour.
Experience
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Bus / coach
(50 minutes)
Amarante
Visit, Guided tour, Free time (1 hour)
Bus / coach
(50 minutes)
Photo stop (10 minutes)
Lunch (1 hour)
Bus / coach
(45 minutes)
Douro Valley
Guided tour, Wine tasting (1 hour)
Bus / coach
(15 minutes)
Pinhão
Boat cruise (1 hour)
Bus / coach
(1.5 hours)
2 drop-off locations:
Porto, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 360A
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Explore the Douro Region with its picturesque villages and incredible vineyards
- Take in panoramic views of Douro's unique landscape from an amazing viewpoint
- Enjoy a complete traditional Portuguese lunch with drinks
- Sail along the Douro River on a panoramic cruise on a Rebelo boat from Pinhão
- Sample different port wines at a recognized wine estate
Gain some insight into the Douro Valley's history and landscapes. Take a guided tour of the city of Amarante, known as the city of love, sweets, and art. Be amazed by the breathtaking view from one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the entire Douro region, the viewpoint of São Leonardo da Galafura. The Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. It is also classified as a World Heritage Site. There are many other things to discover in the valley, including its rich culture, history, cuisine, and traditions.
This region is known for its unique landscape, where the river is beautifully flanked by green mountains on both sides, forming an interesting V shape.
These mountains not only flank the river but also serve a very important purpose: they are the soil where the vineyards are cultivated in terraces, making this view even more fantastic. For lunch, experience a 3-course traditional Douro meal (comprised of an appetizer, the main course, and a dessert) paired with local Douro wines. After lunch, enjoy a 1-hour panoramic river cruise from Pinhão, and fall in love with all the landscape and vineyards that surround you. Then is time for a visit with a local guide to a renowned winery (Quinta da Roêda, Taylor’s/Croft brands or Quinta São Luiz, Kopke/Calém brands), where you will learn about the production process of the famous Port wine and also enjoy a tasting of 3 different wines produced at the winery. After a day in good company, head back to Porto.
- Pickup and drop-off at hotels in the city center of Porto (if selected)
- Guided tour
- Transportation via comfortable air-conditioned minibus
- Walking tour in Amarante
- Visit to São Leonardo da Galafura
- 3-course traditional Portuguese meal with drinks (Vegatarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
- 1-hour Douro River cruise on a traditional Rebelo boat
- Guided visit to wine estate with 3 tastings
- 1 bottle of water per person
- Personal expenses
- People with mobility impairments
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meet your guide at Living Tours/Tourist Service office (Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352), next to São Bento train station, Porto.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- 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.
- Children from 4 to 12 years pay half price. Children aged 0 to 3 are free of charge
- Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
- Pickup and drop-off from Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos hotels is not included
- The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
- Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service
- The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience
- Schedules may change without prior notice
- This tour is not available on 25 December and 1 January