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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

4.2  / 5
2359 reviews
Activity provider:LIVING TOURS
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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

Activity provider:LIVING TOURS
4.2  / 5
2359 reviews

From US$ 15.86 per person

Follow in the footsteps of the wine merchants of Portugal on a classic “Six Bridges” cruise of Porto. Sail down the River Douro along the route of the “Rabello Boats” that served the area.

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Highlights
  • Take a panoramic cruise down the River Douro
  • Follow the route of the old rabello boats
  • Learn more about the bridges of Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Enjoy fantastic views of the Foz do Douro
  • Choose between a departure from Gaia or Porto
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Enjoy a traditional “6 Bridges Cruise” along the River Douro and follow in the footsteps of the old wine merchants that transported wine from the valley to the wine cellars. Get on board the boat and sail along the sparkling Douro River. Admire the beautiful landscapes and red-roofed buildings of the towns of Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia from the water.

Let the old-fashioned charm of the Rabelo Boat (old wine transport ship) transport you back in time. Get to know the historic bridges that connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, as your boat glides under them.

Learn more about their construction and curiosities, and upon arrival at the last bridge, see the sandy beaches of the seafront area Foz do Douro where the river pours into the ocean.

Includes
  • Panoramic 50-minute cruise along the River Douro
  • Guide or audio guide
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The cruise runs, every hour, daily from 11:00 AM to 6 PM from April to September and from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM from October to March
  • This cruise is not guided
  • Minimum and maximum passenger numbers apply

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 2359 reviews

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  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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Boat ride was nice, for the low price, but the audio portion of the tour, where the history of the bridges was described, could only be heard if you sat in the inside section of the boat, which was far less desirable than sitting outside. I was disappointed in that, since it then just became a boat ride, no info gleaned on bridges and their history.

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September 18, 2023

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Kathy – United StatesVerified booking

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I enjoyed the boat ride and there was some commentary about the bridges. There are a number of boat trips along the quay and when we found the correct one we had to queue to verify our tickets to the kiosk that was selling them which took a little while and of course the tickets were cheaper to buy there.

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September 5, 2023

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Karin – United KingdomVerified booking

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The cruise was good and relaxing, it offered nice views of Porto ;) There was a automatic guide (via speakers) in few languages, but as we were sitting in the very front of the boat we didnt hear it, but we didnt really mind, we just wanted to enjoy views and relax, so it was good ;) Tip: take scarf or sweater as it gets pretty windy, but it ia worth it.

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