Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

4.8
(5,052 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Enjoy an all inclusive tour through the unique Douro Valley and discover fabulous landscapes in this region, on this 10-hour tour from Porto. Learn about the unique culture and heritage of this old demarcated region.
Enjoy a guided visit and wine tastings to one of the most renowned wineries (Croft / Taylor's group or Calém / Burmester group.

What's Included

Renown Wine estate guided visit with tasting of 3 wines
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Amarante, São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint & Road N222
Panoramic Douro River Cruise on a Traditional Rabelo Boat from Pinhão
Lunch (Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
Professional Guide & Comfortable Small Group Minibus
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Hotel Pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Calçada de Vandoma

Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • Porto (Pass by)

    Your experience starts at our Meeting Point, next to S. Bento Station and you will meet your guide that will drive you to the Amarante, our first stop. On your way to the Douro Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Amarante

    Amarante, our first stop, features the majestic Serra do Marão and the river Tâmega, which flows through the city and adds charm to its picturesque houses. The city, possibly founded by the Roman centurion Amarantus, links the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. In the 13th century, St. Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk and the city's patron saint, built a bridge over the Tâmega. Amarante is also renowned for its sweets, including papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, and galhofas, which can be found in local cake-shops and cafés.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura

    Our second stop, at 640 meters high, is the São Leonardo da Galafura Viewpoint between Vila Real and Peso da Régua. This spot offers breathtaking views of the Douro River and the steep, vineyard-covered slopes of the historic Trás-os-Montes region.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Douro Valley

    It's now time for Lunch! Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional all-inclusive portuguese meal. Try some of most traditional portuguese gastronomy pairing with some local Douro table wines. (Vegetarian option for lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • N222 (Pass by)

    The N222 road is classified as the most beautiful road in the world and guides us along the south bank of the Douro River, for miles of pleasure, fascination and beautiful surroundings into the very heart of the Douro Wine Region.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cais do Pinhão

    Time to Sail on a scenic Rabelo boat, sided by terraces where the vines that produce ours, and yet so global, Port grow. The vision from the river to both banks, in areas where only vineyards and wine farms exist, is a unique experience.

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Pinhao

    For an authentic vineyard experience, you will visit a vineyard estate, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Discover the secrets of the vineyards as you take a guided walking tour through the property, stopping at points of interest along the way and taking in the magnificent landscape of the vineyards. During the guided visit, and before returning to Porto, you will also enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting of different wines.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
  • Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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