Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tastings and Scenic Boat Ride

Embark on a private wine tour in the Douro Valley, with private tastings, lunch, and a boat ride. Explore vineyards, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, and learn about the region’s history and gastronomy. A memorable experience awaits!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

This private tour offers some of the best experiences in Douro Valley.

We pick you up in Porto or other locations around 8:30 am and drop you off around 7:30 pm. This day trip includes several Douro DOC and Port wine tastings, a boat ride at the small village of Pinhão and a three-course meal with wines at one of the best restaurants in Douro Valley.

We will stop at the famous Pinhão railway station and enjoy some breathtaking landscapes all over the day. Have an innovative perspective of our region’s history, culture, and gastronomy, while strolling through the vineyards where the finest wines from the “Quintas” (Wine Estates) are produced.

Points of Interest

  • The Douro Valley
What's Included
  • Boat cruise in the Douro River
  • Pick up & drop off at your accommodation in Porto or in the Douro Valley region
  • Visit to the Pinhão railway station
  • Port & Douro DOC Wine tastings
  • Specialized tour guide
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses.
Additional Information

We kick off the day by collecting you from your lodging in Porto or the Douro Valley at either 8:30am or 9:30am. Throughout the course of the day, you get to sample various Douro DOC and Port wines during our guided tastings, enjoy a scenic 50-minute boat excursion at the charming village of Pinhão, and relish a delightful three-course meal paired with wines.

Next, we pause for a bit at the renowned Pinhão railway station where you can take in the stunning scenery at your leisure. Immerse yourself in the unique history, culture, and culinary offerings of the region whilst ambling through the vineyards that produce some of the finest wines from the “Quintas” (Wine Estates). An unforgettable experience awaits!

Make sure to spare some time to marvel at the views and snap group photos – the Douro Region is remarkably breathtaking! To cap off this adventurous day, sit back and enjoy a tranquil drive back to Porto, where we will ensure a comfortable drop-off at your accommodation around 7:30 pm.

Location
The Douro Valley
Lugar Da Ponte
Cancellation Policy

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

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Diana
Aug 18, 2024
Magical day in the Douro Valley - The way in which Alfredo organized this tour was absolutely magical! (but I don't want to give anything away!) He is such a kind and thoughtful person. We learned so much, every step of the way. This is a day to remember!
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B7310bobrandonr
Aug 9, 2024
Wine Tour to the Douro Valley with Alfredo - This full day tour is absolutely incredible and a must when you are in the Douro Valley. To start off, Alfredo is not only very knowledgeable about wine and the region itself, but also very polite and considerate. Furthermore, we were recommended to do this tour by friends of ours who highly regarded the tour. About the tour itself. Alfredo met us at our hotel and drove us to the first winery. On the way, we stopped at various lookout points and he enhanced our knowledge about the wine region and its history. Our first stop was Gueda Wines. This selection for the first stop was incredible. At this stop, we tasted various wines (white/red, as well as port wines) and had our own individual charcuterie boards to pair with the wine. Following the tasting, we went into the vineyard and our guide talked in great detail about their family history, maintenance of the vines, harvesting, etc. We then headed to Ferradosa, which is a farm to table restaurant. We were amazed by the delicious meal and wine pairing. Not to mention, it had amazing views of the Douro River. During our 10-day trip to Portugal, this was by far our favorite traditional restaurant. Moreover, when the waiter brought each course to the table, he explained in detail what we were eating, where the ingredients are from in the Douro Valley, and how it pairs with the specific wine that we were given. We then headed to Messias Wine Cellar next. This was one of the highlights of the tour. In this 200+ year old cellar, we sampled old port wine directly from the barrel and were given a tour of the cellar. During this stop, we learned in great detail about the history of port wine and how it is made. This is an experience that I will always remember! The last stop of the tour was at Quinta Do Pego. Once again, it was a great selection by Alfredo that included red wine and port wine. Alfredo took the time to explain what wine we were drinking at this stop, what it pairs with, etc. It is evident that after many years of business, Alfredo has carefully selected what wineries and restaurant he brings his guests to. My wife and I were very thankful about that. Furthermore, at each stop, it was private and as a result, we were not mixed in with other wine tours. We are so happy that we decided to do this tour and it was by far the highly of our 10-day trip to Portugal. If you are in the region, then we highly recommend this tour!!!
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Peter_b
Jul 30, 2024
All 3 tours were... - All 3 tours were outstanding but the first at Casa do Romezal was especially great. What made the tour special though, was our driver and guide, Alfredo. His knowledge, patience and clear excitement about the region was infectious. Thanks!!
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797alecb
Jul 29, 2024
Duoro Wine tour and Braga day tour - Alfredo did such an amazing job with this tour for my family. He was so accommodating for my family of 11. He customized and tailored the entire experience to fit our exact needs. He was so incredibly informative, enjoyable and wonderful to be around. I could not recommend using someone more for your time in Porto than Alfredo!
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John_d
Jul 19, 2024
Amazing private tour - Alfredo was amazing. This tour wouldn’t have been the same without him. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate. We loved the convenience of being picked up at our Airbnb and the intimacy of a private tour. Every stop was fantastic. We weren’t overwhelmed with the same information over and over again. We got to taste so many good wines and meet the nicest people. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit the Douro wine region.
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Cynthia_b
Jul 12, 2024
Memorable wine tour! - Great wineries, very knowledgeable guide. Incredible scenery. Highly recommend this day trip. Well worth an expertly curated tour.
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Jackel_c
Jul 11, 2024
Perfect Trip to Douro Valley - Treating my family from Hong Kong to this private wine tour in Douro Valley was the highlight of our trip (or any vacation for that matter). Alfredo was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, always making sure that we were enjoying ourselves and that we were happy with the pace of the tour. The selection of vineyards was perfect for a day trip. Each stop offered a unique experience. We were able to meet passionate small estate owners and sample vintage port from superb years all in one day! The outdoor wine tasting with picturesque views of the vineyard and mountains was a real treat. Alfredo really pulls out all the stops and spares no expenses to ensure that this tour is of outstanding quality. The lunch at Quinta Da Pacheca was exquisite (the sea bass and port wine cake were some of the best dishes we had in Porto). This was, without a doubt, the most flawlessly executed tour out there. We were able to soak in magnificent views, learn and sample the best wine Douro has to offer, and enjoy a gourmet 3 course meal. Alfredo really goes above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Extremely glad we chose this tour!
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547jordanf
Jul 2, 2024
Highlight of our trip. - Our Douro Valley wine tour with Alfredo was without a doubt the highlight of our 14 day tour through Portugal. Alfredo’s knowledge and passion for what he does is truly fascinating. The Douro Valley has many stunning views and Quintas where excellent wine is produced. What we liked about Alfredo’s tour is that he took us to an array of vineyards, from local family owned to established estates. Best wine tour in Douro Valley.
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Robdelk
Jun 27, 2024
The best day tour to the Duoro Valley - 100% agree with Ryan's recent review about Alfredo's "private wine tour" to the Duoro Valley. This full day education and wine tasting (with 3 course lunch) in the Douro was as described. Our group of two couples from Australia were picked up on time and during the 1.5 hour trip to our first stop Alfredo described the region and introduced us to the various wines . Our first stop for wine tasting at Gueda (Casa de Romezal) was nothing short of brilliant with the owner Luis. At our next stop, the larger, more upscale premises of Quinta da Pacheca we tasted more wine and were then served a very good 3 course lunch, again with local wine. We were then driven to Pinhao and took a 1 hour boat trip on the Duoro. Our last stop at the (even more) upscale Quinta do Pego provided gobsmacking views of the Duoro valley with tasting top class port wine. I would unreservedly recommend anyone seeking a one day adventure to the Duoro Valley to contact Alfredo at Tour vent.
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F2455ristephenc
Jun 19, 2024
Best Wine Valley Tour - The tour was simply fascinating! Alfredo was a wealth of information about the area, history and wines in the valley. Our first stop was my favorite! The owner of the vineyard Luis at Gueho Wines incredible story regarding this family owned property since the occupation of the Moors and how he and his sister have revived the business. The wines and olive oil superb! Wonderful lunch and beautiful boat ride! We would highly recommend this tour.
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