Douro River Cruise: Porto's Wine and History

Discover Porto’s history and wine culture on a Douro River cruise. Enjoy scenic views, local snacks, and expert insights. Book your unforgettable journey today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Douro River - The journey begins on the cherished river, where “Douro” in Latin translates to “made of gold.” These waters truly form the vibrant core of the city.
  • Ponte D. Maria Pia - The city’s oldest bridge, rich with fascinating details to explore.
  • Ponte de Dom Luis I - A major city landmark since 1881, still in use today.
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What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Experience Porto in a whole new way with a leisurely boat ride along the river! Imagine taking in the breathtaking city views from a small boat with a welcoming group—it’s far more intimate and unique than the larger tourist boats.
As you sail, immerse yourself in the region’s incredible wine culture by tasting three wines, with the historic cellars…

Location
Boating Porto
N108
Just as you arrive at the location that will have the river in front of you, you’ll be able to see the marine with boats and the dock, that’s the meeting point where we are going to start our journey, will just meet by the entrance door.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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307maureene
Apr 9, 2025
highly recommended - Excellent trip with Claudia who was an excellent host and very informative, stunning views, helped by beautiful sunny weather
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Themarkesmith
Apr 9, 2025
Fun on the water in Porto - A great trip with a knowledgeable and friendly team from Boating Porto. The boat was very comfortable and clean and with smaller group numbers, there were 8 guests on our outing, you had the space to relax and talk. The skipper was excellent and her brother kept us entertained and supplied with various local drinks to try. Would highly recommend over larger vessel tours as it felt like a private boat tour.
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Isobel_m
Apr 8, 2025
Absolutely fantastic - 10/10! - Beautifully intimate experience with knowledgable and friendly staff. Delicious variety of Port Wines and coordinating snacks with each one. The guide and captain go above and beyond to make the experience memorable and entertaining and are more than happy to answer all your questions about Porto and Portugal in general.
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Beccasunflower
Apr 4, 2025
Unique and perfect way to spend time in Porto! - We had a wonderful time on our boat tour! The group of 8 was fantastic, and our boat guides, Vanya and Claudia, were perfect. What a spectacular view from the Duoro River. Great historical context provided as well. Thank you!
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Caroline_l
Apr 2, 2025
Highly recommended! - We (my husband, my Mom and I) were so blessed to have Vania (sorry if spelling is incorrect) and José (again sorry if spelling is incorrect) as our guides, they are wonderful people and were so helpful with my 76 yo Mom to get in and out of the boat. The boat was very nice and clean and the ride was smooth and pleasant. Thank you so much Vania and José for the wonderful experience. Wishing you guys all the best!
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S
Apr 2, 2025
Great excursion - The organizer is highly recommended: we were unfortunately at the wrong departure point. We were able to reach the organizer at short notice and they picked us up there. The crew is very nice and speaks good English. Wine & snacks delicious and sufficient. Private atmosphere instead of mass tourism
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Adventurer793655
Apr 1, 2025
A great afternoon experience - A great way to see both sides of the river and get some history of Portugal. The Captain and guide were knowledgeable about history, the local area and the wines served. Highly recommend!
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Samuel
Apr 1, 2025
Great boat trip - Super nice tour. Relaxed atmosphere and delicious wine! A dream for extroverts. I would do it again
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Christel
Apr 1, 2025
Beautiful - Perfect way to see all the bridges. Nice small boat and comfortable. No overcrowding lots of opportunities to take pictures. The crew were pleasant and informative and the tasting was a nice touch.
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Katherine_w
Apr 8, 2025
Boat cruise - It was confusing to find the meeting point as there wasn’t a sign and no one around to assist. The boat was clean, the guides were friendly but would have liked to hear more about Porto and its history. It included snacks but was limited on the amount provided. We had great weather which helped us have a good cruise.
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From $45
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).