Douro River Private Tour: Enjoy Serene Navigation and Explore the Riverside Area of Porto and Gaia
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61 Ratings
Porto
Embark on a private tour of the Douro River and explore the picturesque riverside area of Porto and Gaia. Enjoy serene navigation, pass under the iconic bridges, and indulge in a relaxed get-together with a welcome drink. Book now for a unique and unforgettable experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marina Do Freixo - At the access door to the piers, next to the marina cafe
  • Ponte de Sao Joao - Passage under the São João Bridge - current railway bridge
  • Ponte D. Maria Pia - Passage under the bridge with a brief explanation of its history - old railway bridge
  • Ponte Infante Dom Henrique - Passage under the Infante Dom Henrique bridge
  • Ponte de Dom Luis I - Passage under the historic Luis I Bridge with a short stop for photos
  • Cais da Ribeira - Passage at Cais da Ribeira with a short stop for photos
  • Ponte da Arrabida - Passage under the Arrábida bridge
  • Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro - Towards the Atlantic Ocean observation of the Douro River estuary
  • Cais De Gaia - Port wine cellars, cable car to Serra do Pilar
  • Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar - Monastery and gardens where you can enjoy the sunset
  • Ponte do Freixo - Passage under the ash bridge
  • Marina Do Freixo - Return to Freixo Marina
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Blanket
  • welcome drink
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Life jacket
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Music
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

This tour is exclusively yours and your companions’. It has a capacity of 4 individuals, lasts 2 serene hours, and follows a leisurely river route. The tour takes you through one of the world’s most captivating regions - the riverbanks of Porto and Gaia along the Douro River, going beneath its 6 bridges that connect the two cities. We offer a casual social experience complimented by a welcome beverage. We depart from Marina do Freixo and head towards Foz do Rio Douro/Atlantic Ocean between both city shores, guided by 2 skippers. If you are seeking a unique voyage, we invite you to join us!

Location
Marina do Freixo
N108
Find us at the Marina
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jane_l
Apr 17, 2024
Leisurely boat trip up the river with great hosts - Suzanna & Sergio were very welcoming into their gorgeous new boat. We went as far as the river harbor entrance and meandered back under the bridges amidst the tourist boats. Suzanna shared architectural and historical bits about the buildings, bridges and Porto & surrounding towns; sharing a natives knowledge and perspective. Would very highly recommend!
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Laurie_v
Apr 13, 2024
Private and personalized Porto six bridges boat tour - Look no further, book this Douro River and Six Bridges boat tour with SS Amazing Douro. Captains Serge and Susana provide personal and VIP-level service on their private boat. You will know you have picked the best tour when you see other boats packed with people and you have champagne in your hand, a fruit and cheese plate in front of you, and very friendly conversation with the captains. We did three tours in Porto and this was hands down our favorite! They are locals and care very much about providing a special and personalized experience.
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No_g270
Mar 24, 2024
Excellent!!!! - My wife and I took this tour in Porto and we loved it. It could not have been better. The boat is new and the views are spectacular. See the city from another perspective. Extreme kindness. Cleaning. Good rosé wine. We recommend.
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Northstar07536766777
Mar 17, 2024
What a fabulous Tour!!!!!. - I took this tour with my parents and it was simply fabulous. The boat is completely new, super comfortable and spacious. Captain Sérgio sailed calmly and you can see that he has a lot of experience. Susana is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the city, she told a lot about the history and people of Porto. They served a snack and the wine was excellent. I really recommend it!!!!
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Mary
Oct 29, 2023
Great cruise for 1-2 couples - Susanna and Sergio were wonderful hosts. There boat was small, but perfect for 2 couples. We enjoyed the champagne and snacks. Weather was perfect. We got to experience a beautiful sunset, and watch the kids jump off the bridge into the River Douro.
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10philn
Oct 20, 2023
Incredible experience - I booked this on a recent birthday trip to Porto and it was the best money I spent. The hosts were professional and punctual. Not only providing great knowledge about the river and city, but they also provided drinks and snacks throughout. 10/10 experience. I would recommend this for 2-3 people.
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Alisondg2420td
Oct 9, 2023
10/10 amazing - We were met by Susana who was extremely nice and helpful with a good understanding of English! We did not expect the level of drinks and snacks which we had along the journey or how we extremely comfortable the boat was too!!
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Janehm6181wb
Oct 7, 2023
Evening Private Boat Cruise on the Douro River - There was great communication even before we arrived. We were greeted warmly and boarded the boat safely. The tour guides were excellent, provided much information about the River, Porto and surrounding areas. The bridges were amazing and much more so after hearing the history. We were provided with a delicious cheese board and drinks. They were blankets available as needed. It was a little busy on some parts of the River, but our Captain handled the boat very well. We had a 5:30 pm start and it was a beautiful night. We would highly recommend this activity.
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W1416pvanthonya
Sep 30, 2023
Intimate & Informative casual private tour - What a lovely informative sunset on the river. Our hosts were thoughtful engaged and a resource with a wealth of information.
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Robert_r
Sep 27, 2023
Lovely Relaxing Cruise - We had excellent contact with Susana and Sergio for our 6pm cruise actually starting at 5:30pm to help Susana. It was no trouble to get to the Marina do Freixo at that time. As we had been out to Foz by tram previously we asked to go up the Douro to the east. We were the first to ask for this. The shoreline is much less developed than going towards the sea and under the bridges. We found it relaxing and quiet after our few days in old Porto city. We drank espumante and had cheese, grapes and mini-toasts. Susana pointed out a number of places including river beaches, villages and the first dam and lock on the river. We cruised back into the sunset. A very easy and lovely cruise.
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