Recently Viewed
Douro River Tour: Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia History
5.0
57 Ratings
Porto
Explore Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia’s history on a Douro River tour. Enjoy Port Wine, stunning views, and maybe even dolphins. Book your unforgettable adventure now.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Ponte de Dom Luis I - You will learn some facts about the D. Luís I Bridge. It is a metal structure bridge with two decks, built between 1881 and 1886, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia separated by the Douro River
- Ponte da Arrabida - Learn some facts about Ponte da Arrábida, which is an arch bridge over the Douro River that connects Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, in Portugal.
- Ponte Infante Dom Henrique - After the D. Luís Bridge, let’s talk a little about the Infante Dom Henrique bridge, named in honor of Infante D. Henrique.
- Ponte D. Maria Pia - We will cover some interesting aspects about this bridge, namely who D. Maria Pia was and why this bridge has her name.
- Ponte de Sao Joao - The São João Bridge is a railway infrastructure that transports the Northern Line over the Douro River, close to the city of Porto, in Portugal. Built to replace the already century-old D. Maria Pia Bridge. Let’s talk a little about its creation and reason for existence.
- Ponte do Freixo - The Freixo Bridge is the most upstream of the Douro River. Let’s talk about its importance and its history.
- Barcos Rabelos - As we stroll along the Douro River, we will pass by the famous Rabelos boats. On this trip it will be possible to observe the boat and talk about its characteristics.
- Vila Nova de Gaia - The river divides two cities, namely Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. We will address some historical factors about this city and tell some Stories and Myths about it.
- Rua do Cabedelo - During the tour, we will see some historical points. In this case it is an old fishing village. Let’s talk about this village and introduce important concepts about it.
- Cantareira - As we approach the Cantareira area, we will talk about a famous Portuguese singer who wrote about this same area and we will show you a little about the area.
- Foz do Douro - The affluent Foz do Douro is a seaside area known for its sandy beaches, such as Praia da Luz and Praia do Homem do Leme. We will cover topics such as the famous beaches that surround it and its historical context.
- Farolim de Felgueiras - We will discuss the time in which this lighthouse was created, we will talk about its use in the past and the beautiful area in which it is located.
- Cais De Gaia - Cais de Gaia is a tourist area with terraces, restaurants and bars, located on the left bank of the Douro River, in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite the historic area of Porto, a UNESCO world heritage site. We will precisely explain the importance of this area in tourist and economic terms.
- Ribeira - Ribeira is one of the oldest and most typical places in the city of Porto, in Portugal. Located in the parish of São Nicolau, next to the Douro River, it is part of the Historic Center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let’s get to know the area and talk about aspects related to the History of Porto.
What's Included
- Welcome Drink (Port Wine)
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Our tour consists of guiding you along the banks of both cities, Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, while we explain a little of their history. We welcome you with a Port Wine. We sail towards the D.Luís I bridge, a major element of our architecture. Heading towards the sea, we will also see the Fishing Village of Afurada, Cantareira and Foz do Douro. Maybe we will be lucky enough to see some dolphins. If you decide to come in the late afternoon, you might be rewarded with a magical sunset. Our team will be happy to guide you through this wonderful experience. Grab your cell phone, enjoy the moment and make friends!
Location
R. do Ouro 160
Rua do Ouro
Meeting at Cais do Ouro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(57 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Cora_f
Aug 18, 2024
Beautiful experience - My sister and I had a beautiful time on this boat. The two gentlemen hosts were so friendly and accommodating, and even provided blankets when it got chilly out. 10/10 views, go at sunset!
Review provided by Viator
Pascalsv7134ge
Aug 15, 2024
Definitely highly recommended - An absolute Recommendation to anyone who wants to learn about postage. Family tour in a relaxed atmosphere.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Steffistrekies
Aug 15, 2024
Breathtaking ride - That had been wonderful. Very familiar and it is best to book in the evening so you can see a wonderful sunset.
LG Steffi and her boys
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alistair_s
Aug 11, 2024
A beautiful experience - Tour guide was so welcoming, friendly and knowledgable. A good amount of space and seating on the boat. Such a beautiful journey along the Douro and a stunning sunset near the ocean. A lovely way to see the city and a very special memory to make. A drink of port and snacks were a lovely addition.
Review provided by Viator
Stevenroyp
Aug 11, 2024
Excellent boat experience on the Porto River. - Excellent very friendly very interesting and very comfortable. The buildings were very nice and the views were amazing. The boat was very august and was a unique experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Guide44908071397
Aug 11, 2024
Beautiful trip on the river Douro. Very pleasant guidance. Spectacular bridges to see. Small boat with up to 8 people - Very kunding and friendly guidance. Interesting background information.
Beautiful bridges. Very personal approach to the staff.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Martijn_v
Aug 9, 2024
Highly recommend!!! Excellent hosts, contagious smiles and friendly atmosphere - It was an amazing experience! Great wine, super comfortable and, most of all, great host!!! We got to know the history of the city and its bridges on the way up; while on the way back we enjoyed the wine and snacks with a beautiful sunset and some private time. 100% recommend, it’s the perfect combination if you want to learn more but also enjoy and relax!!!
Zeer aan te bevelen!
Muito obrigado pela experiência 🫶
Review provided by Viator
Valentinovidiu_n
Aug 6, 2024
Highly recommended - Very nice trip at sunset.
We were very lucky as we were the only customers.
The boat is very well maintained and the crew pampered us.
Do not miss this trip.
Review provided by Viator
405teaganc
Jul 31, 2024
Afternoon boat ride, 10/10 - My boyfriend and I took an afternoon trip and had a wonderful time! The views from the river were so amazing and our guide was knowledge and very personable. This river tour was one of the highlights of our time in Porto and I would recommend it to anyone. They also provided us with glasses of the owners' port made specially for this ride and it was super yummy.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jennifer_s
Jul 25, 2024
Would definitely recommend! - Very friendly and knowledgeable crew, really nice to support a small company who give a high quality experience. Would definitely recommend the sunset trip 🕶️🌞🍷
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
