Douro Valley Exclusive Tour: Intimate Vineyard Experiences and Authentic Portuguese Cuisine

Experience an exclusive tour of Douro Valley, with intimate vineyard visits and authentic Portuguese cuisine. Avoid commercial places and immerse yourself in the genuine Portuguese culture.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porto - Once you book it will be private
    If you mostly enjoy Regular wines from Douro region (dry), that is, in a more private way the tour for you, but of course you’ll be having also Port wines. Visiting Rome without seeing the Pope doesn’t make sense!
    Let’s avoid to get up to early and skip the rush hour collecting you at 9:30 AM in your…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

In addition to being a private tour, not sharing transport with other people…. touridenorthportugal always try to avoid the more commercial places / wineries, or those with too much movement, looking for the most picturesque and familiar ones to somehow get closer to the genuine Portuguese culture.
You won’t just have a tour guide but a friend to…

Location
Porto
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mark_t
Jun 11, 2025
Marcio great wine and grape knowledge - Our guide was very knowledgeable regarding wine and grape varieties. He aimed to provide us with a special experience. He introduced us to a variety of Douro Valley wines and Portugal foods. Fantastic experience. Highly recommend the tour especially our guide, Marcio.
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Rickyrick1221
May 21, 2025
Unforgettable Day in Douro Valley - We did a private Douro Valley wine tour and it was honestly one of the best experiences we’ve had. Our guide and driver, Marcio, was incredible. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and just made the whole day feel easy and fun. The tour itself was beautiful and well put together, and they totally nailed it when it came to our dietary needs, which we really appreciated. Would 100% book this again and wouldn’t think twice about requesting Marcio. He made the day unforgettable.
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Mariosm453
May 8, 2025
Must book this trip when in Porto - We booked this trip based on the reviews in trip advisor. If you are in Porto looking for a tour of the Duro valley you cannot go wrong booking this one. Marcio our guide handled our trip in the most professional and caring manner from the time he picked us from our hotel until he dropped us back. He is very knowledgeable about his business and his wine and wineries. Both me and my wife had a great and memorable time in the wine tasting and the great views of the Duro valley. Marcio made reservation to have lunch at the village where the explorer Magellan was born. Another picturesque place and the local cuisine was great.
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T3923tgemilyr
Apr 5, 2025
Rain or Shine - It was a great time! - Marcio was extremely kind, honest and patient. We brought our 18m daughter and he was so great. He had wonderful stories and advice as well!
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Superdave666
Mar 29, 2025
A fun introduction to the Douro Valley - This was an excellent outing. Marcio picked us up downtown, then whisked us away to the Douro Valley. Along the way, we stopped in Amarante which was a pretty town where we got introduced to Vinho Verde and the cured meats made in a little shop. Marcio had previously asked us our preferences in terms of what types of wineries or wines we were looking for. He did a great job picking interesting locations. At each winery, we got a personalized tour of the facilities and a tasting done by knowledgeable people. Lunch was good too where we ate outdoors with a view of the surrounding countryside. I highly recommend doing this.
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Abravkx
Mar 26, 2025
Amazing tour with Marcio - This was an excellent tour with Marcio. The region is spectacular. Marcio was an amazing tour guide. He made sure we were having a great time. Marcio is extremely knowledgable about the area and the Portugease wines. He was very flexible and adjusted the itinerarey to accomodate a boat tour. He took us to more quiet, local, authentic places. Overall it was an unforgetful day. We were so happy with Marcios hospitality that we asked him to take us for another tour. Highly recommend this private tour with Marcio !
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Julius_r
Mar 23, 2025
Beautiful Trip! - Márcio was a wonderful guide, and we had an incredible time exploring the Douro Valley. Márcio was accommodating of our schedule, and despite our desire to start the day a little later, we still hit all the places he wanted to take us. We visited 2 different beautiful quintas, both of which had significantly smaller production than those we visited in Vila Nova de Gaia. One was also more of a family-run joint. One tour was completely private (just myself and my wife) and the 2nd was with another couple and their daughter. On the way to the 1st vineyard, Márcio stopped to buy us some pastries for our wine tastings, and we were able to take a small walk across a beautiful bridge. The pastries went really well with the tastings. Lunch was in a lovely small town, and we had a wonderful experience at a very local restaurant with great Portuguese dishes, wine, and dessert. Before heading back to Gaia, Márcio took us to Amarante where we had some great meats, cheese, and wine. And we were able to walk around this charming town and pick up some pastries at a local bakery. It was a full-day experience, and one of the best parts of our Portugal trip. Márcio was a friendly guide, and also very accommodating & understanding (e.g., my motion sickness driving through the valley). He was very easy to talk to, and we learned some Portuguese and wine history along the way. He was also punctual, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend booking this tour with him, and I would love to work with him again on our next trip to the Douro!
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Robyn_g
Mar 22, 2025
This was hands down the... - This was hands down the best tour ever! We ended up booking this tour on a rainy day, but Marcio made this the absolute best experience. He really tailored the day to what we enjoyed and went out of his way to make up for the rainy weather. The wines at all the stops were so great and the views were incredible. Highly recommend anyone to book this tour!!
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621victorhugom
Jan 30, 2025
Excellent - Excellent tour. Marcio was a super professional and friendly guide. He organized the tasting very efficiently. Great restaurant suggestion for lunch. Beautiful views and excellent service in the visited cellars. I recommend 100%
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William_c
Jun 8, 2025
Great wine tasting in the Druro Valley - Massimo organized a great itinerary for us. From green wine tasting in the morning, two winery tasting visits, to a fantastic authentic Portuguese lunch, it was a great experience. Our only suggestion is the vehicle used for the 8 hour tour was a bit cramped for 4 guests ( it would be perfect for 2 or 3). A van with 2 guest seating rows would be more comfortable.
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From $210
up to 4 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).