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
  • Two winery visits with tastings of Douro and Port wines
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
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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Shaina_s
Sep 11, 2024
Very informative about the region and the wines - Everything was absolutely perfect! We really did not want to go with a group, and this was a much better way of doing it. The places chosen were all great, the two wineries were unique in their own way and the food was all amazing. I really cannot recommend this enough, and I will definitely be sharing this with a couple friends of mine who are planning on visiting Portugal soon.
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Laura_p
Aug 28, 2024
Wonderful guide. Avoid the crowds and take this private tour. - We had a fabulous day with Marcio. We selected his offering because we wanted a private tour, and he stops in Amarante - a town we wanted to visit. Our expectations were high, and Marcio exceeded them. During our tour, we tasted 14 wines/ports, ate lots of delicious food (shout out to the pastries from Amarante, paired with port), and had great conversations with Marcio. The two bottles of port that we brought back aren't available in US, proving that Marcio takes you to wineries off the beaten path. We are going to recommend his tour to all of our friends who are considering visiting the Duoro Valley.
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Pinkyuptravel
Aug 20, 2024
Amazing Wine Tour of Duoro Valley - We had an amazing experience exploring the Duoro Valley. Extremely professional and an amazing day! I would highly recommend this tour in the future for our clients.
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Courtney_c
Jul 17, 2024
Great views, wine and cheese and the lunch was to die for. - This was the best wine tour we’ve ever had. Shoutout to Marquois for taking us to hidden gems of the Douro.
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Gregory_h
Jul 10, 2024
Anniversary - My wife and I spent our 30th anniversary on a special wine tour with Marcio. It was an awesome day. We enjoyed an amazing drive with so many beautiful views of the valley. Plus enjoyed several unique stops and great wineries along the way. Special thanks to Marcio who made our 30th anniversary a special day we will never forget. Thanks again Marcio…. Greg and Carol Hulen.
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Kbcb2qyg5h
Jul 6, 2024
How to make visiting the Douro Valley special. - The Duoro Vallley is spectacular. Certainly, all of the wineries are great. And the quality of the wines are truly special. But, what made this an amazing experience was our guide Márcio Araújo. He took us to a couple of the more unique wineries and was able to get us into tastings that were a step above what general group tours receive. He even brought us to a special place for lunch where tourists don’t go. The restaurant served us a delicious traditional Portuguese meal. Plus, they even made a special accommodation for me because I’m a vegetarian. He made the entire day feel like we were locals while making it very special.
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Kathryn_b
Jun 14, 2024
Really special private tour - Márcio is very knowledgeable about port, wine, the best local bars, patisseries, restaurants, etc. He started our day with a good pastry at a local bar, and made sure we had the best wine and port tasting at both wineries. He was patient with all our questions, and even took us to a promenade along the river when I requested a 10-minute walk in between the wineries.
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Trail59115677190
Jun 9, 2024
Exceptional Stress-free Douro Wine Tour - This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip to Porto. Communication with Márcio was great; we knew exactly what to expect beforehand. He picked us up from our hotel, and on the drive to the Douro valley, after treating us to cappuccinos, Márcio shared his extensive knowledge of Portuguese wine, food, and culture. Here’s where it pays to book a private tour— the drive up to the first winery we visited was up a windy, steep drive that could not be made by a larger sized tour group. The view and staff of this small winery were spectacular, and the wine was even better. We were kicking ourselves afterward for only purchasing one bottle. My husband and I had our own private tasting table in front of the window, apart from a tour group, and we were given higher-end and additional wines to taste. We were very well tended to at the second winery we visited as well. We made several other stops in various nearby towns that added to the the local experience. Márcio genuinely ensured we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves the whole day. This tour was authentic, did not feel the least bit touristy, and would not have been the same without Márcio. As a side note, I am a vegetarian, and Márcio ensured that I had ample food options at each stop.
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Rajasree_s
Jun 3, 2024
Full day tour of the Douro Valley - We had a full day tour of the Douro valley with two wine tastings with Marcio. He was an experienced and knowledgeable guide who ensured we got to experience as much as possible and took us to see some places which are not on the tourist track. The whole day was fantastic! Thank you Marcio!
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Brian_w
May 27, 2024
Intimate - We had an incredible experience. Marcio was a fun and knowledgeable guide. The tour was intimate and felt tailor-made to our preferences. Come hungry!
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From $185
up to 4 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).