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Douro Valley Tour: Explore Top Wineries and Scenic Views
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255 Ratings
Porto
Experience the beauty of Douro Valley on a small group tour from Porto. Visit 3 top wineries, taste local wines, and learn from an expert guide. Don’t miss the stunning landscape and cultural highlights. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Douro River - The tour predominantly features the Douro River as the picturesque backdrop throughout the day. The wineries visited offer stunning views of the river.
- Peso Da Regua - Whenever possible, there is a stop at the historic city of Peso da Régua in the Douro Valley, known for its wine commerce. Guests receive a brief explanation about the city and have some free time for coffee and photos.
- Quinta do Tedo - Quinta do Tedo is one of the wineries that can be visited on the tour. During this visit, a local guide explains the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo. It includes a guided wine tasting session where the different wines are introduced. NOTE: Wineries or the order of wineries visited may vary depending on availability. NOTE 2: Visits to wineries and river cruises are not fully private and are open to external participants.
- The Douro Valley - In the heart of the Douro Valley, there is an opportunity to visit Pinhão, a small village known for its historic railway station. Pinhão was once a significant hub for the commerce and transport of wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and then shipped in traditional Rabelo boats to age in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river in Porto.
- Pinhão Railway Station - As part of the visit to Pinhão, there is a brief stop at the 19th-century railway station. The highlight is the 24 panels of blue and white tiles depicting typical scenes of Douro Valley culture.
- Quinta do Bomfim - Quinta do Bomfim offers an exceptional selection of Port. During the visit to Quinta da Roêda, there is a special wine tasting session where guests can try unique selected wines based on their preferences.
- Quinta do Beijo - Quinta do Beijo is another winery that can be visited on the tour. This small local winery offers excellent wines that are not available in the city. The visit is usually conducted by the owner, who shares insights about the production and flavors of the wines. NOTE: Wineries or the order of wineries visited may vary depending on availability. NOTE 2: Visits to wineries and river cruises are not fully private and are open to external participants.
- D’Origem - Alternatively, D’Origem may be visited instead of Quinta do Beijo or Quinta do Tedo. This small, interesting winery in Casal de Loivos offers breathtaking views over the Douro Valley. At D’Origem, guests can taste DOC Douro wines and visit a small olive oil museum that operated until 2001, learning about traditional olive oil production.
- Porto - The tour returns to Porto from the Douro Valley around 6:00 PM, where the guide will drop guests off at their selected location.
What's Included
- Best Douro valley lookout points
- Bottled water
- Traditional lunch (Fish, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten free need to be requested in advance)
- Transport by Air Conditioned Mini Van - Up to 8 People
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop Off (Hotel/address in Porto city center)
- Tasting of 9 Wines (Port and DOC Douro)
- Ride along the famous and scenic N222 road
- Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join us on this 9-hour journey from Porto as we explore the splendid Douro Valley, with pit stops at three highly esteemed wineries of the region, in a friendly small group setting. Get introduced to the diverse range of Port and DOC Douro wines by sampling each one, under the guidance of our expert wine tour guide taking you through every step.
Revel in the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley while savouring local wines paired with traditional regional flavours. Before we head back to Porto, there will be a photo opportunity at Pinhão, near the 19th-century railway station - adorned with 24 tile panels from 1937, showcasing imagery of Douro Valley and its heritage.
Following this delightful blend of wine, sights, and cultural immersion, you will be escorted back to your Porto hotel, with a projected arrival time of 6:00 PM.
- Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
- We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready for pick-up to avoid delays.
- Douro Valley’s temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
- Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
- Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law
Location
Douro River
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(255 Ratings)
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Zachary_w
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing Douro Valley Tour - We had an absolute blast on this tour! he Douro valley is beautiful and all three wineries were very different and showed the variety of the region. Lunch was also wonderful and best of all was our tour guide/driver Tuna. He was very knowledgeable about the area and very friendly!
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Robert_b
Jul 26, 2024
Great choice - The last winery was the best tour and best trading wines but the 1st 2 were very pretty locations. Guide was great and recommend the 3 wineries vs adding the boat tour.
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Odyssey19887703641
Jul 25, 2024
Outstanding tour! - Outstanding tour! Our guide was kind and helpful. We went to three wineries and tried different kinds of wines. Well-planned schedule and everything was smooth. Joining the tour of small group size (8 people) is definitely recommended.
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Charlescr1931
Jul 23, 2024
Thank you Brahim - We had an outstanding experience on our tour with Brahim. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made our trip truly memorable. Brahim provided us with fascinating insights about the places we visited and made excellent recommendations for local attractions and dining. His enthusiasm and expertise greatly enhanced our tour, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!
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B6972pxchristines
Jul 17, 2024
Great tour with Bernardo! - Our tour guide Bernardo was amazing! He was extremely informative and entertaining while driving us to the different wineries. He drove very efficiently and kept everyone feeling welcome throughout the trip there and back. All the wineries were beautiful, and the lunch was very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!!
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N4300mhjamesb
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful tour of the Douro valley and vineyards - This was by far the highlight of our trip to Porto. We were picked up promptly by our driver Luis, who was fantastic throughout the trip. After a quick stop for coffee and pastries we drove to the Douro valley along some fantastic roads with excellent scenery, and visited the first vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. After some wonderful port and wine, we proceeded to the town of Pinhão to our next wine tasting, with lovely scenery of the Douro river. Then it was time for lunch - one of us was gluten free and they were able to accommodate this with ease. Finally we headed to the last vineyard for a tour and talk about port/wine and olive oil production, with tastings of both, then back to Porto. Our group had 6 people in it - some were doing a boat tour in lieu of the second wine tasting, but we opted for more wine! We had a wonderful time, and would highly recommend this tour!
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Lisafi5459av
Jul 10, 2024
Wonderful Day! - So amazing! The tasting was majority Port. The drive was beautiful and the food and wine was wonderful. This was a great day!
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Patti_w
Jul 6, 2024
The Best Winery Tour in the Duoro Valley - Since we were staying Gaia, the clear and easy instructions for pickup time and location were confirmed the day before our tour. Our excellent guide, Pedro was knowledgeable and entertaining. Really enjoyed the visits to small towns along the way, and to hear the history of the valley. Pedro kept us on track, and even managed the time to stop so we could watch when one of the river cruise ships happened to be ready to exit one of the locks. Very interesting to see the process from the bridge above. All of the wines we tasted were excellent, and each of the 3 wineries had a different story. From a 5th generation family-run winery to a rejuvenated jewel of a winery, each is dedicated to making fine wine. Thank you Pedro for a wonderful tour and great memories.
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J_9
Jul 4, 2024
Highly Recommended Tour - The experience was perfect.
The 3 wineries were outstanding and very different, the lunch location was multiple courses at an old school house and the views at each location were just incredible.
Our driver and guide Brahim was friendly, knowledgeable and always checking in with the group. He would provide trip suggestions, some history along the way and made us all feel vertical comfortable.
I would truly recommend the experience!
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Michal_t
Jul 2, 2024
Disappointing - Overall this tour was a disappointment. Starting with the fact that the tour operator advertises luxury minivan when in fact 2/8 seats are at the very front no leg space and very uncomfortable. Continuing with mediocre wine testing. The lunch is less than mediocre - both in amounts and quality of the food
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