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Porto: Private Douro River Tour
4.9
606 Ratings
Porto
Embark on a private Douro River boat tour for a personalized and exclusive experience. Cruise calmly in a specially built boat, enjoy stunning views, and capture unforgettable moments.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ponte de Sao Joao - After boarding at Freixo Marina, where we will offer you a welcome drink, at your choice (Crude Sparkling, Port or Tonic Port) we will sail towards the sea, passing under this bridge.
- Ponte D. Maria Pia - We will also pass under this bridge, where we will stop for brief moments.
- Ponte Infante Dom Henrique - Passage under the Infante D. Henrique Bridge.
- Ponte de Dom Luis I - A small stop for our guests to take the photos that take shape.
- Cais da Ribeira - Navigation paused so that one can appreciate the river of the Port and the historical caves of Gaia.
- Ponte da Arrabida - Passage under the Arrábida Bridge.
- Molhe e Farolim de Felgueiras - Continuing in the direction of the Atlantic, we will enjoy the Cabedelo Nature Reserve, the romantic old Foz and the magnificent view of Barra do Douro surmounted by its emblematic lighthouse, this scenery is even more dazzling at sunset, a moment that is especially recommended for us .
- Exit of the Bar to enjoy the city seen from the sea, this whenever the state of the sea allows and our guests intend, only and only in these cases. *
Return to Marina do Freixo, our port of refuge, because more than two hours have passed. With the hope of having given our guests an unforgettable experience, to the point that we have transmitted to them the great love we feel for this river.
What's Included
- Enjoy a selection of beverages including Raw Sparkling Wine, Port Wine, and other requested drinks
- Savor almonds flavored with aromatic herbs
- Stay hydrated with bottled water
Additional Information
- Indulge in unique and exclusive experiences as you gently cruise along the Douro River in a six-meter boat, inspired by local fishing vessels and specially constructed in 2018 for delivering you memorable moments;
- Enjoy private day or night excursions designed for couples, families, or groups of up to four people, offering a relaxed, intimate environment, devoid of any chaos or crowds.
- An experienced, passionate skipper who is well-versed with the river will navigate your journey in a serene manner, with occasional breaks so that our guests can relish the stunning vistas of the cities and, of course, capture the must-have photographs.
- Embark on a 20km sailing expedition from the Freixo Marina to the Atlantic Ocean.
Location
Marina do Freixo
N108
At the port of access to the pontoons, next to the Marina's cafe.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(606 Ratings)
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Y3424ixkristinn
Jul 22, 2024
Relaxing boat trip - We enjoyed this boat trip, partly thanks to skipper Daniel who knew a lot about Porto and Portugal. This was a super fun way to visit Porto. It was comfortable sitting in the beanbags. And the wine tasted delicious! Daniel, thanks for the fun and relaxing trip!
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Rosaleen_k
Jul 19, 2024
Great experience - We had a fabulous experience on Paulo's boat. Very comfortable tour with lots of information provided along the way. Paulo had a great knowledge of the river and city. We apologise for forgetting the name of his colleague who expertly navigated the boat. She did a great job. The glass of sparkling wine was a nice touch. We highly recommend this tour with Paulo!
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Christina_b
Jul 13, 2024
Amazing tour! - Daniel was an amazing host on this private boat tour for our family. It was truly a great way to see Gaia and Porto and learn more about the history of both. The vinho verde was also excellent ☺️
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Shell106
Jul 11, 2024
A Porto-Douro Must Do! - What a fantastic way to experience the Douro River in Porto! We feel so lucky to have taken the sunset tour to see the amazing sights of Porto and the surrounding area by boat. It was absolutely amazing and a highlight of our trip. Daniel and Miguel are the best, and made us feel right at home from the moment we reached out about the tour until we said goodbye at the end. I/we didn’t want it to end! The views were beautiful and the wine, snacks, and great company combined for the best ambiance. I would 100% love to do this experience again, and highly recommend. It was a very special evening and a memory we will treasure forever! Thank you Miguel and Daniel for the best time!
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Jmontes1
Jul 10, 2024
Fully recommended!! - Very nice trip, worthy 100%. Our pilot Antonio shared with us history tips of Porto and Gaia. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
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John_m
Jul 8, 2024
Perfect start to our Porto visit - Our guide Lucca was excellent. The meeting point was easy to find and good communication. No better way to see the city than from the water. Plenty of wine and a great time overall. highly recommend.
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Tami_b
Jul 5, 2024
Treasured memories - Being in the Douro River the night of Festas de São Joao was magical as we watched the shorelines of Gaia and Porto lined with people. Luca our driver treated us to vinho verde, magnificent views and photographs of us during sunset. We will forever treasure this memory.
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Brian13oz
Jul 5, 2024
Fantastic tour of the Douro, well worth the investment - Fantastic experience with a superb skipper and guide.
Luca was so welcoming and informative for the whole trip making us feel right at home and answering all our questions.
The journey was at a relaxed pace (with the ups and downs of the river) and we enjoyed the Vinho Verde hospitality
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Ruth_r
Jul 3, 2024
Will come back and recommend for sure !!! - Amazing relax tour,
Beautiful view and loved the privacy
Antonio and Peter were Great !!
We were given information while the tour took place and given references on places to visit .The vino verde they offered was delicious
Over all an amazing experience
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Karen_h
Jul 2, 2024
An evening on the Douro - A very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on the Douro. Miguel was a great host and we enjoyed our chat with him about Porto, the bridges, architecture and life in general. We drank an excellent bottle of Vinho Verde and Miguel’s boat driver ensured we didn’t spill any 🥂😃 . I would certainly recommend this trip and if Miguel could have arranged blue skies and a stunning sunset I would have given 11/10 but that was not to be so I can only give 10/10. Note: the Marina is a short taxi ride from the centre of Porto so do allow enough time to get there if traffic is busy.
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