Douro River Cruise: Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia Views

Embark on a boat tour along the Douro River, exploring six historic bridges that connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Experience the beauty of these cities and feel the Atlantic breeze on this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponte da Arrabida - Arrábida Bridge, one of the largest concrete arches in Europe, here you can admire the fishing village of Afurada
What's Included
  • Insurance and fuel included
  • Led by a certified team
  • Complimentary welcome drink
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Safety equipment provided
Additional Information

Our prime offering is to ensure our customers’ happiness and satisfaction by providing multiple experiences on the Douro river, offering views of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, bisected by historic and modern bridges that are kissed by the Atlantic wind.

Our experiences are aimed at enhancing and fine-tuning all the feelings experienced onboard our vessel.

Location
Marina da Afurada
Rua da Praia
Boarding at Douro Marina, meeting at Pontão C preferably 10 minutes before the scheduled time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rhona_s
May 1, 2025
We truly enjoyed this... - We truly enjoyed this excellent excursion. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and made us all feel really special.
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Angela_s
Apr 28, 2025
Relaxing trip down the river. - What a way to spend a Saturday morning. A relaxed informative trip down the river. Very informative and safe. Much better than the huge tourist boats that fly up and down. This is the way to do it.
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Sherribo8129fe
Apr 26, 2025
Great tour and amazing experience!! - Great tour!! Anselmo the tour guide gave us wonderful information about the city and answered the many questions we had. Boat was great and comfortable. There was a variety of drink options and I can highly recommend this tour amazing experience!!!
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Sherpa42750384300
Mar 26, 2025
River cruise - Very enjoyable trip down the river. Meeting point is the Doura Marina and I strongly suggest a fish lunch in the nearby village, delicious and good value. We used Uber to get us to the Marina from downtown, quick and reasonably priced in both directions. This cruise is definitely “one up” on the departures that leave from the Porto town riverbank.
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Gottlieb
Mar 12, 2025
Relaxing Sunset Cruise with Friendly Guides & Great Porto Tips - The boat tour was an amazing experience! We were traveling as a couple and shared the boat with another pair. There was free seating, so we could choose the perfect spot to enjoy the view. The highlight of the trip was definitely the breathtaking sunset over the Douro – absolutely stunning! The guides were extremely friendly and welcoming. They not only shared interesting facts about the bridges but also gave us great recommendations on places to visit in Porto. A thoughtful touch was the blankets provided for extra comfort during the ride. The boat itself looked solid and well-maintained, adding to the overall premium feel of the experience. A very relaxing, well-organized tour – highly recommended!
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Darren
Feb 23, 2025
Wonderful river cruise with great tour guide!! Comfortable, knowledgeable, and very friendly!! - Had an amazing tour today of the Douro river! The boat was incredible and very comfortable. Our group was the only group and we got a delightful private tour. Our guide was insightful, funny, and a great conversationalist. Highly recommend this tour great value for money and way better than massive boats carrying many people. Delicious welcome drinks also! Great music the entire time and comfortable seating in the front and rear of the boat.
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799margec
Dec 9, 2024
A great addition to our trip - We had a lovely time! As we stepped into the boat, the rain began to stop, and we appreciated that we could sit inside (for the final raindrops) and outside for most of the trip. It was an excellent way to see and learn more about Porto. We also learned quite a bit about the six bridges we otherwise would not have discovered.
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Susanamm7
Nov 4, 2024
Special and memorable trip!! - To celebrate my birthday, I decided to take a boat trip along the river Douro with my friends and it was simply amazing! From the first moment, the crew was super welcoming and very attentive so that nothing was missing. The beauty of the landscapes of Porto and Gaia, combined with sympathy and professionalism, made the difference by creating a pleasant environment for us to relax and enjoy every moment of the trip. It was an unforgettable and perfect experience to celebrate with my friends. I highly recommend!
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Kathleen_s
Oct 31, 2024
Great tour, just the right length. - Our guide was from Porto and shared so much information only someone very familiar with the city could do. It was relaxing with a nice glass of wine or port and we learned a lot.
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K4532ktkathys
Oct 31, 2024
Great tour of city from the river. - Wonderful trip with extremely knowledgeable guide. Thank you very much. Our group of six were delighted to learn more about the city from the perspective of someone who has lived here all his life.
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From $50
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).