Porto River Cruise: Scenic Views and Local Insights

With this unique experience, you’ll view the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia from the calming waters of the river, guided by well-informed locals. You’ll not only get to know the city through a new lens but also meet interesting people all from the relaxed comfort of a spacious boat, with no waiting necessary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponte da Arrabida - Admire the beauty of one of the most iconic bridges in the Douro
  • Ribeira Square - Here you can enjoy and take the best pictures of this very picturesque area.
  • Ponte de Dom Luis I - Probably the best known bridge in our city
  • Marina Do Freixo - this is where the city of Porto ends, it’s time to go back
What's Included
  • Certified crew
  • Safe
  • All utensils found on board
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All fees and/or taxes
Location
Marina da Afurada
Rua da Praia
When you arrive at Douro Marina Afurada, go to pontoon C, located right in front of BIO CAFFE and wait until someone calls your name.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Emilygf11
Feb 22, 2025
Perfect evening cruise - Such a lovely evening. We learned so much about Porto’s history and had an excellent time on the boat. Sunset was a beautiful time and the wine was great. Definitely recommend.
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Alexanderkh3943yh
Feb 22, 2025
Perfect round trip - The view was wonderful we took so many pictures. Thank you again. Nice end to the trip. Best to book in the summer.
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287elkep
Feb 21, 2025
Wonderful and relaxing boat cruise - I had a wonderful and relaxing time on board, Pedro and Silvia made sure that we felt welcome. I love viewing cities from the water, and with a smaller group it's a special experience. Pedro is a local and very knowledgeable about his city.
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Pod66
Feb 17, 2025
Very enjoyable boat trip in Porto, would recommend - Fantastic 2 hour boat trip with Piedro and Silvia (hopefully I spelt their names correctly!). Very informative and highlight of our long weekend in Porto. A leisurely trip that we really enjoyed.
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Alberto
Feb 13, 2025
Awesome - Excelente! Try it. This is an amazing experience. Nice persons and good wine. Also have beer and the attention was 1A. Very nice.
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Alexandra_c
Feb 9, 2025
You won’t regret it! - You are not only supporting a local business but the couple leading the tour grew up in Porto. They were so knowledgeable about the history surrounding the bridges, towns, and of overall Portugal. It was like getting a personal history lesson! I loved it! I even asked a ton of random history questions and they gladly answered them. They were so accommodating and lovely to us. As solo traveler I was surrounded by couples but didn’t feel at all out of place. Beautiful sunset views was the best part!
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Michael
Feb 6, 2025
A beautiful evening watching sunset on Douro River - What an amazing evening watching the sunset and beautiful view along the Douro river. The yacht owners did a fantastic job and service for us and we completely immersed ourselves in the atmosphere. Wonderful experience to remember for a long time.
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Zahra_e
Jan 20, 2025
Very good explanation... - Very good explanation about Porto history and city. Lovely couple who organised the boat trip. THANK YOU Pedro and Silvia!. Zahra
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Shukri_n
Jan 11, 2025
Such a wonderful way to... - Such a wonderful way to end our time in Portugal! The sunset cruise was stunning and we even went out to the ocean. The guides were very knowledgable and gave us everything we needed to be comfortable - blankets, snacks, and drinks. It's a small group (no more than 8) which makes the experience even more enjoyable.
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Gaby_s
Jan 1, 2025
Great boat, small group,... - Great boat, small group, wonderful hosts/guides. Very good value for money. I would definitely recommend them. It was also nice to see that part of Gaia.
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