Douro Valley Small Group Tour: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise
Description
Discover the Douro Valley the way that suits you best. Choose our Hotel Pickup option, limited to just 8 guests for a more personal and relaxed experience, or our Meeting Point option with a convenient central departure in a comfortable small group of up to 19 guests. Visit 2 carefully selected wineries and enjoy guided tastings of both Port and DOC Douro wines, learning about the region’s rich winemaking traditions. Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant and take in the valley’s breathtaking landscapes. Relax on a scenic river cruise in Pinhão and travel in comfort, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide throughout the day. Whether you choose the more intimate Hotel Pickup experience or the convenient Meeting Point departure, you’ll enjoy a memorable journey through one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions, with carefully selected stops, breathtaking scenery, and authentic local experiences.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start the tour at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown, at 8:00 AM. We will then travel towards the Douro Valley. Note: your address needs to be provided at booking or a few days before the tour takes place or a meeting point will be set. - PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the Porto coastal area, or other locations outside the city center.
Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.
Quinta do Tedo is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted. NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability NOTE 2: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain aging in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river in Porto. In the village of Pinhão we stop for a 1h river cruise as well as we have lunch at a traditional local restaurant. NOTE: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river.
Quinta do Beijo is the second winery of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. This is a small local winery with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit is usually done by the owner of the property himself while he tells you more about the production and the flavors of its wines. NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
We will drive back to Porto from Douro Valley and return close to 6:00 PM (depending on traffic), where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up is included within central Porto (only for options that include pick-up). Please provide your accommodation details at checkout. If your location is outside the pick-up area, we will suggest a convenient nearby meeting point. Pick-up starts at approximately 7:45 AM and may take up to 30 minutes depending on your location. You will receive the exact pick-up time and details on the day before your tour. Please be ready at the scheduled time, as delays may affect the experience for other guests.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- "Hotel Pickup (Small Group)" and "Private Tour" options: This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 guests for a more personal experience
- "Central Meeting " option: This tour is operated in a group of up to 19 guests (maximum).
- "Central Meeting " option: tour departure is at 7:45 AM. Please be present to avoid missing the tour.
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options are available. Please advise at the time of booking
- You will receive an email the day before your tour with your guide’s name and vehicle details. Please be at yor pick-up location 10 minutes before.
- Not recommended for children. If traveling with children, please inform us in advance (car seats are mandatory by Portuguese law)
- The Douro Valley can be very hot in summer and cold in winter. Please dress accordingly
- All activities take place in covered or protected areas, ensuring a comfortable experience in any weather conditions
- Important for Travel Agencies - If booking on behalf of a client, please ensure the traveler’s direct contact details are provided;
- Important for Travel Agencies - Pick-up details are sent the day before the tour (until 21:30 Portugal time). Failure to communicate this information may result in a no-show
- Please inform us in advance of any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions so we can accommodate your needs and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Reviews(5,427)
What a wonderful, full day! Definitely a small group tour is the way to go! Our guide, Ricardo, met us at our hotel, and we then picked up 4 recent Boston college grads. We had so much fun with them! The drive went by quickly with lots of talk and sights along the way. Ricardo kept things moving smoothly and filled us in on our surroundings. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at small, local restaurant. We took in 2 small wineries for both port and wine tastings. On our 2nd wine tasting stop we were assisted by the young daughter, Rita, of the winery owner. She was delightful. We all purchased extra wine to sip while on the river boat tour, the finale of our day trip. Great sights, fun people, lots of laughs. Memorable day! Thanks, Ricardo, for being our guide! Tom & Michele, Boston
My fiance and I had high expectations for this tour but what Pedro and team provided was absolutely unforgettable. Pedro and team curated an amazing experience that I won't spoil by going into detail, but I can't imagine a better introduction to the Duoro Valley. Enjoy!
We had a great day traveling with Ricardo. He was a wealth of information and excellent guide. The wineries were beautiful, the boat trip was very relaxing, and the views of the valley are amazing. Highly recommended the whole experience.
Pedro and Jao both made this a great experience. The trip was informative, fun and I learned lots! The boat trip was relaxing and beautiful.
Our guide antonio was amazing! Great knowledge and experience! The wineries were beautiful, had AMAZING wine and was a great educational experience. Learned so much about Port and other local wine. Would happily go again to see new wineries and have a perfect day!
We had a fantastic time on this tour! Our guide, Antonio, was wonderful—extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and an excellent driver on the winding Douro Valley roads. The other two couples on our tour were lovely, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the wines were incredible. Everything was well organized, and we left with wonderful memories. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Douro Valley!
Absolutely amazing! Our guides Pedro and Jao were amazing, Pedro was very knowledgeable and passionate about his wine! We learned a lot, saw a lot and drank a lot! It was beautiful and they accommodated our big group very well! Would do it again
Oporto Road Trips served up a delight of a trip. Antonio our guide was excellent from the outset. When he realised we were going to be early, he provided us with an unscheduled visit to Amarante which was well worth the visit. The wine tastings, informative drive, lovely home cooked Portuguese lunch all exceeded our expectations. Perfect group size (including us there were only 6) which allowed the personal touch from Antonio. Highly recommended !!
Such a good experience. Andreia was an amazing guide. She’s super well informed and chill. We were able to do everything without feeling rushed. The wine was great, the food was great, the cruise was pedi and beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Dear Jose, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience with Andreia. It's wonderful to know her knowledge and relaxed approach helped make the day so enjoyable from start to finish. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Portugal! Kind regards, Joana Alves Oporto Road Trips
We had an amazing day with Riccardo (Ricky)! He was very friendly and attentive through out day . We met two other lovely couple and we all got in great and had a lot of fun . The winery’s that we visited were great , very friendly and informative! ( wine was good too !) the lunch was excellent and was of a very high standard . Everyone who visits Porto should try this trip I give it 10/10. A great chance to see the magnificent Douro valley wine region!
