Douro Valley · FOOD & DRINK
The 15 best food & wine experiences you can book right now, each with its price, its length and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Douro Valley day trip from Porto with a 1-hour river cruise, two Port tastings, wine-cellar lunch, N222 viewpoints, and a bonus Porto walk.
“Despite pouring rain and flooding leading to the cancellation of the boat trip, Miguel was the perfect guide and the venues for our three wine tastings were varied and interesting.”
Small-group Douro day from Porto with two estates, Douro tastings, port, lunch, and a river cruise with valley views.
“This tour was an amazing experience. Drinking different wines, learning about the port process and of course the boat cruise!”
Douro Valley day from Porto with two wine and port tastings, Portuguese lunch, and a 1-hour river cruise for $76.
“Igor was an amazing guide. He was very funny and knowledgeable. Thanks Igor”
Porto to Douro Valley wine tour with 2 Port tastings, a 1-hour river cruise, and Portuguese lunch plus hotel transport options.
“This was a well organised and interesting excursion. Miguel, our guide for the day, was very knowledgeable about wine making in the Douro region and kept us well informed. Our excursion included lunch, with a glass of wine and two wine tasting sessions. The second was at the oldest Port lodge, dating from 1638. We also enjoyed a boat trip down the River Douro. Would recommend.”
Porto and Gaia by small-boat Douro cruise with Port wine tasting, three sips, snacks, and views of six bridges in 2 hours.
“The team were just lovely .Duarte was so nice you could ask him so many questions .The wine /port was so tasty .disliked the figs but that’s just a personal thing .”
Douro Valley quinta Port tastings, private river cruise with tapas, and Amarante sweets, all in one 7-hour day from Porto.
“I have to say this is one of the best tours we’ve taken. Carlos truly lives up to his reputation from other reviews we read before booking. Our tour had a stopped dropped due to operational reasons, so we were a bit disappointed at first, but the company provided upgrades along the way that more than made up for the change. We had an incredible river cruise with food, wine and a lovely guide. The group on the tour were also fantastic, which made it all the better. I highly recommend this tour.”
Premium Douro Valley day from Porto with two wine estates, olive oil and honey tastings, lunch in Pinhão, plus a 1-hour river boat ride.
“Such a fun day in the Douro Valley! 🍇 We were only six in the group... small, relaxed, and full of laughs. Our guide was fantastic, friendly, funny, and made everything flow so smoothly. The views were stunning, the cruise was dreamy, and let’s just say… our hearts and livers were full after all that Porto wine 🍷🤣 Highly recommend this trip!”
Quiet solar boat from Pinhão to Romaneira with a two-wine Adega de Favaios tasting, small-group guide, and great photo stops.
“Excellent experience! The Duoro river is so beautiful, and being on the solar boat meant that our boat ride was quiet and serene as we enjoyed some local wines and took in the scenery. Would highly recommend!”
Private 2-hour Douro yacht tasting from Porto for up to 7, with wine, snacks, bridge views, and a sunset option that shines.
“Great job very informative easy to understand for English speaking very good food sample easy to get to”
Porto to Pinhão Douro cruise with dams, three lock passes, breakfast, lunch, and a wine estate stop, ending by bus to central Porto.
“For the most part the trip was enjoyable. The service and crew were excellent. They constantly checked the toilets and replenished paper and toilet rolls. Very important. Our young guide was so calm and pleasant which wasn't easy as she had approx 500 people to manage/5 bus loads.”
3 hours in Pinhão with a 50-minute Douro boat cruise, winery wine tasting, and a viewpoint stop, led by a small group guide.
“Bruno and Ivo were very informative guides w great humour. Learned a lot on the boat ride and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. The winery visit to Crofts in the minivan was well done, w time walking in the vineyard and 3 very good ports to taste - a fine white port, special reserve (Distinction) and reserve tawny.”
Porto Douro boat tour with port and wine tasting, sunset views, and a small-group cruise past Ribeira, bridges, and the Douro estuary.
“Twas good, but too long in our opinion. 1 hour 30mins would have been more than enough. We fell asleep half way because we lost interest. The tour was quiet, cos the tour guys didn't explain or even say anything regarding the landmarks & sights we saw. We all were left to our own devices after they served half a glass of wine, & some snacks. Then they went to their base & uttered not a word till after the tour. At least point out the main landmarks. Twas boring & monotonous.”
Private 2-hour Douro cruise from Gaia with wine tasting, local storytelling, and views of Porto’s landmarks up close.
“I booked this experience only 3 hours before the start time and the crew was incredible. I enjoyed getting to know both gentlemen and appreciated their knowledge of the area. They were incredible friendly and helpful, and my mother and I couldn't have had a better experience. It was also nice that they had us get on the boat in the back instead of climbing over the side, which was much easier for my mom with limited mobility. The communication regarding where to meet was very thorough. Overall, a wonderful experience that I would do again in a heartbeat.”
Quinta do Bomfim in Pinhão pairs museum and vineyard walks with terrace tastings of family-made port and Douro wines.
“Loved the port tasting at the end. Tour was a bit long winded!”
2-hour Douro sunset cruise with a small group, three Portuguese wines, local bites, and top views of Porto and Gaia from the water.
“It was very nice, the guide Elfons (or Alfons) wad very accomodating we were a bit late and yet they waited for us, when we inform them, he gives information very well and take pictures of us. There were available water when we ask for it gives us more rounds of wine. 😊 Overall, it was a very nice experience.”
Every kind of valley day, and the best of each.
