Douro Valley Wine Tour from Porto with Lunch and Tastings

10 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided by Living Tours

Why we love it?

The Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour from Porto offers a comprehensive exploration of the picturesque Douro Valley, ideal for wine enthusiasts and travelers seeking a unique cultural experience. Over the course of 10 hours, participants will visit the charming town of Amarante and enjoy guided tours at two premium wineries, where they can sample a variety of wines, including renowned fortified Port wines. The tour includes a three-course lunch paired with local wines, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request. With comfortable transportation in a small group setting, this experience provides an intimate look at the region's rich viticulture and stunning landscapes.

Inclusions

  • Transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minivan;
  • 3-course lunch paired with Douro DOC wines, (vegetarian &gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
  • Guided visit to 2 Premium wineries with diferent wine tastings
  • English Exclusive Tour Expert
  • Complementary Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 45-min relaxing scenic River Cruise in Pinhão,
  • Personalized small group tour experience
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

Exclusions

  • Other meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Porto

We leave Porto and take the motorway heading east towards Vila Real. On the way, we pass through a region marked by green vegetation and granite rocks.

Amarante

Our first stop on the trip, take us to the small town of Amarante, here, we will visit the picturesque city centre characterized for the Tâmega river passing right in the middle of it and with it’s huge church marking the landscape. Take some free time to visit it and enjoy coffee with some typical pastries, we resume our trip towards the Douro Valley.

Douro Valley

To get to our amazing Douro Valley we will cross one of the longest tunnel in Portugal (túnel do Marão) the cuts through the Marão mountains, we can call them, the natural border to enter the Douro Valley. We will notice the beautiful terraces full of vineyards in a breath-taking manmade shaped landscape.

National road 222

After lunch, along one of the most scenic roads (national road 222) right by the Douro river, we will arrive at the village of Pinhão where we will have a chance to experience a river cruise enjoying one of the most beautiful views of the Douro valley.

Them we will have another great experience at another Premium Winery with more wine tastings.

Quinta do Portal

We will take you to a premium winery by the Douro river, here we will visit a wine producer and learn about how the wine is made and why the Douro wines have unique characteristics to them. 

River Cruise

Quinta Val Moreira

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Tour runs in small groups: minivan of 8 people
  • Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
  • You can be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia downtown area/city center only (Matosinhos Cities are outside pick-up limits)
  • Our pick-ups happen between 8am & 8:45am (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise to always aim to be ready at 8am in advance.
  • Wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability.
  • Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
  • We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
  • Under 18 year old are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages
  • FREE CANCELATION! You can cancel up to 24h in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
  • Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from our Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto
  • You can be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia downtown area/city center only (Matosinhos Cities are outside pick-up limits)
  • Our pick-ups happen between 8am & 8:45am (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise to always aim to be ready at 8am in advance.
  • Our booking department will confirm the pick-up location and time. ([ ] or [ ])
  • We collect all customers from hotels in the city center of Porto.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $140.84 Per 1 adult