Porto: Douro Valley Tour w/ 3 Tastings, Lunch, & Opt. Cruise
Vila Real District, Porto
Spend a full day discovering Douro Valley on a tour. Taste local wines, nuts, and bread, enjoy a traditional lunch in a family-owned winery, and add an optional cruise for an extra cost.
Douro Valley Wine Tour from Porto for Small Groups
This small-group tour from Porto explores the Douro Valley, a UNESCO-listed wine region, ideal for wine lovers and cultural enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Douro wine region with van transportation from Porto.
- Taste local almonds, bread, and honey paired with Douro red, white, and rosé wines.
- Visit Pinhão train station to see historic blue and white tiles depicting the wine region’s story.
- Optional boat tour on the Douro River or a walk through Pinhão (additional €12.5).
- Enjoy an exclusive lunch with multiple courses and wine pairings at a family-owned winery.
- Visit the Olive Oil Museum for tastings of olive oil, almonds, bread, and select wines.
- Sample aged Tawny Ports from 10, 20, and 30 years for a rich finish.
- Stop in Amarante for Green Wine tasting paired with charcuterie and cheese.
Description
Begin your journey in Porto, meeting your guide for a comfortable van ride to the Douro Valley. Along the way, enjoy traditional valley produce such as almonds, bread, and honey, accompanied by regional wines. At Pinhão train station, admire the iconic Portuguese tiles narrating the Douro's wine heritage.
You may choose to take a boat tour on the Douro River for an extra €12.5 or explore Pinhão on foot. Afterwards, visit a family-owned winery for a carefully crafted lunch featuring starters, meat or fish mains, and desserts, each paired with white, red, and Port wines.
The experience continues with a tasting at the Olive Oil Museum, sampling olive oil and wines, followed by aged Tawny Ports. The tour ends with a visit to Amarante to taste Green Wines alongside local cheese and charcuterie, before returning to Porto.
This experience accommodates up to 8 guests, ensuring personalized attention throughout the day.
Includes
- Live guide
- Transportation between tour locations
- Fully equipped car with air conditioning
- Visit to a regional vineyard
- Wine tastings
- Admission to Olive Oil Museum
- Lunch with wine pairings
- Panoramic tour of the High Douro Vineyard
Excludes
- Optional Rabelo boat cruise (€12.5)
Important Information
- The tour runs rain or shine.
- Vegetarian meal options are available upon request.
- Tours typically operate in one language; other languages may be used occasionally.
- Group size capped at 8 participants for an intimate experience.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the season. The tour runs daily—booking in advance is recommended due to limited group size.
