Douro Valley landscape

Departures from Porto and Aveiro

Douro Valley wine tour from Porto or Aveiro

Discover the Douro with a local guide, wine, lunch and a boat trip. Compare Ruby small-group and Tawny private tours. Depart from Porto or Aveiro.

8.5 hours Ruby: small group · Tawny: private (up to 6 guests) Hotel pickup
From€160 / person
PaymentAfter date confirmation
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Tour duration

8.5 hours

Pickup time is arranged according to your accommodation and departure city. See the itinerary for indicative timings.

Pickup and return

Pickup in Porto or Aveiro

Tell us whether you are departing from Porto or Aveiro. We confirm your meeting point, timing and return arrangements before the tour.

Languages

Portuguese, English and Spanish

Tell us your preferred language in the booking request so we can arrange the right guide.

Cancellation

Refund based on notice

Conditions depend on the format selected. See the applicable refund percentages below.

Small-group tour

Cancellation policy

  • 100%12 hours or more before the start
  • 50%Less than 12 hours before the start
  • 0%No-show

Private tour

Cancellation policy

  • 100%More than 7 days before the start
  • 80%Between 7 days and 24 hours before
  • 50%Less than 24 hours before the start
  • 0%No-show

The experience

Your route and stops for the day.

Check the stops, included activities and tour timings. Let us know about any mobility or dietary needs in your request.

What makes the day special

  • Scenic Douro River cruise
  • Five Port and Douro DOC wine tastings
  • Olive oil tasting and a take-home bottle
  • Lunch in a genuine local restaurant
  • Panoramic viewpoint with homemade Port
  • A complimentary Polaroid for your group

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The details, whenever you need them.

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01Prices and formatsFrom €160 · small group or private

Ruby is the shared small-group format, capped at 6 guests. Tawny is private, with a vehicle and guide dedicated to your group; see the current price of each option below.

Small-group experience

RUBY TOUR

Adults and young people (11+)€160 / person
Children (5–10)€80 / child
Children (0–4)Free

Shared experience with a maximum of 6 guests.

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The vehicle and guide are dedicated to your group

TAWNY TOUR

Adults and young people (11+)€550 / person
Children (5–10)€275 / child
Children (0–4)Free

The price per person stays the same regardless of group size. Maximum 6 guests.

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02Everything includedAdmission, experiences, transport and hosting
  • Hotel pickup and return
  • Travel in a fully electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz
  • All admission tickets, tastings, winery visits and river cruise
  • Regional lunch and bottled water
  • Guide available in English, Portuguese and Spanish
  • Private online photo gallery for seven days

No surprise fees after confirmation. Only personal purchases you choose to make during the day are excluded.

03Route and timingsPorto · Douro river cruise · Regional lunch · Family winery · Panoramic viewpoint · Porto
  1. Porto
  2. Douro river cruise
  3. Regional lunch
  4. Family winery
  5. Panoramic viewpoint
  6. Porto

Shared small-group tour

RUBY TOUR

08:45
Departure from Porto

Hotel pickup

Meet your guide and begin the day comfortably from your accommodation.

11:00
Stop 1

Douro river cruise

Enjoy the shared scenic boat trip through the Douro valley.

12:30
Stop 2

Lunch at a local restaurant

Take a relaxed break for lunch at a genuine local restaurant.

14:30
Stop 3

Family winery visit

Visit a family winery for wine and olive oil tasting.

16:00
Stop 4

Panoramic viewpoint

Pause at a viewpoint for one of the Douro's defining landscapes.

18:00
Return to Porto

Return to Porto

Settle back into the vehicle for the return journey.

Private tour with a dedicated vehicle and guide

TAWNY TOUR

09:00
Departure from Porto

Hotel pickup

Meet your guide and start a private day shaped around your group.

11:00
Stop 1

Private river cruise

Enjoy a private boat trip through the Douro at your own pace.

13:00
Stop 2

Lunch and wine tasting at a renowned winery

Spend time at a renowned winery for lunch with a wine tasting.

16:00
Stop 3

Panoramic viewpoint

Take in the valley from a carefully chosen viewpoint.

18:00
Return to Porto

Return to Porto

Relax on the return journey with your guide and dedicated vehicle.

04Frequently asked questionsPayment, children, languages and other useful information
Do I pay when I request a date?

No. We first check availability. Once your date is confirmed, you receive a secure payment link by email.

Can the tour be private?

Yes. Select the private-tour preference in the request form and we will tailor the quote to your group.

What about dietary requirements?

Tell us in your request. We coordinate vegetarian, allergy-aware and alcohol-free alternatives in advance.

Are there any extra costs?

No mandatory extras. The price includes VAT, all admission tickets and the experiences listed. You only pay for personal purchases you choose to make during the day.

Which languages are available?

The tour is available in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Tell us your preferred language when requesting your date.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes. Wine tastings are replaced with age-appropriate alcohol-free options, and child seats can be arranged.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes, seasonal clothing and sun protection are recommended. Bring a light layer outside the warmer months.

How long is the winery visit?

Allow around 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the producer, the tasting and the pace of the group.

Book your tour

Choose your date and group size.

Share your plans. Our team checks availability before any payment is requested.

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1. Your tour
Booking summaryDouro Valley · RUBY TOUR
2 guests
2 × adult (€160)€320
Estimated total€320

VAT, admission tickets and listed experiences included. The final amount is confirmed with availability.

Minimum 2 guests. If you book solo before the date is open, we hold your place without payment and notify you as soon as another guest books. Deadline: 48 hours before the tour.

2. Your contact details

No payment now · We usually reply within 12 hours · Secure payment after confirmation

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