RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 most popular porto cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
A guided Douro Valley day trip from Porto with two winery visits, lunch, tastings, and a 50-minute Rabelo river cruise.
Most Popular“Lunch was very good.. both wineries were interesting and perfectly explained .. tour guide was very knowledgeable”
A 50-minute Douro River cruise in Porto on a barrel-boat, cruising past six bridges between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia with audio narration.
“Being able to see Porta from different perspective”
Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with 2 wine estates, Amarante stop, lunch with pairings, and a Pinhão river cruise.
“Miguel and Bruno were our giides, they made the whole tour fun. Miguel gave us some information while he was entertaining as well. The first wine tasting was good and fun. We had a 3 course lunch with a lot of wine, boat trip was ok. Second winery was more formal, but still okay. I…”
Electric Porto tuk-tuk plus optional Douro rabelo cruise. See São Bento, Clerigos, Lello and six bridges for about $20.
“Really lovely experience travelling around very informative and knowledgeable guide was so friendly definitely recommend”
Small-group Douro day trip from Porto: two tastings, classic lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise with stunning N222 views.
“Full day of fun and good wine. Ivo is knowledgeable and a joy to be around. Is a definite must do for your Porto trip.”
Porto to Douro Valley: two winery tastings, a Rabelo river cruise in Pinhão, and a winery lunch with reds, whites, and ports.
“Highly recommend. Douro Valley is beautiful. Tiago was great and explained the history of the area along the way. Luca was an excellent driver! The wineries were very different and provided a nice comparison.”
Porto in 4 hours: guided walk to São Bento and Ribeira, visit Livraria Lello, cable car views, and a Douro boat cruise.
“What a lovely day - with an excellent guide Santiago. He made sure that nothing was rushed but that we got to see interesting areas and learnt lots about Porto. Thanks Santiago. And Happy New Year.”
Porto’s Magic Train links city sights, Real Companhia Velha port tasting, and a 1-hour Douro River cruise with classic views.
“Brilliant tour, the wine cellar and tasting in particular. The young man who took the English speaking tour was fantastic, really funny and knowledgeable. We had a great day and enjoyed all parts of the tour!”
Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two wine estates, DOC Douro and Port tastings, lunch, and 1-hour river cruise from Pinhão.
“Pedro was an amazing guide. He gave great information and kept us entertained for the whole day. We learned so much about Portugal and the Douro Valley specifically. Lunch was perfect and both wineries were excellent. The schedule for the day was at a great pace. We would highly recommend this tour and specifically Pedro.”
Small-group Douro Valley day trip from Porto with 3 wine tastings, family lunch, aged Port, and optional Rabelo boat in Pinhão.
“Everything was well organized and everyone was so friendly. It was a highlight of our Porto visit and highly recommend it.”
Small-group Douro Valley day from Porto with two wineries, a traditional lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise.
“We were very happy with all aspects of this trip to the beautiful Douro Valley. Our guide Bernado spoke very passionately about this area and was an excellent guide.”
Sail the Douro from Gaia with a guide, port wine on deck, and big views of bridges, churches, and riverside wildlife in about 2 hours.
“Unfortunately I was on a cruise and was informed that the port where we were to meet for our cruise often got very busy and we might have a problem getting back to the ship in time for our departure. I was unable to connect when on the ship to attempt to cancel my tour.…”
Two hours on a modern catamaran from Porto, sipping port wine past key bridges and Ribeira, with Atlantic air at Foz do Douro.
“Absolutely wonderful experience! Boat was gorgeous! The sunset cruise was beautiful! Service was exceptional! Loved talking to Miguel the captain who provided wonderful insights on the city and its history.”
Douro cruise from Porto to Régua with breakfast and lunch, wine, and audio guide in 4 languages plus time to explore wine country.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. Everything was well organised from start to finish. We were very impressed with the hardworking staff on board the boat and our guide. Would recommend the trip 100%.”
A 2-hour Douro River cruise in Porto and Gaia with a glass of port wine, great guide-led views, and standout photo stops.
“This was a beautiful boat with great guides. We had an amazing time and it was great fun- great group! Very safe and well worth the money!!”
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