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Our shop is located in the Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira, nº34, 4050-414 Porto
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Experience Description:
With this Douro Valley experience, we’re not visiting large commercial wineries — we’re taking you somewhere more personal and heartfelt. You'll explore a small, family-run boutique winery, tucked away from the crowds, where every bottle tells a story and every sip reflects the soul of the winemaker.
These are places where wine isn’t mass-produced, but lovingly handcrafted. The people behind it still work the land themselves, pouring passion and tradition into every vintage. You’ll have the chance to meet these artisans, hear their stories, and truly taste the difference that care and authenticity make.
If you value slow, meaningful travel — if you enjoy connecting with locals, supporting small businesses, and uncovering hidden gems — this is the perfect experience for you. It won’t feel like a tour; it’ll feel like being welcomed into someone’s home.
We offer different tour options to fit your journey to the Douro Valley — just choose the one that suits you best.
Come share a glass (or a few!) with us!
The trip from Porto to the Douro takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, arriving at the famous village of Pinhão for your boat trip
Show mapEnjoy a boat cruise in Pinhão on the beautiful Douro River with stunning views
Show mapArrive at the winery where you will visit and taste the estate’s wines and savor a typical Portuguese lunch
Show mapThe tour lasts approximately 8 hours, departing from Porto and returning at the end of the day.
Yes, children can join the tour; however, you must inform us in advance so we can provide a child seat. On this tour, children are entitled to a 20% discount up to 2 years old or a 10% discount from 3 to 12 years old. Child seats are mandatory for children up to 6 years old, and booster seats are required for children between 6 and 12 years old. We can provide these upon prior request.
In case of allergies, you should always inform us either when booking the experience or at check-in.
The trip from Porto to the Douro Valley takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The return trip from the Douro to Porto takes approximately the same amount of time.
Each winery serves different products, but generally, you will taste at least three different wines from the estate, along with other local and regional appetizers.
Yes, this experience is protected from the rain, and nothing changes if it’s raining.
If you choose the tour option that includes a boat ride, it takes place on the Douro River, in the village of Pinhão. The boat ride lasts 1 hour and ends at the same location where it began.
If you wish to bring an animal, the situation must be handled carefully. You should contact us in advance to inform us, so we can evaluate whether it’s possible, due to potential allergies from other passengers in the van. We do NOT provide animal carriers. If we are not informed beforehand, the animal cannot join the tour.
No, our transportation does not have wheelchair access.
Lunch will be served at the winery you are visiting.
For lunch, you can choose between a meat, fish, or vegetarian dish. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and any other dietary restrictions will be accommodated if communicated in advance.
Can be booked no later than 8 hour(s) before start time
15 Reviews
Soheil
03/12/2025From start to finish, the experience was truly incredible, and a huge part of that was our wonderful guide, Rui. He was so friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the region and the wineries we visited. The 1-hour boat tour along the Douro River was absolutely scenic and offered stunning views of the terraced vineyards. However, the real highlight of the day was our visit to Quinta D'Azinheira. The owner, Dora, made us feel so welcome, it was like being hosted by a long-time family friend. The lunch spread she prepared was absolutely delicious, and we were treated to a wonderful selection of their wines, including a crisp white, a rich red, and a delightful white port. The entire experience at Quinta D'Azinheira was truly special and a memory I won't soon forget. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the Douro Valley and experience authentic Portuguese hospitality. It was worth every single penny!
ReplyAdrianne
03/12/2025This was perfection. The entire day was amazing from our wonderful driver/tour guide Rui to the smattering of things we first did including a boat trip on the river. It was all topped off with a wonderful, intimate lunch in a cozy winery that was more like someone's home. The wine kept flowing as we made fast friends with the other 7 people we were breaking bread with!
ReplyKathleen
03/12/2025We enjoyed our Douro Valley tour with Joao as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny, so our tour was never boring. What I also liked as part of the tour was when we all sat down in a table and ate lunch together with Joao there as well as one of the speakers in the winery. Highly recommended!
ReplyAndrea
03/12/2025Angelo was fantastic and so much fun. small group was nice and comfortable. Just had a truly memorable day.
ReplyTaylor
03/12/2025Great experience and very personalized. The guides answer all the questions you have and the groups are small. One of the best things we have done in Portugal!
ReplyMichael Fassler
03/12/2025I had a wonderful time. Best tour I had in years. Joao was excellent and knew a lot on the region and wines. I give him a 10 and surely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the Douro Valley.
ReplyStephanie
03/12/2025YOU MUST DO THIS TOUR!!! 10/10 We had such an incredible time. We love how they represent small family-owned vineyards. The wine was absolutely amazing and the food was spectacular. The boat tour was something out of this world, honestly. And to top it all off we had the best tour guide, Miguel. I highly recommend this tour :)
ReplyNiketa
03/12/2025Great tour, the guide was fantastic and we had so much fun getting to experience the beauty of the Douro valley with the group. We all got to know each other better throughout the day and that elevated our experience. Thank you!
ReplyGreire
03/12/2025Rui was a great host/guide! We felt safe driving in the rain, and he was knowledgeable as well as friendly and humorous. The Douro Valley is gorgeous, and should not be missed if in Porto. We recommend this tour!
ReplySean
03/12/2025100% worth going to! Very caring tour guides who are very knowledgeable and give a local perspective on the wines. I was super happy to have booked this experience. Very impressive wines with lots of fun people in a beautiful place.
ReplyArlene
03/12/2025We had a brilliant day in the Douro Valley - stunning views, superb wine tastings and vineyard experience and yummy lunch. Pedro was an excellent guide and driver - and obviously had a personal relationship with the vineyard owners. We met some interesting people on the tour and made new friends. An excellent day out.
ReplyArista
03/12/2025A beautiful way to spend the day in the Douro learning about wines and cruising through some of the most spectacular scenery in Portugal. Especially loved the warm hospitality from our guide, Angelo, and the wine experts at the winery we visited!
ReplyKimberley
03/12/2025Phillip, our guide for the day, was amazing. He was friendly, funny and informative. He made rhe day extra special. We always felt safe with his driving, even on the winding roads. Book this day trip and ask for Philip. You won’t be disappointed. The Douro Valley is just beautiful.
ReplySusana
03/12/2025Very nice tour. Andre is very kind and makes the tour a very personal experience. Delicious food and wine and a nice boat tour as well.
ReplyBrannon
03/12/2025This was an excellent tour in such a beautiful region of Portugal. We have a two year-old and she loved the boat as well as being able to get out and experience the winery. Jose was a very thoughtful and friendly host and the winery we visited was fantastic. We would definitely recommend booking this tour!
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