Overview
During this day you will see Douro Wine Region guided by a local. We'll talk about history, landscape, geology, wines, lifestyle. I'm sure that at the end of our journey you will understand much better our region.
Of cours you'll have a intimate experience to have the lunch inside of our museum, cooked by my mother, with my father as host! That's a unique experience!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Boat Tour on Douro River
Local guide
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Porto
1 hour 30 min
Transport to the Douro Valley. During the trip we will give a short summary of what our day will be like, with an introduction to the geography and landscape that awaits us in the Douro Demarcated Region.
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Pinhao
5 min
Stop at a viewpoint above Pinhão, where we can see Douro River, Pinhão village, the difference between the terraces and nature.
Here we can take some pictures! -
Douro River
40 min
Boat tour on Douro river - Shared Boat. Short trip very calm and relaxing on a Rabelo boat. The landscape you will see can only be seen by boat or train, as there is no public road in that part of the Douro River
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Pinhao
1 hour 20 min
Wine tasting in a property near Pinhão. Inside this property we'll do our first wine tasting with 4 different wines. Then is time to enjoy the beautiful views of this Quinta!
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1 hour
Tour by a scenic road (n222), on the way to our home where we'll continue to talk about the history of Douro Wine Region. The first half of this ride is side by side with Douro River!
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Centro Interpretativo - As Idades da Terra
2 hours
Lunch in our home, cooked by my mom. You'll try some traditional food (that you'll choose previously), olives, olive oil and during the lunch my dad will be your host.
Before we leave we'll visit our ceramic studio! -
1 hour 30 min
Time do do our last activity with a winery visit and wine tasting! This one could be a shared tasting, where we'll try another 4 different wines!
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Porto
1 hour
Return to your accommodation!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Douro | Roots & History - Tour with a local
Can I cancel Douro | Roots & History - Tour with a local for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Boat Tour on Douro River
- Local guide
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pinhao, Douro River, Centro Interpretativo - As Idades da Terra.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Centro Interpretativo - As Idades da Terra
