Overview
In this 9h tour from Porto we invite you to visit the magnificent Douro Valley, while touring 3 of the best wineries of the region with a small group. Taste and learn about the different styles of Port and DOC Douro wines, by sampling each one in company of an expert wine tour guide that will be explaing you all step by step.
Let yourself be amazed with the stunning landscape of Douro Valley while you keep trying local wines with traditional flavours from the region. Before coming back to Porto there will be a photo stop in Pinhão by the 19th century railway station, decorated with 24 panels of tiles from 1937, representing images of Douro Valley and it's traditions.
After this wonderful experience of wine, landscape and culture you will be conduced back to your hotel in Porto, where you can expect to arrive by 6h00 PM.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Best Douro valley lookout points
Bottled water
Traditional lunch (Fish, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten free need to be requested in advance)
Transport by Air Conditioned Mini Van - Up to 8 People
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop Off (Hotel/address in Porto city center)
Tasting of 9 Wines (Port and DOC Douro)
Ride along the famous and scenic N222 road
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
- Pick-ups are done from 8:00 to 8:30 am at your hotel or Airbnb in Porto Downtown area (Vila Nova de Gaia/Matosinhos/Porto Coastal area are outside pick-up limits).
- On the day before the tour you will be contacted by email to inform you about the exact pick-up time, until the end of the day.
- If an address was not provided or it is outside our pick-up limits, a meeting point and time will be set at a central spot in Porto city center.
- Please CONFIRM the reception of our pick-up message.
What to expect
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Douro River
Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river.
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Peso Da Regua
15 min
Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.
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Quinta do Tedo
1 hour 15 min
Quinta do Tedo is one of the 3 wineries visited on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted.
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The Douro Valley
2 hours 30 min
In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão, a little village known for it's historical railway station. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain aging in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river in Porto.
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Pinhao Railway Station
20 min
As part of the visit to Pinhão we stop for a few minutes at the 19th century railway station of Pinhão. The highlight are the 24 panels of blue and withe tiles representing typical images of the culture of Douro Valley.
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Quinta da Roeda
1 hour
Quinta da Roêda has an incredible selection of Port. At the visit to Quinta da Roêda, you will have a special guided wine tasting, where you will have the chance to try some unique selected wines according to your own preferences.
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Quinta do Beijo
1 hour 15 min
To complete the tour you will visit Quinta do Beijo before coming back to Porto. This is a small local winerie with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit will probably be done by the owner of the property while he tells you more about the production and the flavours of it's wines.
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D'Origem
1 hour
Alternatively to Quinta do Beijo or Quinta do Tedo we may sometimes visit D'Origem a small interesting winery located in Casal de Loivos, a village on top of the hill that offers the most incredible view over the Douro Valley. At D'Origem, more than just tasting DOC Douro wines, you can also visit a small olive oil museum that functioned until 2001, allowing you to know more about the traditional way of making olive oil.
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Porto
1 hour
We return to Porto from Douro Valley close to 6:00 PM, where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.
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
- Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Douro Valley Tour: 3 Wineries, 9 Wine Tastings and Lunch
Can I cancel Douro Valley Tour: 3 Wineries, 9 Wine Tastings and Lunch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Best Douro valley lookout points
- Bottled water
- Traditional lunch (Fish, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten free need to be requested in advance)
- Transport by Air Conditioned Mini Van - Up to 8 People
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop Off (Hotel/address in Porto city center)
- Tasting of 9 Wines (Port and DOC Douro)
- Ride along the famous and scenic N222 road
- Professional Tour Guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Douro River, Peso Da Regua, Quinta do Tedo, The Douro Valley, Pinhao Railway Station, Quinta da Roeda, Quinta do Beijo, D'Origem.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, French.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Oporto Road Trips
