10 Sightseeing Tours in Porto District That You Shouldn't Miss

We were born, raised and always lived in Porto, so we know the city as a local and, since it is a private tour, we will customize it according to your interests. In this private food/wine tour we will focus on Portuguese gastronomy, but you will learn a lot about our culture, pronunciation and behavior, which makes us unique. You will visit the temporary Bolhão market and several food spots and tascas (traditional stores), while get in contact with the locals. You will get to know the stories behind these dishes: the legend of the "tripeiros", name given to the porto inhabitants; you will learn how "francesinha" is made, that "caloric bomb" that you should not miss and the tasty codfish recipes, so important in our culture. You will discover the Portuguese wines with its diverse grapes and wine regions and will taste some delicacies. And what about our sweets, like pastel de nata, doces de ovos,...? Enjoy more! Experience more!

Inclusions: All snacks and drinks of the tour

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We set off towards Amarante and its traditional streets where we breathe in History and Heritage.  The trip continues onto Régua, with a quick stop at an observation point in Mesão Frio. It was from Peso da Régua that, in past centuries, the typical Rabelo boats transported the barrels of wine to Vila Nova de Gaia. And this story can be witnessed in the Douro House, with its stained glass where you can see portrayed the history of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region. The Railway Station, where the first train arrived in 1879, is a must-visit. We leave for Pinhão and, once there, we suggest a walk along the river bank, a quick visit to the train station, with its typical tiles, and then on to an estate and Port wine tasting in 'Quinta do Tedo'.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private Transportation (If option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities

- Enjoy a customized private tour (just you and our driver/guide) in the Douro Valley with tasty local food, wine and products from the region such as Olive Oil, Honey, Almond, Olive and Cheese (upon prior notice at the time of booking)... Have a typical lunch in a famous family-owned wineries carefully chosen place and suited to your tastes... Take a "Rabelo" boat cruise in the heart of the Douro Valley on a traditional boat used for centuries to transport Port wine… Visit a charming winery, stroll in the vineyards and taste Port Wines… The transportation is in a comfortable and premium Mercedes E class.

Inclusions: Visit and Port wine tasting at a local winerie, Transportation in a comfortable premium Mercedes E class, Sightseeing private tour (just you and our driver/guide), The tour can be changed and adapted to each client (customizable), Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch (you will choose à la carte according to your interests), River cruise (10€ per person), Taste of: Olive Oil, Honey, Almond, Olive, Cheese and Bread (10€ per person)

See how the city of Porto comes alive after dark on this private city panoramic tour. We will show you the very best of our iconic Porto buildings and bridges, dramatically illuminated at night and help you to discover Porto’s key landmarks lit up after dark. With us you can appreciate the city of Porto, built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro River, forming a millennial urban landscape where the diversity of civil and religious architecture bears testimony to a Historic Centre inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1996. Its monumental and landscape riches captures the diversity of urban layout solutions to be also found in other Western European and Atlantic-Mediterranean cities dating back to Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical times. A Porto by Night Panoramic Tour will be one of the most memorable things you do when you visit Porto.

Inclusions: Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Personal accident and liability insurance., Our chauffeurs have knowledge and ethics required for confidential business matters, Our chauffeurs provide a concierge service for any requirements., Our executive vehicles provide Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing atmosphere.

Exclusions: Admission to venues & attractions along the tour route., Gratuities are not included and is left to individual discretion.

Our day starts with a pick up at your accommodation in Porto (or other locations) at 8:30 am. During the day, you will have the wonderful opportunity to savor several Douro DOC and Port wines with commented tastings, a 50-minute boat ride at the small village of Pinhão, and a three-course meal with wines. It's now time to stop at the famous Pinhão railway station and enjoy some breathtaking landscapes. Relax: the time is all yours! Have an innovative perspective of this region’s history, culture, and gastronomy, while strolling through the vineyards where the finest wines from the “Quintas” (Wine Estates) are produced. A memorable experience! Have some time to admire the viewpoints and take group pictures – the Douro Region is truly overwhelming! At the end of this adventurous day, rest on a gentle drive to Porto, where we will drop you off comfortably at your accommodation at around 7:30 pm.

Inclusions: 3-course meal and beverages. Wine included., Port & Douro DOC Wine tastings, Douro river cruise (50 minutes), Pick up & drop off at your accomodation, Visit to the Pinhão railway station, Specialized tour guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses.

Private Tours Porto invites you to enter this ancient city that gave its name to Portugal and has a wine know around the world – The Port Wine. World Heritage since 1996. We will spend 90 minutes very lively and fun in our Tuk Tuks, our guides will tell you all the stories of the city, will show you the historical center and the most beautiful monuments of the city, the S. Bento Station (includes a guided tour), S. Francisco Church and the Cathedral, the oldest monument in the city, 12th century. We will cross the D. Luís Bridge to Gaia, breathe the atmosphere of Port Wine and see the city from the best hotspot: Serra do Pilar Monastery; we returned to Porto to the Torre dos Clérigos and one of the main icons of the city: The Lello Bookstore, founded in 1904 where you can see and admire the plaster stairs imitating wood who inspired a passage from the movie Harry Potter. We will continue to Matosinhos, where a fantastic typical lunch awaits us at a local restaurant by the Sea.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks

Visit the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Region with a rich history and culture that’s stood the test of time. Your guide ( specialized in douro wines) will take you to typical villages, high quality wine producers and you will see the sights from the water during a 1-hour river cruise. Enjoy a delicious, local lunch at a traditional restaurant. You will also have the opportunity to try locally made olive oil on this full-day tour with premium service.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation to the Douro region by air-conditioned NEW vehicle (9 seats), Hotel / Apartment pickup and drop-off, Specialized guide in the DOURO region throughout the day, Guided tour of 2 wine producers, with wine tasting in the 2 visits (high quality wineries), Regional lunch including drinks (water/juice/Douro table wine, DOC), Tasting of 2 table wines, white and red, Total of 6 wine tastings (4 Port wines + 2 table wines), Douro gourmet olive oil tasting, Tasting of the region´s traditional fruit jellies, Panoramic cruise in Pinhão (1hour), Small group tour (max. 8 persons), Bottled mineral water, Refreshing tissues, Umbrella (if necessary), Satisfaction guarantee

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Discover the culture and picturesque beauty of northern Portugal on this full-day Braga and Guimarães tour with lunch, from Porto. Accompany your guide to Braga’s grand medieval Sé Cathedral, and enjoy hilltop birds-eye views. Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch, then explore Guimarães’s charming town center and and Medieval Castle before returning to Porto.

Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Entrance in Bom Jesus Funicular, Entrance in Braga's Cathedral, Entrance in Guimarães Castle

Exclusions: Gratuities

- Have a unique and exclusive experience, enjoy the Douro River ... calmly ... in a boat of six meters, inspired by the local fishing boats, specially built for this purpose in 2018, with the purpose of providing you unforgettable moments; - Private experience, day or night, designed for couples, families or groups of up to four people, made close, relaxed and mainly, away from any kind of confusions and clusters. - Navigation, made by an experienced skipper, passionate and great connoisseur of this river, always made in a quiet way, with short breaks, so that our guests can enjoy this beautiful view of the cities and of course take the pictures that are imposed. - Route with more than 20km of navigation between the Freixo Marina and the Atlantic Ocean.

Inclusions: Raw Sparkling Wine / Port Wine / other previously requested, Mineral water, Almonds with aromatic herbs

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Book this tour and have the chance to visit three vineyards and sampling several Port and DOC wines! If you enjoy wine, this tour is definitively for you! Culminate your experience trying the local gastronomy in the lovely and quaint boutique vineyard,  Get to know how internationally renowned Port and DOC wines are one of the most important heritages in northern Portugal! Learn more about it's production and the different types of Port and Wines.

Inclusions: Lunch at a fantastic Vineyard, Visit to three vineyards, Several tastings of Port and DOC wines, Visits to mid-size, large and small brands, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities