Food & DrinkPorto
Porto Private Douro Boat Cruise with Wine, Tapas, and Local Hosts
About
Most Douro cruises are crowded and impersonal.
This experience is different.
- Private experience
What to expect
- 1Marina Do FreixoExit Passes by without stopping
- 2Ponte de Sao JoaoThe current railway bridge was inaugurated on 24 June 1992. It is written by a Portuguese Engineer - Edgar Cardoso. The next tower was built by the same Engineer at the height of the bridge to study the progress of the work. Passes by without stopping
- 3Ponte D. Maria PiaIt's the bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel. One of the most beautiful bridges between Porto and Gaia. It was the first railway bridge. It was opened in 1877 and operated until 1992. It is currently completely closed. It's a prime Eiffel. Passes by without stopping
- 4Ponte Infante Dom HenriqueIt is the newest bridge between Porto and Gaia. Road bridge. The Bridge is named after Infante D. Henrique, a pioneer of discoveries in Portugal and who was born in Porto, so in his homage the name of the Bridge arose. Passes by without stopping
- 5Dom Luis I BridgeThe most iconic and well-known bridge in Porto. Written by a Belgian Engineer - Theophilo Seirig who was an Eiffel student and collaborated with him on the D. Maria bridge. 10 years later he designed the Bridge D. Louis I. Together with the Ribeira do Porto and the Cais de Gaia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has two board : the top is for the Metro and pedestrian and the bottom is road and pedestrian. It is famous that the Ribeira boys jump from the lower board to the river. Passes by without stopping
- 6Cais da RibeiraRibeira do Porto: The historic area of the city with its colorful houses, tunnels and medieval walls. Passes by without stopping
- 7Ponte da ArrabidaIt's a national monument. By Portuguese Engineer Edgar Cardoso. When it was inaugurated in 1963, it was the only one in Europe and who knows in the world with a single bow suspended in concrete. The story says that no one believed that the bridge could be completed because the area is very windy and the humidity is high, so the engineer studied a specific date to place the center part of the arch and thus complete the bridge. Passes by without stopping
- 8Reserva Natural Estuario do DouroThe estuary of Cabedelo is a zone near the foz of the river Douro where you can find migratory birds and flora. Passes by without stopping
- 9Cais De GaiaThe gate of Gaia or Ribeira de Gaia, is part of the UNESCO Heritage Site. It is the historic area of Gaia located right in front of the Ribeira do Porto. This is where the Port Wine cellars are located. Passes by without stopping
- 10Marina Do FreixoReturn to Freixo Marina Passes by without stopping
Photos
Reviews
5.0
61 reviews
22 on Viator · 39 on Tripadvisor
Make a day of itPlan my day lines up what else is on in Porto, with real start times.
Plan my dayWhat’s included
- Bottled water
- Life jacket
- Blanket
- Portuguese regional tapas: cheese, charcutaria and fruits. We may include other options according to customer food preferences and restrictions.
- Spicy wine, white or rosé green wine and Porto wine
- Orange juice
- Music
Not included
- Private transportation
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meeting pointPortoGet directions (opens Google Maps)
Next to the doors that give access to the boats.