Portugal · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley tour with vineyard visits, Port tastings, lunch, N222 scenery, and a one-hour river cruise.
“Despite pouring rain and flooding leading to the cancellation of the boat trip, Miguel was the perfect guide and the venues for our three wine tastings were varied and interesting.”
Review of a full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two wineries, six tastings, Portuguese lunch, scenic cruise, and guide tips.
“Well planned and executed day trip in beautiful Douro valley! And a lots of wine to go with it. Jose was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Review of a full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two winery visits, six tastings, lunch, Amarante, and a river cruise.
“Ricardo was a fantastic guide, helped start the day off perfectly and gave us loads of facts about Porto whilst getting our energy up. The stop for coffee and pastries was good, lovely little town even if only there briefly. The two wineries we visited were lovely and very different, the first had great views and the second were we had lunch was so friendly, the staff were incredible and the food and wine brilliant, top ups included! just the most wonderful fun day, would recommend to everyone. oh the boat trip! just nice to have a little relaxing time and take some pictures before lunch.Read more”
Review of Living Tours’ Douro Valley day trip from Porto, with Amarante, scenic viewpoints, lunch, wine tasting, and a Rabelo boat cruise.
“Despite the rain our guide , Simmy was great , very knowledgeable and friendly. We learnt slot alot about the Douro valley and tasted many great wines . Saw alot of beautiful sights.”
Review of Porto’s small-group Douro Valley tour with two winery tastings, Portuguese lunch, scenic N222 drive, and a one-hour river cruise.
“I had José as my tour guide - and it was so much fun. José is a great tour guide and very professional. The others in my group were great as well. Very fun and honestly a must have experience in Porto / Duoro Valley. It’s a great mix of making friends and learning and trying great wines!”
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley small-group tour, with two wineries, lunch, river cruise, hotel pickup, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“My friend and I had a wonderful time exploring the wine region. We didn’t have to lift a finger as we were picked up right at our hotel in a comfortable van. Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable about Portugal as he lived there his whole life and was eager to share his culture. The wineries were beautiful and the staff were nice and knowledgeable. We learned so much about port wine. The lunch was included and it truly was an authentic Portuguese meal. The boat tour was a great way to see the river and the land. We were lucky to see it in full fall color!…”
Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two winery visits, tastings, a traditional boat ride, scenic roads, and a four-course lunch.
“What a dream! This experience was everything I hoped for and more. Huge thanks to our guide, Sara Fontes, for being so delightful and informative, and to our driver for the smooth, safe ride. The vineyards felt like a hidden gem, and the wine and port tastings were truly top-tier. If you’re looking for breathtaking views and great hospitality, this is it!”
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley day tour with vineyard visits, port tastings, Portuguese lunch, river cruise, transport, and practical tips.
“This was a fantastic trip, the guide Miguel and the driver were amazing. Miguel was very patient and explained everything very well. The lunch was meh. The wine tastings were good and the boat cruise was a good ending to the excursion. Overall a wonderful way to experience the Douro valley if you have only one day.”
Review the Douro Valley tour from Porto, with Port tastings, a one-hour cruise, lunch, viewpoints, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Make sure you are equipped for any weather. We had a rainy day, but it was still a beautiful and amazing experience. Amazing views, amazing wine and the best tour guide you could wish for! Thanks to Ricardo R. the whole ride was a lot of fun!”
Explore Vinho Verde and the Douro Valley from Porto with 11 tastings, a farm-to-table lunch, fire-opened Vintage Port, and a private cruise.
“excellent day food and wine top notch, guides Puolo and Francisco funny informative and nothing was a problem. scenery spectacular”
Taste Porto through codfish cakes, bifanas, Port wine, local taverns, and market walks on this small-group food tour with optional meal.
“Gustavo was a great tour guide! We had lots of good food - Super bock beer, bifana, caldo verde, cod croquettes, pastel de nata, ginjinha, charcuterie, sardines, port, green wine! We saw a lot of things to, and Gustavo was very knowledgeable about everything.”
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley tour with three wine tastings, local lunch, scenic stops, small groups, and an optional river cruise.
“Absolutely delightful experience! The tour was everything we expected and more. The tastings (wine, olive oil & port) and the food were fabulous. The Douro Valley was beautiful. Our driver/tour guide, Tiago Mendez, was wonderful! He was kind, very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He made a perfect day even better.”
Explore São Miguel’s volcanic west on an 8-hour van tour with Sete Cidades views, Boca do Inferno, Mosteiros, Lagoa do Fogo, and lunch.
“I liked that we had time in each area visited, the lunch was good and the company great!”
Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two winery visits, local lunch, scenic viewpoints, and a traditional Rabelo boat cruise.
“We were very happy with all aspects of this trip to the beautiful Douro Valley. Our guide Bernado spoke very passionately about this area and was an excellent guide.”
Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two winery visits, tastings, a Portuguese lunch, river cruise, and hotel transfers.
“Our guide, Jose was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took time to answer all our questions and we never felt rushed. He even recommended several restaurants for us to try. Unfortunately due to weather problems, we were unable to go on the boat portion of the tour, but they did substitute an extra winery. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
From the cave boats to the cellar tastings, and the best of each.
