Portugal · RIVER CRUISES IN PORTO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 river cruises in Porto worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 Porto’s 50-minute Six Bridges Douro cruise, with practical tips on boarding, views, commentary, timing, and value.
“This offered a 360 degree view of the river that flows through Oporto! I discovered 3 additional adventures through this cruise, the castle, a port winery that was visible from the boat and a gondola lift. The tour guide spoke about 4 different languages over the speaker so everyone listened to the history. The bridges were stunning and the weather was nice! Super easy to find the cruise and plenty of comfortable places to sit! You could freely move about the cruise once it took off.”
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”
See Porto’s historic center by electric tuk-tuk, then cruise beneath six bridges on the Douro with an optional boat ticket.
“I would've liked to go further with the tuk tuk like to the beaches or along the river after going over the bridge. I lived the boat ride”
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!”
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!”
Explore Porto by foot, cable car, and Douro cruise, with Livraria Lello, São Bento Station, expert guides, and small-group value.
“Walking is a fun way to explore Porto, Chico was patient with us and made several stops to pace well, he explained things with fun facts and jokes that kept the mood light, overall really nice experience.”
Review of Porto’s city train, Real Companhia Velha port tasting, and Douro cruise, with practical tips on timing, value, and what to expect.
“Great value for money. First train leaves at 10am, recommend this time as we had the carriage to ourselves and only 4 in our English speaking tour of the wine cellar. Boat trip has no commentary (think you have to download in advance) and the wind can be chilly. Had a wonderful trip.”
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 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.”
Review of Porto’s two-hour Douro cruise with port wine, city views, sunset options, boat details, meeting tips, and honest value advice.
“Our captains were incredibly hospitable and friendly. We made the best of the not so optimal weather and would definitely go on this experience again.”
Cruise from Porto to Régua through the Douro Valley with breakfast, lunch, wine, dam crossings, free time, and a bus ride home.
“You get excellent value for your money with this trip. The ship was clean with well maintained facilities, staff very polite and attentive, nice continental breakfast and tasty lunch which even included wine. For the cost, you cannot expect anything more really. The only downside was the reduced number of chairs on the sun deck which created a lot of frustration amongst passengers -there's plenty of space to put more chairs so I really don't understand why the organisers are not resolving this as it creates a lot of angst and probably the majority of the bad reviews. All in all, we had an amazing day - well organised and…”
Review of Porto’s 2-hour six-bridges cruise with four port tastings, sunset views, friendly guides, and practical tips on value and access.
“That was an amazing experience! Johnny and Liliana were such welcoming guides, they told us a lot about Porto and Gaia, it was amazing to hear so much from a locals perspective. The wine was delicious and we could hear about the origin of each one. We felt comfortable and safe all the time! Thank you for this evening :) we would recommend it to everyone, especially with that crew!”
From the cave boats to the cellar tastings, and the best of each.
