Porto: River Douro Cruise with a Fisherman Private Tour
ID: GYG390791-O-708625
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the River Douro with a fisherman. Sail calmly downstream in a 6-meter vessel, inspired by fishing boats and specially built for getting a closer look at the local fishing culture.
Be greeted at Marina do Freixo with a welcome drink or port or sparkling wine together with some local aromatic almonds. Set sail at a leisurely pace to discover Porto and the River Douro through the eyes of a fisherman.
See the Palacio de Freixo, just next to the marina. Continue downstream to where you will see the 6 bridges that connect Porto to Gaia.
The first metal bridge that you will see is the one designed by Gustav Eiffel, Maria Pia Bridge, followed by Infante Bridge, and the landmark of the city, Dom Luis I Bridge, designed by Teofille Sierig. Admire another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ribeira and Gaia riverside, where the port wine cellars are located.
Further downstream, see the picturesque fishing village, São Pedro da Afurada, the nature reserve of Cabedelo, and the very charming Foz Velha.
Continue on your route towards the Atlantic Ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for local fisherman on their way to the ocean, to start or finish their working day.
Reach the highlight of the cruise at the river mouth, Foz, at sunset. Don't miss the chance to watch some fisherman fishing next to the river mouth.
Choose to have a private trip with your very own boat and dedicated skipper. Enjoy the intimate and comfortable atmosphere with just you and your group.
Highlights
- Discover the city from the unique perspective of a local fisherman
- Feel the love of fishermen for the river on a relaxing cruise
- Learn more about the art of fishing in the Douro and the type of fish they fish
- Capture the charming and spontaneous moments of everyday life
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Your hosts will wait for you 15 minutes before the trip time at the boarding gates, in front of the restaurant located at Marina do Freixo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.