Douro Valley: PRIVATE TOURS with Wine Tasting and Lunch Douro Valley: PRIVATE TOURS with Wine Tasting and Lunch

We specialize in curating refined private tours and discreet transfers, allowing you to immerse yourself in the profound beauty and culture of this enchanting country.
Join our most popular tour and discover the Douro Valley and its unique culture while tasting amazing wines and learning about the winemaking process at small local Quintas/Wine Estates. Be amazed by stunning landscapes as terraced vineyards start to unfold.

We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Porto city between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Your guide will introduce themselves, as well as all the other guests, and will outline the day's itinerary. The journey begins towards the Douro, where you will learn more about the region along the way.

The itinerary includes visits to two small local wine estates, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, before returning to Porto. At both wine estates, you will be accompanied by a specialized local guide who will tell you more about the winemaking process while you taste the selected wines.

At lunchtime, we stop in the village of Pinhão, a historic location in the heart of the Douro, where lunch takes place in a traditional local restaurant, including a choice of fish, meat, or vegetarian meal (we can also accommodate your meal if you have a gluten-free diet – please inform us in advance).

Immediately after lunch, it's time for the 1-hour river cruise from Pinhão! This cruise takes place on a replica of a Rabelo Boat, a historic vessel that transported wine barrels from the Douro to Porto to be aged and exported worldwide.

We will also make short stops for photos and to admire the surroundings and nature at local viewpoints throughout the day.

Return to Porto is around 6:00 PM, with the certainty of having experienced a memorable journey filled with knowledge about wine, landscape, and the local culture of this beautiful and unforgettable destination.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.