--- title: Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/authentic-small-group-douro-wine-tour-with-lunch-river-cruise/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 5507 languages: [pt, en, fr] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 28 of 41 (Douro Valley) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/authentic-small-group-douro-wine-tour-with-lunch-river-cruise/ --- # Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise **Guidekin's take:** A small group Douro day paced around viewpoints and photo stops, with a family winery visit, lunch and an hour on a Rabelo boat. The premium tier includes early hotel pickup while the standard tier meets centrally; vegetarian and gluten free meals on request. 4.9 from 5507 reviews at €105 per person for . ## Overview Embark on a captivating 10-hour journey through the stunning Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s first demarcated wine region. This carefully organized tour combines history, culture and breathtaking scenery in a smooth and well-paced experience. Take in the valley’s sculpted landscapes from its most iconic viewpoints and enjoy a relaxing 1-hour river cruise along the Douro River. Visit two renowned wine estates for guided tastings and discover the craft behind Port and DOC Douro wines. Your day also includes a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor the authentic flavors of the region. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this experience offers a structured and enriching introduction to the Douro Valley’s heritage. Designed to provide comfort, efficiency and authentic local insight, this tour delivers a complete Douro experience from start to finish. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 168 pickup points - Max 8 people: small group - Starts 07:45, 08:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person - Rating: 4.9/5 from 5507 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Oporto Road Trips ## What's included - 1-hour Douro River cruise aboard a traditional “Rabelo” boat - Hotel pick-up included only with Premium option. Standard meets at central point. - Stops at the best lookout points, perfect for enjoying and photographing the iconic landscapes - Professional local tour guide, knowledgeable in local history, wine and culture - Premium air-conditioned transportation for a relaxed and personal journey - Scenic tour by the famous N222 road, considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Visit two exclusive wineries, including tastings of Port Wines and Douro DOC Wines - Traditional lunch, including options of fish, vegetarian/vegan, or gluten-free - upon request ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off not included in Standard option ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - Start the tour at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown. Note: your address needs to be provided at booking or a few days before the tour takes place or a meeting point will be set. - PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila... 2. **Peso Da Regua** (15m) - Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures. 3. **Quinta do Tedo** (1h 15m) - is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted. NOTE:... 4. **The Douro Valley** (2h 30m) - In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain... 5. **Quinta do Beijo** (1h 15m) - is the second winery of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. This is a small local winery with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit is usually done by the owner of the property himself while he tells you more about the production and the... 6. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - We return to Porto from Douro Valley close to 6:00 PM, where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point. 7. **Douro River** (pass by, no stop) - Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45, 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 168 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required; - Pick-up service starts at 7:45 AM (NOT 8:00 AM) - The day before the tour, you will receive an email with the name of your guide and the vehicle details (brand and license plate number) - Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended; - Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions. - Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law. - NOTE TO TRAVEL AGENCIES: While we understand that your office may be closed when we send our confirmations due to different timezones if you do not provide the client's direct contact number/email, you are responsible for contacting the client at the time we send the pick-up details (day before the tour takes place, by the end of the day, UNTIL 23:00 PM, PORTUGAL TIME) - Travel Agencies assume responsibility if the client does not show up due to the lack of communication between them. ## Compared with other Douro Valley | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 41** | €105 | | 4.9 (5507) | shared, max 8 | | [Douro Valley Prime Tour: Wine Tastings, Boat & Lunch from Porto](/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-prime-tour-wine-tastings-boat-lunch-from-porto/?format=md) | €120 | 9h | 4.98 (726) | shared | | [Douro Valley Small Group Premium Wine Tour Lunch and Private Boat](/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-small-group-premium-wine-tour-lunch-and-private-boat/?format=md) | €145 | 10h | 4.97 (819) | shared | | [Douro Valley private wine tour / tastings and lunch included](/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-private-wine-tour-tastings-and-lunch-included/?format=md) | €259 | 8h | 4.99 (267) | private | Ranked #28 of 41 in Douro Valley by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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