--- title: Douro Valley & Amarante Wine, Food & Boat Tour from Porto lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-amarante-wine-food-boat-tour-from-porto/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 169 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 29 of 41 (Douro Valley) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-amarante-wine-food-boat-tour-from-porto/ --- # Douro Valley & Amarante Wine, Food & Boat Tour from Porto **Guidekin's take:** A Douro day with hotel pickup, the riverside road to Régua, a farm tasting of Port, sparkling and green wine, and a private cruise from Pinhão with regional tapas and wines, with Amarante on the way. Under eighteens get soft drinks; not for reduced mobility. 4.86 from 169 reviews at €89 per person. In our comparison: #29 of 41 in Douro Valley, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on an immersive full-day trip through the Douro Valley and Amarante, starting from Porto. Discover stunning landscapes, regional flavors and unique cultural experiences. Includes pick-up at the hotel, the iconic N222 route to Peso da Régua and a guided tour to a farm with three distinct wines: Porto Wine, sparkling wine and Green Wine, with an explanation on the production methods. In Pinhão, enjoy a private cruise on the Douro River with regional tapas and wines. Continue to Amarante to explore the historic center and the Church of São Gonçalo, taste the traditional local pastel and Green Wine. Finish with snacks in a typical bag before returning to Porto, around 3:30 p.m. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of "Trinity Porto" and "The… - Starts 08:15: one departure a day - Food included: Port Wine, Sparkling Wine & Green Wine,… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €40: ages 5 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 6h–7h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 169 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Deltatur, Atividades Turisticas Lda - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 08:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 4.86 from 169 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 165 of 169. - 5 stars: 153 (91%) - 4 stars: 12 (7%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and the mix of river, winery and Amarante stops; some found the day longer than advertised. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, entertaining guides who explain the region and its wine - Relaxed river cruise with valley views, snacks and wine - Informative winery visits and enjoyable tastings - The stop in Amarante for its town scenery and church - A varied itinerary that many found well paced **Complaints:** - Some found the day longer than advertised, with substantial time spent driving - Some found the vans comfortable, while others reported cramped seats or heat when full - Some enjoyed the meals, while others found the food basic or disappointing - Some enjoyed port tastings, while others received wine but no port Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-05-27 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Winery Visit - Port Wine, Sparkling Wine & Green Wine - Wine Tasting - Port Wine - Air-conditioned vehicle - Food : Regional Tastings - Boat Ride - Douro Valley - Private Guide ## Not included - Personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (10m) - The tour starts at the meeting point, outside Trinity Porto R. dos Heroes and Martyrs of Angola 49, 4000 - 285 Porto, Portugal 2. **Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua** (15m) - Get to the city of Peso da Régua and taste a traditional sandwich cake, the famous sandwich cake of Portugal. Explore the pedestrian bridge overlooking the river Douro, a perfect spot for photographs. 3. **Port wine tasting in Quinta with visit and wine tasting** (1h) 4. **Pinhao** (1h) - Passage through the centre of Pinhão (Railway Station) Boat tour on the river Douro (1 hour) in a small group, only with customers of our company, providing an intimate experience. Tapas Brunch on board the boat with regional delicacies like the smoker, the traditional... 5. **Amarante** (1h 30m) - Guided walking tour through the Historic Center of Amarante to explore its rich history, architecture and charming streets. Taste of Doce de São Gonçalo in Amarante to get to know the tradition of local sweets. Regional Fumeiro and Green Wine Tasting in a traditional... 6. **Porto** (10m) - The tour ends at the same meeting point. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15 - 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. ## Meeting point In front of "Trinity Porto" and "The Portuguese Bakery". Find your guide in front of the Trindade Domus Mall. Your guide will call (if necessary) on the day of the activity to meet you and will be dressed in a shirt with the company logo. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJb_wOgfxkJA0RUKONhRZPup0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Important note: We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers aged 18 or older. Travellers under 18 years old will receive non-alcoholic beverages." - Not recommended for people with reduced mobility Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Douro Valley | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 41** | €89 | 6h–7h | 4.86 (169) | shared | | [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) | €130 | 9h | 4.98 (746) | 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) | €139 | 10h | 4.97 (951) | 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 (269) | private | Ranked #29 of 41 in Douro Valley by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €395, median €134; typical length 9h. 12 of 41 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/douro-valley/?format=md ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-amarante-wine-food-boat-tour-from-porto/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md