--- title: Douro Valley - Relaxed Departure from Porto lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-relaxed-departure-from-porto/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 130 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 40 of 41 (Douro Valley) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/douro-valley-relaxed-departure-from-porto/ --- # Douro Valley - Relaxed Departure from Porto **Guidekin's take:** A Douro day that trades a dawn start for a relaxed departure, with two visits with tastings of red, white and Port, a traditional lunch and an hour on the river, by minivan or minibus with wifi. Services depend on third parties and can change. 4.6 from 130 reviews at €80 per person. ## Overview Immerse yourself in the beauty and flavors of Portugal’s iconic Douro Valley on this unforgettable 10-hour adventure. Explore two places with history and savor carefully curated tastings of exquisite red, white, and Port wines. Enjoy a delicious traditional Portuguese lunch. Then, unwind on a relaxing scenic cruise along the Douro River, taking in the valley’s stunning landscapes and charming riverside villages. This is more than a tour—it’s a full-day journey through wine, culture, and unforgettable scenery. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Igreja da Lapa, - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Visit to two places with tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.6/5 from 130 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Magical Douro ## What's included - WiFi on board - Lunch - Visit to two places with tasting - 1-hour river cruise - Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus ## Not included - Gratuities and Personal Expenses are Not Included - Additional food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Peso Da Regua** (30m) - Visit a Viewpoint 2. **Santa Marta de Penaguiao** (1h) - Visit ant Port Wine Tasting Lunch 3. **Visit and Wine Tasting This could be also replace without notice by Qta de Ma...** (1h) - Visit and Wine Tasting This could be also replace without notice by Qta de Marrocos 4. **Boat Tour** (50m) 5. **Porto** (1h 30m) - Return to the meeting Point Lapa Church ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Igreja da Lapa, Largo da Lapa, Porto, Portugal ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tour available in: English - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Child seating is available upon request - The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice. - Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used. - The wine estates are subject to availability and may change to similar options with no prior notice. - Groups between 20 and 44 people - The places on the itinerary may change without any previous notice ## Compared with other Douro Valley | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #40 of 41** | €80 | 10h 30m | 4.6 (130) | 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) | €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 #40 of 41 in Douro Valley by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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