--- title: "Porto: Douro Valley, 2 Wine Regions, Sommelier, Boat Trip & Lunch" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/porto-douro-valley-2-wine-regions-sommelier-boat-trip-lunch-480372P2/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 41 (Douro Valley) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-douro-valley-2-wine-regions-sommelier-boat-trip-lunch-480372P2/ --- # Porto: Douro Valley, 2 Wine Regions, Sommelier, Boat Trip & Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Two wine regions in one day with certified sommeliers: a family Vinho Verde estate with seven wines, then a Douro winery with five more, a river cruise and a traditional lunch with pairings, in vans capped at eight. About three hours of the day are driving. 4.98 from 90 reviews at €149 per person. In our comparison: #11 of 41 in Douro Valley, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us—a group of friends, certified sommeliers & winemakers—for the ultimate wine tour in Portugal’s Douro Valley. Starting from Porto, your day includes: Morning in the historic Vinho Verde region: visit a 400-year-old family winery & olive grove, meet the owners, enjoy a fun wine tasting with regional pairings (including opening Port with fire & tongs!). Scenic drive along the breathtaking N222 road beside the Douro River. Traditional lunch in the Douro Valley with fish, meat, vegetarian & vegan options (special diets on request), paired with DOC Douro wines. Relaxing private boat ride from Pinhão with stunning views. Afternoon visit to a 5th-generation family winery: tour the vineyards, taste exclusive DOC & rare aged Port wines with pairings, and end with a special surprise. An unforgettable, authentic Douro experience! ## Before you book - Meeting point: O ponto de encontro e localizado na rua… - Starts 08:30, 08:45: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €95: ages 6 to 16 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Grapes journeys - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 08:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.98 from 90 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 90. - 5 stars: 89 (99%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the wine expertise and welcoming family wineries; some note substantial van travel between stops. **Praised:** - Guides who explain wine and winemaking clearly and answer questions - Welcoming family wineries with varied tastings and food pairings - Small groups with a sociable atmosphere and personal attention - Interactive bottle opening demonstrations at the wineries - Portuguese lunches and scenic stops for photographs **Complaints:** - Some find the van travel lengthy, while others say the stops break up the journey well Written by Guidekin from the 80 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-17 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Typical lunch with local DOC Wine Pairing. - Guided visit to a Douro Valley winery with 5 wine tasting, including Port Wines and DOC Wines - Small vans only, groups up to 8 people max! - Guided visit to a Vinho Verde wine estate with 7 wines to taste. - 1h Boat cruise, amazing scenery and plentiful Photo oportunities. - Free water throughout the day. ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Penafiel** (1h 30m) - Your journey begins by exploring the vineyards and the olive grove of a family owned winery with a history that spans over 4 centuries and where you will interact with the owners themselves, the protagonists of all that history, after the visit a wine tasting and regional... 2. **Valenca Do Douro** (15m) - Viewpoint at the heart of the Douro Valley 3. **Pinhao** (1h) - Traditional lunch with fish, meat, vegetarian and vegan options being available, all other special dietary preferences will be catered for upon request, lunch will be served with DOC Douro wines. 4. **Pinhao** (1h) - Chill boat ride along the Douro River, enjoying the stunning landscapes with plentiful photo opportunities. 5. **Miradouro Torguiano De Sao Cristovao Do Douro** (10m) - Enjoy the beauty of the Douro and a pause for pictures en route for the second winery 6. **Sabrosa** (1h) - Second winery visit where you will be able to visit the 5th generation of a family with a deep link with the Douro Valley, enjoy some exclusive DOC wines with pairings and visit their Port Wine production and aging facilities where you will be able to taste very special aged... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 O ponto de encontro e localizado na rua de santa catarina mesmo em frente ao restaurante Gruta Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7QZxy7ZlJA0RF2HOT7fttiM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The itinerary includes the transportation which is a total of 3hours - We only served alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above ## Compared with other Douro Valley | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 41** | €149 | 9h | 4.98 (90) | 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 #11 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/porto-douro-valley-2-wine-regions-sommelier-boat-trip-lunch-480372P2/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md