--- title: Porto: Private tour in the Douro (1 to 4 people) on a boat just for you lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/porto-private-tour-in-the-douro-1-to-4-people-on-a-boat-just-for-you/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 792 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 31 of 40 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-private-tour-in-the-douro-1-to-4-people-on-a-boat-just-for-you/ --- # Porto: Private tour in the Douro (1 to 4 people) on a boat just for you **Guidekin's take:** A six metre boat built on the lines of the old fishing boats, just for your party of up to four, by day or night, with a local skipper, almonds, water and sparkling or Port wine on board. Priced per group at €149 per group/vehicle for 2h; not for pregnant travellers. 4.93 from 792 reviews. ## Overview Have a unique and exclusive experience, enjoy the River Douro... calmly... in a six-meter boat, inspired by local fishing boats, specially built for this purpose in 2018, with the purpose of providing you with unforgettable moments; Private experience, day or night, designed for couples, families or groups of up to four people, done in a close, relaxed and most importantly, away from any kind of confusion and crowds. Navigation, made by an experienced local skipper, passionate and great acquaintance of this river, always done in a quiet way, with small pauses, so that our guests can enjoy this beautiful view of the cities and naturally take the photos that impose. Route with more than 20km of navigation between Freixo Marina and the Atlantic Ocean. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the port of access to the pontoons, - 8 start times: between 10:30 and 18:30 - Food included: see what is included ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per group/vehicle - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 792 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: DouroBoatman, Lda. ## What's included - Almonds with aromatic herbs - Mineral water - Raw Sparkling Wine / Port Wine / other previously requested ## Itinerary 1. **Ponte de Sao Joao** (pass by, no stop) - After boarding at Freixo Marina, where we will offer you a welcome drink, at your choice (Crude Sparkling, Port or Tonic Port) we will sail towards the sea, passing under this bridge. 2. **Ponte D. Maria Pia** (pass by, no stop) - We will also pass under this bridge, where we will stop for brief moments. 3. **Ponte Infante Dom Henrique** (pass by, no stop) - Passage under the Infante D. Henrique Bridge. 4. **Dom Luis I Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - A small stop for our guests to take the photos that take shape. 5. **Cais da Ribeira** (pass by, no stop) - Navigation paused so that one can appreciate the river of the Port and the historical caves of Gaia. 6. **Ponte da Arrabida** (pass by, no stop) - Passage under the Arrábida Bridge. 7. **Molhe e Farolim de Felgueiras** (pass by, no stop) - Continuing in the direction of the Atlantic, we will enjoy the Cabedelo Nature Reserve, the romantic old Foz and the magnificent view of Barra do Douro surmounted by its emblematic lighthouse, this scenery is even more dazzling at sunset, a moment that is especially... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 13:30, 15:30, 16:00, 18:00, 18:30 - 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 At the port of access to the pontoons, next to the Marina's cafe. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLa8ddCllJA0RmqrRdiAZib0 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 40** | €149 per group | 2h | 4.93 (792) | private | | [Port : 6 Bridges Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine & Snacks](/portugal/porto/tours/port-6-bridges-private-yacht-cruise-with-local-wine-snacks-383935P2/?format=md) | €279 per group | 2h | 5.0 (226) | private | | [Porto: Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine, Snacks and 6 Bridges](/portugal/porto/tours/porto-private-yacht-cruise-with-local-wine-snacks-and-6-bridges/?format=md) | €279 per group | 2h | 4.98 (615) | private | | [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 #31 of 40 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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