Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise

Name: Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise
Brand: Living Tours
Price: 230 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (522 reviews)

4.9 · 522 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Porto Operated by Living Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 10h
Group: Private tour, your party only
Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup: 09:00 · Hotel pickup from 143 pickup points
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

A private Douro day with hotel pickup, two guided estates with Port and table wine tastings, a full lunch paired with Douro wines and a short panoramic cruise, plus a Porto walking tour voucher.

Bookings need email confirmation at least two days ahead. 4.9 from 522 reviews at €230 per person.

In our comparison: #33 of 40 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €230 per adult.

Included and not included

Douro River 45-minute Panoramic Cruise
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Wine tasting
Complete Traditional Portuguese Lunch pairing with Douro Wines (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9

522 ratings
Tripadvisor 428 · Viator 94

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 512 of 522

Star breakdown of all 522 ratings

5 stars

486 · 93%

4 stars

26 · 5%

3 stars

5 · 1%

2 stars

4 · 1%

1 star

1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the friendly guides, scenery and lunches; winery visits leave some disappointed.

Praised

Friendly, engaging guides explaining regional history and wine production
Many enjoyed the wine and port tastings and welcoming winery hosts
Winery lunches praised for their food
Valley views and relaxing river cruises
Easy accommodation pickups and guides attentive to individual needs

Complaints

Some found the wineries underwhelming, while others praised the visits and tastings

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 March 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure: 09:00 daily; scheduled through March 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup: Hotel pickup from 143 pickup points (143 pickup points listed by the operator, 143 of them hotels)
Operator: Living Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

Porto
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the renown Douro region. On your way to the Douro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage. Half Way through the drive to the Douro Region we will do a short stop for a coffee break.
Pass by, no stop
The Douro Valley
Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with unique landscapes of vinyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
Pass by, no stop
Sabrosa
Arriving in Sabrosa we will do our first visit of the day. We will discover the first of two wineries where you learn about the wine production and history of Douro Region, and its wines. You will have the oportunity to taste different wines before the lunch. A complete lunch will be served by the end of the visit: a full traditional portuguese meal with entrance, main dish, dessert, pairing with Douro red or white wine.
Pass by, no stop
After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão and we will do a quick photo stop at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the region
Enjoy the views and share with your friends and collegues on social media!
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5
Pinhao
It's now time to sail! Enjoy a 50 minutes scenic cruise on the Douro river departing from Pinhão on board of a traditional Rebelo boat.
50 min
National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world
Did you know that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is Portuguese? We talk about the Estrada Nacional 222, which takes you to discover the incredible Douro wine region. On our tour will pass on this amazing road and point out the most scenic views.
Pass by, no stop
Folgosa
Our wine tour is not over yet! There is time to visit one more renown Winery. The winery expert guide will walk you through the estate ,explaining the process from the vinyard to the bottle ending with a magnificent tasting of three different types of wines.
Pass by, no stop

About this tour, from the operator

Explore the wine culture, through the most complete Douro Valley during a day excursion.

This amazing tour, gives you the opportunity to visit two of the best wine estates in the region and feel the essence of being in the heart of this precious wine region.

You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the wine estates and see all the wine cultivation and production process, being at the source of the Porto Wine. The "birthplace" of this unique nectar!
During the tour enjoy 6 wine tastings while admiring the astonishing landscapes and serenity of the Douro Valley, recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001.

The guided visit to 2 different wine estates with tastings, a complete traditional lunch with Douro wines and a scenic 50 minutes cruise on the Douro River is included on this full package.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).

Children

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules may change without prior notice.
We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.

Good to know

Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Food included Wine tasting
Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Private Tours

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #33 of 40	€230	10h	4.9 (522)	private
Port : 6 Bridges Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine & Snacks	€279 per group	2h	5.0 (231)	private
Porto: Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine, Snacks and 6 Bridges	€290 per group	2h	4.98 (615)	private
Douro Valley private wine tour \| tastings and lunch included	€259	8h	4.99 (269)	private

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