--- title: Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/private-douro-valley-wine-tour-2-wine-estates-lunch-and-cruise/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 499 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private, 6 tastings rank_in_category: 34 of 40 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/private-douro-valley-wine-tour-2-wine-estates-lunch-and-cruise/ --- # Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise **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 499 reviews at €230 per person. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 499 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Living Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - 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.... 2. **The Douro Valley** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 3. **Sabrosa** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 4. **After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão ...** (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! 5. **Pinhao** (50m) - 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. 6. **National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world Did you...** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 7. **Folgosa** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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. - 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). ## How it compares in Private Tours Ranked **#34 of 40** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [port-6-bridges-private-yacht-cruise-with-local-wine-snacks-383935P2](https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/port-6-bridges-private-yacht-cruise-with-local-wine-snacks-383935P2/?format=md) — 5.0 (226) 2. 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