Douro Historical Tour

Douro Historical Tour

Day trips

Douro Historical Tour

From 103.85

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Portugal´s Douro wine region — including a wine tasting

This charming and unique region of the North of Portugal is defined by having been the first demarcated wine region in the world and by having its landscape classified as UNESCO World Heritage. Our Tour takes you to Amarante, São Leonardo da Galafura (lunch included), and Pinhão - scenic cruise on the Douro River, with visit and wine tasting in Real Estate

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
10 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Amarante
  • Douro Valley landscapes - Unesco World Heritage
  • Galafura viewpoint
  • Lunch
  • Pinhão - River Cruise
  • Port Wine Real Estate and wine tasting or similar

  • Guided Tour
  • Transportation in a comfortable minubus
  • Visit Amarante
  • Visit the São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint
  • Lunch in a panoramic restaurant
  • Renowned Wine Estate visit and guided tour with wine tasting
  • Panoramic Douro River cruise at Pinhão (45 minutes)

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

  • Tour available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
  • This is a multilingual tour
  • This tour will not operate on Dec 25 and Jan 1
  • Children from 0 to 3 years old are carried free (all extras to be paid by the adult in charge). From 4 to 12 years old, the ticket is half the price of an adult ticket (50%).
  • Reservations: Requests will only be accepted if made 48 hours prior to service date.
  • Cancellation: until 24 hours before departure - no cancellation fee. After this deadline, there is no refund.
  • The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events

This tour will show the historical importance of the Douro Region, not only for the wine-making process but also for the Portuguese identity!

Travel comfortably towards the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An enchanted valley, where the green and the gold blend perfectly with the river course. Undoubtedly, it can be said that the Douro Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the world - feel the Nature in its purest state!

As you will learn on this full day guided tour, the Douro

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Highlights
  • Amarante
  • Douro Valley landscapes - Unesco World Heritage
  • Galafura viewpoint
  • Lunch
  • Pinhão - River Cruise
  • Port Wine Real Estate and wine tasting or similar
Includes
  • Guided Tour
  • Transportation in a comfortable minubus
  • Visit Amarante
  • Visit the São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint
  • Lunch in a panoramic restaurant
  • Renowned Wine Estate visit and guided tour with wine tasting
  • Panoramic Douro River cruise at Pinhão (45 minutes)
Excludes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Essential Information
  • Tour available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
  • This is a multilingual tour
  • This tour will not operate on Dec 25 and Jan 1
  • Children from 0 to 3 years old are carried free (all extras to be paid by the adult in charge). From 4 to 12 years old, the ticket is half the price of an adult ticket (50%).
  • Reservations: Requests will only be accepted if made 48 hours prior to service date.
  • Cancellation: until 24 hours before departure - no cancellation fee. After this deadline, there is no refund.
  • The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
Itinerary

This tour will show the historical importance of the Douro Region, not only for the wine-making process but also for the Portuguese identity!

Travel comfortably towards the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An enchanted valley, where the green and the gold blend perfectly with the river course. Undoubtedly, it can be said that the Douro Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the world - feel the Nature in its purest state!

As you will learn on this full day guided tour, the Douro

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Customer Reviews

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Aug 4 2016
I enjoyed the tour and our guide, Miguel, was a perfect host. Would recommend this tour to anyone who has a free day and wants to see the countryside which surrounds Porto.
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