Private off the beaten Douro Valley Tour


8 hours 30 minutes
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
2 - 13
Mobile ticket

Overview

Enjoy this private tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Douro Valley with an expert and passionate local guide that will show you the culture and history of this region.

Discover the upcoming small producer's excellent wines and local products; relax and lay back while you hear the stories behind every bottle, property and village.
Have lunch in a winery with stunning scenery and taste some of the local seasonal food presented in a contemporary way. In the afternoon, take your time to visit the winery and taste some of the very best DOC and port wines the region has to offer.

We guarantee you will have the time of your life. By the end of the day, you won't want to leave. And yes, Douro Valley does look even better in the flesh, but don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself!

Inclusions

  • All activities
  • Expert Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water

What to expect

Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel by your private guide and driven to the magnificent Douro Valley, where the best Portuguese wines are produced and where breathtaking views are waiting for you.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sabrosa, Sabrosa, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

First head to Sabrosa to visit a local producer and taste local DOC Douro wines, extra virgin olive oil and other regional products in season. We will take you to a boutique winery where you will not only get a feeling for how a small family winery is run, but also get all the answers you ever wished for from the winemaker himself.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Valenca Do Douro, Valenca Do Douro, Tabuaco, Viseu District, Northern Portugal

Drive through one of the most iconic stretches of the famous road N 222, with astonishing views of Douro's unique landscape.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Peso Da Regua, Peso Da Regua, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

Indulge in a tasty Lunch (not included) in a beautiful winery and taste local food with a reinvented cuisine.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lamego, Lamego, Viseu District, Northern Portugal

After a well-deserved meal, it’s time for yet another wine tasting, this time also with Port, which will surely make your digestion go a lot easier.
Take a moment to visit the beautiful family wine estate, the one where you had lunch and savor those precious nectars while enjoying the views and unique setting surrounding you.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal

At the end of the tour, relax on the ride back to your Porto hotel.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Sample Menu

• “Alheira” sausage and green asparagus - ...in puff pastry on sauteed mushrooms flavored with garlic
• Veal steak maronesa DOP - with shallots and gratin potatoes
• Chocolate cake - Served with pistache ice-cream

Additional information

  • Infant seats available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • No health restrictions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • We are registered "Clean & Safe" by Tourism of Portugal. We implemented an internal protocol that, according to the recommendations of the Directorate-General for Health, ensures the necessary hygiene to avoid risks of contagion and guarantees safe procedures for our tours.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
KarynAlayne
September 2021

Highly recommend this intimate and personalized trip to the Douro Valley. Our guide, João, was extremely knowledgeable about wine and Portugal in general. João was also very friendly and welcoming - our conversation flowed naturally throughout the day. Finally, João was a fabulous driver who navi...

gr8teful2travel
September 2021

Our guide was wonderful. He was a great driver!  Also, very knowledgeable, friendly and gave us fantastic suggestions. Loved the quick stop at the beautiful train station. Also enjoyed a nice glass of Porto, while we looked around. We loved our lunch at Pacheca Winery, the vineyards were beaut...

Laura_H
August 2022

Sara was an amazing guide and provided a safe and scenic journey through the Douro Valley. We would definitely recommend this tour!

Josh_H
January 2022

A family business, Sara, Juou, and their son provide a great tour.. We were so impressed that we booked a food tour with them for the next day.. While we were still seeing the Duoro Valley. You will have a scenic drive to the Duoro Valley, stop at several vineyards, take a river cruise, and have ...

lolabW9059FQ
November 2021

Best experience in douro valley! we had an amazing time!! really recommend this private tour! November is a really good time to see the autumn colors.

Megan_K
October 2021

The tour was excellent. Joāo was knowledgeable about the wine and the region. He introduced us to local producers we would not have found on our own. Great trip overall.

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