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Full Day River Cruise to Douro Valley with Meals and Return Transfer

Tourists on a boat enjoying a cruise in Douro Valley, Portugal, with scenic river views.
Group enjoying lunch and wine tasting under a tree in Douro Valley vineyard.
Tourists photographing Douro Valley landscape, Portugal.
Tourist enjoying traditional dish during Douro Valley tour lunch in Porto.

Duration

8 hr - 10 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.6/5

(298)

Nancy

Nancy

Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Things happen. However…the boat cleared the last lock and then docked. One thing at a time was turned off, there was no air conditioning, no toilets, no lights in the bathrooms….and worst of all no communication. Eventually they stuffed us on busses and still continued on to the winery. Rushed through the winery, barely time to use washroom then back on the bus for the 2 hour drive back to Porto. Not impressed when the “leader” said “It is normal”. Sorry but it is not. Cannot recommend this company.
Keira

Keira

Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
The porto pinhao boat cruise was fantastic. From the fascinating ascension of the dams to the attention of the escorts from the moment of reception at the beautiful Sao Bento train station with its thousands of hand-painted tiles to the landing in Pinhao. Everything was perfect. Amazing vineyard landscapes that really deserve the Unesco world heritage title.
Michael

Michael

Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
This day-long cruise provided an up-close view of the valley—beautiful scenery of various villages and numerous wine estates. We pulled away from the dock at 9 a.m. and arrived back in Porto by bus at 9 p.m. Our trip went all the way to Pinhao, and while it was a long day, it was time well spent to see the valley in all its splendour.
    • Cruise the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão, enjoying breakfast and lunch, along with a port tasting for a truly local day trip experience.

    • Admire the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards and pass through impressive river dams, soaking in Portugal’s countryside scenery.

    • Reserved seating and an onboard host or escort ensure comfort and assistance throughout your river adventure.

    • Enjoy a seamless journey with round-trip bus transfers between Porto, Régua, and Pinhão, making travel effortless.

    • Choose the Régua cruise, starting with a bus ride and cruising downstream the Douro River. Enjoy an all-inclusive lunch as you bask in the valley view on the return trip.

    • Panoramic Douro River cruise from Porto to Pinhão/Régua (as per option selected)

    • Return transfer to Porto by bus (as per option selected)

    • Choose from 3 tour options:

      • Cruise from Porto to Pinhão with return bus transfer (12 hours)

      • Cruise from Porto to Régua with return bus transfer (11 hours)

      • Bus from Porto & Régua with return river cruise transfer (9 hours)

    • Breakfast and lunch on board (as per option selected)

    • Local farm visit with regional blends tasting (as per option selected)

    • English-speaking guide

    • Hotel transfers
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.6
    298 ratings

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    What our guests say

    Harry

    Harry

    Dec 2025
    Verified Partner Review
    5/5
    This cruise was great. We took the 11 hours, breakfast included, great lunch plenty of food and a bottle of wine per couple, included a tour in a vineyard with wine tasting. A bus brought us back to Porto right to the center, it was A Great Experience!
    Evelyn

    Evelyn

    Dec 2025
    Verified Partner Review
    4/5
    The day started very early. It was a great idea to add the transfer from the hotel to the pier. Quick, comfortable and they even took the suitcases because we stayed at Pinhao and that's why Living Tours gave us a discount when we contacted in the chat. At the beginning, I confess that we were sleepy because we arrived the night before. But the ascension of the first dam made the adrenaline to skyrocket. Wonderful and scary! Impressive engineering works. The day was very good and sunny, so we were (me, my sister and my mother) some time on the deck, but then the sun got really strong and we decided to go back inside the boat, which is very spacious and comfortable. Shortly after lunch was served. We are vegetarian and Living Tours managed to provide us with a vegetarian lunch. The boat staff was very friendly and almost everyone spoke English so communication was easy. We arrived at Pinhao after passing more impressive dams and the beautiful landscapes of the Douro and the crew even helped us get the suitcases of the boat and into the taxi! Thank you very much :)
    Norbert

    Norbert

    Dec 2025
    Verified Partner Review
    5/5
    Beautiful landscapes, wonderful food and lots of drinks and a good mood on board. The only downfall is that the return is no longer by train pinhao porto. Still, it is well worth it because I think the most beautiful landscapes in the Douro Valley are from Regua to Pinhao.
    Mollie

    Mollie

    Nov 2025
    Verified Partner Review
    5/5
    We wanted to go from Porto to Pinhão to our hotel and we considered this the most interesting experience because we could bring the suitcases on board and we could also eat an excellent lunch with very good wines and get tanned on the deck surrounded by beautiful landscapes of the Douro Valley.
    Keira

    Keira

    Nov 2025
    Verified Partner Review
    4/5
    The porto pinhao boat cruise was fantastic. From the fascinating ascension of the dams to the attention of the escorts from the moment of reception at the beautiful Sao Bento train station with its thousands of hand-painted tiles to the landing in Pinhao. Everything was perfect. Amazing vineyard landscapes that really deserve the Unesco world heritage title.
  • What to bring

    • Bring a sun hat and sunscreen to protect yourself during the cruise.

    • Carry a printed voucher or e-voucher for entry.

    What’s not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags are not allowed on board the cruise or bus transfers.

    Additional information

    • The cruise is subject to availability, weather, and sailing conditions. The program and itinerary may change without prior notice due to local circumstances or events.

    • Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the tour day.

    • Children and infants must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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