Sightseeing Cruises

6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

4.3/5(763)

Victoria J

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The boat ride is ideal because the place is truly magical! Stunning bridges, a breeze along the riverbank, charming colorful houses, and when you reach the boarding point, musicians livening up the place. Gorgeous! The boat is genuinely authentic!!

Rory G

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

A pleasurable cruise up and down the river seeing all the 6 bridges and a wonderful perspective of the city. Leaving from the main city area made it very easy and convenient to get to. Loved it!

Max L

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

The Six Bridges cruise on the Douro River is a tour along the waters of this iconic river, offering scenery that blends the historic and the extraordinary. Porto is incredible, there's no doubt about it!

Maria A

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

It was a wonderful tour with beautiful scenery; time flew by as we traveled along the Duero River, and ending the visit with a tour of the winery and a wine tasting was the icing on the cake. An excellent tour with a very informative guide; everyone was very friendly, and the wine was top-notch.

Jane H

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We benefited by fantastic weather - clear skies and calm water. The boat was so smooth and the pace allowed us to fully appreciate not only the bridges but also the ancient and modern architecture on the bank. Everoin our group was delighted!

Kyle B

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

The cruise itself is a beautiful one on the Douro River. When you also factor in the cost and length of time at just under an hour, it is more than worthwhile and I advise anyone looking at doing something like this to book here.

Set sail on a 50-minute Douro River cruise, gliding beneath Porto’s six iconic bridges aboard a traditional Rabelo boat.

Marvel at panoramic views of Porto’s UNESCO-listed city center and the vibrant riverbanks of Vila Nova de Gaia.

Discover the unique history and architecture of each bridge as you cruise past riverside landmarks and picturesque towns.

Frequent daily departures make it easy to fit this scenic cruise into any Porto itinerary.

Enhance your journey with a cellar visit and audio guide insights, available on select ticket options.

50-minute 6 Bridges cruise along the Douro River

Boarding from Cais de Ribeira or Cais de Gaia (as per option selected)

Guided tour of Calem Cellars with tasting (as per option selected)

Audio guide in 16 languages (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION50 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 to 50 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
2 Boarding points
Cais de Ribeira
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Cais de Gaia
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Sights covered
D. Luís Bridge
Infante Bridge
D. Maria Pia Bridge
S. João Bridge
Freixo Bridge
Arrábida Bridge
Church of Saint Francis
Stock Exchange Palace
Port Wine Museum
Massarelos Church
Afurada
Crystal Palace
Tram Car Museum
Serra do Pilar Monastery

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jane H
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We benefited by fantastic weather - clear skies and calm water. The boat was so smooth and the pace allowed us to fully appreciate not only the bridges but also the ancient and modern architecture on the bank. Everoin our group was delighted!
Mélanie C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A very pleasant cruise that allows you to take your time to observe and admire both banks and the different bridges. A beautiful way to discover Porto and the Douro from another perspective! A relaxing moment that we really enjoyed.
Néstor L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Beautiful boat trip on the Douro. On-time departure. Although the boat had a technical issue completing the planned route, we were transferred to another boat and did the planned route again!!....:)
Rory G
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
A pleasurable cruise up and down the river seeing all the 6 bridges and a wonderful perspective of the city. Leaving from the main city area made it very easy and convenient to get to. Loved it!
Max L
Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
The Six Bridges cruise on the Douro River is a tour along the waters of this iconic river, offering scenery that blends the historic and the extraordinary. Porto is incredible, there's no doubt about it!

What to bring

Bring comfortable shoes, a sun hat, and comfortable clothing.

Bring headphones and a fully charged smartphone if you wish to use the audio guide via mobile app.

What’s not allowed

Smoking, luggage, and large bags are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by adults at all times.

Note: A minimum of two people is required per booking.

Picked the cruise and cellar visit option? You can do both experiences on separate days.

The cruise is subject to weather and navigation conditions; the itinerary may change without prior notice.

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