Porto District: Tours & Tickets

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Douro valley. We visited two small wineries and enjoyed wine tastings. We learned about the making of port and actually witnessed the wine making process as the wine harvest was underway. We were taken to some spectacular lookouts where we could enjoy the views of the Douro. We had a traditional lunch at a restaurant in Pinhão, where we also visited the beautifully decorated railway station. Our one hour cruise along the river was also very enjoyable. Our day concluded with another wine tasting in a spectacular location, overlooking the Douro valley. Our guide Diana was very knowledgeable and she made it a priority to ensure that all the guests were comfortable and enjoying themselves. I am so pleased that I did this trip.

We (3 US folks) had fantastic Sunday with our guide Hugo. There were 8 in our group, with a range of interests. Hugo did a great job, working in English and Portuguese to provide information, explain activities and sights, and respond to some pretty interesting questions about history and culture. This was a lovely day from weather to itinerary to wines and a very well-presented lunch at the Manor House. All of our varied van full we’re delighted. Thanks!

This was a fabulous trip to the Douro Valley. We were picked up at our accommodations and dropped off so that made the trip less stress free. Ivo was an excellent guide since he grew up in the Douro Valley and knew some history about it. Loved that there were only eight people in the van so the tour was very personal. Had a wonderful tasting of port and an excellent lunch with wine. Beautiful country and the highlight of our trip.

Diana, our tour guide was knowledgeable and quite lovely. The two vineyard tours offered a more complete understanding of port and wine making (and the olive press museum was fascinating). The family style restaurant for lunch had excellent food. The hour-long River cruise was relaxing and gave us wonderful views. Our group loved this tour.

The train ride was pleasant & the view of the Douro was too. The boat, drinks, lunch was dinner & very good as well as plentiful. The ride through the Douro Valley was pleasant & the views were great.