Hike the Douro Valley, walking through the vineyards of Portugal on a 14-hour tour. Experience the magnificent scenery of the Douro River and UNESCO World Heritage listed landscape. Walk along the banks of the Pinhão River and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Hike through the vineyards of the Douro Valley
- Get panoramic vistas of the UNESCO protected landscape from strategic viewpoints
- Walk along the banks of the Douro River, following old wine trails
- Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Porto
Full description
Explore the villages, vineyards, and rivers of the Douro on a 12 kilometer hike with an elevation gain of 450 meters.
Your full-day tour starts with a transfer by van from Central Porto. Follow the path of the River Douro as you admire the marvelous scenery.
Upon arrival, walk to one of the best viewpoints of the Douro Region, traversing the vineyards of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For lunch, stop at the Casal de Loivos viewpoint. From here, wander through vineyards, following old trails, in some cases no longer used to get to the vines. Once back at the valley floor, hike the shores of the River Pinhão to arrive at the mighty Douro, and back to Pinhão.
Includes
- Guided hike
- Liability insurance and personal accident insurance
- Return transportation Central Porto to Pinhão
- Picnic bag (€10 per person)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hiking shoes
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- The hike covers 12 kilometers and an elevation gain of +450 meters
- This hike can be adapted to accommodate most fitness levels
- Bookings must be made at least 2 days in advance
- Please provide your name and date of birth for insurance purposes
- Acceptance of reservations is dependent upon availability
