Porto:Douro River Boat tour under the 6 bridges
Overview
Discover the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia from a truly special perspective aboard an elegant vessel on the Douro River. This tour offers a unique, relaxing, and exclusive experience for a small group of a maximum of 9 people, away from the crowds of traditional city cruises. For approximately 2 hours, we will sail along the riverbanks, allowing you to appreciate the iconic landscapes of the cities as well as various monuments with their unique stories. During the tour, you will enjoy Port wine tasting, as well as biscuits, all products of our city. With an experienced and duly certified team, we await your visit...
Our embarkation point is a traditional area used by local fishermen, providing an authentic and regional experience. Here, visitors come into direct contact with the true maritime essence of the city, far from the commercial environment of conventional marinas
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port wine: White, Twain
- Biscuits
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Location
R. do Ouro 180
4150 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages for those over 18 years of age
- Minimum number of passengers: 2 passengers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-484640P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water.
- Port wine: White, Twain.
- Biscuits.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Porto:Douro River Boat tour under the 6 bridges is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Porto:Douro River Boat tour under the 6 bridges will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Port wine: White, Twain
- Biscuits
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Alcoholic beverages for those over 18 years of age
- Minimum number of passengers: 2 passengers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
