Exclusive private cruise in Porto with Porto wine
Overview
Escape the crowded tourist boats and discover the Douro River in a completely different way — on a private, relaxed and personal experience hosted by a local couple.
New Boat (2024).
This is a moment to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine, and experience Porto from the water like a local, with stories, conversation you won’t find on larger cruises.
Whether you're celebrating something special or simply want a more authentic and intimate experience, this tour is designed to feel exclusive, comfortable and memorable.
Hosted personally by a local couple (not a large crew)
Private boat just for your group
Enjoy Port wine and snacks onboard
Calm, scenic route away from crowded boats
Friendly, informal storytelling about the city and river
It feels more like being invited onto a friend’s boat than joining a tour.
If you're looking for a more authentic and memorable way to experience the Douro, this is the tour for you.
Many guests say this was the highlight of their trip to Porto.
What's Included
- Snacks small snack
- Carbonated beverages Orange juice
- Bottled water
- Life jacket
- Blanket
- All Fees and Taxes
- Welcome drink
- Music
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Marina do Freixo Porto
N108, 4300-316 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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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Ponte D. Maria Pia (pass by)
Luis I Bridge (pass by)
Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Exclusive private cruise in Porto with Porto wine?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-356132P2
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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).
- Snacks. small snack.
- Carbonated beverages. Orange juice.
- Bottled water.
- Life jacket.
- Blanket.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- welcome drink.
- Music.
- Private transportation.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. 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 Exclusive private cruise in Porto with Porto wine is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive private cruise in Porto with Porto wine 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
- Snackssmall snack
- Carbonated beveragesOrange juice
- Bottled water
- Life jacket
- Blanket
- All Fees and Taxes
- Welcome drink
- Music
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
