Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise
Overview
Join us on this exclusive Douro Valley tour, tailored just for you and your group. Accompanied by an experienced local guide, immerse yourself in the region's rich history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.
Visit a boutique winery and uncover the secrets of wine production, with tastings of premium Port and DOC Douro wines that capture the essence of the valley.
Savor a one-hour river cruise from Pinhão, where you’ll marvel at the stunning landscapes shaped by centuries of human craftsmanship and nature’s beauty.
Indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch at a charming local restaurant in the picturesque village of Pinhão, experiencing authentic flavors and warm hospitality.
Return to Porto around 17:00 with unforgettable memories of the Douro Valley's wines, traditions, and iconic landscapes.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Visit to a boutique winery with wine tastings included (Port Wine and DOC Douro Wine tastings)
- Private premium transportation exclusive to your group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel/address in Porto city center);
- Professional and local tour guide exclusive to your group
- Lunch Lunch at a local restaurantn (client's choice) in Pinhão Village
- Gratuities
- 1-hour river cruise on the Douro River, aboard a typical "Rabelo" boat
Meeting and Pickup
- You can also be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto downtown area/city center only. - Please contact us with your hotel/address if you are not able to input it during the checkout stage. - Our pick-ups happen between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise our clients to always aim to be ready at 8:00 AM in advance.
What To Expect
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Quinta do Cume
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pinhao
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Douro River
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Peso Da Regua (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Pick ups may start at 8:00 AM;
- We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready for pick-up to avoid delays.
- Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
- Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
- Note: Visits at the wineries and river cruise are not fully private and are open to external participants.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Visit to a boutique winery with wine tastings included (Port Wine and DOC Douro Wine tastings).
- Private premium transportation exclusive to your group.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel/address in Porto city center);.
- Professional and local tour guide exclusive to your group.
- Lunch. Lunch at a local restaurantn (client's choice) in Pinhão Village.
- Gratuities.
- 1-hour river cruise on the Douro River, aboard a typical "Rabelo" boat.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River Cruise 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
- Visit to a boutique winery with wine tastings included (Port Wine and DOC Douro Wine tastings)
- Private premium transportation exclusive to your group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel/address in Porto city center);
- Professional and local tour guide exclusive to your group
- LunchLunch at a local restaurantn (client's choice) in Pinhão Village
- Gratuities
- 1-hour river cruise on the Douro River, aboard a typical "Rabelo" boat
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Pick ups may start at 8:00 AM;
- We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready for pick-up to avoid delays.
- Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
- Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
- Note: Visits at the wineries and river cruise are not fully private and are open to external participants.
