1-Hour Rabelo Boat Trip in Pinhão: Sail the Heart of the World's Oldest Wine Region
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51 Ratings
Pinhão
Experience a 1-hour Rabelo boat trip in Pinhão, the heart of the world's oldest wine region. Sail along the river, passing under the Eiffel iron bridge and enjoying breathtaking views of terraced vineyard hills. Book now!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vale do Douro - Navigate a special river, in the heart of the first demarcated wine region in the world, and UNESCO heritage.

We start in Pinhão, pass under the Eiffel iron bridge, sail up the river to the Roncão area, returning to Pinhão.

You will see vineyards on terraces down to the river, in a landscape without national roads or road traffic.

Although the stretch of river on the way back is the same, it could very well be different, since when seen in another direction it creates totally different views and landscapes.

The traditional Rabelo boats have open and closed areas, allowing comfortable navigation at any time of the year and weather conditions.

Use our free app (Magnifico Douro – Boat Trips) for geo-localized commentary on what you are currently seeing, wine estates, wine, the river, and much more. Don’t forget to bring your headphones.

What's Included
  • Geo-localized audio guide app with live commentary
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Embark on a distinctive journey down a river situated in the heart of the oldest wine region in the world, also known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The journey begins in Pinhão, where you’ll traverse under the Eiffel iron bridge, proceeding towards the Roncão region, before making a turn to head back to Pinhão.

Experience the serene beauty of terraced vineyard hills nestled right next to the river, a sight unmarred by national highways or any visible traffic. Even though the voyage follows the same path back and forth, it will seem as if you’ve traversed two entirely different routes, due to the contrasting sights and landmarks. Rabelo boats, traditional to the region, are equipped with both open and enclosed spaces, ensuring your comfort while navigating under any weather condition all year round.

Location
Magnifico Douro Eventos
Magnificent Douro Pier, near the iron bridge, in front of the garden gate of the Vintage House Hotel. Enter the bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.6
(51 Ratings)
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Pankaj_a
Apr 5, 2024
Great boat tour - Tour gives a sense of the beauty of the Valley. It was also striking how peaceful the surroundings are. Given earlier in the day, our tour was not very crowded which also helped.
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Ritaa249
Feb 8, 2024
Relax and enjoy the Douro - I recently had the opportunity to take a Rabelo boat trip with Magnifico Douro and it was a truly memorable experience. From the moment I boarded, I was greeted with a warm hello and welcome by the team who were committed to ensuring that all passengers enjoyed themselves to the fullest. The ride looked like it was in a movie. The calm of the river combined with the terraces create an idyllic setting. The application informs us of the points we are passing through and exists in the main languages. I will certainly come back soon for a trip with my family. Thank you Magnifico for this experience.
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Denise_h
Oct 18, 2023
Incredible staff - The staff! They helped this disabled traveler have a safe and comfortable experience. Of particular note, was the young lady who helped arrange a taxi to pick us up at the pier and take us to as accessible restaurant. We can’t thank her enough!
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Euvouevolto
Oct 5, 2023
Excellent experience - Easy tickets to purchase on Tripadviser. Spectacular view and super calm and relaxing trip. It was the first time my daughter went on a boat.
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Northstar768598
Sep 27, 2023
Very good tour, very beautiful place - The ride is quick but doesn't need to be longer. The view is very beautiful and unforgettable. The river is very calm and the boat goes without any stress or seasickness.
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Paul_b
May 21, 2024
Nice trip but staff looked bored and zero customer service skills. - We did the 1hr cruise which was very nice, complete with audio. The boat staff were nice and helpful. The ticket and welcoming staff were bored, rude and short of customer service skills. We wished they could have at least faked a smile.
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Soondog
Apr 8, 2024
The boat was as expected.... - The boat was as expected. You just sit and enjoy the view. No one spoke, or gave any information about what you were looking at.
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Andrea_g
Apr 3, 2024
Nice boat trip - Really nice boat trip with audioguide. It gives you the opportunity to see excellent views of the Douro Valley
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Maxwell
Apr 18, 2024
AOK Quick Boat Ride to Iron Bridge and back. - A quick 24 minutes out to the Iron Bridge and back, so it’s not really an hour, but more like 45 minutes. So minus a star. The the audio we had to ask for it underway and were given weak directions for the procedure to hear anything and spent the first ten minutes messing with it. The audio was ok. I recommend it. But because they made it hard on me, minus one more star. The pricing and people were good. The views outstanding. Definitely do a boat tour.
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Jackie_b
Oct 31, 2023
Boring Boat Ride - This one hour boat trip is all the time I would want to spend on this activity. It is just a boat trip . You would think someone could narrate for 5-10 minutes and give you a small history lesson
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