1-Hour Rabelo Boat Trip in Pinhão: Sail the Heart of the World's Oldest Wine Region

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

Sail on a unique river in the heart of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Depart from Pinhão, passing under the Eiffel iron bridge, and head towards the Roncão area, where you will turn around to return to Pinhão.
Along the way, gaze down the hills of terraced vineyards to the river, without passing…

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
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Lupo_5
Jul 18, 2025
The guide is friendly.... - The guide is friendly. The experience is calming and a early booking is advisable. Book in advance to enjoy.
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David_n
Jul 1, 2025
It is a very pleasant... - It is a very pleasant glide through a few miles of the river seeing many vineyards, quintas, and famous port brand owners.
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Goplaces30825299928
Jun 12, 2025
Beautiful River ride - We had a nice time enjoying the river and all the wineries and the boat was very nice. It gives you a nice little taste of the area without going on for too long.
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Davidkb2277ue
Mar 12, 2025
Wonderful boat experience with Captain Fernando - We had a wonderful boat ride with Captain Fernando showing us the sights along the Duro river. His intimate knowledge of the area and his great sense of humor made the boat ride go way too quickly! We will return again for another ride on that beautiful river every time we visit the area!
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Ken_w
Sep 19, 2025
We had had one hour... - We had had one hour available and this was a great way to spend the time seeing the nice views from the river.
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Filipe_n
Aug 8, 2025
Nice walk in the Douro - Tour made in the Douro on a rabello boat. Amazing views, friendly and friendly staff. Lack of information during the tour, as no communication is made throughout the tour and so we do not know what we are visiting / seeing.
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Mariorui_s
Aug 24, 2025
Not good with timing - There was a delay of 10 minutes on starting the trip. On the end we were waiting for a time compensation but it ended 5 minutes earlier. In a one hour trip 15 minutes makes a difference.
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W6780kamarcom
May 31, 2025
Beautiful landscape, but boat that looks like a furnace. - Beautiful landscape. But much of the boat's seats are inside a metal and glass structure. As it was a very hot day, it looked like a furnace. Only about 1/3 of the seats are abroad. They should be shaped to open some windows in the structure so as to allow the air to circulate. I do not recommend on hot days because for those who stay inside the structure is quite unpleasant. Also there is no indication or word from the captain or crew; not even a “welcome” or “thank you” or a “hopefully you have liked.”
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Tobyk569
Sep 14, 2025
Find another boat tour. - Terrible experience. When purchasing a ticket, sales rep clearly communicated that an app would not be downloaded. Upon boarding the boat, the captain said the only way to hear the audio was to download an app. Watching the other guests that downloaded the app, no one was listening 10 minutes into the trip due to the poor quality and the multiple languages everyone was listening to on their speakers. Clear waste of money and time.
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Sylvied681
Sep 5, 2025
Scam - Nice scam. 12,50 € for 30 minutes, go 30 minutes. Time return. Audio guide to download to your phone or it only tells you about properties in Porto owned by big companies with no history on the history of Douro on the history in general. Nothing interesting. Nothing cultural, too bad
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From $14
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).