Rabelo Boat Tour in Pinhão: 2-Hour UNESCO Heritage Vineyard Riverscape

Experience a 2-hour Rabelo Boat Tour in Pinhão, navigating a UNESCO heritage vineyard riverscape. Sail under the Eiffel iron bridge and admire terraced vineyards down to the river. Use our app for commentary and enjoy the scenic views in any weather.

Duration: 2 hours
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 providing live commentary on sights.
Additional Information

Sail through a unique river in the heart of the world’s first demarcated wine region, a UNESCO heritage site.
Our journey begins in Pinhão, passing beneath the Eiffel iron bridge, and cruising up the river to the Roncão area before returning to Pinhão.
Marvel at the terraced vineyards that stretch down to the river, in a landscape free from national…

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

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

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_r
Oct 6, 2025
It was a wonderful... - It was a wonderful relaxing cruise. The staff were very attentive and helpful. I would definitely recommend downloading the audio tour. The staff is very helpful in assisting with the download.
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Juan252
Sep 14, 2025
Beautiful cruise. - Boat ride was excellent. Beautiful scenery and the audio app really helped. Crew was very friendly and helpful. Two hours was just right.
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Jbsulliva
Sep 13, 2025
Time very well spent - We took the 1hr cruise.Weather perfect which is of course beyond any control.Do not fret about commentaries or audio..just sit back and relax.We were aboard the largest vessel which is smooth and steady.Very good value...(have a look at Swiss lake cruises.)
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312keldh
Aug 20, 2025
Super experience. - Super experience. 2-hour is appropriate. Really nice. Although the back is warm on the pier, there was fine on the boat. Many tourists compete to get one of the uncovered seats in front of the boat...and quickly regret it!
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Charlotte_iona
Aug 8, 2025
Relaxing way to experience the Douro Valley - We had a lovely experience on our two-hour private rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão with Magnífico Douro. Our pilot, Bruno, was warm and welcoming, and shared some interesting fun facts about the area and its famous vineyards along the way. The traditional rabelo boat was perfectly sized for our group of nine, offering plenty of space to relax and take in the scenery from the calm water. Our cruise included a stop to swim in the river. The kids (and some adults!) loved jumping off the boat and pier into the clean water - very refreshing on a hot August afternoon. All in all, a pleasant and relaxing way to experience the Douro Valley, and a perfect complement to the views from the train ride into Pinhão. Highly recommended!
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Vicki_l
Jul 27, 2025
Stunning landscapes! - Beautiful landscapes! Both to get there by car from Porto and on the Douro. Comfortable boat. We were not complete (about 15 on board) and could enjoy the shade or sun as we liked by changing places during the journey. I recommend!
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I4144godanield
Sep 2, 2025
Good - The planned journey time was respected, i.e. two hours Staff helped us download the app to help us understand the issues and essential info A single regret it would have been more pleasant if we had been offered a glass of water during the journey ... or even a port....
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Kimmy_g
Aug 8, 2025
Really boring! - Boring as shit! I do feel cheated. Audio needs to be downloaded first if the boat has already left. Not a word of explanation.
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Anna
Aug 29, 2025
What a bore and what prices!!! - Bad experience, boring cruise!!!! We were all bored. They recommend downloading an app where you can listen to the audio guide, the Italian language was not present. On the boat there are two people doing little nothing, instead of an audio guide they could engage the audience with something more interesting! If you just do the one hour cruise.... but two hours are not recommended, the view is all the same! 25 euros a really excessive price! Fortunately the boat was covered and so at least we were in the shade because the heat was really crazy!
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Ema_pesenti
Aug 5, 2025
Very boring... landscape all the same.... just stop at the central square where you leave - Very boring... all the same landscape.... just stop at the central square where you leave, the staff does not explain anything... they pass with a sheet with qr code for audio guide... Italian always absent, they will struggle in 2025 to add Italian... stop in the central square look and go do the tour deadly boredom both an hour and 2 hours...
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).