Douro Valley Tour: Wine & Cheese Experience

Immerse yourself in the Douro Valley with a personalized wine tasting, scenic river cruise, and local cuisine. Avoid the crowds and experience the true essence of this region.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porto - The journey begins with a pickup at a designated point in Porto, leading to a 1.5-hour drive to the Douro Valley.
  • Quinta do Panascal - Explore Quinta do Panascal with a vineyard tour and a tasting session of three Port wines.
  • Douro River - Enjoy a one-hour cruise on a traditional wooden boat from Pinhão.
  • Pinhão - A brief…
What's Included
  • Small Group Tour (max 8 persons)
  • Local Guide
  • Visit to 2 wine estates (Guided visits & Tasting included)
  • Wine, Olive Oil & Honey Tasting
  • 1-Hour boat ride
  • Lunch of typical Portuguese food
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ideal for those looking to avoid crowds, we offer small group tours that provide a more personalized and locally immersive experience. Our tours are distinguished by the quality of our guides, wines, and the wineries we visit.
The tour kicks off with a visit to Quinta da Roêda, a renowned port wine producer. Here, you’ll enjoy a personalized guided tour…

Location
Porto
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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O8867lfcarolm
Jan 21, 2026
A perfect day to explore the region! - Sergio took us on a wonderful countryside tour of the Douro Valley with varied activities from wine tasting, boating, lunch and enjoying fellowship with our group! Recommend!
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Jojo_l
Jan 8, 2026
It was amazing!! Our... - It was amazing!! Our guide was so informative, we would totally do again. Did it as a mother daughter trip enjoyed every moment.
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26taml
Jan 7, 2026
Memorable Experience - Sergio made our tour something we will remember for years to come. I can’t imagine coming to Porto and not doing this wine tour. Even if you don’t know much about wine you will be given a tour from knowledgeable, friendly people from the tour guide to the owners of the winery. We felt very well cared for and we learned so much about wine and the region’s history. I will definitely recommend it to others.
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Michael_n
Dec 14, 2025
Joyous Day in Duoro Valley - Our day began with an informative drive from Porto to the Duoro Valley with an extraordinary guide, Sergio. We traveled in a small group in a very comfortable minivan. We first visited a charming hillside Quinta, Panascal, for a tasting of their port wines after an orientation of the cellars by Sergio. We next boarded a boat from Pinhao for an hour on the Duoro River. Lunch was an unexpected delight at the remarkable Casa dos Barros (and our host Rita was a ray of sunshine). Our last stop was to Vilarinho de Sao Romano for a very entertaining cellar door tour by the charming Amilcar. He was entertaining and informative throughout our tastings of their wines, olive oil and honeys. The entire day was at a relaxed pace, with time at each stop perfect. Thank you, Sergio and Portugal Excellence Tours for the perfect day, which exceeded my expectations.
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Ben_b
Nov 25, 2025
Best Tour of Our Trip – Isabelle Was Fantastic - This was hands down the best tour we’ve done on our Portugal trip. Isabelle was an incredible guide—fun, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the local food and culture. We tried amazing dishes and drinks we never would’ve discovered on our own, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. Great pacing, great energy, and a really memorable night. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto
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Gail_a
Nov 23, 2025
Great day trip! - Great tour, informative and friendly driver. Learnt a lot about port wine production and tasting and the boat tour and scenery was amazing!
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Dina_k
Nov 10, 2025
Best Duoro Valley Experience - This was an absolutely magical day! Our guide Marcelo (hope I spelled his name correctly) was so gracious and thoughtful. The other members of our small group were lovely and we had much fun together. The wineries we visited created what felt like very intimate experiences and lunch was tasty. The views of the Duoro Vally in the fall are stunning! 😍🥰
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Kora_m
Nov 8, 2025
This was a lovely day... - This was a lovely day with many activities and a lot of alcohol. We received quite a bit of information, and it was a relaxing day. The boat tour was definitely a good addition.
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Don_s
Nov 4, 2025
A special day trip with wonderful Nuno our guide. - Well organized and all you want in a day trip - rich history lessons, beautiful scenery, well matched co-travelers, excellent wine and food. Can’t ask for any more. Thank you.
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Sarah_b
Dec 31, 2025
Great trip and brilliant guide. - Great trip and guide. Only negative was young kids in our group ( 5/6yrs old) who got bored at wine tastings ( not surprising and understandable) who ran around yelling. Made some of what should have been relaxing experience a bit grating. Other than that great trip. Excellent venues, food and wines. Thank you.
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From $172
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).