Boat Tour in Porto: Bridge History and Port Wine Tasting with Chocolates
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12 Ratings
Vila Nova de Gaia
Embark on a boat tour in Porto and delve into the history of the iconic bridges while indulging in a delightful Port wine tasting experience. Join us for a shared tour and savor the best traditional products amidst a picturesque landscape.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ponte da Arrabida - The Arrábida Bridge is an arch bridge that crosses the Douro River, connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. It was built in 1963 as a response to the increasing flow of traffic and the need for alternative connections to the old bridges. At the time of its construction, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch of any bridge in the world.
What's Included
  • 3 Port wine & chocolates tasting
  • Wi-fi & music on board
Additional Information

During the excursion, our crew will narrate the rich past of each emblematic bridge, mirroring Porto’s transformation over time. Indeed, the narrative of Port wine’s history is an essential element that won’t be overlooked!

Our sightseeing voyage coupled with Port wine sampling is an archetypal Porto experience that integrates the picturesque scenery with the top-notch traditional produce tasting session. This journey is collective; thus, you’ll be accompanying various individuals.

Whether your motive is to astonish your beloved or merely bask in a clear autumn day, this expedition undeniably represents an excellent means for a gratifying afternoon!

Location
R. da Praia 430
Rua da Praia
Please go to the Shop 6, of Sailing 360, one of our team members welcome you!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Explore18649469138
Apr 14, 2024
Sunset trip - Very informative and friendly staff.Great views all the way up the river of both sides,our captain gave us the option to cut short the journey upstream to see the gorgeous sunset from the harbour. Perfect trip with fine port and chocolates
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Michael
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing time with amazing guides! - Definitely one of our highlights of our trip to Portugal! We were fortunate to have Eduardo & George as our guides and they were both great! They were kind enough to hold departing for 15 minutes as we were caught in bad traffic on the way to the departure point (note, it took us almost an hour to get there from the center of the city, so plan accordingly!). The weather wasn’t the best, but there was plenty of room on the inside to support our family and one other so we could stay dry. And when there was a pause in the rain, we loved sitting at the second level to take in the sights. The 4 or 5 glasses of different Port wines were plenty and they even kindly provided our daughter with juice as well throughout our tour. I did think that the chocolates would be local or would come with some story like the wines but our daughter was happy nonetheless. Highly recommend!!!
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Timothy_a
Dec 25, 2023
Great time on Christmas Eve - We had a great trip with Liliana and Pedro. They treated us to an extra special Christmas Eve sunset!
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Kat_j
Nov 13, 2023
Great boat ride - Great afternoon spent on the water. Lots of interesting facts shared and was able to answer all our questions. Our guides clearly love their country and sharing its history with visitors. Highly recommend!
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95nualag
Nov 1, 2023
Enjoyable and interesting with great views. - Friendly, welcoming and informative staff. A relaxing and enjoyavle tour of the river Douro with great views and interesting information on local history, the bridges, etc. I would highly recommend this tour.
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U9994medebbien
Oct 6, 2023
Beautiful memory - The cruise was a fun time, with lots of beautiful sights to be seen along the way. Pietro and Lilliana were perfect captain and mate for our evening sunset voyage. The only negative is I wish we had a little more wine to enjoy, it was a small sample size, a tasting size, which was the only disappointment, it was really nice wine, but a mouthful amount. Just wish it was slightly a little more to savor. The weather was perfect and had the most spectacular sunset out in the ocean to see. Met an amazing couple from Germany, Monica and Thomal, we had a great evening, would recommend taking this wonderful evening cruise. Thank you to 360 cruise and Jessica who was very helpful with our booking as well.
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Jeff_f
Sep 26, 2023
Magical Evening on the Douro River - Our trip started at 6pm with my wife and me, one other couple who we did not know, and a 3-person crew. The crew immediately made us very comfortable and began telling us about the history of the river, the local geography and when/why people started living in the region. Inês soon appeared with the first serving of wine/chocolate and provided a detailed background of how port is aged/bottled and what flavors to look for in the glass. This continued for the next two hours, with more stories, more wine, more chocolates, and incredible views of Porta, Gaia, and the bridges, culminating with an incredible sunset in the harbor. It was our last evening in Porto, and it was filled with laughter and beauty, and I could not recommend it more highly. We even made friends with the other couple and went out to dinner with them after the cruise, so the fun and laughter continued into the night. It was a magical experience, and we are ever grateful to Inês and the rest of the crew.
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Sophia_h
Sep 16, 2023
Amazing - The staff was friendly and educational!! The Porto wine and chocolates were delicious. I would come again.
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Wander09496636422
Aug 29, 2023
Nothing to point out - Good staff, good experience. It was worth it for the boat staff, the views and the quality of service
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