Nuno Moira was an excellent tour guide. In addition to escorting us around Porto, he gave us an excellent historical account of Portugal. This tour was well planned for spending a day in Porto. His recommendation for a restaurant was also excellent.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Private guide that will do the inside visits of the monuments
- Visit to a cellar and wine tasting
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Douro River Cruise 1h
Excludes
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Arrival to Douro's port in Vila Nova de Gaia where you can appreciate the margins of the river and the boats.
Sail in Rabelo's boat in Douro River. Go through the 6 bridges and appreciate Oporto city from the river.
Visit one of the more famous cellars in Porto where the Porto Wine is produced. After the visit you will have a wine tasting where you can appreciate the Porto Wine.
Walk through one of the most beautiful bridges built in 1886 by a disciple of Gustave Eiffel.
Time for free lunch at the beautiful Ribeira do Porto. Here you can appreciate the picturesque waterfront neighbourhood Ribeira.
Sightseeing of Cathedral of Porto, located in the historic center of the city. One of the most impressive Roman monuments in the city.
The walls inside this station made of tiles, will tell you the history of Portugal.
Sightseeing of São Francisco's church in the historic center.
Sightseeing of Lello Bookshop considered by Lonely Travel the third most beautiful library in the world. The visit is optional.
Sightseeing of Clérigos Tower and his emblematic bells on the top of the tower where you can have an wonderful view of all the city.
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Nuno Moira was an excellent tour guide. In addition to escorting us around Porto, he gave us an excellent historical account of Portugal. This tour was well planned for spending a day in Porto. His recommendation for a restaurant was also excellent.
Visiting Lisbon and we only had one day to travel to Porto. Booked this excursion thru Viator. The guide was punctual, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Nuno was the best. He knew so much and we felt well cared with him. The car was very comfortable and clean for a 3+ hour drive each way. Porto is a must if traveling to Portugal. So beautiful and lively. We highly recommend this tour if you only have 1 day to visit Porto.
This was an excellent experience worth the money. Nuno was the best tour guide. So knowledgeable of the history and the places we visited. He was punctual, professional and very helpful. We highly recommend this tour if you only have 1 day to visit Porto.
The tour and the sights were amazing, but even better than that, was our driver Nuno! Nuno made this a true highlight of our time in Portugal. Highly, highly recommend!
Susana was a terrific tour guide with immense knowledge. She was so customer obsessed and gave us a great experience. Fabulous!
Our guide, Nuno, was very knowledgeable & friendly. He gave a good tour & the 3 hour ride each way (we were Lisbon based) was very comfortable. We saw some amazing things & had a lovely lunch. However, I think my expectations were not aligned with what we did. I thought we would see more or the Douro & taste wines other than Port. The boat ride under the bridges was nice, but somewhat perfunctory.
What an amazing day in Porto! We took a private car from Lisbon to Porto, and back again. About a 12 hour fabulous day! Nuno, our guide was fabulous—he was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. We can’t recommend this tour enough. I would book Nuno again in a heartbeat, he was the best!!! For one day, we experienced so much that Porto has to offer, plus we had a great lunch in Porto, a restaurant recommended by our guide. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you only have one day to spend in Porto. The famous (Harry Potter) bookstore, sightseeing, architecture, churches, river boat tour, Port tasting…we did so much! We loved it!
Nuno is the man! He provided us with a wonderful trip to Porto. On the way, he would explain much of the history of Portugal and the significance of much of the architecture along the way. He kept us focused during the trip so we didn’t spend too much time in one area, allowing us to see more of Porto. His recommendations were great. Nuno is all around awesome, and he made our trip very memorable
Nuno was an excellent guide! He picked us up at the hotel and did an amazing job at explaining the history and importance of every town/site we explored between Lisbon and Porto. I highly recommend booking this experience if you are interested in learning more by the history of cities while enjoying the activities the places of interest have to offer!
We had a PHENOMENAL experience with Nuno from Vango Tourism. This was the one day on our trip to Portugal that I felt like I could fully relax because we were in such good hands. This company has the Porto day trip down to a science, and with a ton of flexibility. We started at the top of Porto and only ever had to walk down hill. Our guide trekked back up to get the van while we ate lunch. I brought my parents (late 60s) and Nuno was super patient (and even encouraging) with the slower pace and the picture breaks. We stayed in Lisbon, so we had 3 hours in the car each way, and Nuno shared a ton of history and recommendations for the rest of our stay in Lisbon. We also got to nap and rest :) I considered doing a DIY day trip from Lisbon via train, but I'm so glad we went with the private tour instead. It was worth it!
Nuno was very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging with our small group. We throughly enjoyed our first day in Portugal with him. He gave us a historical overview on the way to Porto and showed us all the sights. We highly recommend him.
Nuno was wonderful. His knowledge and passion about Portugal and Porto made this a wonderful day. It was great having a guide to show us around like this.
With an early departure to Porto, Nuno was punctual (as always) amazing us with his high level of energy after a three-hour drive from Lisbon. With a lively step, he led us through the city explaining the vast differences between the capital of the north and what we learned about Lisbon. We were thrilled that Van Go Tourism offered this as an optional tour. And Nuno had the van ready for the long drive back to Lisbon by tilting our seats back in advance for a bit of a nap after the Port wine tasting. How did he know?! We believe Nuno performs his guided tours only one way … FIRST CLASS. This is one of many reasons Van Go Tourism is a FIRST CLASS organization.
Nuno did an excellent job driving us to Porto for the day from Lisbon! We were 3 couples & he couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating! We highly recommend this company & Nuno!
The private tour of Porto is the main excursion. The boat tour and wine tasting is only a small part of it. But it was a magnificent experience we will never forget. Rui was very kind and attentive to us and we made a new friend for life.
Amazing day. Our guide Nuno was professional, punctual and knowledgeable. Drive to Porto was 3 hours but it was comfortable super clean vehicle and was pleasant. This is a great way to see Porto if you only have one day for it and would like to avoid hassle of trains.
It was an amazing trip. Our guide, Nuno, was punctual, professional, knowledgeable and respectful. He showed us everything we wanted to see, accommodated requests and gave us a thorough experience in Porto. We felt great having him as our guide. If you are staying in Lisbon, this is the best way to see Porto without the hassle of trains. If you can request Nuno for your trip, you will be happy !
We went to Porto with Susana on a day tour and it was a great day. I have no words to describe Susana! She was so attentive, supportive and knowledgeable! Her timing was just perfect! Although we included two more places of interest for us, she managed to provide the whole program of the tour for us without skipping anything! We really enjoyed her company! Thank you so much Susana! It was a memorable experience!❤️
We had an amazing tour of Porto with Nuno! He was so kind and knowledgeable, we learned so much about the city and he was thoughtful to capture lots of photos of our group. He gave us great recommendations for the rest of our time in Portugal too!
Nuno was the best! He was knowledgeable and considerate. We saw everything in Porto and had a fantastic boat ride and wine tasting. It was the cherry on top of a wonderful vacation.
Nuno was a definite pleasure to have showing us around; he was clearly knowledgeable about the history of the specific areas we scheduled to visit as well as Portugal in general and its recent history in relation to world events. He'll treat you right!
Nuno Moura was our private driver and guide for a 12 hour journey from Lisbon to Porto and back. It was an amazing day, as Nuno was not just super knowledgable but so personable. He took care of every detail. Explaining all the details in the context of a story. He has such a passion for his country and sharing it is what he loves, it is so evident. My bride and I have taken many Viator trips around the world but this one rates among the best of our experiences If you are in Lisbon and have the opportunity to take this 12 hour private tour I would certainly recommend it, especially with Nuno as your driver and guide!
Nuno is a superb tour guide! He catered to our multigenerational family needs with care. Nuno is extremely knowledgeable with historical expertise and ensured that we each experienced all the Porto highlights of our dreams. From our one year old to our seventy year old, Nuno engaged with the group and made us feel welcomed to his country. It was THE best way to kick off our family Euro Tour.
We had a wonderful tour of Porto with Nuno! He was very knowledgeable and made an extra effort to tailor the tour to us and our interests. We was also an excellent driver allowing us to rest comfortably on the way to and from Porto
My mom and I booked a private day trip tour from Lisbon to Porto. Everything was perfect from start to finish! Our tour guide, Susana was the BEST you will ever have. Not only did we learn a lot, we saw a lot, had a great time and enjoyed the day together. The itinerary was absolutely perfect and highly recommend for anyone looking to visit Porto- you must!!
My wife and I were extremely fortunate to spend the whole day yesterday in Porto experiencing the very best guided tour we have ever had with Nuno. Everything worked to perfection through the day with his effective timing and wide choice of itinerary. His knowledge and passion for his country shone through. We learned so much about each highlight he described; enjoyed the coffee break, the interesting variety of stops and especially the lovely outdoor restaurant for lunch. We were delighted with his sense of humour, the care he showed toward two older travellers and his competent driving skills. He was inciteful in setting the perfect pace to our interests and abilities and at all times we felt he focussed on us. Many thanks and much appreciation to Nuno, a most excellent top level tourist guide! We absolutely loved Porto because of our amazing tour!
Enjoyable visit to Porto in Portugal with very exceptional travel guide Susana from Vango Tourism. She made our multi day trip so enjoyable, comfortable and informative. We strongly recommend them.
Joa was a great guide, personable and funny and catered to our needs. Great ride in and out, felt very safe. Loved the private tour of porto and Gaia. Joa was very knowledgeable Boat tour and wine port tour was good. We highly recommend this tour
Susanna was absolutely wonderful! She kindly accommodated us coming from Cascais by train and picked us up in Algés to start our day. We began with a quick stop for coffee, pastries, and a restroom break before heading north, where Susanna shared fascinating insights into Portuguese history—she truly knows her stuff, and it made the drive fly by. Once in Porto, she dropped us in town while she parked and later met back up for a walking tour. She even graciously loaned us euros when a shop didn’t take cards so we could pick up souvenirs. We visited two beautiful churches, strolled through the famous train station, and explored the city—all with Susanna sharing the rich history of each place. It was such a bonus to skip the lines with her local expertise! Lunch was relaxed and perfectly timed across from the boat tour, and afterwards we enjoyed a gorgeous ride along the river. Susanna then escorted us to a winery, where we did the tasting and tour while she retrieved the van, making the whole day seamless and stress-free. The day truly flew by—it was the perfect balance of history, sightseeing, and fun. If we could give Susanna 100 stars, we would! This tour is not only recommended but essential if you want to make the most of your time in Porto. Cannot recommend enough!
We could not have asked for a more perfect day with Nuno (Van GO tourism). The three-hour trip from Lisbon to Porto was a pleasure. Nuno answered all of our questions, no matter how trivial. Porto was absolutely beautiful. Our walk around Porto was informative, and we enjoyed every minute. Nuno's choice of the riverfront restaurant and the Douro cruise itself were amazing! We had a wonderful wine tasting experience at the winery. Nuno went above and beyond to ensure that our day was one we will never forget. We cannot recommend Van GO tourism highly enough. Thank you for everything, Nuno and Van GO tourism!
It is a three hour car ride each way, but it is worth it! Our guide, John (Jao), is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and informative. He did a super job helping us understand everything from lots of details about Porto to broader aspects of Portugal. We highly recommend this tour, especially with John.
We were a party of three couples and this was a great experience. Miguel, our guide, was awesome! On the drive to Porto, he gave a little history lesson on Portugal as a whole but we also talked about other things. The conversation really made the drive up really enjoyable. Once in Porto, the tour of the city and the sites highlighted were interesting. Although the city was crowded with tourist, Miguel was still able to navigate us very well through it all and we never felt rushed. The boat cruise was pleasant and seeing the city from the river was very picturesque. Lastly, the wine tour/tasting at the end was informative and fun. The wine took effect on the ride back to Lisbon, so we weren't much for company and Miguel just let us relax/sleep. I would highly recommend this tour and if you get Miguel, you're in very good hands.
Our trip to Porto was truly memorable, in large measure to the knowledge, kindness and good cheer of our guide, Nuno Moura. Though it was a long ride to and from Porto, Nuno's knowledge of Porto, its history and the many interesting stories of how it came to be what it is today made the day fly by and left us with great memories that we will always cherish. Porto is well worth seeing if you have the chance, and Nuno is the man you want to show you the city and all its glory!
The private Porto tour with Douro cruise and wine tasting was amazing. Porto is a beautiful riverside city with rich culture, food, and architecture. Our tour guide Susana was knowledgeable and friendly. She shared the history of city and some hidden gems. She encouraged us to take a lot of pictures so that we would have lasting memories of our trip. Most of all she treated us like family.
Thank you Nanu for the wonderful day trip to Porto. It was everything we hoped for. The best day!!! Your expertise on all the sights and the library was exceptional. Thankyou for the fantastic port tasting and tour! A day we will always remember!!!
The tour from Lisbon to Porto was fantastic. Our guide Susanna was amazing. So knowledgeable and helpful. She made the whole experience so memorable. The Douro Valley was so beautiful. A must visit.
What a great day we had with Susana on our day trip to Porto. Couldn’t have asked for a better and nicer tour guide. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Would recommend her to anyone who wants a 5 star tour guide.
We had the best time touring Porto with Nuno.He picked us up at our hotel and we had have a nice 3-hour drive to Porto. First stop was a beautiful cafe for coffee and then we walked all around the city. Not only is Nuno a great guide, he’s also a great photographer & was very helpful throughout the day. We enjoyed a quick lunch & then had a lovely boat ride on the Duoro. From there toured the wine cave & learned about Port making. Final stop was the most beautiful bookstore in the world. 10/10 Highly Recommend!
My family and I were so glad we experienced the private tour to Porto, dispute our initial feelings about the long ride to and from Lisbon. Nuno was right outside our door waiting to escort us, and the ride was extremely smooth and comfortable. Nuno was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. He really catered to us, taking our photos throughout the day. We especially enjoyed our Duoro River cruise! It was a gorgeous day to be outside! Thank you again, Nuno!
Simone was a lovely guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our day tour. We were able to experience the highlights of this beautiful city without feeling rushed.
The Porto day tour was AMAZING! Our guide was so informative and patient with us! He knew how to navigate the city to give us maximum exposure of Porto in the day we were there! Loved it and highly recommend!
I just returned from 9 days in Portugal with 3 of my friends. Van Go Tourism with the help of Margarida & our amazing guide, Simone, made this experience exciting & amazing. The diversity of our experience couldn’t have been richer. We attended festivals, experienced wine tasting, visited Lamego, Lazarim, Porto, Lisbon, Sintra & much more. Simone was like having a wonderful friend with us. She was knowledgeable - it was so apparent she loves what she does - accommodating, thoughtful about all our wishes & very determined to make this the best time for us all. Thanks so much to Margarida & Simone.
Miguel was amazing! Very knowledgeable and professional. We covered the city at a nice pace and he even added in a requested destination. The ride was exceptionally comfortable-Mercedes van and all of his recommendations were perfect.
Joao had a lot of information that he shared but he wasn’t too chatty so that we could also ask questions! He was friendly and took care of things very efficiently! We would recommend him again!
Our recent 7-day private tour in Portugal with VanGO was an unforgettable one. We were a group of 3 couples, and the itinerary blended perfectly. Margarida was crucial in ensuring our comfort with the itinerary and was always quick to respond to my emails and texts. She meticulously planned each day, offering a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation. Our amazing tour guide, Susana, was an absolute gem. She shared fascinating stories and insights at every location, making the experience educational and fun. From the very start, you can feel her passion for what she does. Her thorough knowledge of historical sites is amazing. Susana greeted us with warmth and excitement from the moment we boarded the van. She also had a talent for choosing the best spots for lunch each day, which turned out to be one of the many highlights of our trip. Her choices were spot-on, capturing the local culture and cuisine, making them a foodie's dream. Each day, she brought us new surprises and memorable moments. I can't recommend VanGO and Susana enough for anyone looking for a well-organized and enriching travel experience. They truly go above and beyond to ensure their guests have a fantastic time. We'd choose VanGO and Susana again in a heartbeat!
There was a fire along the route from Lisbon to Porto. Our driver, Joan, explained the situation and the company was monitoring the situation. Based on the best information we went on the trip. The drive was uneventful. Porto is beautiful and we greatly appreciated Joan’s knowledge of the city and its history.. I would highly recommend him for this trip.
The morning went by quickly. Simone was a wonderful tour guide and very easy to talk with, thus the time went by. Once we arrived in Porto, she took full control and did everything she could to make things comfortable for us. She was very knowledgeable about all of Porto. The port tasting was very good. We got a good lesson on the various types of port and got to taste 3. i would highly recommend this trip with Simone if you are basing your vacation in Lisbon.
Highly recommend. Simone was very knowledgeable and attended to all our requests. It was a long day from Lisbon, but worth it
Our tour guide, Simone was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable about the history and kept us on schedule so we could enjoy everything we planned. The 3-hour trip back and forth to Porto was very doable - the time in the van went by very quickly and was worth it!
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email
