We loved our afternoon with Boating Porto! Jonas and Marcel were incredibly friendly and hospitable. We learned so much about Porto and the wines we tasted, and loved the gorgeous fall/winter scenery! We would highly recommend a river cruise with Boating Porto!!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 3 Port wine tastings (18+)
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Just as you arrive at the location that will have the river in front of you, you’ll be able to see the marine with boats and the dock, that’s the meeting point where we are going to start our journey, will just meet by the entrance door.
Return
- Just as you arrive at the location that will have the river in front of you, you’ll be able to see the marine with boats and the dock, that’s the meeting point where we are going to start our journey, will just meet by the entrance door.
Itinerary
The start of our experience in our beloved river, in latin "Douro" means "made of gold" these waters really wore the beating heart of our city.
Our oldest bridge with a lot of interesting details to get to know
One of the biggest icons of the city, from 1881 and still used to this day.
It´s Porto's historic district, known for its medieval architecture and charming narrow streets. It features landmarks like the São Francisco Church and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge. The area reflects Porto's rich maritime heritage, making it a captivating destination for history lovers.
C de Gaia is a charming waterfront area across the Douro River from Porto, famous for its port wine cellars. It offers great views of the Porto skyline, making it a quick but picturesque stop for those passing by. Perfect for a brief wine tasting or a scenic photo op!
It´s a historic building located by the Douro River. Once used for customs duties, it now serves as a cultural and event space. Visitors can admire its neoclassical architecture while enjoying exhibitions and events that showcase Porto's heritage. A quick stop here offers a glimpse into the city's past!
It´s a stunning 19th-century gazebo set in beautiful gardens in Porto. Known for its impressive glass structure, it offers panoramic views of the Douro River and the city. The surrounding park is perfect for a leisurely stroll, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy nature while soaking in the sights!
It´s an iconic arch bridge in Porto, connecting the city to Vila Nova de Gaia. Completed in 1963, it features a striking design and offers stunning views of the Douro River and surrounding landscapes. It's a key transportation route and a great spot for photos, especially at sunset!
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Reviews
Very knowledgeable and friendly! Fantastic veiws!!!
Really wonderful experience Marina was super knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely a highlight of our time in Porto!
We had a relaxing 2 hours on the Douro river sampling local Portuguese wines and Port. Our guides Maria & Marcelo were very knowledgeable and super friendly. As there were only 5 passengers it felt like a very personal and relaxing experience. Would highly recommend.
A charming boat ride with the promised 6 bridges and very nice wines, including 2 ports, with our glasses freely refilled. The snacks were tasty and appropriate to the wine tasting. Very relaxing after being on our feet all day. My only quibble was that the marina was outside the main part of town, we Ubered.
It was a great to see Porto from the water away from the crowd while sipping on some fine wines. I will definitely recommend this specific boat tour to my friends.
What a great trip. Two hours of relaxing, drinking port wine and watching the sun set. Maria and Marcelo were lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.
Fantastic excursion tour guide was amazing. Not too long but just the right amount of time. Well worth it
Lovely sunset cruise with snacks and wine. Informative and interesting. Blankets were provided too
This tour was so much fun! The river was beautiful and the guides made it fun and informative. Do it!
Jonas and Marcelo were excellent! There was an issue with our booking and Jonas quickly made arrangements for us to get on the next trip. Marcelo explained all the wines and how the snacks paired with the wines. He also provided excellent history on Porto and Gaia. We also met great people on the trip. Highly recommend this adventure!
The best boat trip we have ever been on. It was to celebrate our silver wedding and it proved very fitting. Only 6 people on board, so it was intimate. The two guys running the trip were friendly, helpful and informative and the snacks and wine were plentiful. 2 hours was a nice duration, as it wasn't rushed at all. Highly recommended.
Really good informal trip with very friendly staff/guides. Nice wine and port and nibbles to enjoy along the way.
Great experience, well organised and easy to get to. Nice welcome by all of the staff, drinks, snacks, informed of all the local landmarks and very well looked after. Would fully recommend *****
I love it. Good time all along 🧡 Really recommend this to everyone enjoying wine while meeting new people and awesome crew!!
Great captain and guide, very warm and informative. Lovely evening with a great bunch of people. Very recommended. From city center you need to Uber/Bolt to the mariana.
Lovely experience. It definitely helped that the weather was fantastic but the two staff members (Maria and Marcelo, I think) were so good, informative and friendly, it helped make the trip a memorable event. We were lucky enough to share the trip with a group of Canadian bikers, who were great company.
We had a fantastic morning. Ricardo moved us to a bigger boat because the weather was a bit rainy. He was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Thoroughly recommend! (Wine and Port was great as well).
An ideal boat trip for an insight into Porto & surrounding areas including the 6 Bridges ! Fabulous!
Lovely relaxing afternoon tour with jonas our guide. Had 3 wines to try, snacks and Jonas was entertaining and informative. Great way to spend a couple of hours and scenery was beautiful. Would definitely recommend.
Jonas, our guide was wonderful very personable, knowledgeable, and friendly. Wine was more than I expected and very good. The green wine was my favorite but the ports were good too !!! So personal i felt a friend was taking me out on his boat!!!
Friendly knowledgeable and welcoming host. Had a really fun time. Loved the small group. Delicious wine and snacks. Highly recommended
This was a very enjoyable and relaxing boat cruise on the Douro River which included 3 very, tasty wines/port wines. Our guides were very friendly and provided interesting facts and information about Porto. Our boat was upgraded from what we were expecting which allowed us to sit up front in the open. Boat was very clean and nicely maintained. I would highly recommend this excursion and found it good value for the cost.
Such an enjoyable afternoon on the boat. Amazing guides, so friendly & knowledgeable. Very personal touch as got to know people on the boat & share stories & experiences. Good quality port & snacks. Lovely trip.
A perfect way to spend the afternoon. Our guides (Harry and Maria) made easy conversation with the small group and gave us all a history lesson of Porto, all while enjoying the wine and snacks. Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed our 2hr boat tour with port wine and snacks, really relaxed experience with excellent guides. We booked the 5.15pm tour and it was a great way to spend the evening. Generous with the port tasting too! 🍷
The marina is a bit out of the way and is about a 35 minute walk from the Luís Bridge. Once there it’s a bit confusing where to go, but walk straight down to the marina side next to a bar and the gate that takes you to the wharf side. Be aware that there are simultaneous boat trips going on which is a bit confusing at first. Once on the boat the guides and captain were very obliging and were more than happy to share information on Porto etc. Great views of Porto and its bridges would recommend
Great guided boat tour with awesome guides!
I really enjoyed this boat trip in Porto, which was recommended by a local. From the moment we got on the boat, I was impressed by the beautiful and picturesque views of the city and the river. The boat was clean, comfortable and well-maintained, which made the experience even better. I was also pleasantly surprised by the fee, as I thought it was very reasonable for such a great experience. We didn’t have to wait in a queue, which made everything feel relaxed and easy. Overall, it was a fantastic way to explore Porto from a different perspective, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
River Cruise from Porto almost to the ocean with tasting of three different local wines (1x Vinho Verde, 1x white port, 1x red port) and a well-paired snack selection. Our small group enjoyed the comfortable boat a lot. Both guides spoke very good English, explained a bit about the city history and wines and gave lots of recommendations where to go and eat in Porto. Would definitely recommend!
This was an absolutely wonderful boat tour that was loved by everyone from my 3 year old son to my parents in their 70s. Maria and the captain were extremely knowledgeable about the area and provided interesting facts about the bridges, Porto, and Gaia. The local wines and snacks were delicious. This was a highlight of our time in Porto!
Great trip. Fun informative. Crew was nice and friendly. Boat clean, wine , plenty
Had the best tour We were asked to move our tour and we couldn't do it due to travel plans We ended up on the tour with 2 other couples and had the best time Our tour guide was amazing The vinho Verde and port wines were delicious Will recommend to others
Had an absolutely wonderful day with Helena our guide and Americo, our amazing driver who made us feel safe on some very interesting roads..Helena is very knowledgable about the Douro region and added all sorts of stories on the way. A trip not to miss if you are in the area and looking for some spectacular scenery
Great tour that was laid back, informative and perfect at sunset. Would really recommend. Thank you.
We had a fab private trip on a very comfortable boat. Our hosts Thomas and Ricardo ensured a very enjoyable trip which we would highly recommend
It was a great experience. Relaxing. The guides were informative about the area. Also giving advice on where to eat. Both had good sense of humor. The port wine and snacks were a bonus. I would recommend booking with them.
Our two boat operators were both very friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Great wine and port and beautiful views along the river. Very fun experience!
We recently went on the small boat ride on te Duoro for an evening cruise. It was my wife, her sister and husband with me. I had paid extra for it just to be us, but there were a couple of other people who joined us. Other wise it was a nice trip and the people taking care of us on the boat were wonderful.
Maria and the captain were perfect hosts and the ride was lovely. The port was wonderful too - both white and red.. We had 6 of us so we booked the private tour which was same amount as 6 tickets on a group tour. They played great music for us and we all had a really fun time!
Lovely boat, very comfortable (not the one in the photo, it was better!). Said max was 8 people, but there were 10 ( maybe because it was a bigger boat?). Really should show the boat and keep to using it. Great guide, plenty of wine to taste. Tour started at 12:45, but there was no one there to greet us. So we all milled about wondering what went wrong. Really should have a person there BEFORE the start time, not 5-10 minutes later.
Outstanding knowledge was imparted to the small group by the two smart boatsmen. Both are great at what they do, care about their customers and made the cruise a great excursion. The wine/port was also excellent and most importantly, we felt in good hands while on the water at all times.
This tour had only 10 guests and was an ideal way of seeing the Douro local to Porto. The guide was knowledgeable and very attentive (can’t recall the young ladies name). We had a tasting of one white wine and two Ports, red & white accompanied by snacks. The trip lasted two hours and reached the mouth of the Douro. We felt having a small party was more enjoyable.
Excellent tour. Small group very relaxed. Ruben and Marcel were fantastic. Professional but also personable. Gave a wonderful tour. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants a relaxed boat tour packed with information about Portugal and the river area and excellent wine.
What a wonderful relaxing scenic afternoon. We were looked after royally by Ruben and Marcel - they made us feel very spoiled. Three delicious wines were served with accompanying snacks in a warm and informative style by Ruben which made for a very chilled and comfortable experience. The boat exceeded our expectations - it was very clean stylish and well equipped. We were treated to some stunning views of Porto, the Dour, its bridges and the surrounding area. - there are plenty of fabulous photo opportunities. I highly recommend this trip.
We had a great time on the small boat tour. Our guide Tomas was a very good guide. Throughly enjoyed the three tastings.
Very friendly and welcoming hots. Great boat and the three wines we tasted were different and tasty. We had a great time, thank you.
Fun way for us 6 friends to get on the water and see Porto, great boat with various seating, delicious wine tastings, really great information on the history of the area, super personable captain and first mate. Highly recommend.
Beautiful time. Super friendly, communicative throughout the booking, and informative during the ride. Highly recommend compared to the other options we saw.
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