We usually enter the Douro Valley through the charming town of Sabrosa, a place rich in history and character. It marks the beginning of what is often considered the most breathtaking stretch of the entire valley—where the landscape truly begins to enchant.
Our first stop is at a prestigious family-owned winery, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by a true wine expert. With deep knowledge and passion, they’ll guide you through the rich traditions of Douro winemaking. The visit culminates in a beautifully curated tasting of their finest wines—an experience designed to awaken your senses and deepen your appreciation for this remarkable region.
A delightful one-hour boat journey through the stunning Douro Valley, gliding along the banks near the iconic N222 road. Onboard, guests are treated to regional snacks and a refreshing drink, making the experience both scenic and relaxing.
Our second winery visit offers not only a warm welcome and breathtaking surroundings, but also a truly memorable culinary experience. Here, you'll enjoy a delicious three-course lunch, thoughtfully paired with three exceptional Douro wines. Each wine is carefully selected to complement the flavors of the meal, creating a perfect harmony between local cuisine and the region’s rich winemaking tradition.
We has the best day trip with our driver Joao! He was kind and gave great information as we traveled from winery to vineyard! 10 out of 10 experience
I cannot recommend this experience enough. João, our driver and tour guide, was an exceptional host, teaching us fun facts and history. The vineyards were beautiful and had great tours. Although the day is longer, it doesn't feel that way at all because each activity breaks the day up. The smaller group size was intimate and lovely getting to know each other. If you are tired of planning each day of travel, this is the tour for you to take a mental break. You are in good hands!
Very fun, informative and enjoyable day with Louis. Meeting place was very easy to find and tour started promptly. Louis was a great host and gave a lot of interesting facts. Winery stops were very enjoyable as was lunch and the boat ride. Would highly recommend this tour.
We had an incredible day in the Douro Valley. Our guide, João, was wonderful - - very personable and full of information about the region, history, and wines. We were treated to spectacular views, great wines and port at two different quintas, a relaxing boat ride, and a delicious many-course lunch. The small size of the group made us feel like friends by the end of the day. I highly recommend this tour and João for your guide.
We had a wonderful day trip to the Douro valley. Jay was a wonderful guide and shared many interesting facts about the area and living in the Porto area. The wine tour and tasting was informative and interesting. Lunch was beautiful. And the boat was a nice way to relax and end the day.
Truly exceptional. Jose, Bruno and Ricardo were the perfect hosts. Everything ran so smoothly. We were never rushed but we fitted in so much.... 2 vineyards, lunch, cruise, fabulous views, wine and port tasting. Wonderful
Had a great time with the tour. Bruno, our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The tour of the winery and the winery lunch were both great experiences. The small group size was also a big plus for us.
We had a very enjoyable time. Louis was excellent and very knowledgeable. He was an excellent driver to the Dorou Valley and made the trip very enjoyable for the group. Most beautiful trip of our vacation!
We had a great, relaxing tour of the Douro Valley with J and Raphael (boat guide). We ate some great food and wine, and learned all about this beautiful valley. It was a great tour, I highly recommend it.
Our private tour to the Douro wine valley region with our guide Jose from BL Heritage Tours, was a highlight of our stay in Portugal. We visited 2 small family run wineries - one for wine tasting and the other for lunch (the food was fabulous!), with wine paired with each course. We prefer smaller wineries so this tour was perfect. We also had a boat ride along the Douro River - complete with more wine - which was wonderful. We sailed from a quieter spot on the river, so there weren't any other tour groups in the area. Jose was the perfect tour guide - so polite and considerate. The Douro Valley is breathtaking and is not to be missed if you have the time to take a day trip (or longer) from Porto. BL Heritage Tours was always quick to respond to our questions and was very professional. I wouldn't hesitate to book another tour with them when we return to Portugal - which we will someday!
Very enjoyable trip to the beautiful Douro Valley. J our local guide was very knowledgeable and informative. He was also a careful and proficient driver which was much appreciated on the narrow, curving mountainous roads of the Valley. Felt we received a very good overview and history of the area whilst enjoying the wines of two family run vineyards and an excellent lunch. A cocktail on a scenic boat ride finished off a special day.
Wonderful experience! Our guide was very engaging and knowledgeable, and made sure we were comfortable all day. The vineyards we went to were beautiful and offered different types of wines to try, and the guides did a great job explaining the history and different characteristics of each wine production. The boat trip on the river was a nice bonus, we were able to enjoy the beautiful views while trying another type of wine different from the others.
Very enjoyable day. The group we were with were lovely and it very quickly felt like a group of friends. The wines we tasted were very good quality and the setting looking out over the Douro Valley was amazing. In-between the tastings was the boat ride which we very much enjoyed. All in all its was a great day.
we a very enjoyable time and our guide was amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you.
What a great day!! Everything ran perfectly smooth although we did have a private group. Our guide Jose was great. He was very accommodating and full of surprises for us. He even added a stop to the sixth sense resort so we could check it out. The lunch was beyond amazing and beautiful which was a highlight for many. The boat ride was beautiful and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
We chose this tour ahead of our trip based on the reviews. We found the meeting point easily day of tour. Bruno was our driver, very friendly and communicated everything clearly to us. We visited a small winery first, that was our favourite as the winery staff explained their wine making process prior to the sampling, where we tried great wine and port. But the second winery was just lunch. Food was great but Bruno served us so you don’t learn about the winery, but the sampling of wine was delish at lunch. Then we ended our day on a boat tour which we found underwhelming. Next time I would choose a tour without the boat ride down the river. And perhaps visit more wineries. Also found tour very expensive based on experience and comparison with other tours taken.
This tour was highly recommended to us and for good reason. The reservation and communication opportunity was great. This experience was an excellent addition to our journey to Portugal. The special request for gluten free options exceeded expectations. Our host and guide exhibited his extensive knowledge and numerous skills throughout the day with kindness and care.
Excellent tour. I high;y recommend . Pick up was convenient. We did 2 port wineries and both were great. We went on a boat ride in between tastings plus several other stops to see the Valley. Joal was an excellent guide. Very informative and so nice to tour around with all day.
Absolutely amazing trip! Gorgeous scenery and outstanding food and wine. Bruno was an incredible driver and guide and Raphael (boat guide) was welcoming and had outstanding knowledge. This is a must do excursion!
This was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Portugal and an experience we will never forget! Our guide, Joseph, was absolutely wonderful. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and personable, and we felt completely safe and taken care of throughout the entire day. He shared so much about the Douro Valley, the wine, and the region, while still making the day feel relaxed and fun. The most special part of the tour for us was our visit to Quinta Das Chequedas. We had the opportunity to meet the owner, who actually sat with us for our entire wine tasting. It was such a personal, intimate experience and something that felt completely different from a typical winery visit. She made us feel so welcome, and we left feeling like we had experienced something genuinely special. I even got to taste a grape straight off the vine, which was a bucket-list moment for me! I honestly don’t know if we will ever have another winery experience quite like it. The food at the second winery was also fantastic, and the boat ride was the perfect addition to the day. The entire tour felt thoughtfully planned without ever feeling rushed. If you are looking for a Douro Valley tour, I cannot recommend this one enough. The scenery and wine are incredible, of course, but it was the personal touches and the people we met that made the day so memorable. And if you’re lucky enough to have Joseph as your guide, you’re in excellent hands. We would do this tour again in a heartbeat!
The perfect Douro Valley trip! While we were in Porto we knew we wanted to take the time to visit the Douro Valley, and this trip was the perfect way to do so. Very easy pickup in Porto, and then the perfect day visiting two wineries and a short boat ride down the river. Lots of fun surprises, we were fed the whole day, and felt like we were able to visit local places that wouldn’t have been possible on our own. Small group size and knowledgeable guide were a huge plus. Can’t recommend enough! Very intentional
Had a fabulous full day tour to Douro Valley. Started with a nice river cruise, then a great 4 course lunch with wine. Finished with another wine tasting. Location was beautiful, and the best part was our wonderful tour guide Alex. He was so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Fabulous experience and day. Luis was a great driver guide. Our tasting and tour was very good. The guide was authentic, very personable and knowledgeable. She added a lot of humor and made it very fun. Our lunch at the vineyard was so enjoyable. It was a small and cozy setting, beautiful scenery overlooking the pool and vineyard, and the food was service were excellent. The boat tour was also outstanding. It was a perfect day. I highly recommend.
Jay was an amazing driver and guide for our day in Duoro. The wineries we visited were amazing and the boat trip in the afternoon was relaxing and beautiful.
This was an exceptional tour from start to finish. A huge part of the success was our guide Alex. He was quietly knowledgeable, patient and very keen to ensure that each and everyone of us enjoyed the day. There were eight on the tour, Alex drove us to the Duoro Valley, Surprised us with Portuguese tarts during a picture break. We then went to the first winery where they still stomp on the grapes - absolutely fantastic. We tried white table wine, red table wine, Tawny and Ruby ports with bread, olive oil and chocolate. Then we headed to the boat and Alex was our captain while his co-worker was the Barman. Second surprise, was Whiteport and tonic and three platters of yummy charcuterie. After the one hour boat ride along the river, we ended up at our final winery where we had lunch and more wine and more port. The whole thing was outstanding! Thanks so much Alex.
Most beautiful scenery in the world. Country side just can’t be beat. Your guide was very well educated
Excellent wine tour of the Douro Valley with Luis (aka Jose). He did an exceptional job chaperoning our small party of 7 from Porto to the valley and back. It was a relaxing, fun, knowledge building and wine experience. Visited a small boutique winery in the late morning on the banks of the Douro River. Spectacular views! A relaxing small 1 hour boat ride on river in the early afternoon was excellent. Had a cocktail and some great starters. Culmination of the trip in a second winery for a tour and an excellent Portuguese lunch. All told, a full wonderful day. Highly recommend the venture and Luis was and is top notch!
Would highly recommend this tour! Joao was our tour guide and he was excellent—knowledgeable, funny and great for fun facts! A great way to spend a day in Porto.
10/10 If you happen to overdue it the night before this winery tour - have no fear. The drivers and staff specifically, Josè, anre extremely caring and accommodating. I needing to make an emergency (few) stop(s) on the bus ride from Porto to Duoro Valley. I recommend getting breakfast before, instead of wine until closing time the night before. Despite my condition we had the most amazing experience. The imitate group size, and getting to know the staff truely made the experience. A nossa!
Our party of 4 had a delightful day. We learned so much about the history of the area, the wines, and the people. Our guide, Luis, was a joy to spend the day with. he was extremely knowledgeable and even more personable. We met at the McDonalds - Imperial. The van we traveled in was comfortable and clean. Luis entertained us on the drive to the valley with pertinent information and stories. It was never a lecture but a conversation among friends. We were kindly welcomed at each winery and enjoyed the diversity of the two. The boat trip was especially relaxing. The quiet electric boat carried us smoothly on the water while we took in the incredibly beautiful views. Luis and co-worker, Rafael, shared insight and knowledge while delighting us with beautifully presented snacks and drinks as we cruised. The lunch on the patio at the 2nd winery was delicious and unhurried (the chef created an amazing culinary experience!) On the way back we asked about Fado music as we had plans to attend an experience but knew little about it; he generously gave us a quick lesson on the history and relevance and even shared a video of a renowned Fado singer that he liked. It was very helpful information! We had a thoroughly delightful day! [...and after we got back to our hotel and realized one of our cell phones was left in the van, Luis went out of his way to meet up and help us retrieve it...so very kind and so very much appreciated!]
Great experience all around. Jose was our driver who was extremely personable and friendly. Happy to answer any and all questions. All the hosts associated with the tour were great. One of the true highlights of our trip.
Great day! Delicious lunch. Friendly driver/tour guide. Safe and prompt. No information overload. Recommend.
Great experience with this day trip to Douro Valley. Our guide, José, drive us to 3 different destinations: a river cruise with little snacks and a port tonic, then an organic winery where we had a fantastic lunch, and finally a stop at a historic winery in Pinhao where we had a funny hostess who served us wines and port. Everything was friendly, professional. Highly recommend
It was a very hot day but the van had air conditioning and the winery we had lunch at had misters as well. Bruno, our guide was friendly and so knowledgeable. The lunch was traditional and delicious. I would highly recommend this tour.
What a great day trip!! You get exactly what this experience offers. We had a lot of fun traveling to the Douro Valley to visit wineries, taste wine, and eat delicious food. João was a fantastic guide who answered all of our questions and shared so many fun facts. It was well worth the money, and the lunch was our favorite part!
Dress for warm weather. Lots of wine and food and good conversation. Full of information of the region amd very relaxing.
This was the highlight of our trip to Portugal. First off, our guide Bruno was amazing. He thought of every detail to make the day flawless. The wineries we stopped at were run by local families and the staff were so hospitable and kind. Plus, since they were small wineries, we got the place to ourselves and really got to learn about the vineyards. We enjoyed an incredible lunch at the second winery and it felt like we were guests at the host’s home. The food and wine pairings at both stops were fantastic and we felt like we tried a really nice range of wines. And the boat ride was so relaxing and fun. This day was an incredible experience and a MUST DO if you are headed to the Duoro Valley!!
This tour to Douro Valley is everything my husband and I had hoped for: education about the Douro Valley: information about wine growth and of course… the wines. A great day with Louis. Thank you for wonderful wine and food!
This experience was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Joao was personable and very knowledgable about the Duoro Valley region. The 2 wineries we stopped at for tastings had a nice variety of very good wines. The boat ride was amazing and lunch at the second winery was authentic Portuguese with wine pairings for each course. Highly recommend and well worth the cost.
We had an amazing experience. Our guide, João (I hope I am spelling correctly!) was simply amazing - kind, funny, full of knowledge and fun facts! He made the experience so enjoyable and he was very accommodating. All of the wineries we went to were beautiful and had delicious wines. We especially enjoyed the lunch spot (João joined us for lunch which was a highlight!) and the boat tour of the river! Would recommend as a MUST DO when you come to Porto. Our parents did this exact tour 3 years ago and loved it so much they told us we had to do it, and it lived up to the hype!
This was an amazing experience and all the details were executed in organized way making for an effortless, enjoyable day. Our guide was professional, organized and enthusiastic and each part of the trip unforgettable.
Super guide and comfortable van. This isn’t about amazing food or wine rather the scenery and the experience of the Duoro
Highly recommend this small group tour! Made even more enjoyable by our wonderful guide Luis (a born entertainer!) and the other 2 lovely couples we shared the experience with. Yes, it’s a long drive to and from the Douro Valley as some reviews say, but the views and the whole experience are totally worth it. So glad we booked it. Delicious wines, beautiful locally-sourced 4-course lunch and topped off with a peaceful boat ride. Don’t miss the chance to see this beautiful area and make sure you ask for Luis!
This was the best experience. We never do organized tours and took a leap of faith with this and it was wonderful. Luis was the best tour guide. We HIGHLY recommend but request Luis!
Our guide was great - knowledgeable and very good at getting the group to gel together. The wine tasting was excellent as was lunch. Personally I would have liked a bit more on the 'how' at the vineyards, and some more information about the Douro valley when on the boat. But we had fun.
A lot of time spent driving in a van from place to place. The boat portion of the day was very short. Our host was lovely and knowledgeable, but overall I probably wouldn't recommend this experience to others
Our day with João was amazing!!! He was so knowledgeable about the Douro Valley and Port wine and he took us to beautiful spots as we drove. The wine tastings and lunch were amazing! The boat ride and the snacks were perfect too! Don’t hesitate to book this trip and ask for João! Abrogada!!!!
It was incredibly beautiful! It was an amazing experience. It was well organized and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and very down to earth yet professional. I don’t have words to describe how beautiful the vineyards were. And they treated us like family at the vineyard where we had lunch!! It was spectacular! The only thing is it was an hour and a half ride from Porto to the Douro Valley. But I would definitely do it again.
Wonderful tour. Perfect hour on the river cruise and Great winery tastings and our guide had and little food treats to make the tastings special. And a four course lunch with wine pairing was the best!! Our guide Josef and knowledgeable personable and it made the tour extra special! Hope his allergies get better. Definitely a high recommendation 5 stars.
Love the knowledgeable staff, funny with Portuguese costums. I was impressed with the Valley Porto wine makers. Tradition and hard working people. Tasting, explanation and history was a Wow for me.
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