RIVER TRIPS · PORTUGAL RIVER CRUISES

15 River Trips in Portugal Worth Booking

91 tours  ·  from $16 a head

The Douro out of Porto and the Tagus out of Lisbon, plus the kayaking on the smaller rivers inland. These 15 are priced, timed and clear about the coach hours attached to the valley days.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning road to Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two guided wine visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a one-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, and Ricardo bring plenty of energy, though high water can sometimes cancel the boat trip.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa and the first winery visit
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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

2.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley with a local guide, visit two wine estates, taste about six wines and ports, enjoy a traditional lunch, and take a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides may include Rita, Pedro, Miguel, or Bernardo.

“Leo and Bruno were great guides for us. A nice tour for getting out of Porto and seeing some smaller towns (and the river of course) in addition to tasting some great wine along the way”

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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise - Leaving Porto for Amarante
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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

3.Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Spend 10 hours touring the Douro Valley with a local guide such as José, Slimmy, or Jeremy. Visit a family winery and a major estate, taste six wines, eat lunch with pairings, stop in Amarante, and cruise the Douro near Pinhão.

“Everything was amazing. Having small group lets you experience the tour a bit more as there’s no waiting etc. it’s intimate so you get to know the other people withjn the tour. The structure was nice and the tourguide was amazing. Food was great too!”

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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise - Boarding at Cais da Estiva
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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

4.6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,472 reviews · 50 min · from $23

Cruise the Douro from Porto’s Ribeira quay to Freixo and back toward the river mouth aboard a former Port wine boat. You’ll see Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, the six bridges, wine cellars, and riverside landmarks. Commentary may be live or recorded, with guides such as Nuno, Tiago, and Ricardo L. on some departures.

“it was a no nonsense out and back ride to go under the bridges. it was nice to see areas and vantage points I would've never been able to see without the boat ride”

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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - São Leonardo da Galafura at 640 meters
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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

5.Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Leave Porto at 7:30 a.m. for Amarante, São Leonardo da Galafura, Régua, and Pinhão. Enjoy a traditional lunch, a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise, and a guided vineyard visit with three wines. Guides may include Christian, Simmy, Cuber, Rita, or others, depending on the departure.

“Well organized tour with great views of the Douro valley. An excellent value with decent food and wine tasting/wine parings. Check the weather carefully since it would be much less nice on a rainy day.”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Leaving Porto at 8:00 AM
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

6.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from central Porto in a small van with guides such as Luis, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two Douro wineries, taste Port and regional wines, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhao, and cruise the river aboard a typical Rabelo boat.

“I had José as my tour guide - and it was so much fun. José is a great tour guide and very professional. The others in my group were great as well. Very fun and honestly a must have experience in Porto / Duoro Valley. It’s a great mix of making friends and learning and trying great wines!”

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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise - Following the old rabelo boat route
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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

7.River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,168 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Take a 50-minute Douro cruise from Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia, following the route of the old rabelo wine boats. You’ll pass beneath six bridges, see Ribeira and Gaia from the water, and look toward Foz do Douro. Commentary varies by boat, so treat this as a scenic ride first.

“Alex was very fun and informative. Right balance of each. Great insight into the port industry.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink - Starting at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

8.Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,717 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16Best value

Board at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste for a relaxed 90-minute Tagus cruise. You’ll pass Commerce Square, Alfama, Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument, Christ the King, and the 25th of April Bridge. Bring headphones for the Blue Cruises app, and arrive early for one of 52 sundeck seats.

“It was really nice and good, family friendly, the drinks and snack bar was really good and the view was very enjoyable, the price was also really good, totally worth it”

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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat - The N222 road and the first look at the river
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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

9.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, stopping at two family-run wine estates, a local restaurant, and the Douro River. Guides such as Miguel, Andreia, Jorge, and Filipe add local stories, while the boat ride gives you a different view of the vineyard-covered hills.

“The drive into Douro had a bit more traffic than expected in Porto which put us about 30 minutes behind but our driver did all he could without driving aggressively. He was very knowledgeable about the entire area. The boat ride was one of the most unique views of any trip. The grape leaves changing fall colors were absolutely stunning, along with the history of the area. There was more port and food than could be eatten! The drive in to Douro was also a bit mountainous bit the drive back pretty straight shot.”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - Leaving Porto for the hills near Lamego
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

10.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Porto to Lamego, Pinhão, and Sabrosa with a guide such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, or Sara. Taste Douro wines and Port, cruise the river in a traditional Rabelo boat, and enjoy a four-course winery lunch. Small groups may be available, but vehicles can hold up to 50 people.

“Pablo was a great guide the tasting and lunch was amazing Sonya was great fun at the lunch spot boat trip was pretty”

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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car - The opening walk, from Largo Amor de Perdição to São Bento
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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

11.Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,354 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend four hours seeing Porto from three angles: walk with a bilingual guide, enter Livraria Lello, ride the cable car, and cruise under the Dom Luís I Bridge. Guides such as Maria, Santiago, Francisco, and Joao are praised for clear history and helpful local tips. The tour ends in Gaia.

“Joao Garcia was an excellent guide. Although it was rainy he trudged through it with us offering lots of information and hooked us up with several recommendations beyond the tour.”

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Lisbon: Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks - Finding the boat at Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks

12.Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,021 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Spend 1.5 hours on the Tagus aboard a comfortable, wheelchair-accessible FRS Portugal boat. You’ll receive a welcome drink and small snack, hear lounge music, and pass Praça do Comércio, the 25 April Bridge, MAAT, Belém Tower, and Cristo Rei as sunset colors spread across Lisbon.

“Beautiful sunset 🌞 would definitely recommend doing the sunset cruise was lovely and relaxing”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Christ the King and the South Bank
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

13.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,019 reviews · from $38

Cruise from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste past Lisbon’s riverfront landmarks, Christ the King, Belém, and the Atlantic coast. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma share local stories while you look for wild dolphins. Wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks are included, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“If you want to see dolphins then don’t bother. On the other hand if you want to enjoy a very relaxing boat trip with excellent commentary and a couple of drinks then this is the trip for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and the crew were lovely.”

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Lisbon: Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise - Finding the boat at Commerce Square
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Lisbon: Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

14.Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,799 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Set out from Commerce Square on a modern FRS boat for a 90-minute round trip along the Tagus. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the multilingual audio guide, and watch for the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, Christ the King, and possible dolphins.

“offers what is says on description. Easy location to meet at. Nice calm, quiet transportation with bar and good views of the city. we did a round trip. very relaxing and enjoyable.”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - The road east and a coffee stop in Peso da Régua
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

15.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Nuno, and Manuela. Visit two wine estates, taste port and regional wines, enjoy lunch, and cruise from Pinhão along the Douro. Transport, tastings, and lunch are included.

“The trip was amazing! The tour guide was very helpful and kept things very lively. The transportation was also very smooth and quick. Definitely will recommend this trip to my friends!”

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