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HIKING in the Douro Valley
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What you pay for
A guide and return transport from Porto in a vehicle with air conditioning; your picnic food and drinks are extra.
DailyTours includes transport from Porto and a guide for the vineyard walk towards Pinhão. The day lasts nine hours and costs from €75 per person. You leave daily at 8:00 from Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 34 in Porto. Bring your own picnic. It's the lowest starting price in this hiking list, with a shared group of up to 19.
The catch: The tour needs at least 3 participants to run.
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price basis
- Per person; same rate for children
- Departure
- 8:00 daily
- Meeting point
- Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 34, Porto
- Route
- Approximately 9 km through vineyards towards Pinhão
- Climb
- Moderate fitness required; ascent unspecified
- Lunch
- Your own picnic
- Group
- Shared; up to 19 participants
- Main trade-off
- A minimum of 3 participants for departure
- In the price
- In-vehicle air conditioning; Tour Guide
- Not in the price
- Lunch
- Guide languages
- English, French, Portuguese
- Cancellation
- free cancellation until 24 hours before
Itinerary
After a break in Sabrosa, you walk through vineyards to Pinhão before the drive back to Porto via Régua.
- 1
Sabrosa 30 min
Sabrosa gives you a break from the drive out of Porto. Stop for a coffee before continuing towards the walk.
- In the Douro Valley
- 2
Peso da Régua Pass by, no stop
The return drive follows the N222 from Pinhão through Régua on the way back to Porto.
Your nine hours include 30 minutes in Sabrosa and four hours for the hiking section. The return to Porto is expected around 17:00.
What is included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour Guide
Not included
- Lunch
Options and departures
The guided walk with return transport from Porto runs daily at 8:00.
Means: Take the 8:00 departure if you want transport from Porto and can set aside a full day.
Meeting point and pickup
- Meeting point
- Meet at the DailyTours shop at Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 34 in Porto.
- Transport
- Your shared vehicle takes you from the Porto meeting point into the valley and back after the walk. Hotel collection is not included.
Who it is for
Book this if you want the journey from Porto arranged and can walk approximately 9 km with a shared group. You need nine hours for the day. Bring food and drinks for the picnic stop.
For lunch with wine, Douro Walks' picnic hike costs from €180 per person; you need to reach Pinhão independently. For a private route with pickup, Shuttle Douro's walk costs from €500 per group for up to 4; your cancellation brings no refund.
Means: Take the 8:00 option for return transport from Porto, provided a full day with a shared group suits you.
Not for
- Walkers who cannot manage approximately 9 km
- Anyone needing a private guide or hotel pickup
- Visitors who need a day shorter than nine hours
- Children under 6 or adults over 75
In harvest: September temperatures on this route can reach 40°C; take water and sun protection for the vineyard walk.
Know before you go
Children and fitness
DailyTours accepts children from 6 and adults up to 75. Everyone needs moderate fitness for the vineyard walk. The hike is not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health.
Food and clothing
Pack lunch and drinking water for the picnic stop because neither is supplied during the day, and eat breakfast before departure. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Sun protection belongs in your bag for hot weather.
Porto meeting point
Leave from the DailyTours shop at Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira 34 in Porto at 8:00. There is no hotel pickup. Your return to Porto is expected around 17:00.
Group and booking
The departure needs 3 participants and can take 19, so other bookings may join your group for the day. Each booking allows 1 to 8 travellers with an adult required; tickets are mobile.
Cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start if you need a full refund. Later cancellations are nonrefundable.
Rain and numbers
Rain prevents this hike from running; you can choose an alternative activity or receive a full refund. If too few people book, an alternative or full refund is also available.
Cancellation and booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Confirmation: instant. Ticket: show it on your phone. Up to 8 travellers per booking.
Reviews
The bars split the 14 reviews counted on the booking page when it was last read; the total above is live and adds Tripadvisor.
Counted on two sites: 3 on Tripadvisor at 4.7 and 11 on the booking page at 4.6, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.
People also ask
What does the DailyTours hike from Porto cost?
The DailyTours hike costs from €75 per person with a guide and return transport from Porto in a vehicle with air conditioning. The price does not include food or drinks for the picnic stop.
How difficult is the DailyTours walk to Pinhão?
You walk approximately 9 km, with four hours allocated to the hiking section including its stops. Expect a moderate walk through vineyards with some hills along the way.
Can children join the DailyTours Douro Valley hike?
Children aged 6 to 15 can join the DailyTours walk through vineyards towards Pinhão. They need moderate fitness for the approximately 9 km walk and an adult on the booking.
Can I book the DailyTours hike from Porto on my own?
Yes, you can book for 1 person, although the departure still needs at least 3 participants across all bookings to go ahead. Your booking does not guarantee the minimum will be reached.
How long is the DailyTours hiking trip from Porto?
Allow 9 hours for the full trip, including travel between Porto and the valley. The hiking section takes four hours. A return around 17:00 is expected, so avoid a tight onward connection.
Other tours we recommend
Picnic with a private guide
Douro Walks costs from €180 per person for five hours with a private guide and a picnic. The 370 m climb needs sustained effort.
Private route with pickup
Private Hiking Through Douro Valley Wine Region Half Day Tour
Shuttle Douro costs from €500 per group for up to 4 for a route you plan with your guide. There is no refund if you cancel.

