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HIKING in the Douro Valley

4.6 ★ (14 reviews) · 9 h · by DailyTours - Porto and Douro Valley excursions · 3 languages · #2 of 3 on Hiking and walking tours in the Douro Valley

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. 1
    Sabrosa 30 min

    Sabrosa gives you a break from the drive out of Porto. Stop for a coffee before continuing towards the walk.

  2. In the Douro Valley
  3. 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

4.6 14 reviews
5 ★ 12
4 ★ 1
3 ★ 0
2 ★ 0
1 ★ 1

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.

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