Douro Valley Tour, 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

What you pay for

Minivan transport with 3 tasting experiences and lunch at a quinta; the boat ticket costs extra

Touch Tours takes you from Porto through the Douro to Amarante, with 3 tasting experiences and lunch at a quinta. The tour lasts 9 hours and costs from €127.50 per person. You meet at Rua Cândido dos Reis 105 for the daily 8:00 departure. The tastings include Vinho Verde in Amarante. The option without a boat ticket leaves you 1 hour in Pinhão; a separate option includes the boat trip.

The catch: The 1 hour boat trip needs the option that includes it.

Duration

9 hours

Price unit

Per person

Departure

8:00 daily on both options

Meeting point

Rua Cândido dos Reis 105, Porto

Tastings

3 tasting stops; Vinho Verde in Amarante

Lunch

At a quinta in Sabrosa

Boat

1 hour on the cruise option; riverside time on the option without a boat

Group

Up to 8 people

Main trade-off

Boat ticket only with the cruise option

In the price

On-board WiFi; Snacks; Lunch; Expert Local Guide: Insightful and engaging, fluent in the region’s history, wine, and culture.; 3 Wine Experiences and Tastings; Alcoholic beverages

Not in the price

Gratuities; If not selected - River Boat Cruise (Extra Cost 15€)

Guide languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

The 3 tasting stops take you from Casal de Loivos to Sabrosa, with Vinho Verde in Amarante before the return.

1. 1
   Peso da Régua 30 min

   Régua is the first break for coffee and photographs, with a chance to cross its pedestrian bridge.

2. 2
   Casal de Loivos viewpoint 1 h

   The museum and family cellar visit pairs Douro wines with local food. Olive oil is part of the tasting.

3. 3
   Pinhão 1 h

   Walk beside the river if you select the option without a boat ticket. The cruise option uses the Pinhão stop for the rabelo.

4. 4
   Sabrosa 2 h

   Lunch at a family wine producer is followed by a guided cellar visit. Douro wines and port accompany the meal.

5. In the Douro Valley
6. 5
   Amarante 30 min

   Amarante adds white and red Vinho Verde with cheese and charcuterie before you head back to Porto.

The Sabrosa stop allows 120 minutes for lunch and the cellar visit. Pinhão has 60 minutes whichever boat option you choose. The 9 hour tour ends at Rua Cândido dos Reis 105 in Porto.

What is included

Options and departures

Both options leave daily at 8:00 and include the same 3 tasting experiences. The choice is a 1 hour boat trip or time beside the river in Pinhão.

Means: Select the option without the boat for 1 hour beside the river; choose the cruise option to go afloat.

Meeting point and pickup

Meeting address

Arrive at Rua Cândido dos Reis 105 in Porto for 8:00, near Livraria Lello. Gaia has a street with the same name.

Requested transfers

Pickup and drop off can be arranged only by advance request, subject to availability. You need an arrangement with Touch Tours before relying on a transfer.

Who it is for

If you want Vinho Verde as well as Douro wines, this gives you 3 tasting experiences across a 9 hour day. You travel with up to 8 people. The base option suits you only if an hour beside the river appeals without a boat ticket.

For 4 wines and 4 ports with a boat ticket, Cooltour costs from €148 per adult; you return to central drop points. For 3 quinta visits, EFun's estate tour costs from €110 per adult; this route also leaves out the boat.

Means: The 8:00 option without the boat suits you if you'd use the Pinhão hour for a riverside walk.

Not for

• Travellers expecting a boat ticket in the starting price
• Anyone requiring standard hotel pickup
• Visitors expecting all 3 tastings inside quintas

In harvest: reserve September and October dates ahead for the tasting stops. Harvest participation needs a separate arrangement.

Know before you go

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

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Counted on two sites: 2,226 on Tripadvisor at 4.9 and 339 on the booking page at 4.9, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.

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