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Day Trip Through the Enchanting Douro Valley #DuckSideOfPorto

5.0 ★ (152 reviews) · 9 h · by Anselmo Sá · English · #5 of 14 on Private Douro Valley tours from Porto

What you pay for

Private transport with tastings at Quinta da Roêda and Quinta Val Moreira; lunch is paid separately

Anselmo Sá runs a private Douro Valley day with tastings at Quinta da Roêda and Quinta Val Moreira. The tour lasts 8 to 9 hours. You pay from €145.56 per person in a group of 6, with a daily departure at 9:00. Meet in Porto; the exact address needs arranging. The named estates distinguish this route, with a vineyard walk at Roêda and a cellar visit at Val Moreira; lunch costs extra.

The catch: The 2 quinta tastings are covered; lunch still costs extra despite its appearance in the itinerary.

Duration
8 to 9 hours
Price basis
Per person, lowest rate for a group of 6
Departures
Daily at 9:00
Meeting point
Porto, exact address to arrange
Quintas
Quinta da Roêda and Quinta Val Moreira
Lunch
At an estate, extra cost
Boat
None
Group
Private booking, up to 6
Main trade-off
Lunch at your expense despite the itinerary wording
In the price
Private transportation; Visit to the Estates and wine tastings; Alcoholic beverages
Not in the price
Lunch
Guide languages
English
Cancellation
free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

The day pairs vineyard and cellar visits at Roêda and Val Moreira with a riverside pause and the Galafura viewpoint.

  1. 1
    Douro River 30 min

    Pause by the river for coffee and port from a local producer before continuing to the quintas.

  2. 2
    Quinta da Roêda 2 h

    Walk through Roêda's vineyards before the tasting. Lunch at the estate is paid separately.

  3. 3
    Quinta do Tedo 1 h

    This visit is to Quinta Val Moreira. You see the cellar and taste its white and red wines, followed by port.

  4. 4
    São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint 20 min

    São Leonardo da Galafura overlooks the Douro River and its vineyard slopes. This is the viewpoint stop on your route.

  5. →
    Ends Guest pick up in Porto

Roêda has a 2 hour stop; Val Moreira has 1 hour for its cellar visit and tasting. The full day runs for 8 to 9 hours and finishes in Porto.

What is included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Visit to the Estates and wine tastings
  • Alcoholic beverages

Not included

  • Lunch

Options and departures

The single option covers both named quinta visits with tastings. It runs daily at 9:00 in English.

Means: Take the 9:00 departure if knowing the quinta names matters; budget separately for lunch.

Meeting point and pickup

Porto meeting
The meeting point and return are in Porto. Agree both addresses directly with Anselmo Sá before you travel.
Travelling with children
Infant seats are available for younger children, and prams or strollers are permitted during the tour.

Who it is for

This is a fit for up to 6 travellers who want to know the quinta names before choosing a date. Roêda and Val Moreira provide the two tastings. Book it if English guiding and a separately paid estate lunch suit you; the route leaves out the river trip.

For lunch and a river trip, Tourvent costs from €259 per adult for 4 or more; the boat's privacy is unspecified. For a private tasting with lunch, Shuttle Douro costs from €280 per person; acceptance comes after booking.

Means: Take the 9:00 English departure for both named estates, provided you arrange the Porto meeting point before setting out.

Not for

  • Travellers wanting lunch included
  • Visitors who need a guide in another language
  • Parties larger than 6

In harvest: Roêda's grape treading needs a separate advance booking and available grapes; the included tasting does not reserve it.

Know before you go

Children and seats

The child band covers ages 4 to 12, with a separate infant band for ages 1 to 3. Infant seats are available on this tour.

Porto meeting point

Arrange the Porto meeting address before travelling for the 9:00 departure with Anselmo Sá and your private transport. No street address is supplied.

Lunch budget

Lunch at one of the estates is paid by you even though the day's two tastings are included. The meal is outside the tour price.

Vineyard footwear

Wear walking shoes for the Roêda vineyard visit and bring sun protection for time outside during the tour. Winter visits call for warm layers.

Booking and ticket

Your booking can contain up to 6 travellers, with English guiding for the visits to both named estates. Carry the mobile ticket and arrange your meeting point with Anselmo Sá before leaving your accommodation.

Cancellation

Cancel with at least 24 hours remaining before departure if you need a full refund for the tour. Later cancellations are charged in full.

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 6 travellers per booking.

Reviews

5.0 152 reviews
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The bars split the 152 reviews counted on the booking page when it was last read; the total above is live and adds Tripadvisor.

Counted on two sites: 148 on Tripadvisor at 5.0 and 4 on the booking page at 5.0, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.

People also ask

How much does Anselmo Sá's Douro day trip cost?

It costs from €145.56 per person in a group of 6 with private transport and both estate tastings included. You cover the estate lunch separately.

Which quintas does Anselmo Sá visit in the Douro?

The itinerary names 2 estates: Quinta da Roêda for a vineyard walk and Quinta Val Moreira for the cellar visit. Each estate visit includes wine tasting.

What time does Anselmo Sá's Douro tour leave Porto?

Departures are daily at 9:00 for an 8 to 9 hour trip with an English guide. The meeting address needs arranging directly.

Does Anselmo Sá's Roêda visit include grape treading?

No, the programme includes 2 estate tastings and does not reserve a grape treading activity at Roêda. Harvest treading needs advance booking and available grapes.

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Tourvent adds lunch with a 50 minute boat trip, from €259 per adult for 4 or more. Its quinta names are unspecified.

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Shuttle Douro includes lunch and a private tasting with the owner and winemaker, from €280 per person. Your booking still needs acceptance.

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