Porto: Private 6 bridges tour, Douro river with sunset option

What you pay for

Private yacht trip with crew and a welcome drink; travel to the marina is your responsibility.

LEÇAODOURO takes your private group past Porto’s six bridges on a yacht with a welcome drink. Daytime sailing lasts 2 hours and costs from €290 per boat for up to 8. You board at Douro Marina’s Gate C. Daytime departures run daily at 11:00 and at selected times from 13:00 to 17:15. Sunset needs a separate option, with selected daily slots from 15:30 to 19:30.

The catch: The 17:15 departure appears in both options; the sunset option costs more.

Duration

2 hours

Price unit

Per boat for up to 8

Boat

Private yacht

Meeting point

Douro Marina, Gate C

Daytime

11:00 and selected slots from 13:00 to 17:15 daily

Sunset

Selected slots from 15:30 to 19:30 daily

Route

Six bridges between Porto and Gaia

Main trade-off

Separate sunset option at extra cost

In the price

All Fees and Taxes; welcome drink; Certified Crew; Onboard utensils; On-board restrooms; Insurance

Not in the price

nothing listed

Guide languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

You follow Porto’s six bridges to the turning point beside Ponte do Freixo, then return to Douro Marina.

1. 1
   Ponte da Arrabida Pass by, no stop

   Arrábida’s concrete arch is the first bridge you pass beneath as the yacht heads towards the centre of Porto.

2. 2
   Praca da Ribeira Pass by, no stop

   Ribeira’s riverfront square is seen from the yacht.

3. 3
   Dom Luis I Bridge Pass by, no stop

   Photograph Dom Luís I Bridge from the river.

4. 4
   Ponte Infante Dom Henrique Pass by, no stop

   The riverbanks and rock formations come into view around Infante Dom Henrique Bridge.

5. 5
   Ponte D. Maria Pia Pass by, no stop

   Ask the crew about Porto’s bridges as you pass Maria Pia on the way upriver.

6. 6
   Ponte de São Joao Pass by, no stop

   São João stands beside Maria Pia, giving you a view of the neighbouring bridges’ different designs.

7. 7
   Marina do Freixo Pass by, no stop

   The yacht turns beside Marina do Freixo, near Ponte do Freixo, before heading back downriver.

Allow 2 hours for the complete cruise, which finishes at Douro Marina’s Gate C. You see the sights from the boat.

What is included

Options and departures

Both options run daily for your private group. Daytime starts at 11:00 with afternoon slots from 13:00 to 17:15; sunset has selected departures from 15:30 to 19:30.

Means: Choose the sunset option if that's your priority; 17:15 appears under both options.

Meeting point and pickup

Meeting point

Enter Douro Marina and go to Gate C, where the crew meets you for access to the boat.

Your transport

Travel to the marina is your responsibility. Public transport runs nearby.

Who it is for

Book this yacht if your group fits the limit of 8 and wants the six bridges route without other passengers. Your group pays for the whole boat and gets a welcome drink. You pay more for the sunset option.

For a larger private group, Barracuda’s daytime trip costs from €350 per boat for up to 10; snacks cost extra. Choose Boatandwine if you want wine and snacks on a shared boat, from €55 per person for daytime sailing.

Means: If sunset is your priority, select the Sunset option by name; times such as 17:15 also appear under daytime sailing.

Not for

• Groups with more than 8 passengers
• Travellers wanting to pay only for their own seat
• Anyone expecting sunset in the daytime option

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 15 travellers per booking.

Reviews

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