Porto: 6 bridges tour, Douro river with 4 Port Wine tasting

What you pay for

Shared boat trip with 4 port wines and bottled water; hotel pickup is not included

Leçaodouro takes you past Porto’s six bridges while you taste 4 port wines with the crew. The shared cruise lasts 2 hours and costs from €55 per person. Meet at Douro Marina’s Gate C. Daily departures start at 11:00 with selected slots from 13:00 to 19:30. The shared tasting boat carries up to 10 passengers.

The catch: Your tasting takes place on a shared boat carrying up to 10 passengers.

Duration

2 hours

Price unit

Per person, same price for all ages

Route

Six bridges between Porto and Gaia

Boat

Shared boat

Departures

11:00; selected slots from 13:00 to 19:30 daily

Meeting point

Douro Marina, Gate C

Group

Up to 10 passengers

Booking size

Up to 8 travellers per booking

Main trade-off

Shared tasting with other passengers

In the price

4 Port wines; Safe; All Fees and Taxes; Crew; Bottled water

Not in the price

nothing listed

Guide languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

You taste 4 ports as the boat follows Porto’s bridges to Freixo before returning to Douro Marina.

1. 1
   Afurada Pass by, no stop

   You pass the fishing village of Afurada near the marina before reaching the bridges between Porto and Gaia.

2. 2
   Ponte da Arrabida Pass by, no stop

   The reinforced concrete arch crosses the Douro between Porto and Gaia.

3. 3
   Cais de Gaia Pass by, no stop

   The port cellars are visible across Gaia’s waterfront.

4. 4
   Dom Luis I Bridge Pass by, no stop

   Look towards the riverside houses and historic buildings as you pass Luís I Bridge.

5. 5
   Alfandega Porto Congress Centre Pass by, no stop

   The Alfândega building stands on the north bank.

6. 6
   Ponte Infante Dom Henrique Pass by, no stop

   You pass Ponte Infante Dom Henrique as part of the circuit along Porto’s riverfront.

7. 7
   Ponte D. Maria Pia Pass by, no stop

   The old railway bridge comes into view along the Douro as the boat continues towards Freixo.

8. 8
   Ponte de São Joao Pass by, no stop

   The next railway bridge carries trains across the Douro between Porto and Gaia.

9. 9
   Marina do Freixo Pass by, no stop

   The boat turns back towards Douro Marina after passing the sixth bridge and Palácio do Freixo.

The sailing and tasting take 2 hours together. You return to Douro Marina without going ashore at the sights along the route.

What is included

Options and departures

The daily Port Wine Tasting option buys 2 hours afloat with 4 ports. Depart at 11:00 or choose a later slot from 13:00 to 19:30.

Means: Take 11:00 if you want the cruise before lunch; use an afternoon slot if you prefer to taste later.

Meeting point and pickup

Douro Marina

Go to Gate C at Douro Marina in Afurada, where the crew will call you by name for boarding.

Arrival time

Arrive 10 minutes before your departure time.

Getting there

You travel to the marina independently and arrange your own journey back after the cruise.

Clothing

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suited to the weather. Bring sun protection.

Who it is for

Choose this if you want to compare 4 port wines while the crew talks you through Porto’s riverfront. The tasting takes place among up to 10 passengers. Book a private boat if sharing would spoil the occasion.

If you want wines with snacks, Boatandwine’s daytime cruise starts from €55 per person. To keep the boat for your group, Leçaodouro’s private cruise costs from €290 per boat for up to 8. Neither daytime choice includes sunset.

Means: Choose 11:00 if you want the 4 port tasting before an afternoon ashore.

Not for

• Travellers uninterested in port wine
• Groups wanting their own boat
• Visitors needing hotel pickup

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: 54 on Tripadvisor at 4.9 and 49 on the booking page at 4.9, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.

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