Private Douro Tour with Lunch Wine Tasting Boat and Train Cruise

What you pay for

Private transport with pickup and lunch; quinta tasting plus boat and conditional train tickets, without a guaranteed rail departure

North Side runs a private Douro Valley day from Porto with lunch and a quinta tasting. The day takes 9 to 12 hours and costs from €195 per adult in a group of 4. Pickup covers Porto and Gaia for the daily 8:30 departure. A boat trip in Pinhão is included. The train to Régua depends on the timetable; your driver takes you there by car if it cannot fit.

The catch: Your day can last 12 hours, with a car transfer to Régua when the train cannot fit.

Duration

9 to 12 hours

Price basis

Per adult; lowest rate for 4 adults travelling together

Departure

8:30 daily

Pickup

Porto or Gaia, 30 minutes before departure

Stops

Amarante and Pinhão; quinta visit with tasting before Régua

Lunch

Meal with local wines in Pinhão

Boat

Boat trip in Pinhão

Group

Private booking for up to 4 travellers

Main trade-off

Car transfer to Régua if the train timetable does not fit

In the price

Private transportation; Bottled water; Lunch; All Fees and Taxes; In-vehicle air conditioning; Alcoholic beverages

Not in the price

nothing listed

Guide languages

English, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

You travel via Amarante to Pinhão for a boat trip and lunch, then visit a quinta before returning through Régua.

1. 1
   Amarante 30 min

   Your first break is in Amarante by the Tâmega. You can visit São Gonçalo Church and the bridge before continuing towards Pinhão.

2. 2
   Pinhão 1 h

   Board the boat in Pinhão. The trip follows the river past terraced vineyards and hillsides.

3. 3
   Pinhão 1 h

   After the boat trip, you stop for a Portuguese lunch in Pinhão with locally produced wine.

4. 4
   A Douro quinta 1 h

   Visit the quinta for a guided look at wine production. Wine tasting follows, with honey and local olives.

5. 5
   Pinhão station 1 h

   The planned train ride follows the Douro from Pinhão to Régua. You continue by car when no train fits the day's schedule.

6. 6
   Peso da Régua 30 min

   Régua is your last pause before the drive back to Porto. There is time to stretch your legs or get a coffee.

Lunch and the quinta visit each have 60 minutes. Your 9 to 12 hours include the road journeys, finishing back in Porto after Régua.

What is included

Options and departures

The single private option includes pickup and lunch, with a quinta tasting and boat trip. It departs daily at 8:30; the train leg depends on the timetable.

Means: Book the 8:30 private day for up to 4 people only if you can accept a car replacing the train.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup area

North Side collects from accommodation in Porto or Gaia. You can specify your pickup address when booking.

Pickup time

Be ready 30 minutes before the 8:30 start. The road transport is private to your booking.

The booking page lists the 244 pickup points.

Who it is for

North Side suits up to 4 of you who want private transport with pickup in Porto or Gaia. The lowest rate needs 4 adults booking together. Choose it only if you have 12 hours free and can accept a car replacing the train.

If the train matters most, Deltatur's Porto day costs from €145 per adult with the Tua rail return included. The group can reach 39 travellers. If you're already in Pinhão, Deltatur's boat trip costs from €25 per adult; the train ticket costs extra.

Means: Choose the sole 8:30 departure for private pickup, provided the conditional train ride suits you.

Not for

• Anyone booking mainly for the train ride
• Parties larger than 4
• Travellers unable to allow 12 hours

In harvest: reserve ahead if your September or October date is fixed; the quinta visit excludes grape picking and treading.

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 4 travellers per booking.

Reviews

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