Small-Group Douro Valley Tour: 3 Wineries & Winery Lunch

What you pay for

Transport with 3 quinta visits and tastings; lunch at the final estate included, breakfast excluded

EFun Tours runs this tour from Porto to 3 Douro quintas, with tastings and lunch at the final estate. The day lasts 9 hours and costs from €110 per adult. You leave Lapa Church at 8:30 daily on the minibus option for up to 19 people. The route passes through Pinhão without a boat trip. Pickup comes with the option for up to 8 people or the private vehicle.

The catch: The 9 hour route has no boat trip.

Duration

9 hours

Price unit

Per adult

Departure

8:30 daily on every option

Start

Lapa Church for the minibus; selected pickup locations for the smaller group and private options

Quintas

3 visits; lunch and a tasting at the final estate near Régua

Lunch

At a quinta

Boat

No boat trip

Group

Up to 19 on the minibus; shared option for up to 8 or a private vehicle

Main trade-off

No time afloat during the 9 hour tour

In the price

Panoramic stops for unforgettable Douro Valley views; Guided tastings of Douro and Port wines; Expert local guide; Three winery experiences in the Douro Valley; Lunch; In-vehicle air conditioning

Not in the price

Gratuities; Breakfast

Guide languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

The 3 quinta visits begin in Valença do Douro and Lamego before lunch at the final estate near Régua.

1. 1
   Porto 90 min

   Meet your guide in Porto before the drive into the valley.

2. In the Douro Valley
3. 2
   Pinhão Pass by, no stop

   Pinhão is a passing point on the drive.

4. 3
   Douro River Pass by, no stop

   Roadside views take in the Douro River.

5. 4
   Valença do Douro 40 min

   The first quinta visit introduces wine production before a guided tasting of Douro wines.

6. 5
   N222 Pass by, no stop

   Sections of the journey use the N222, with vineyards above the river beside the road.

7. 6
   Lamego 40 min

   At the Lamego quinta you learn about local grape varieties and the growing conditions before another wine tasting.

8. 7
   Peso da Régua 1 h

   The final estate visit takes you into the cellars to learn about ageing. Lunch comes with another tasting.

9. 8
   Porto 90 min

   Your guide drives you back to Porto after the last quinta visit.

The outward and return drives each have 90 minutes; the first 2 quinta visits each have 40. Lunch and the final visit share 60 minutes. The minibus finishes at Lapa Church in Porto.

What is included

Options and departures

All options run daily at 8:30 with 3 quinta visits and lunch. The minibus meets at Lapa Church; pickup comes with the option for up to 8 people or the private vehicle.

Means: Use the 8:30 minibus for the 3 quinta route; choose the option for up to 8 people if you need pickup.

Meeting point and pickup

Minibus meeting point

The 8:30 minibus leaves from Lapa Church in Porto; hotel collection requires one of the pickup options.

Selected pickup locations

For the group of up to 8 or a private vehicle you select a listed pickup location. The collection time arrives the day before.

Private transport

A private booking gives your party its own guide and vehicle. Quinta visits can include people from other tours.

Before leaving

Have breakfast before the drive, as a stop before the first quinta may not be possible. Children aged 1 to 3 need a car seat you bring.

If you choose the option with pick up included ("Small-Group Tour - Up to 8 pp" or "Private Tour"), you will receive the exact pick-up time the day before by email, text, or WhatsApp. Also, you will have available a range of locations and hotels to choose from, please select the one closer from your accommodation. Pick-ups at the predetermined locations are only for customers that bought that option ("Small-Group Tour - Up to 8 pp" or "Private Tour").

The booking page lists the 15 pickup points.

Who it is for

Book this if 3 quinta visits matter more to you than spending an hour on the river. You need 9 hours for the route. The minibus from Lapa Church suits you if a group of up to 19 works.

For Vinho Verde in Amarante, Touch Tours costs from €127.50 per person; a boat ticket costs extra. For a 7 hour visit with lunch, EFun's half day costs from €95 per adult; you visit one quinta.

Means: For the 3 quinta route, the 8:30 minibus from Lapa suits you if you can reach the meeting point.

Not for

• Anyone wanting a boat trip included
• Parents with children aged 1 to 3 who cannot bring a car seat
• Travellers expecting private estate visits on the private vehicle option

In harvest: the 3 quinta route suits an interest in estate visits during September and October. Grape treading still 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 15 travellers per booking.

Reviews

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