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River Cruises in Portugal: Our 15 Best

47 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Deck space is finite and the good departures go early. These 15 river cruises in Portugal are priced and timed so you can decide in a couple of minutes and get on with the rest of the trip.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The drive from Porto to Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend a full day in the Douro Valley with a guide such as Igor, Miguel, or Ricardo, depending on your date. Visit two wine locations, taste Port and olive oil, eat a traditional lunch, cruise for an hour on the Douro, and stop at scenic viewpoints. Hotel pickup in Porto is optional.

“Igor was a great guide for the day. His good vibes and great tunes really added to the experience of the tour. He made sure everyone was having a good time. We were well catered for throughout the day with plenty of food and drinks at the wineries.”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - The drive into Portugal’s oldest demarcated wine region
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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

2.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Spend about 10 hours touring the Douro Valley from Porto with a local guide, visiting two wine estates, tasting Douro wines and Port, eating a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cruising from Pinhão on a 50-minute Rabelo boat. Guides vary, with Pedro, Rita, Miguel, José, and Bernardo among the names praised for humor and local insight.

“Lunch was very good.. both wineries were interesting and perfectly explained .. tour guide was very knowledgeable”

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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise - From Porto to Amarante, a useful first pause
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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

3.Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Spend 10 hours touring the Douro Valley with a local guide such as José, Slimmy, or Rui. Visit a family winery and a major estate, taste six wines, eat a regional lunch, stop in Amarante, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Transport, guide, tastings, and lunch are included.

“It was a wonderful day. Jose was a friendly and informative guide and our group of travelers (just 8) were fun and interesting. The boat cruise was beautiful and relaxing, the lunch delicious. The 2 vineyards were different and beautiful in their own unique ways. We booked this last minute and couldn’t have been happier.”

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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise - Boarding at Cais da Estiva
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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

4.6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,472 reviews · 50 min · from $23

Spend about 50 minutes on a traditional Douro boat once used to carry Port wine barrels. Cruise from Porto’s Ribeira district toward Freixo, then back toward the river mouth, passing beneath six bridges. Commentary may be live or recorded, with guides such as Nuno, Tiago, and Ricardo L noted for friendly delivery.

“Lovely tour great scenery. Would have been nice to have a real guide to ask questions rather than just a commentary”

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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - Narrow lanes, Miragaia, and the riverfront
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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

5.Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,980 reviews · 50 - 105 minutes · from $20

Get your Porto bearings in a 50-minute electric tuk-tuk ride past São Bento Station, the Cathedral, Clérigos Tower, Aliados Avenue, Lello Bookshop, and Miragaia. Add an open-ticket Douro cruise on a traditional rabelo boat for six-bridge views. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese, and private rides are available.

“our guide, Lukash, was very friendly and he knew the city very well. he gave us many interesting trivia about Porto.”

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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - The N222 road into Portugal’s wine country
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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

6.Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley by small-group minibus. Visit Amarante, São Leonardo da Galafura, Pinhão, and a wine estate, with a traditional lunch, three wine tastings, and a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise. Guides such as Cuber, Rita, Jeremy, and Simmy have led past departures.

“Great tour! Great tour guide, Christian! His English was perfect. He was friendly, a safe driver, and a very nice person.”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - First Tasting at a Douro Quinta
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

7.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Leave central Porto for a full day in the Douro Valley with a small van group, two winery visits, Port and Douro wine tastings, lunch in Pinhão, and a one-hour Rabelo boat cruise. Guides such as Luís, Pedro, Ivo, and Brahim add local stories, while the famous N222 provides superb views.

“Luis our guide was fantastic. Proficient in English, friendly, very knowledgeable, and kept us engaged at the appropriate times. The 2 quintas we visited were superb. Great experience. Highly recommended.”

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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise - A 50-minute route beneath Porto’s six bridges
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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

8.River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,168 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Spend 50 minutes on a traditional-style Douro cruise between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. You will follow the old Rabelo boat route, pass beneath six bridges, and look toward Foz do Douro. Choose a departure point in Porto or Gaia. Commentary may vary by boat, so treat this as a scenic cruise first and a guided tour second.

“Great little cruise down the river. Took around 45 minutes in total. We out outside on the boat but there was some seats inside if you wanted. There is a recorded guide as you go under each bridge it tells you a little bit about each one and about the scenery left and right of the river. Had an excellent time, can’t complain, cheap and cheerful!”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink - Starting at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

9.Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,717 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16Best value

Board at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste for a 90-minute Tagus cruise with a complimentary drink, onboard bar, and Blue Cruises audio app. You’ll pass Alfama, Commerce Square, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, the Discoveries monument, and Christ the King. Bring headphones and arrive early for one of the 52 sundeck seats.

“The boat was lovely - well set up with chairs, couches and views of the water. The staff were prompt with handing out the free beverages and polite and helpful. The route was great - close up views of the sights such as the Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries - spectacular from the water. Going under the 25 April bridge was also a highlight.”

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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat - Peso da Régua and the First Douro Wine Tasting
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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

10.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend 9 to 10 hours traveling from Porto into Portugal’s Douro Valley in a modern minivan with a guide such as Nuno, Andreia, Miguel, or Jorge. Visit two family-run wine estates, taste Douro wines and Port, eat a three-course regional lunch, and cruise the river near Pinhão. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Wow. What a day enjoying the Duoro Valley. This is a must when you visit Portugal and this trip covers all the bases and makes it seamless for you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - A family winery near Lamego
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

11.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley with guides such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, or Sara. Visit two family-run wineries, taste Douro wines and Port, enjoy a four-course winery lunch, and cruise the Douro River in a traditional Rabelo boat. Pickup is available for small-group and private options.

“Had an amazing day with eFun Tours: Tiago and Lucas. It was quite rainy, but that didn't stop us from visiting 3 wineries and having a lovely lunch. I booked the 50 person large group tour and it ended up being 8 of us- so it was quite lovely and very enjoyable. The car ride is a bit curvy, so if you have motion sickness, sit by the window and maybe bring medicine to help just in case.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Commerce Square and Christ the King from the water
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

12.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,019 reviews · from $38

Cruise from Lisbon’s Sul e Sueste terminal along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic, with guides speaking English, French, or Portuguese. Look for dolphins near Bugio and the coast, hear stories about Lisbon landmarks, and enjoy wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks. Guides such as Anna and Barbara have earned warm praise for their friendly commentary.

“everything was well organised. the meeting point and the whole experience in general. the beer and sangria was EXCELLENT!! The staff were friendly and professional (max 2 people outside at the front of the boat for example) would have been great to see dolphins but again we know they are wild animals so there is no guarantee. we appreciate the effort that the crew made to try and find them for us. overall, it's an activity that we would do again.”

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Lisbon: Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise - From Praça do Comércio to the open river
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Lisbon: Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

13.Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,799 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Cruise the Tagus from Praça do Comércio to Belém and back aboard a modern FRS Portugal boat. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the included audio guide, and buy drinks, ice cream, and local snacks at the onboard café. The 90-minute ride gives you clear views of the 25 de Abril Bridge, MAAT, the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, and Christ the King.

“really pleased experience, nice way to arive to the west side of the city”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - Leaving Porto and stopping in Peso da Régua
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

14.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend a full day in the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Manuela, or Milena, visiting two wine producers, tasting port and regional wines, eating a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cruising for one hour from Pinhão. Expect beautiful views, a long coach ride, lively guiding, and a weather-dependent boat trip.

“I had a very beautiful day. The wine was very good, as well as the food, and our guide Milena knew how to make us feel good and provided us with a lot of information.”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Starting at Lapa Church in Porto
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

15.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10.5 hours touring the Douro Valley from Porto by air-conditioned coach. Visit two wine stops, taste port, eat a choice of fish, meat, or vegetarian lunch, and cruise the Douro for one hour. Guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Lucas, and Manuela may lead the day, but wineries can change.

“This was a well organised and interesting excursion. Miguel, our guide for the day, was very knowledgeable about wine making in the Douro region and kept us well informed. Our excursion included lunch, with a glass of wine and two wine tasting sessions. The second was at the oldest Port lodge, dating from 1638. We also enjoyed a boat trip down the River Douro. Would recommend.”

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