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Portugal by River: Our Top 15 Cruises

76 river trips  ·  from $16 a head

The Douro at Porto and the Tagus at Lisbon do completely different jobs. These 15 cover both, plus the valley runs upstream, with prices and how much of each day is spent travelling.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning road 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 6 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto. Visit a 1959 wine cooperative and another cellar or wine shop, taste Port and olive oil, enjoy a seated regional lunch with wine, cruise for one hour from Pinhão, and follow the scenic N222. Guides may include Igor, Miguel, Ricardo, or Melina, depending on the day.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa and the first winery visit
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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

You’ll leave Porto with a local guide for two winery visits, about six tastings, a traditional Portuguese lunch, and a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão. Guides vary, with Rita, Miguel, Pedro, José, and Bernardo among those assigned. Hotel pickup is available in central Porto, and the tour runs in English.

“It was an amazing experience we had especially with our tour guide Miguel. We had such a wonderful experience because of him. I highly recommend to book with Miguel.”

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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

3.6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

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

Board a traditional Port wine boat at Cais da Estiva for a narrated Douro cruise between Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Freixo, and the river mouth. You’ll pass beneath six bridges, see Ribeira and the wine lodges from the water, and hear commentary in several languages. Allow extra time to find the correct kiosk and check in.

“I enjoyed the tour along the waters Porto! It was beautiful”

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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise - Leaving Porto for Amarante
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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

4.Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,081 reviews · from $113

Travel from Porto to Amarante, Sabrosa, and Pinhão with guides such as Rui, Mariana, Luis, or Slimmy. Tour two wine estates, taste six wines, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and cruise the Douro for an hour. Expect a social group of 8 to 27 people, changing estate visits, and a long but well-filled day.

“Tanya and Bruno were excellent hosts, always looking after our needs. I would highly recommend this tour. The Douro valley is a must see if travelling to Porto. Best part of our trip so far.”

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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - The 50-minute route through Porto’s historic center
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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

Explore Porto’s historic center by electric tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Tiago, Miguel, Diogo, or Joana. Pass São Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, Aliados Avenue, Clerigos Tower, Lello Bookshop, and Miragaia. Add an open-ticket Douro cruise to see Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, and six bridges from a traditional rabelo boat.

“Our guide knew Porto very thoroughly; she brought its history and culture to life. The tuktuk allowed us to see narrow laned neighbourhoods which were very interesting”

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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

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

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

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Portugal’s Douro Valley from Porto in a small van with a local guide such as Luís, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two wineries, taste Port and Douro wines, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhão, cruise the river on a Rabelo-style boat, and stop at scenic viewpoints. Pickup is limited to Porto’s downtown area.

“Our tour guide Brahim was great! Very knowledgeable about Portuguese history and geography. The tour took 7-8 hours, including driving time, and had a stop in Amarante, tours of two wineries, lunch in Pinhao, and a one hour river cruise.”

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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise - From Ribeira and Gaia to the six bridges
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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

7.River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

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

See Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia from the Douro on a 50-minute 6 Bridges Cruise. Choose a departure from either riverbank, follow the old Rabelo boat route, and sail toward Foz do Douro. The cruise is generally unguided, though some boats offer recorded commentary, so confirm the audio option before boarding.

“We were in the front of the boat and you could not hear any commentary at all. It would have been more enjoyable with and English guide.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink - What the 90-minute route actually covers
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

8.Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

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

Cruise the Tagus from Praça do Comércio toward Belém and Christ the King on a spacious Blue Cruises boat. You get one drink, onboard seating, and audio commentary through the Blue Cruises app. Bring headphones and arrive early for a sundeck seat, since only the first 52 people can use it.

“Really welcoming, the staff were lovely! I went as a solo guest and it was a lovely trip”

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

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

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

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a small group or private vehicle with guides such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, and Sara. Visit two family-run wineries, taste wine, port, honey, and olive oil, enjoy a four-course winery lunch, and cruise the Douro from Pinhão.

“We had a great day. The lunch was amazing (what a really interesting house/restaurant); the wineries were photogenic with great wines; Tiago, our guide, was friendly and interesting (and our driver Lucas did a great job in the rainy weather)”

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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car - São Bento Station and Porto’s upper town
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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

10.Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,354 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Start near the Portuguese Centre of Photography at 9:00 am with a bilingual guide such as Maria, Santiago, or Francisco. Walk through central Porto, visit Livraria Lello, ride the cable car or Guindais Funicular, then cruise to Cais de Gaia beneath the Dom Luís I Bridge. Tickets are included.

“My family (10 adults and 3 kids) decided to do this walking tour in Porto, and it was a great experience from start to finish. Our guide was very informative and engaging, and the bilingual format (English and Spanish) was a huge plus. My mother and in-laws don’t speak English, so having everything explained in Spanish as well made the tour enjoyable for everyone. The tour was very complete and took us to several key spots around the city. One of the highlights was our visit to the famous Livraria Lello. Our guide even provided us with a discount code, and I ended up saving 10 euros on a book…”

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Lisbon: Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks - The boat, seating, and sunset comfort
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Lisbon: Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks

11.Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,021 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Cruise from Estação Ferroviária do Sul e Sueste past Praça do Comércio, the 25 April Bridge, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. Your $35 ticket includes a welcome drink, snacks, music, WiFi, restrooms, and a digital audio guide. Choose the open-air upper deck or a covered seat with broad river views.

“Good selection of welcome drinks. Smooth boarding and ride. Lovely boat ride and amazing views / sunset.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Trafaria and the wide turn toward the sea
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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

Set out from Lisbon’s Sul e Sueste terminal with a French-, English-, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Cruise past Belém, Trafaria, Caxias, and the Atlantic coast while searching for wild dolphins. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, and Telma add local stories, and the open bar includes wine, beer, sangria, and soft drinks.

“We had the most amazing experience with Anna on the speedboat. There were so many bottlenose dolphins with their beautiful babies. The dolphins came so close to the boat, it was surreal to say the least. We would 100% recommend. Wow!”

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Lisbon: Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise - Boarding beside Praça do Comércio
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Lisbon: Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

13.Tejo River Sightseeing Cruise

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

Board the FRS Portugal boat beside Praça do Comércio for a 90-minute round trip along the Tagus. Choose indoor or open-air seating, use the onboard Wi-Fi and audio guide, and buy drinks, ice cream, or local snacks as you pass the 25th of April 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: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar - Real Companhia Velha makes the ticket worthwhile
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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

14.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Start near Porto Cathedral by exchanging your voucher at the Magic Tourism office. A city train carries you to Real Companhia Velha for a film, cellar visit, and two port tastings. Continue through central Porto, then take a one-hour Douro cruise. You can split the train and boat over two days.

“Brilliant activity Loved the boat tour of the 6 bridges of the Porto Ribeira”

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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise - The road east, with scenery before the wine
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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

15.Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,087 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto in a small group of up to 19 people. Visit two wine estates, taste DOC Douro and Port wines, eat a traditional lunch, cruise for one hour from Pinhão, and stop at striking viewpoints. Guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, Eduardo, and Luís add local stories and practical help along the way.

“Ricardo was an amazing guide. The day was well timed and everything went according to plan. Ricardo was so knowledgeable and explained so much about wine in Portugal, specifically about the wines from the Douro Valley. He made the entire group feel connected and everyone enjoyed the day. The wineries we visited were very welcoming and the tours were very interesting. We highly recommend this tour and would love to go again.”

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Just added to Portugal River Cruises

★ 4.8Small Group Douro Valley Tour with Wine & CruiseFrom $147351 reviews
★ 4.1Day Cruise from Porto to Pinhão with Breakfast and LunchFrom $123272 reviews
★ 5.0Private Douro Valley Tour with Cruise and WineFrom $29469 reviews
★ 5.0Private Rabelo Boat Douro Tour with Port WineFrom $227 per boat (seats 10)2 reviews
★ 3.7Douro River Cruise, Winery Visit & LunchFrom $119103 reviews
★ 5.0Small-Group Douro Valley Wine Tour Lunch & BoatFrom $914 reviews
★ 4.2Douro Valley Rabelo Boat Tour with Audio GuideFrom $1755 reviews
★ 4.6From Gaia Douro Valley Tour Wine Tasting River Cruise LunchFrom $1397 reviews
★ 4.9Douro Valley Private Tour 2 Vineyards & River CruiseFrom $577 per boat (seats 2)14 reviews
★ 5.0Douro Luxury – Private Cruise Premium Winery and RestaurantFrom $2353 reviews
★ 4.9Douro Valley-Expert Guide-Boat-Lunch-Tastings PremiumServiceFrom $23416 reviews
★ 5.0Douro River Cruise with Cheese & Tonic Porto in a SailboatFrom $597 reviews
★ 5.0Douro River: Party Boat TourFrom $648 per boat (seats 10)11 reviews
★ 5.0Douro Tour: Wine Tastings, Boat Ride & Manor House LunchFrom $2352 reviews
★ 5.0Douro Sunset Sailboat Experience in PortoFrom $5420 reviews

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