Douro Valley immersive wine tour
Amazing wines, passionate local people and breathtaking landscapes.
THE TOUR
This full day private wine tour to the Douro Valley was designed to offer you the best of both worlds: big companies and small producers. You will enjoy amazing wines, meet passionate people, eat wonderful food and appreciate breathtaking landscapes. By the end of the day you will have learned about the history, the climate, the soil, the grape varieties and the wineries of one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
“Our day in the Douro Valley with Alfredo was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal.
The wineries, scenery, food, and river cruise were all wonderful, but Alfredo is what made the day special. A private tour means spending many hours together, and he made the day feel comfortable, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. Somehow, he struck the perfect balance between teaching and guiding us and simply letting us enjoy the adventure.
My friend of more than 30 years and I had been looking forward to this trip for months, and Alfredo helped make the Douro Valley one of our favorite parts of it. We covered a lot during the day, yet never felt rushed and had plenty of time to appreciate both the beauty of the valley and the people we met along the way.
If you're considering a Douro Valley tour, I highly recommend Alfredo and Tourvent.”
Susan
USA
Highlights
Port wines
White and red DOC wines
Olive oil
Great food
Landscapes
Passionate local people
White and red DOC wines
Olive oil
Great food
Landscapes
Passionate local people
Itinerary
- Pick up at 8:30am or 9:30am (Douro Valley)
- wine tasting and olive oil
- wine tasting and lunch
- boat ride in the Douro river
- wine tasting
- Drop off around 7pm
WHAT’S INCLUDED
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
- Includes private travel in a Mercedes car or Van
- Wine tastings
- Lunch (three course meal, wines included)
- Boat ride in the Douro river
- English-speaking guide
- Mandatory insurance
Not Included:
- personal expenses
- gratuities
“Douro Wine tour and Braga day tour
Alfredo did such an amazing job with this tour for my family. He was so accommodating for my family of 11. He customized and tailored the entire experience to fit our exact needs. He was so incredibly informative, enjoyable and wonderful to be around. I could not recommend using someone more for your time in Porto than Alfredo!”
Alec & family
“10/10 must do
Viator review: Douro Valley private wine tour | tastings and lunch included
If you’re planning a trip to Porto, this Douro Valley tour is an absolute must!
Our day started with a perfectly on-time hotel pickup by Alfredo in a spotless and very comfortable VW T7. From the very beginning, he made us feel welcome. His English is excellent, and throughout the day he shared so many interesting stories about Portugal, the Douro Valley, its history, and its wine culture. His passion and knowledge really made the experience special.
Our first stop was a small, family-owned winery, where we learned a lot about the region and the winemaking process while enjoying a fantastic wine tasting in a very personal setting.
After that, Alfredo took us to a stunning winery with breathtaking views. We enjoyed another excellent wine tasting followed by one of the best lunches we had during our stay in Portugal.
The day continued with a stop at the beautiful Pinhão train station, famous for its traditional blue tile artwork, before we relaxed on a peaceful boat cruise along the Douro River. It was the perfect way to take in the incredible scenery.
Overall, this was a truly unforgettable experience. Without Alfredo’s local knowledge and carefully planned itinerary, we could never have discovered the Douro Valley in such an authentic and enjoyable way on our own.
10/10 experience – highly recommended! If you’re visiting Porto, don’t miss this tour.”
Seyed-Resa
Germany
“Best Private Wine Tour there is!
Our private wine tour of the Douro Valley with Alfredo was the highlight of our trip! We were picked up at our hotel and transported with care into a day filled with magical moments!
Not only is Alfredo knowledgeable about the beautiful area and the wine grown there, he delighted us with historical facts, humor, and a shared interest in music!
Our first stop at Casa do Romezal was a beautiful start to our day. The owner Luis was filled with infectious enthusiasm for the area and the wines his family is blessed to produce there over many generations. His genuine love of the land and his heritage are evident in all he says and does. His wine and olive oil selections were as impressive and the estate the produces them. We loved them so much; we had some shipped home. The ordering and shipping process were easy and effortless!
Because we were surprised to like Port so much, Alfredo made an unplanned stop at a nearby Port maker so that we could try Vintage and Late Bottled Vintage ports. It was an incredible experience!
After a beautiful drive filled with stunning views, Alfredo took us to an incredible farm to table lunch at Cais da Ferradosa. Our multi-course meal of all locally sourced ingredients was paired with exquisite wines. It was at this meal that I learned to love port and tonic! Our food was flavorful, beautiful, and thoughtfully presented and prepared. This family-owned operation provided us with a five star experience and an amazing view!
To complete our day, we were treated to a tasting of stunning selection of wines at small privately owned vineyard and hotel. This ideally located vineyard and hotel offered such an intimate experience with sweeping views of the Douro Valley. I kept thinking what a remarkable venue it would be for a destination wedding!
All in all, our day was simply perfect. If you are looking for a personally curated tour away from crowds and cookie cutter itineraries, look no further!”
Jon & Karrie
USA, May, 2024

