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The 15 Best River Cruises in Portugal

33 tours  ·  from $17

The Douro under the six bridges, the Tagus with Lisbon on one bank. These 15 are priced by length, with a note on which serve anything worth drinking and which are simply the best seat in the city.

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

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

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

Spend about 10 hours touring the Douro Valley from Porto with a local guide. Visit two wine estates, taste Douro wines and Port, eat a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cruise from Pinhão on a 50-minute Rabelo boat. Guides may include Rita, Pedro, Miguel, José, or Bernardo.

“Cannot say enough about Bernardo and this tour! The weather was not cooperative, so we weren’t able to do the boat portion, but honestly it didn’t matter it was so great ( and they added another winery to make up for it!). We learned so much about wine and how to drink it. It was really quite informative. The day ended with an amazing dinner and great conversation. I can’t say enough about Betnardo-he was very informative and really gave us a view into the non tourist life in Portugal. Everyone we came into contact with that day were very kind and welcoming. Our favorite part of our trip to…”

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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise - A closer look at the six bridges
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Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

2.6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

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

Cruise from Porto’s Ribeira quay upstream to Freixo and back toward the Douro mouth in a restored Port wine boat. You’ll see Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, six bridges, wine cellars, and riverfront sights, with multilingual audio commentary. Allow extra time to find the Tomaz do Douro kiosk and check in.

“This river cruise was great! It lasted about an hour as stated, and the ride was very smooth and calm, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the sights. I’d definitely recommend this tour!”

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

3.Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

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

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley with a guide such as Rui, Mariana, Luis, or Slimmy. Visit two wine estates, taste six wines, enjoy a vineyard lunch, stop in Amarante, and cruise for one hour from Pinhão. Hotel pickup is available in central Porto.

“This tour is just perfect. We were in the group of 5 and our guide Pedro Teixeira was just amazing. We had so much fun from the start till the end of our tour. 10/10”

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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise - Aliados Avenue, Clérigos, and Lello Bookshop
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Porto: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk & Optional Douro River Cruise

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

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

Ride an electric tuk-tuk past São Bento Station, Porto Cathedral, Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookshop, and the Douro waterfront. Add a 55-minute Six Bridges cruise on a traditional rabelo boat. Guides such as Tiago, Diogo, Miguel, and Joana bring local stories, food tips, and practical advice.

“Efficient tour guide and very knowledgeable. Beatrice is very nice and a good driver too. We had an excellent experience!”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Peso da Régua gives you a first look at wine country
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

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

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

Travel from Porto in a small van with guides such as Luís, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two wineries, taste Port and Douro wines, enjoy a traditional lunch in Pinhão, and cruise the Douro aboard a typical Rabelo boat.

“Ivo was truly spectacular! He was a wealth of information on Portugal, from history of the Douro valley, to how wine and port are made, to current events, Portuguese culture, foods, and was such a pleasure to talk to. The sights of the valley were incredible, the small family owed wine business was gorgeous and so tasty (the olive oil was some of the best I’ve ever had!), the river cruise was relaxing, and the day was just perfect. We really enjoyed the whole trip!”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - First winery near Lamego: small-scale tasting with a view
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

6.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 wine and port, enjoy a four-course lunch, and cruise the Douro aboard a traditional rabelo boat.

“We had a great day with our amazing guide Juliana. The lunch was delicious. The whole day exceeded expectations.”

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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car - Inside Livraria Lello for about 40 minutes
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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

7.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 and explore Porto on foot with a bilingual guide such as Maria, Santiago, or Francisco. Visit Livraria Lello, ride the cable car, and finish with a Douro River cruise in Gaia. Expect hills, cobblestones, free time between stops, and a group of up to 18 people.

“Worth the tour when first time in Porto! We had no lineup at the bookstore, the walk, stop at coffee shop, cable car and boat ride on the Danube were a perfect introduction to what can be a confusing town. Our guide Scotch was funny and bright, talked history and answered our questions brilliantly. Tour ends at end of boat ride allowing you to eat, drink and explore.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching - Finding Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

8.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

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

Cruise from Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste along the Tagus and out to the Atlantic with a live guide in English, French, or Portuguese. You’ll pass Belém Tower, Christ the King, Bugio Fort, and beaches near Cascais while searching for wild dolphins. Drinks are included, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“everything went Well. Guide was very friendly and told us a lot about lisbon history also. we saw dolphins, which can't Be guaranteed in trips like These, but we were lucky. would reccommend!”

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Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River - Meeting the crew at Doca do Bom Sucesso
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Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

9.Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,632 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $23

Join a small sailing boat or catamaran from Belém’s Doca do Bom Sucesso for a relaxed Tagus cruise. You can help steer with the crew, or stretch out on deck with a drink. Expect landmark views, a safety briefing, and a sunset option, but no official guide.

“A great, relaxing trip on a lovely boat with friendly crew. We were even asked if we wanted to have a go at steering the boat.”

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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar - Start beside Porto Cathedral
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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

10.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

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

Start beside Porto Cathedral, exchange your voucher, then ride the Magic Train through the center to Real Companhia Velha. A cellar guide leads a film, barrel-room visit, and two-Port tasting. Finish with a one-hour Douro cruise, or split the train and boat across two days.

“The activities were very fun and diverse; I would definitely recommend this experience to get a good taste of Porto! :)”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink - Under the 25th of April Bridge
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Lisbon: Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink

11.Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,543 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours on Blue Cruises’ spacious Tagus River boat, passing Commerce Square, Alfama, the 25th of April Bridge, Belém Tower, and Christ the King. Your ticket includes wine, beer, juice, water, and a small Portuguese-style snack plate. Download the optional audio guide with your phone.

“some amazing photo opportunities at sunset. some decent snacks to keep you going. attentive staff. cruise is about 2 hours and does get cold on the sun deck in December, which is obvious. so check the temperature before you go and dress accordingly”

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Douro Valley Tour - 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise - Régua begins the day with river views
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Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

12.Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,043 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Tiago, Nuno, Pedro, or André. Taste Douro wines, aged Port, olive oil, cheese, and charcuterie, enjoy a winery lunch, and add a one-hour Rabelo boat cruise in Pinhão.

“Tiago picked us up on-time and we had an excellent day. The wine tastings were nice, the boat trip was a nice experience, lunch was great and charcuterie stop was good - the entire day was nice and Tiago was knowledgeable for the entire experience.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Boat Tour with One Drink Included - Finding the boat at Estação Fluvial Sul e Sueste
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Lisbon: Tagus River Boat Tour with One Drink Included

13.Tagus River Boat Tour with One Drink Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,990 reviews · from $21

See Lisbon from the Tagus on a 1.5-hour Blue Cruises boat ride from Praça do Comércio to Belém and back. You’ll pass Alfama, the 25th of April Bridge, Christ the King, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Belém Tower. An audio guide and one drink are included, with wine offered on later departures.

“Just the right length for the tour. Staff was very kind. Scenery was excellent.”

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Porto: Douro Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise - A comfortable start in Porto
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Porto: Douro Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise

14.Douro Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,947 reviews · from $153

Travel from Porto in a comfortable eight-person van with guides such as João, Pedro, Ricardo, or Diana. Visit two wineries for Port and DOC Douro tastings, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhão, stop at scenic viewpoints, and cruise the Douro on a traditional Rabelo boat.

“The guide did a great job for us. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and entertaining. What more can you ask for. The winery stops were very nice. The lunch was very good. We also had the good fortune to have a group of passengers that got along really well. We would have been happy with this tour at twice the price.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise - Starting at Doca do Bom Sucesso in Belém
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Lisbon: Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

15.Tagus River Sailboat City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set sail from Belém with Magic Sail for a two-hour Tagus cruise past Lisbon’s major sights. Guides such as Tiago, Miguel, Paulo, and Isaac explain the monuments with humor, while you enjoy music, one drink, sunset views, and a relaxed ride in a shared or private group.

“Booked the sunset cruise on October. Tiago and Isaac were friendly, polite and humorous. The boat was very clean and in great condition. The snacks and drinks were great. I would highly recommend this”

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