Portugal · DAY TRIPS IN PORTO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 day trips in Porto justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes a minute rather than an evening.
Review of a $59 day trip from Porto to Braga and Guimarães, with castles, cathedrals, Bom Jesus, Minho scenery, and practical tips.
“Amazing guide with Paulo M and amazing, beautiful towns. So glad I did this tour!”
Review of the Braga and Guimarães day trip from Porto, with Bom Jesus, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, free time, and practical tips.
“Some really fabulous sights. And the history lessons by our guide were some of the best I have ever experienced on a tour. Castro is an A+ guide!”
Review of the Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença day trip, with itinerary details, transport tips, value advice, and who should book.
“Memorable day trip to Santiago de Compostela. Plenty of free time. Keep in mind the time waiting in lines with the number of tourists around”
Review of Porto’s Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways tour, with bridge thrills, an 8-kilometer hike, local sweets, lunch, and practical tips.
“I highly recommend this trip! The guide Maia was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience unforgettable.”
Review of Braga and Guimarães from Porto, covering Bom Jesus, historic churches, castles, transport, pacing, price, and practical tips.
“Loved the person who gave us the tour! He was really nice and knowledgeable, we were very happy with him”
Review of the Douro Valley wine day trip from Porto, with Amarante, scenic viewpoints, lunch, tastings, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“I thought we were going in a group of 8 people, not 25. The trip left an hour late and we ended up at a winery that was included for a wine tasting. Not a great event. Too long and not great wines and guide was boring. Sorry, but the worst tour we have been on with viator. We normally like viator.”
Review of Porto’s Santiago de Compostela and Valença day trip, with cathedral visits, free time, border history, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Such an inspiring way to spend the day! Communication with the company was easy and frequent if needed. The meeting location was easy to find. We departed promptly and the buses were cool and comfortable. Driver was quick and safe. Andre was a great host and very informative throughout the entire trip. He made sure everybody was accounted for individually and personally. We were given very specific instructions on meeting points and times to meet and we’re shown all the locations so there wouldn’t be any delays or confusion. The lunch was delicious and filling! I highly recommend including the lunch option because we were guaranteed a seating and a…”
Explore Porto’s private Douro Valley day trip with vineyard visits, estate tastings, local coffee, grand views, and Port wine.
“We loved the Douro Valley tour with Anselmo. He is such a nice guy with so much enthusiasm for his country and showing visitors what makes it a special place. I really enjoyed stopping in the little village for coffee and pastries. A really authentic experience. The whole tour was wonderful.”
Review of Porto’s Fatima and Coimbra day trip, with Mass, shepherds’ homes, university views, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“The most memorable part of our experience was our guide Daniel. Very informative, and an excellent driver since we had a good distance to go. We also liked that it was a small group of us, only 8, and we were able to get individual attention. We were never rushed and was able to relax and enjoy our day. Fatima is a very serene and calm place. Unlike the Vatican. Another plus is that it is free to tour and enjoy the grounds and the church. Being able to see the homes that the children that saw the angel was a real bonus. It really started off the tour right!…”
Review of a private Douro Valley day trip from Porto with a river cruise, family winery visit, Port tasting, scenic stops, and lunch.
“We had an exceptional experience with Anselmo. The day was perfectly curated with stops for stunning photos at miradouros, a scenic boat ride, an informative and beautiful visit to a quinta vineyard with port tastings and a fabulous three course lunch paired with wine and port at another stunning quinta overlooking the Douro. Anselmo is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the Douro and he told us important facts and stories along the way. Even more noteworthy however was Anselmo’s thoughtfulness- he brought and held an umbrella for us in the rain, took pictures for us and even brought gluten free pasteis for my husband so he could experience this…”
Explore Coimbra and Aveiro from Porto with a small-group guide, historic university visit, local pastry, and Moliceiro boat ride for $116.
“It was a nicely packed trip and David is a great guide - informative and helpful.”
Review of a small-group Porto day trip to Guimarães and Braga, with historic sites, lunch, Vinho Verde, and Bom Jesus views.
“The tour and its guide Paolo were top notch. It was one of the greatest trips we have had. We visited a lot and learned a lot about Portugal from our guide Paolo. Thank you very much for this trip, which met and even exceeded our expectations.”
Review of Porto’s Douro Valley day trip with Amarante, scenic cruise, Portuguese lunch, vineyard visit, and Port wine tasting.
“Our tour guide, Anna was exceptional showing us a very happy and fulfilling day! Our driver was extremely professional and qualified and we always felt safe & secure!”
Explore Aveiro and Costa Nova from Porto on a private day trip with canals, moliceiro boats, striped houses, lunch, and Ovos Moles.
“The flexibility to manipulate the itinerary, knowledge of our driver”
Review of a private Porto to Douro Valley day trip with scenic drives, family wineries, Port tasting, lunch, and a Rabelo boat ride.
“Couldn’t take the trip due to my spouse got sick last min, I contacted the driver, local tour operator company and viator. Did not get any refund or even partial refund or voucher. It’s an expensive trip. I know it’s last min cxl but my spouse was genuinely sick to take 8 hr tour. Read more”
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