The 15 Best River Cruises in Portugal

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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 $102Our pick

Spend a full day tasting Douro wines, eating a Portuguese lunch, cruising from Pinhão, and admiring vineyard views from Porto.

“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: Six Bridges Cruise

2.Six Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11,680 reviews · 50 min · from $21

Review of Porto’s Six Bridges Cruise, a 50-minute Rabelo boat ride with river views, multilingual audio, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“I loved the tour, the only issue I found was the recorded tour guide which wasn't in sync for the most part and sometimes even muted itself half way. Besides that, I recommend it. It's really enjoyable.”

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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

Review of Porto’s 50-minute Six Bridges Douro River Cruise, with practical tips on boarding, views, commentary, price, and value.

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

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

4.Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

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

Review of Porto’s Douro Valley wine tour with estate tastings, Portuguese lunch, Amarante stop, scenic cruise, and practical booking tips.

“Luis was fabulous!!! In every way--warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and fun.”

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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

See Porto’s landmarks by electric tuk-tuk, then cruise beneath six Douro bridges with a flexible, affordable tour.

“The meeting point was just across the road from the Sao Bento metro which was a bonus. Checked in and waited outside. We thought the tuk tuk would come to us but we had to walk a little way to get it. The vehicle was clean and seated us comfortably and we could not believe the speed they went. Our driver Joao (John) was really lovely. He was witty too which made for a fun trip. He was informative as expected, answered any questions that we may have had and discussed the local delicacies such as Bacalhau a salted cod dish, Pastel de Nata a custard tart and Francesinha a…”

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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

Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two winery tastings, Portuguese lunch, scenic N222 drives, and a one-hour river cruise.

“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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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

7.River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise

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

Review of Porto’s 6 Bridges Cruise, with route details, price advice, timing tips, commentary notes, and what to expect on the Douro.

“Marco was an excellent driver. Ricardo our guide was funny and very engaging. The two vineyards we visited were fabulous. We enjoyed a wonderful multi course lunch with plentiful wine. The cruise on the Douro River was divine - so scenic and tranquil. All y together made for a wonderful full day trip”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore the Douro Valley from Porto with two winery visits, tastings, a traditional boat ride, scenic roads, and a four-course lunch.

“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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,354 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73

See Porto on foot, by cable car, and from the Douro River, with Livraria Lello included in this four-hour small-group tour.

“Francisco was a great guide and this tour is definitely worth it. You get to see the highlights of the city and it really is not a lot of walking. Riding the cable car gives you the most beautiful view of Porto as well as the boat ride where you can see the city from the water. Visiting the bookstore as well was a highlight it is amazing!!!!! Definitely recommend this tour for seeing the city and all the important highlights.”

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

10.Tagus River Cruise to the Ocean & Dolphin Watching

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

Review of Lisbon’s 2.5-hour Tagus-to-Atlantic dolphin cruise, with landmarks, live guides, open bar, practical tips, and honest limits.

“Excellent trip and extremely helpful and knowledgeable crew,and added bonus we saw the dolphins which isn't always guaranteed. Highly recommend to anyone😀”

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Lisbon: Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

11.Sailing Tour on the Tagus River

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

Cruise Lisbon's Tagus River past Belém landmarks, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Christ the King, with a drink and sunset option.

“A perfect night on the river. The crew was kind and attentive and we had a great time.”

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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

12.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

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

Review of Porto’s city train, Real Companhia Velha port tasting, and Douro River cruise, with practical tips on timing, value, and what to expect.

“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

13.Tagus River Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drink

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

Watch Lisbon’s sunset from the Tagus River with wine, Portuguese snacks, Belém Tower, Alfama, and the 25th of April Bridge.

“There was no guide… Service was a bit disorganized, but the snacks were better than I expected I was alone and felt like I was ignored by the drink server, as a result”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,043 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of Porto’s Douro Valley tour with three tastings, winery lunch, scenic cruise option, small groups, guides, price, and practical tips.

“It was a very pleasant and fulfilling trip. The company was friendly and Pedro our tour guide/driver was friendly and experienced. We were lucky with the weather - perfect for wine tasting . A really recommended wine tasting tour.”

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