Top Porto Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Delve into the rich history of Porto alongside a professional guide on this immersive Porto walking tour. Experience northern Portugal’s historic city of Porto, known for its curved streets and blend of Moorish and Roman influences. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city center, explore Porto Cathedral and baroque churches, and learn how grapes traveled the Douro River to the coast where winemakers make famous Port (fortified wine).

Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a World Heritage–listed region famous for its port wine production. Feast on regional specialties with a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Pinhão and visit two wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals. Upgrade your full-day tour from Porto with a sightseeing rabelo boat cruise on the Douro River. This small-group tour is limited to eight people for personalized attention from the guide.

Zip along the UNESCO-listed Ribeira neighborhood during a guided Segway tour in Porto. Select a small-group or private tour in the morning or afternoon and glide along cobblestone paths lined with historic monuments and attractions such as Ponte de Dom Luis I, Porto Cathedral, São Bento Station, and Clérigos Tower. With your local guide, appreciate architecture and uncover Roman legend all on a sleek electric Segway.

Uncover the charm of Portugal’s two oldest cities on this full-day tour of Guimarães and Braga from Porto. In the Roman city of Braga, home to the oldest archdiocese in Portugal, visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and see the city’s historic cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. Visit the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Guimarães Castle and wander the ancient streets and city squares. Lunch is provided.

Discover Porto’s best historical sights during this Porto hop-on hop-off tour with optional river cruise and wine tasting, valid for 48 hours. Whether you like historic castles, delectable port wine, or the scenic coast, this tour has a stop for everyone. Experience the best of northern Portugal on two routes exploring Porto and nearby beach towns of Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos. As always, hop-on hop-off allows you ample time to savor attractions as long as you wish.

Journey to two of Portugal’s northernmost cities, Guimarães and Braga, on this immersive guided day trip from Porto, including lunch. Meet your expert guide and set out for Guimarães, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. See the 10th-century castle and the Dukes of Braganza Palace. Enjoy a satiating lunch at a local restaurant. Next, venture to Braga, where you will learn about its extensive Roman history from your informative guide. This is a great tour for Portuguese and European history buffs.

Explore the central Portuguese cities of Aveiro and Coimbra on this small-group tour from Porto. Visit Aveiro, dubbed the ‘Venice of Portugal,’ and relax on a 1-hour boat cruise along the famous waterways. Then head to Coimbra, known as the ‘City of Students,’ and discover the city’s rich history as you explore the old town and Portugal’s oldest university.

A Segway tour helps you discover Porto highlights at a faster pace than a walking tour, and it's a lot of fun too. Learn invaluable historical information as well as funny stories from your guide, which really enhances your experience. Ride past many top attractions such as Clérigos Tower, Lello Bookstore, and Porto Cathedral.

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley during this small-group wine tour that takes you through the picturesque Portuguese countryside. Your guide picks you up from your hotel and whisks you off to the valley, with stops at beautiful Peso da Regua and Pinhão. Enjoy a river cruise and lunch at a local restaurant in Pinhão. You also learn about the area's wine production with tastings at two wineries.

Spend a couple of hours exploring Portugal’s beautiful Douro River on this sightseeing cruise. After boarding your comfortable Bénéteau First at Douro Marina, check out landmark sites like Ponte da Arrábida, Alfandega, and Ponte Luis I. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Port, watch for wine caves and historic churches, and marvel at the abundant wildlife of the Douro Estuary.

Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to  Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way. For centuries pilgrims have made their way along this historic path and on this tour you can glean a part of their experience with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the sacred sites of Santiago de Compostela, like the city’s famous cathedral, as well as the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed Old Town. On your way back to Porto, stop at the charming Valença do Minho, dominated with a fortress of two towers and a double great wall projected in the Vouban style, in Portugal.

See the scope of Northern Portugal on this day trip from Porto to Régua by train and boat. Begin your day with a scenic train trip from Porto. As you glide along the tracks, watch out the window as the landscape transforms from urban to rural. Spend the day admiring the valley’s terraced vineyards, mingling with locals and enjoying lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Then, admire the views from a boat as you cruise back to Porto on the Douro River.

The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto which includes a boat ride on the Douro River. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant. Round-trip transport from Porto hotels is included on this small-group tour.

Discover the best that Porto has to offer during this 3-hour private tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as Clerigos Tower, the Sao Bento train station, the Dom Luis I Bridge, the famous Lello Bookstore, and more. Learn about the history of Porto and Portugal, get insider tips from your tour guide, and enjoy a tasty snack from a local bakery as you explore.

The Bestseller experience on an Electric Bike! All bikes in this tour are powered by an electric motor, you will be able to stroll with ease through all the highlights of the city. Discover a charming city perched over the river, composed by old houses that huddle together from the river quay until the sea. See the old palaces, the churches, the emblematic neighborhoods as well as the people that bring life into the city that was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This is perfect for those who enjoy bike riding and culture. Combining both in an exhilarating experience through Porto’s hills and cobblestone streets. Choose between the morning and afternoon schedule and make sure everyone has a minimum height of 4.3 feet. Let's GO! HIGHLIGHTS: * Cordoaria Garden * Clérigos Tower * Gomes Teixeira Square * Lello Bookstore * Cândido dos Reis and Galerias Paris streets * Aliados Avenue * São Bento train station * Porto Cathedral * Bridge D. Luís * Ribeira

Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of Porto from the comfort of a private Tuk Tuk tour in Porto. Sip a glass of Port wine as you gain a new perspective on the city’s historic center, check out the Douro River from several angles, and explore hidden nooks and crannies that other travelers may not experience. Meanwhile, your driver-guide will provide context and commentary.

See only the best of Porto on this essential guided walking tour. With the help of your expert guide, explore Porto’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Porto’s most exciting sites, such as the Clerigos Tower and the Sao Bento Railway Station. See the city through the eyes of a local and enjoy a leisurely stroll.

Cruise the romantic waterways of Aveiro on this half-day tour from Porto. After a convenient pickup from your central Porto hotel, journey to Aveiro, where you’ll glide through its scenic canals in a traditional “moliceiro” boat and see how it earned the name “Venice of Portugal.” Admire the colorful tiled facades on the local Costa Nova buildings and learn about how this postcard-perfect village came to be from your guide. You’ll even get to try the “soft eggs,” a local dessert.

Explore one of Portugal’s most holy sites, Fatima, and the university town of Coimbra on this insightful day trip from Porto. Get out of Porto’s city limits and discover the wealth of cultural experience nearby. In Fatima, learn about the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary and the alleged Virgin Mary apparitions that have happened here. Immerse yourself in the local religious culture by attending mass at the basilica inside the sanctuary. After, enjoy time in Coimbra, where you will see many university students during an informative walking tour.

Uncover another side of Portugal during this Jewish Heritage walking tour from Porto. One of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, Porto plays a unique role in Jewish history and offers a chance for an interesting cultural tour off the beaten path. A friendly local guide walks you through historic Jewish quarters, hidden synagogues and places that are popular with Jews today. See Sao Bento da Vitória Church, the Porto Cathedral, and Ribeira Square among other destinations. Never look at Portugal the same way again after this fascinating tour involving an important part of the country’s history and culture.

Indulge in the Douro Valley’s luxuriant food and wine culture on this full-day small-group tour of the Douro with lunch. After departing from Porto by minibus, you’ll sweep through the Douro’s winding roads as you enter the valley. With terraced vineyards on either side of you, you’ll visit esteemed wineries and the Douro’s most captivating cities: Amarante, Lamego, Régua and Pinhão, the heart of the Alto Douro. Along the way you’ll enjoy lunch and learn about the Douro’s wine programs, people and culinary heritage.

Experience all of Porto’s bridges on this 50-minute cruise of Porto’s six bridges. Coast down the peaceful waters of the Douro River by boat as you see Porto to one side and Gaia to the other, and all of Porto’s stunning bridges connecting the two cities. You’ll quickly notice that no two bridges are alike, each with their own architecture and personality, making for stunning photo backdrops. As you sail the UNESCO river, you’ll see why this is one of the most unique ways to experience Northern Portugal.

Spend the day exploring Portugal’s famed Douro Valley on this guided excursion. After a convenient pickup hotel pickup, enjoy experiences that include touring the valley in a comfortable minivan, enjoying a cruise on the Douro River, savoring a delicious four-course meal and wine pairing, and tasting a variety of reds and whites at a small, family-owned winery.

Explore Portugal’s famous Douro Valley on this private all-day tour. Sample the region’s celebrated Port wine, experience its impressive landscapes, admire the picturesque towns of Amarante, Régua and Pinhão, and learn about the Douro’s history and culture from an informative guide. This affordable outing includes lunch and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.