The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Portugal's top tourist attractions. For centuries, farmers have patiently nurtured grape vines planted on the terraced hillsides, ensuring today's visitors reap the benefits of that collective effort…by enjoying a bottle produced by the world-famous wineries.

Take a Douro Valley private tour and explore Portugal's scenic wine region with a local guide.

The Douro river begins its journey in Spain, and as it enters Portugal it carves a path through several microclimate zones that give the grapes distinctive flavours. Whether you're after a vintage Port or a full-bodied red, our guides can help you track it down. But you don't have to be a <i>connoiseur</i> with a discerning palette - our guides are happy to showcase the regional variations on offer to oenophiles and newcomers alike.

Roads in the Douro Valley climb high above the river, so let your guide handle the driving, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery...and sip wine.

Douro-Valley

Braga is the capital of Minho region. Recently "the Guardian" referred to Braga as the most charming town in Portugal.

A two thousand years old city, the oldest portuguese town, which was founded by Bracaros, then was established by the Romans in 250 BC and was called "Bracara Augusta", in honor of the emperor Augustus. From here departed five famous roman paths, being Bracara the capital of Galécia, between the northern of Douro and the Cantábrico.

It is known as the "Roman city"; but also as the "baroque city", due the high number of baroque monuments and also, as the "Archbishops city" because for centuries its archbishopric was the most important in Iberian Peninsula, and finally as the "Three sacrum-hills" thanks to three sanctuaries located in a rocky chain.

** If you arrive to Oporto by boat, it is also possible to provide transportation from Oporto harbour, according an extra fee.

Explore the main highlights of the Baroque city.

Enjoy Braga Full Day City Tour.

Top Highlights of Douro Valley From Porto Full Day Private Tour

The panoramic roads, the beautiful landscapes, the amazing wines and olive oils of the Douro Region will amaze you.

More than a mainstream tour, I would like to show you, and bring to your taste some of the really traditional Douro Valley wines and olive oil.

I will introduce you to the Douro Valley, with an insider's view, keeping the information interesting and straightforward.

You may expect a revealing approach to the Douro Valley Gastronomy, History, Myths, Traditions and curiosities.

I love this region with its deep landscapes, where you may feel at the same time the beauty of nature and the power and the sacrifice of people to redesign by hand so hardly and so perfectly an entire region.

An authentic and unique experience with a modern and comfortable SUV

The tour shows you the main highlights of Porto, its history, and its character! Did you know that Porto city used to be known as Portucale? In fact, it is the city that gave the name to our whole country! Since the beginning of time, Porto has always been known for its charm. No other city quite like it that is able to embrace the old heritage with the new contemporary art styles.

Besides seeing and learning about the fantastic heritage that Porto has, we will see a lot in a short period - Porto UNESCO site is very compact, each building is 5 minutes away.
In this tour we will experience the remarkable sound of seagulls, you will be delighted with all the beautiful tile work in various buildings and be ready to be amazed at the excellent viewpoints.

In a calm pace, I will provide you a tour as we planned or am ready to adapt to your preferences and be able to listen to your question, so we can share stories and have an excellent tour together.

Explore the highlights of a World Heritage city

Walking Old Porto Half Day Tour

Meet Porto Highlights with Traditional Lunch

Interested in discovering my City???

Then walk with me on these amazing streets full of centuries of history and wisdom, we find family businesses open with centuries of experience in trade and commerce, we will walk together through pedestrian streets to gardens and fountains, we will discover the history engraved in tiles and stone, through church patios you will see the best viewpoints and in Porto bridges you will make a connection with this amazing city !!!

In the end of our journey a typical lunch in a tavern only with local food and amazing Porto cuisine, the olives with the traditional Portuguese breads, fish soup or the authentic "caldo verde", Portuguese best friend the codfish with numerous recipes, octopus rice, fresh sardines or the fried hake, everything served with a bottle of sparkling vinho verde, homemade desserts with lots and lots of TLC, last but not least let's relax with a Port Wine and enjoy the moment.

Looking forward to seeing you in Invicta City, PORTO!

Private lunch in a portuguese tavern with all included.
Bread, olives, soup, meat or fish, wine, beer or water, dessert, coffee and a port wine or a brandy

Skip the line & fast track tickets in Lello Bookstore

Lello Bookstore - Skylight "Decos in Labore"

Visit the main spots of Porto and hidden gems on this half day tour

Porto Highlights: Half-Day Shore Excursion

I've been a private tour guide for over 8 years now and I still love to show guests around this beautiful city where I was born and raised.

In this half a day tour (4 hours), come and visit the city of Porto, the second largest in the country and named after Portugal, known not only for the world-renowned port wine but also for the hospitality of its inhabitants and for its good gastronomy.
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On a tour around the city, you will get to know the most emblematic places and the city in general, from the historical center: Torre Clérigos, S. Bento Station, Sé Cathedral, the beautiful views of the city in the Serra do Pilar, to the seaside city: Matosinhos, famous for its beach and the typical fish restaurants.

Let's explore and enjoy the beautiful city of Porto!

Explore the highlights of Porto with a local guide!

Douro Valley - Premium Full Day Tour from Porto

If you really want to enjoy some UNFORGETTABLE WINE (if you might consider yourself a wine-lover) & FOOD EXPERIENCE (you may or may not define yourself as a foodie), and want to be blown away by STUNNING VIEWS, avoiding mass tourism, then THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU.

The Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest delimited and regulated wine region in the world.

On the way to the Douro, I'll give you interesting insights on the region its history, people and businesses. I know this region like the back of my hand. Also, I have created valuable and friendly relationships with the people I work with and with those who I come across everyday.

To me, talking about wine, wine-making, wine regions, food and wine pairing, as well as mentioning olive oil and other products this region has to offer is a pure excitement.

This tour is going to be the highlight of your Portugal trip and you'll have one more story to tell to shine among your family and friends.

Look no further, just join me on this tour!

Tasting great wines with such an amazing view

Heading back to Porto after an amazing day in the valley

A boat ride with a different perspective of the valley

Let's explore the best of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Douro Valley: Gastronomy, Wine & Sailing!

The Douro River Valley is one of Portugal's most enchanting regions, and it's the only place in the world that can legally produce "port wine". On this tour, you'll get to know and understand just how much hard work it takes to produce this traditional wine.

Touring through this region, you'll enjoy steep, twisting valleys and tidy terraces. Depending on the season, the landscape color will change, from brown in winter, to green in summer, to amazing red and gold in fall.

We'll get to pass by one many stunning viewpoints of the Douro Valley, and you'll have the chance to visit one Quinta where you'll meet the latest generation of winemakers and appreciate the pride of these artisans in their wine-making mastery.

In addition to this, in Pinhão, a small village in the heart of Douro, a Rabelo Boat will be available for you to enjoy a relaxing upriver trip.

Also, don't forget that in this region, the local cuisine is a must-try. So, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant too!

Guided visits to 1 winery where you can taste the type of wines they produce (depends on the Quinta you visit)

Regular Rabelo boat trip (1 hour duration)

Visit a wine estate & maybe sail upriver! Eat, Drink, Enjoy, Repeat!

Visit Douro Valley: Gastronomy, Wine and Boat trip.

Porto Revealed: A Full-Day Private Journey through Wine, Culture, and Local Life

Embark on a comprehensive journey through Porto, where this private guided tour seamlessly integrates the best aspects of this enchanting city.

Delve into the heart of the city's vibrant culture as we meander through historic streets and UNESCO centre, encountering landmarks that narrate tales of its rich history. Experience the captivating allure of the Douro River from the Ribeira Esplanade, offering a scenic backdrop to the colorful cityscape with views of the famed Dom Luis Bridge spanning to the south bank.

Finally, visit a renowned wine cellar, where the secrets of Porto's famed wines are unveiled, specifically port wine, for an immersive tour & tasting.

From wine to culture, history to the local vibe, join me in discovering the highlights that make Porto a truly unique and unforgettable destination!

A Cultural Exploration & Wine Tasting in this Vibrant City!

Allow my passion for the history and culture of Porto to help you experience the city like a true local. Join me and I will take you on a wonderful walking tour of Porto, covering many of the most iconic landmarks.

You will enjoy an entertaining, fun, and accurate commentary stopping at many popular locations that you can't miss, including Clérigos Church, Lello Bookshop, Liberty Square, S. Bento train station, the Cathedral and the Ribeira (riverside) district.

This tour can be particular useful when deciding which parts of town, you might want to explore in more detail during the rest of your stay.

Exploring the heart of the historical city center

Highlights of Porto: A Walking Tour

We are at "Ropemakers' Garden"a complex of buildings, dated the 18th century, arises majestically. Or beside the monumental fountain of the four-winged lions (Porto has 170 fountains! They are really everywhere!).

At the opposite hill, called "Battle Square", we can imagine the bohemian 19th-century Porto. Here was placed the first Opera House and, on the top, St. Ildefonso Church depicts 11000 tiles.

Near the "Calçada da Vandoma" lays the most important of the 4 gates of the old wall. The story goes back to the year 900.

Over there, look at "the Queen Stairs", climbed every day by the mother of our first king to follow the progress of the cathedral construction, that she founded.

Inside it, the marked verticality of the central nave, with its thick, fasciculated pillars, vaults and arches, the gilt altarpiece, the fresco walls, the silver altar.

At "The Whirlpool Alley" stands the city's oldest house.
Now strolling down the riverfront, through narrow streets and long granite staircases towards Ribeira

From Clergy to S. Bento, from Batalha to Ribeira: come to know the wonderful multi-sceneries of Porto

Highlights and Visit the Cathedral - Half Day Walking Tour

In these packs of half a day (4 hours), come and visit the beautiful city of Porto, the second largest in the country and named after Portugal, known not only for the world-renowned port wine but also for the hospitality of its inhabitants and for its good gastronomy.
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On a tour around the city, you will get to know the most emblematic places and the city in general, from the historical center: Torre Clérigos, S. Bento Station, Sé Cathedral, the beautiful views of the city in the Serra do Pilar, to the seaside town: Matosinhos, Famous for its beach and the typical fish restaurants.

Let's enjoy the beautiful city!

Explore the Highlights of Porto with a Local Guide

Porto Private Half Day Tour

So, you need to go from Porto to Lisboa

We can make it easy and comfortably; it is a tree hours trip in a speedway until the northern capital of Portugal.
Or. . .
we can select some places along the way, to visit, have lunch, see a monastery, have a drink with a view or just to stretch the legs.
We will pass by/close to some of the most important cities of Portugal: Santarém, Óbidos, Tomar, Alcobaça Fátima, Aveiro, Coimbra.
Probably, these places don't mean that much to you but, each of them have something special that we can see, enjoy, taste, or just admire.
Architecture, sports, history, food, monuments, music, wine, stories, viewpoints, literature, ocean, people, past, present, future.
Although it is a small country, the Portuguese history and culture are very different from North to South.
During this day trip, I will do my best to give you a big picture of my country, my people, our history, present and future and, very important, I will drive you safely until the Lisboa's airport.

Trip from Porto to Lisbon in one day with amazing views

Connecting Porto to Lisbon - Day Tour

Embrace the Best Of Porto Highlights Express Tour

This tour will start at your hotel or accomodation and, from there, I'll take you on an adventure, telling you funny and interesting stories and History about the city and about Portugal.

I guarantee that you'll visit all major monuments and points of interest and also some hidden gems of the city, some secrets that only locals can show you.

Porto is a unique city, and its historical center is like a museum at the open, full of eye-catching motives anywhere you look.

At the end of this tour, you'll have a lot of good new memories.
Embrace Porto in this adventure and creat the best memorie about the city

Old Jewish Quarters in Porto Half Day Tour

Get to know the medieval golden age and rough times of the People of the Book by walking along the old alleys and streets of Porto, and knowing the true Dark Ages where the Sephardi Jews lived.

Following a chronological line, the lifetime of the Jews in the Iberian Peninsula was made of ups and downs, this 3 hours walking tour encompasses their story, life and ancient remnants in Porto. Start your tour at the Cathedral's old quarter and visit the street where one of the synagogues was located.

Afterwards, move to the Miragaia quarter & notice that the people of the Great Diaspora tried to adapt to the Christians' lifestyle by working alongside with them, with a huge proximity to the river Douro. Then, the Olive Field quarter was one of the ultimate Jewish urban phenomenon, with a few traces from the past and the chance to admire the memorial tablet referring about the 1496 Expelling Order.

Please contact me with any questions or if you wish transportation, lunch or dinner. I can customize a tour for you.

Old houses nearby the Jewish quarter - Old Jewish Quarters walking tour

Carmo Church - Old Jewish Quarters walking tour

Clérigos Tower view from Cordoaria - Old Jewish Quarters walking tour

Discover the old Jewish quarters and heritage in Porto

Starting at the Hotel or your choosen Meeting Point, the idea is to go walking together, the best way to get to know the city, the incredible Unesco Heritage, place that gave Portugal its name, in 868!

With me, a Certified Licensed Guide, and someone that has lived here all of her life, we'll have an overall view of "my" Porto, its history, traditions and legends: you'll know the city in the perspective of a true local, that finds personal memories in every street, monument, story, sight, color or smell, of this beautiful place and its proud people, with unique soul. The city of Port Wine, Douro River, merchants and "bourgeoisie".

Friendly and people person, I want to share my many years of experience and big knowledge of Porto with you, to meet your expectations, from the most famous highlights to the "off the beaten path", because, at the end of the day, it is your tour, your experience.

Note: although there's a planned itinerary that has the "best of", the Tour can be totally Customized (contact me).

Exploring the highlights of the Historic City Center On Foot

Half Day Walking Tour Porto

Douro Valley Private Full Day Wine Tour From Porto

Enjoy the beautiful views and landscapes during your Douro private tour. Let me share with you the stories of why the Douro Valley could also be called Enchanted Valley!

Departing from Oporto where the river flows, we can meet this landscape, the first demarcated region of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is here where the world appreciated port wine is produced.

You will visit 2 important cities of the region: Amarante with its beautiful S. Gonçalo Church and Lamego with its Important Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, on the top of the hill and views over the Valley, also on the path to Santiago de Compostela.
Be delight with the amazing landscapes while we drive to the center of the Valley by the National Road 222, river side, elected by Travel Magazine as the best road to drive in the world.
And of course this tour won't by completed if you don't have a taste of the best that this Valley Offers, Wine, Olive oil and honey.

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