Porto Boat Tour with 6 Bridges History and City Views

$19.00

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Short Summary

Explore Porto's historic 6 bridges from the water on this scenic boat tour. Cruise through the Douro river while learning about the city's rich history and admiring its beautiful city views. Experience the perfect blend of sightseeing and educational storytelling from a knowledgeable guide.

See 70% of Porto's landmarks in just 50 minutes on this must-do tour.

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Description

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Overview

Experience the charm of a Porto boat tour aboard the original boats once used to transport Port Wine barrels from the Douro Region to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. These boats have been modernized with state-of-the-art navigation equipment, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey.

On this Porto river cruise, you’ll travel from Porto’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, upstream to Freixo and then downstream toward the mouth of the Douro. Along the way, take in the stunning landscapes and learn about the history of the six iconic bridges connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

Full Description

Step aboard the traditional boats once used to transport Port Wine barrels from the Douro Region to Porto and Gaia. These boats are now equipped with modern navigation systems for a comfortable passenger experience.

Enjoy a scenic Porto boat tour starting from the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, traveling upstream to Freixo and then downstream to the Douro River’s mouth.

Admire the stunning landscape and learn about the history of the six bridges connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, along with other key landmarks in both cities, during this unforgettable Porto cruise.

Meeting Point

📌 Meet at Praça Ribeira, 4000 Porto, Portugal

Itinerary

Board an original Port Wine transport boat
Cruise upstream from Porto’s historic center to Freixo
Sail downstream toward the mouth of the Douro
Admire the six bridges linking Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
Discover key landmarks and points of interest in both cities

What to Expect

Authentic Porto river cruise experience
Modernized historic boats for maximum comfort
Insights into the six bridges and their history
Spectacular views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
UNESCO World Heritage Site highlights
Perfect photography opportunities

Specifications

Company

Tomaz do Douro
📅 Schedule

Starts at 10 AM
🧥 Dress Code

Smart Casual
🌐 Wifi

N/A
💨 Open Air Section

Available ✔️
🐶 Animals

Not Allowed (except service animals)❌
❄️/🌡️ Aircon

Not Available❌
🚬 Smoking

Not Allowed ❌
♿ Wheelchair Accessible

N/A
🚻 Restroom

Not Available ❌
👶 Baby Stroller

N/A
% Children Discounts

Free for infants (age 0-3) and offers a discount to children (age 4-12)

What's Included

River cruise