Private Douro Valley Tour: 2 wineries & boat trip

Small family wineries let you taste directly with the owners instead of touring the big names.

A private Douro Valley tour from Peso da Régua combines visits to two family-run wineries with tastings of wines and olive oils, a one-hour Rabelo boat trip along the Douro River, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour runs seven to eight hours and includes a guide in English or Portuguese. Lunch is your choice and costs extra.

Step-by-step itinerary

Douro Valley wineries and boat tour

• Visit small producer with wine and olive oil tasting
• Optional lunch break
• Rabelo boat trip on Douro River
• Private visit to family winery with wine tasting

The Experience

You start the day in a private vehicle with air conditioning, WiFi and bottled water, heading into the Douro Valley to meet small producers instead of the crowded estates. The first stop is a family winery where you taste wines and olive oils in a setting built around personal attention rather than volume. Later, you move to a second quinta for a guided tasting of five wines, often accompanied by the winery owner or sommelier: the kind of access that doesn't happen on the standard circuit.

Between the two wineries, you stop for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. This meal is not included in the price, so you pick where and what you eat. After lunch comes the Rabelo boat trip, a one-hour journey on the Douro River departing from Cais do Pinhão. The boat passes the major Port wine producers' estates along the water, giving you the geography of the region from the river itself. The boat is shared with other visitors, though your transport and winery visits remain private.

The tour runs seven to eight hours total. Your guide speaks English or Portuguese, and the itinerary can shift if you contact the operator beforehand, so if a particular producer or site interests you more, that conversation is possible before you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and bottled water.
• entrance and guided tastings at two family wineries.
• one-hour Rabelo boat trip on the Douro River.
• a guide in English or Portuguese.
• all fees and taxes.

Days and timesDaily · 10:30

AgesAges 18+ · 6 to 17 years · Under 6 — Free

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it starts23 pickup points to choose from.Meeting point, per the operator: “Régua train station.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Infinity Douro - Private Tours & Transfers

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you and your group travel alone with the guide and driver, not mixed with strangers: ideal if you want to set the pace and ask questions without waiting for a larger group. The focus on small family wineries suits travelers who want to meet the producers and taste outside the famous names, though the shared boat trip means you'll see other visitors during that hour on the river.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

6 to 17 years; under 6, free.

Can I change which wineries I visit or swap one of the stops for something else?

Yes, changes to the attractions are allowed if you contact the operator before the tour. The two family wineries and the Rabelo boat are the core of the day, but you can discuss alternatives in advance.

What exactly happens during the winery tastings?

At the first winery, you taste wines and olive oils from that producer. At the second quinta, you taste five wines, and the winery owner or sommelier often guides you through them: that personal introduction is what sets the smaller estates apart from the larger operations.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, so you choose the restaurant and pay separately. The tour stops to give you time to eat, and you pick what suits your taste and budget.

What is the Rabelo boat trip like?

The Rabelo is a traditional flat-bottomed boat that travels for one hour along the Douro River from Cais do Pinhão. You pass the estates of the major Port wine producers from the water. This part of the tour is shared with other visitors, though your winery visits and private transport remain yours alone.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs seven to eight hours. The operator includes pickup, so confirm your start time and location when you book.