Private Day Trips from Porto

Do you want to discover the north of Portugal? On this private tour, you'll visit Braga and Guimaraes, or you can roam through the Duoro wine region.

Private Day Trips from Porto

Upon booking, you can select one of the following private day trips from Porto. They last between 9 and 10 hours and all of them include hotel pickup, minibus transport and an English-speaking guide. Below, you can see all the descriptions for each:

Braga & Guimaraes Day Trip (9 Hours)

We will arrive in Braga after a 50-minute journey. Did you know that the city is over 2000 years old? First, we will walk through Suoto, the main shopping street, and the Santa Barbara Garden. The next stop will be the Cathedral, the oldest in the country, then we will head to see the symbolic Bom Jesus du Monte Sanctuary.

We will have a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. The menu will consist of a starter, soup, a main dish, a drink, dessert, and a coffee. Afterwards, we will head to Guimaraes, Portugal's birthplace. We will explore the castle and the San Miguel Chapel before admiring the grand facade of the Duques de Braganza Palace.

• Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional lunch: costs 35EUR for adults and is free for children under 4. Includes a regional lunch with wine, water, and soft drinks.
• Premium lunch: costs 50EUR for adults, 35EUR for children aged 4-11 and is free for children under 4. Includes a lunch with selected premium DOC wines.

You can also opt for a cultural package which costs 25EUR for adults, 17.50EUR for children aged 4-13, and is free for children under 4. It includes admission to the Cathedral of Braga, a ticket for the funicular of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and Sanctuary of Sameiro, admission and a guided tour of the Castle and Palace of the Dukes of Bragança.

Another option is a standard tuk tuk tour for 25EUR for adults and free for children under 4, or a private tuk tuk tour for 150EUR for up to 4 people.

Duoro Region Day Trip (9.5 Hours)

We will leave Porto and make our way to the Duoro region. As we go past hills, vineyards, and forests, we will reach the first winery of the tour. There, we will discover how the popular Port wine is made and you'll be able to do a special tasting. Then, if you wish, we will board a rabelo boat to sail on the Douro River. We will return to the road to reach the village of Pinhao, where we will have lunch at a wine farm.

With our stomachs full, we will visit another winery. Do you want to finish the tour in the best way? We will do it with a wine tasting!

• Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

If you booked this tour, you can enjoy 2 types of optional tastings:

• Tasting at a family winery: includes Douro and Port wines, accompanied by homemade seasonal delicacies. Prices: 22.50EUR for adults, 12.50EUR for children aged 4-11, and free for children under 4.
• Tasting at a premium winery: includes exclusive DOC and Port wines, accompanied by regional products and extra virgin olive oils. Prices: 35EUR for adults, 22.50EUR for children aged 4-11 and free for children under 4.

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional rustic lunch with wine: costs 35EUR for adults, 22.50EUR for children aged 4-11 and free for children under 4. Includes a rustic lunch with Douro wines in local family restaurants.
• Premium lunch: costs 50EUR for adults, 35EUR for children aged 4-11 and free for children under 4. Includes a gourmet lunch with selected DOC wines in high-end premium restaurants.

There are 2 types of boat trips:

• 1-hour standard ride: 20EUR for adults and free for children under 3.
• 1-hour private tour: 200EUR for up to 10 people.

You can also choose a family package of a visit to an interactive museum and blind juice tasting for children, paired with wine tasting for adults: 25EUR for adults, 17.50EUR for children aged 3-12 and free for children under 3.

Coimbra & Aveiro Day Trip (10 Hours)

We will drive to Coimbra to see its university, one of the oldest in Europe, and then wander through the old town to see the Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral, the Monastery of Santa Cruz and the Gothic Abbey of Santa Cruz. Once we have toured this iconic medieval town, we will enjoy a typical lunch.

Our next stop will be Aveiro, a town full of canals. There, we will delight in a 45-minute ride aboard a moliceiro boat as we see the tiled houses and the emblematic striped coloured facades.

• Timetable: daily at 8:30 am

There are 2 types of lunch:

• Regional lunch with wine, water and soft drinks: costs 35EUR for adults, 22.50EUR for children aged 4-11 and free for children under 4. Includes a rustic lunch with Douro wines in local family restaurants.
• Premium lunch: costs 50EUR for adults, 35EUR for children aged 4-11 and free for children under 4. Includes a gourmet lunch with selected DOC wines in high-end premium restaurants.

You can also enjoy a boat trip for 15EUR for adults and free for children under 3.

Another option is a cultural package which costs 35EUR for adults and is free for children under 3, which includes: entrance and visit to the interior of the University of Coimbra, the São Miguel Chapel and the Joanina Library; entrance to the interior of the Santa Cruz Monastery; entrance and a guided tour of the interior of the Sé Velha.

If you would prefer, you can opt for a family package for 35EUR for adults, 17.50EUR for children aged 3-12 and free for children under 3 which includes: a visit to the children's museum "Portugal dos Pequenitos" and a visit to the "ovos moles" sweet factory.

Advantages of a Private Day Trip

By booking a private tour, you'll get a much more personalised service. You can also take the tour any day of the week, changing the itinerary to your needs and, if you're a larger group, you can even save money!

How does it work?

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the historical cities of Braga and Guimaraes or immerse yourself in the spectacular Duoro wine region. The tours operate daily, starting at 8:30 am and last between 9 to 10 hours, depending on the destination chosen.

Services included in the day trips encompass hotel pickup, minibus transport, and the knowledge of an English-speaking guide who will ensure a comprehensive experience. Furthermore, different packages allow customization, such as selecting between regional and premium lunch options, alongside optional cultural packages and tours.

• Included: Hotel pickup, transportation by minibus, English-speaking guide, lunch (depending on selected package), cultural packages (optional).
• Not included: Personal expenses, meals not specified in the chosen package, tips.

The meeting point for pickup will be at your hotel in Porto or a designated meeting location that can be communicated at the time of booking.