Beautiful area and fun experience for lunch and port tasting. Only critique is the little town of…read moreAramante where we stopped for an hour was in no way prepared to have tourists arrive. No one accepts credit cards so be prepared with Euros. Also long delays because of cycling race... something you would think the tour group would be aware of.

Manuel was the best driver ever and made the tour special with music and his caring heart. Philip…read morewas a kind and knowledgeable guide and they were a fabulous team! Don't miss it- and tip them well- they work very hard!

When I tried to put together a day trip to Douro Valley, I thought the price of 145.00€ per person…read moresomewhat pricey, but after the day, I can totally say it's worth it. Winery visit: I can spend on my own 30-40€ to visit the major wineries near the station, and listen to canned speech by employees. Or I can let Jorge takes me to small producers, where the owners personally take us to tour the properties that have been in their families for generations, pour us their wine, and over the glasses discuss everything from his recent NY visit to Vivino's effect on wine consumption. Lunch: I can spend 20-30€ at one of the restaurants near the station. They will likely be good, but it won't be as special as family style dinner in a vineyard manor that is hundreds of years old. Boat tour: There are hour-long boat tours for 10€ at the dock, where the narration is either from a recording or a printed handout. Here, Jorge takes us out on his own little speedboat, and answers any question we have as we go along. And to be able to drink all the wine samples and not have to worry about navigating the narrow, steep, unpaved and signless roads up and down the valley? Priceless.

Absolutely the highlight of our trip. We went to so many wonderful wineries - had an amazing lunch…read moreand learned so much about the Douro Valley

With less than 24hr notice, Bruno was able to not only accommodate our request for a private tour…read moreof the Douro Valley, but organize the most perfect day! Our Sunday started just before 9am with pickup at our AirBnB, and then off to the valley. On the way to The first Quinta, Bruno planned 2 stops, one overlook with breathtaking views and the next has been a favorite stop for he and his family for decades! The first Quinta was so welcoming and the wine wonderful and complex, not all port but the port was divine. Next was lunch at DOC where The chef happened to be onsite and was so kind to join us for a picture after an exquisite meal expertly paired with wine. Then on to the second Quinta where we got an opportunity to talk with the wine manager who is passionate about wine, but most importantly living life. He could not personally join our tour, only because he was waiting to show the Mondavi family the impressive landscape of his vineyards! The ride home to Porto was lengthy, but Bruno is so easy to talk to and took us the long way home to point out his favorite spots for us to try. We took his recommendations for dinner the next 2 nights and were more than impressed! Thanks Bruno, and to your wife, for such a perfect day. We cannot wait to return and look forward to following you on Instagram! ;)

From the owner: Escape2oporto DMC is an incoming tourism company specialized in the creation, organization and…read moredevelopment of leisure and corporate services, such as meetings, incentives, team building activities, congresses & conventions and events. We customize events, developing every solution with a personal touch. We take all necessary steps to organize your visit to Porto and Portugal's northern region, either with a leisure or a business motivation, single trip or group trip, providing regular support and advice from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. Please contact us for further information!

We elected to do the Pick A Day - our day with Paulo was hands down our favorite of the trip to…read morePortugal, possibly even our favorite day of travel ever. Booking and communicating with Paulo to plan couldn't have been easier. We mixed up the train times and he ended up waiting for us at the train station, but he was very flexible and kind about it. Paulo's tour of his family's vineyard was one of the best wine/vineyard tours I've ever had. He's very intelligent and knowledgeable, not only about the wine and port making process but about the region's politics, regulations, and portuguese history. He graciously answered all questions from our group of 5 (we had a lot) - the conversation was easy and enjoyable the entire time. Lunch at the farmhouse was absolutely perfect. It is hard to pick which course was the best between the local meats, soup, and tasty dessert. After lunch Paulo took us for a coffee and we headed to the dock where we chose to go out in his sailboat. The views were amazing, the company even better. Paulo got us back to the train station just in time for our return. I can't recommend Paulo enough. We miss him!!

From the owner: Welcome Aboard! Ânima Durius is a registered tourism…read morecompany, created in 2011, to provide you with unique and memorable experiences in the Douro Valley region. Our fleet is composed of a beautiful sailboat, a classic wooden speed boat, and an elegant yacht. A diverse offer for you to enjoy the peace and lush scenery that are the landscapes of the Douro. An experienced sailor, with extensive knowledge of the region and its wines, will host this experience. Come live moments of pleasure, in touch with nature, and feel the wind, in the calm and sheltered waters of the Douro River. We also provide wine tastings and guided tours with lunch, to Quinta dos Poços, one of the most beautiful and oldest in the Douro region and owned by our family. Discover with us the most beautiful places and the best gastronomy of the region. Embark on an indelible passion of freshwater that will exceed your expectations!

Skip the big tour companies (TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, etc.) and book directly with this local…read morePortuguese tour agency. We had the pleasure of taking a tour with Paulo. Not only did he know everything about the Duoro Valley, but he also knew everything about the land from the plants to the fruits, the weather, and the history! He knew all the locals and coordinated everything with perfection. He was pleasant, friendly, and gave us the best recommendations for the rest of our trip, too. Highly recommend a tour with Paulo and any of the other friendly tour guides at CMTour.

Very entertaining and a well organized. The stops were…read moregreat and the wine tours were informative. The pace of the tour was good and the team was very friendly and reliable. Would recommend 100%

We could not recommend Andreia and Valdemar enough after spending time with them for their Douro…read moreValley Wine tour. First of all, my wife and I were traveling with our 8 month old daughter which made us a bit nervous about doing a full day tour, however they were beyond accommodating to us even going to the point of offering to help take care of our daughter while at wine tastings, lunch, and even staying with her and watching her in the car when we stopped for a short photo spot. The places we visited for wineries and lunch were very much local hidden gems / family run operations which really made us feel a closer connection with the local culture which we really enjoyed. Our experience with them went way beyond the full day tour which was amazing, they even suggested an amazing spot for dinner that we did the next day, even offering to make us a reservation and arrange for a local taxi to drive us both directions. We had such a great time exploring the smaller family owned/run wineries that we asked for suggestions on other wineries that we could look to visit during our stay. Andreia and Valdemar's true hospitality and passion to help people really came through that they even offered to look into wineries that were open/available, make reservations for us, and Valdemar even offered to pick us up and take us to the wineries. The whole experience with Andreia and Valdemar was way beyond what we ever could have expected from a Douro Valley Wine tour as we came away with such a better appreciation of the culture and 2 friends that we made during our travels.

From the owner: Douro Valley genuine wine tours with a local guide ; We…read morevisit family Estates with a lot of history and amazing wines ; Normally our tours are small , maxim 6 persons ; We take you to some of the most amazing places in Douro Valley and the best local restaurants;