This was one of the better/more fun experiences we had when we were in Portugal - the gondola…read moreitself was pretty standard and could accommodate a good amount of people. The actual canals themselves was just okay, a lot of the same scenics but honestly it was pretty relaxing and just an enjoyable way to eyeball what was in town and scope out where to walk to later on when traveling on foot. It's not a long tour, probably and hour or maybe slightly less. But on a day with nice weather, this is an enjoyable thing to do. There aren't any major sights other than getting a glimpse of the ocean in the distance and a few shopping areas, but it's still a relaxing little canal cruise.

We really enjoyed the canal cruise in a Traditional Moliceiro Boat. Each boat has a naught painting…read moreon it's bow . The cruise lasts about 1 hour going from the end of the river to almost the Atlantic Ocean. There is a narrative tape in several languages explaining the sites and history.

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!

We went on a cruise from Régua to Pinhão and back and it was wonderful. The scenery was so amazing…read morealong the entire route. The staff was all very professional and there was a guide on hand that spoke English. We had aperitifs and lunch on board during our cruise. We were served a white Port before lunch and then lunch consisted of 3 courses with both a white and red wine made with grapes from the immediate area we were sailing through. The main course of beef was delicious and it was all topped off with a super tasty cheesecake. During our break time in Pinhão we walked out to the Symington visitor center and even got to pick some grapes from the vineyard at the visitor center. Great memories were made on this cruise!

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 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!

I was so excited for this tour but it was a disaster to begin with. Three tour guides show up at…read morethe meeting spot. No one knows which attendees are supposed to be with which guides because that was not predetermined. So it's already a mess. And the groups are big--12 people max. That's really too big. The guides are super confused about how to handle everything and what to do. Probably because they are all of 22-years-old. I get told I'm going with one leader, then another, then back to the first. Well, the first leader is leading a group of 11 20-year-old Americans. No one wants to be a part of that. I left in tears and will do whatever I can to get my money back. City Lovers is an awful, disorganized tour company and I will never book with them or Viator again.

The free City Lovers Tour was amazing. Silvia was one of the very best tour guides my wife and I…read morehave ever had. She was cheerful, clear and clever. I loved how she shared her honest feedback about what was worth it and what is a tourist trap. Those local secrets made the tour totally worth the time. I also loved how we got to learn the character of Porto from her.

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

Spending the day with Ana in the Douro was definitely the highlight of our time in Porto! She is an…read moreamazing host, who clearly has a deep love of the area given that she was born and raised here. We've been to wine tours in several counties, and this was at the top of our list! Because we had some rain in the morning, Ana adjusted our tour to try to get us the best weather for our boat cruise on the river. We started at a boutique winery, which was fantastic. Fernando took us around his family's property and gave us an assortment of red and white wines for tastings as well as 40 year old tawny port from his family's personal barrels and a new wine that another winemaker friend brought over to him. From there, we went to a 3 course lunch at DOC, which was delicious and also could be personalized to your tastes. We ended the day with a tour at a boutique port producer and with the river cruise. We cannot recommend this tour enough!

This is the best way to see the Douro Valley. You can relax, enjoy and learn about the Douro and…read moreit's great wine. You will do things no one else has done with the owners of the vineyards: share a meal,watch the harvest, participate in the harvest and drive thru the vineyard in a 4 wheel vehicle. Awesome Solon OH

Went with a large group of friends for a Douro Valley Wine Tour in March. Our Living Tours guides…read morewere Luis Matos and Pedro Teixeira, who picked us up from our hotel in two vans and drove us around all day while narrating the history and knowledge about the area. We stopped by two beautiful vineyards for delicious wine tastings (Quinta Dos Castelares and Quinta Santa Julia) with a peaceful boat ride on the Douro River in between. The whole day lasted 9am to 6pm. Luis and Pedro did a wonderful job and made the trip seamless and memorable. They mentioned that they partner with different vineyards daily, so you could get other wonderful options for wine if you go on the tour with them. Overall, highly recommend the experience and thank you for a great trip!

Our tour guide, Ruth, was a positive energy for the group.we loved the tours of the winery and the…read morefun atmosphere developed among all participants.

Andreia was a fantastic guide! She was personable, funny, informative, accommodating, and a great…read moredriver. I enjoyed her tour of Quinta Santa Eufemia, having lunch at Restaurante Tipico, and one more winery. She stopped at various places to let us take photos, including Regua and Sabrosa (where explorer Magellan lived). She also kept reminding us to drink water and made sure we were comfortable on the windy roads. I also loved that she was a local from Gaia, around the area, and could share many personal stories and experiences about wine in the Douro area. Regarding the tour in general, the 7-seater van was clean, spacious and comfortable, with large windows on either side, and adequate A/C. The river cruise was relaxing, though I was hoping for some commentary from the captain instead of just the boat ride. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect, sunny but breezy. An excellent value tour, and would definitely recommend to others!

We had a fantastic day trip to Duoro Valley. Our guide had fabulous knowledge about the history of…read morethe area as well as the wine industry. Slimmy was fantastic!