We had a great day with Pedro Madeira, our guide who brought us to the Douro Valley from Porto. It takes 100 km to arrive at the Valley, so be... read more prepared for a long day. Pedro was the perfect host for this trip, we owe him many thanks. Wine tasting, an excellent lunch was part of the experience. We look back at a great event.
Bear in mind, however, that this is advertised as a private tour, and it is not!!

  we were picked up from the hotel at 10 am
A great day out - nice drive wonderful wine and port tasting. All authentic family-run friendly dogs outside
Lunch was... read more in a small new hotel/guest house - lunch was homemade and served in a quaint country kitchen. Picked lemons and oranges from trees
The trip down the Douro river was great - the weather was sunny and warm
Idyllic - I can't thank Filip enough He was so knowledgeable and nothing was any trouble for him Great guy! thank you

  Me and my daughter were picked up at the hotel to join our guide Felipe and 4 other people. He obviously felt very passoinate about the Douro region and wine... read more making because he could talk about it for hours.In a simply stunning environment we got to taste 2 table whines and 4 port wines,, together with some bread and olive oil. After that, we drove to a magnificient panoramic view over the valley and got plenty of time to take some unforgettable pictures. For lunch we went to a first class B&B that also producued their own whine. The 5-course meal was simplly exquisite, also accompanied by local wines and some whine tasting afterwards. Then we drove to the river where the boat was waiting for us. Again, stunning views all over the place and, although for me somewhat over the top, again some port wine tasting and a llittle snack. The whole experience was simply magnificent and our friendly driver drove us safely home back to to hotel (no drinking for him...) It was like the best family trip ever! More

  Small group tour in van of Douro Valley, including wine tastings, boat ride, and dramatic views of the Douro Valley. Best tour we took in Portugal by far. The driver/tour... read more guide was fantastic. Took us on locals back roads in Douro Valley which gave us...More