Our hotel suggested we do a van tour of Douro Valley, near Porto, to be with a party of eight. This was instead of a larger coach tour that costs... read more a bit less. We were glad to enjoy the more intimate group and have personal access to our driver and guide Unuo Lisboa. He was excellent in every way. He lives in the area and knows almost every detail. He was kind, polite and respectful in addition to being knowledgeable. The Douro First Tours looked after every detail. We are pleased to recommend this service and this guide.

  Paulo’s story is unique and very interesting I would love to return just to spend time with him in his own vineyard. His knowledge of the wine industry is incredible.... read more We started off with a lesson on cork production next to a recently harvested cork...More

  We were picked up by our guide from the hotel. Guide’s name was Pedro. Total number in our group was 7 people. We visited Quinta Seara D’Ordens for wine and... read more olive oil tasting. The experience was outstanding. The wine and oil were so good that I wasn’t able to resist to bring some home with me to China:) the lunch was served in different winery Quita D’Azinheira by Dora Mesquita. The experience was outstanding, fresh fruit, bread, meat, cheese, pies, crisp Rose and white and red wine. Was hard to say goodbye. I am highly recommend to visit that place, Quita D’Azinheira. And afternoon we finished on boat “Rabelo” drinking Vinho Generoso and enjoying stunning nature around us. After Pedro the guide took us back to the hotel. Unforgettable experience!!!! Love Portugal ️ More

  Very informative, very nice tour. The only complain we have is the size of the minivan. 7 people were squeezed in - and we got in the last row, which... read more was quite tight for my husband. We got car sick by the end of the trip.