Douro Valley, Portugal
Private Douro Valley Tours from Lisbon
The Douro Valley is Portugal's wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of terraced vineyards above the Douro river, about four hours northeast of Lisbon by road. It is where port wine is made. Duca runs private tours there from Lisbon, as a long day trip, a two or three day route through Porto, or a one way transfer with winery stops.
- From Lisbon
- Roughly 3.5 to 4 hours each way by road
- Wine tasting
- Built into our Douro Valley tours, around Pinhão
- Options
- Day trip, 2 or 3 days, or a transfer to Porto
- Format
- A private vehicle and your own English-speaking driver-guide
Choose your Douro Valley tour
Douro Valley Private Day Trip: Vineyards & River View
A private day trip from Lisbon with an English-speaking driver-guide: vineyard visits, wine tasting in Pinhão, and a river boat trip.
See this tour →Porto & Douro Valley: 2-Day Private Tour
A private two day tour from Lisbon to Porto and the Douro Valley, with wine tastings in both Porto and Pinhão, private guide and vehicle throughout.
See this tour →3-Day Lisbon to Porto & Douro Valley
For those who want more time in the region without rushing between wineries, a slower three day private route from Lisbon through Porto and the Douro.
See this tour →Lisbon to Porto Private Transfer: Douro Wineries, Boat & Brunch
A one way private transfer from Lisbon to Porto that routes through the Douro Valley: two wineries, a country brunch, and a boat trip on the river.
See this tour →Porto to Lisbon Private Transfer: Douro Wineries, Boat & Brunch
A one way private transfer from Porto to Lisbon that routes through the Douro Valley: two wineries, a country brunch, and a boat trip on the river.
See this tour →Lisbon to Douro Valley Private Transfer with Stops
Private transfer from Lisbon to the Douro Valley, with flexible stops at no extra cost. Pickup anywhere in the city of Lisbon, drop-off in Régua, Lamego, or Pinhão.
See this tour →Douro Valley to Lisbon Private Tour
Private transfer from the Douro Valley to Lisbon, about 380 km. Pickup anywhere in Régua, Lamego, or Pinhão, at no extra charge.
See this tour →Porto Heritage & Wine Day Trip from Lisbon
Private day trip from Lisbon to Porto: historic center walking tour, Douro river cruise under six bridges, and port wine tasting in Gaia. Book now.
See this tour →Who you will travel with
Duca is a small private tours company, founded in 2004 and rooted in the Alentejo, with an office in Sintra. Every tour has its own vehicle and a driver-guide, and the day is built around your pace. Rui Catalão, our certified guide-interpreter, runs the company.
Duca is rated 5.0 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, from more than 240 reviews across our private tours in Portugal. About Duca
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Douro Valley different from other wine regions?
It is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, shaped by centuries of terracing steep hillsides by hand along the Douro river. The landscape itself, not just the wine, is what earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
How do I choose between the Douro Valley tours?
If you only have one day and want a taste of the valley with a clear return to Lisbon, the day trip with its river boat and wine tasting covers the essentials. If your trip already includes Porto, the two or three day private tours combine both naturally. The one way transfer suits travellers who are heading on to Porto anyway and want the drive itself to be the experience.
How far is the Douro Valley from Lisbon?
It is roughly a three and a half to four hour drive each way, which is why the day trip is a full day commitment and why many guests prefer to combine it with a night or two in Porto instead.
Is wine tasting included?
Yes, wine tasting is built into all of our Douro Valley tours, typically in or around Pinhão, at the heart of the demarcated region.
Can a Douro Valley tour be combined with Porto?
Yes, this is the most common way to see both. Our two and three day private tours link Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley in a single itinerary, with your own driver-guide the entire way.
