1-Hour Rabelo Boat Trip in Pinhão

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

English

French

Spanish

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Sail on a unique river in the heart of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Depart from Pinhão, passing under the Eiffel iron bridge, and head towards the Roncão area, where you will turn around to return to Pinhão.

Along the way, gaze down the hills of terraced vineyards to the river, without passing through national highways and without encountering any traffic in sight. Although you will follow the same route there and back, the impression will be that you have taken two different paths, since the views provided and the landmarks seen are completely different. Traditional rabelo boats have open and closed areas, so navigation will be completely comfortable in all types of weather, all year round.

We ask that you download our audio guide before boarding and bring your own headphones for a smoother experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Geo localized audio guide app with comments on what you are currently watching

All Fees and Taxes

What To Expect

Navigate a special river, in the heart of the first demarcated wine region in the world, and UNESCO heritage. We start in Pinhão, pass under the Eiffel iron bridge, sail up the river to the Roncão area, returning to Pinhão. You will see vineyards on terraces down to the river, in a landscape without national roads or road traffic. Although the stretch of river on the way back is the same, it could very well be different, since when seen in another direction it creates totally different views and landscapes. The traditional Rabelo boats have open and closed areas, allowing comfortable navigation at any time of the year and weather conditions. Use our free app (Magnifico Douro – Boat Trips) for geo-localized commentary on what you are currently seeing, wine estates, wine, the river, and much more. Don't forget to bring your headphones.

Admission Not Applicable

Douro River

Browse the Demarcated Douro region. The first demarcated wine region in the world and UNESCO heritage

Admission Not Applicable

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1-Hour Rabelo Boat Trip in Pinhão

Reviews

3.58

77 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful landscape
Wilson S,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Beautiful walk through the river Douro, the landscapes are worth the tour, an hour passed quickly. No boarding Service was offered. Well-organized boat, comfortable chairs
We had had one hour...
Ken W,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We had had one hour available and this was a great way to spend the time seeing the nice views from the river.
Find another boat tour.
tobyk569,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Terrible experience. When purchasing a ticket, sales rep clearly communicated that an app would not be downloaded. Upon boarding the boat, the captain said the only way to hear the audio was to download an app. Watching the other guests that downloaded the app, no one was listening 10 minutes into the trip due to the poor quality and the multiple languages everyone was listening to on their speakers. Clear waste of money and time.
Scam
sylvied681,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Nice scam. 12,50 € for 30 minutes, go 30 minutes. Time return. Audio guide to download to your phone or it only tells you about properties in Porto owned by big companies with no history on the history of Douro on the history in general. Nothing interesting. Nothing cultural, too bad
Not good with timing
MarioRui S,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
There was a delay of 10 minutes on starting the trip. On the end we were waiting for a time compensation but it ended 5 minutes earlier. In a one hour trip 15 minutes makes a difference.
Nice walk in the Douro
Filipe N,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Tour made in the Douro on a rabello boat. Amazing views, friendly and friendly staff. Lack of information during the tour, as no communication is made throughout the tour and so we do not know what we are visiting / seeing.
The guide is friendly....
Lupo 5,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide is friendly. The experience is calming and a early booking is advisable. Book in advance to enjoy.
It is a very pleasant...
David N,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a very pleasant glide through a few miles of the river seeing many vineyards, quintas, and famous port brand owners.
Beautiful River ride
GoPlaces30825299928,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a nice time enjoying the river and all the wineries and the boat was very nice. It gives you a nice little taste of the area without going on for too long.
Beautiful landscape, but boat that looks like a furnace.
W6780KAmarcom,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Beautiful landscape. But much of the boat's seats are inside a metal and glass structure. As it was a very hot day, it looked like a furnace. Only about 1/3 of the seats are abroad. They should be shaped to open some windows in the structure so as to allow the air to circulate. I do not recommend on hot days because for those who stay inside the structure is quite unpleasant. Also there is no indication or word from the captain or crew; not even a “welcome” or “thank you” or a “hopefully you have liked.”