Private Tour
Douro Valley Premium Tours - Private Driver & Guide
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique not only for its stunning views, but also for the opportunity to experience two distinct realities within the region. You'll visit a small, family-owned business that has been producing wines and olive oils for four generations, and a larger winery that utilizes modern technology to create award-winning Ports. This contrast will provide a clear understanding of the diverse approaches to winemaking.
Another unique aspect of this tour is the diverse selection of lunch options. We take the food experience seriously and want you to enjoy top-quality local cuisine. Here are your choices:
1. A mid-range restaurant offering delicious dishes made with fresh, local ingredients;
2. A high-end restaurant;
3. A Michelin-starred chef's restaurant for an unforgettable culinary experience (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Wines and port wines tasting.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Nuts & raisins, granola bars, etc
Water available throughout the tour.
Lunch / mid range restaurant 40€ pp/ high-end 70€ pp / Michelin Star Chef restaurant from 100€ pp.
Tip
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Pinhao
Travel time from Porto to the heart of the Douro Valley, Pinhão.
The Douro Valley
A one hour relaxing and beautiful boat ride on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat that were used for transportation of barrels of wine through the river in the past.
Options
Douro Valley Premium Tours - Private Driver & Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
93 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You will be lucky to have Timur be your guide through the beautiful city of Porto & the Douro Valley
Melinda L,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Timur was our guide for both the Porto Highlights and the Douro Valley tours. How lucky were we! Not only did Timur introduce us to the highlights of the city & the Douro Valley, he shared inside perspectives of the culture & its history. He added another depth to the sights we visited. An example was our visit to the famous Train Station. Timur made the tile murals “come to life” in terms of better understanding the history of Porto and the region. He introduced us to the Porto coastal town of Matosinhos. Not to be missed! Be sure to have a seafood meal in the area. Our visit to the Douro Valley was beautiful, despite it being rainy day. All said, Timur is the best!
Amazing Tour of the Douro Valley
Q4083DAjasonw,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day touring the Douro Valley. Timur was an excellent guide and incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The wineries he picked were beautiful with great selections of wines and port. Lunch was at an elevated restaurant along the river. It was truly a 5-star experience and I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Porto and/or the Douro Valley.
Exceeded our Expectations in Every Way
jamesfV2654GV,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing and special day! Timur is very professional, organized, and had planned the perfect day for our overview of the Valley. His car is clean and comfortable and he is very educated and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Timur is very knowledgeable about the Valley and the wine producers and he arranges wonderful private experiences as requested.
Douro Valley Tour
lisahP4351BE,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exquisite. A positively delightful tour. Utterly gracious Timur is a treasure of a person and host. We had the most lovely day that we will always cherish.
Great time in the Duoro Valley
Toby M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Timur is a great guide! He was very responsive in his communications prior to the tour and during. He made the trip to the Douro valley seamless and perfect with all the plans perfect for our needs. His recommendation for a winery/olive oil maker was perfect as well as a vineyard to introduce us to port wine. In addition, the lunch recommendation was superb. His Mercedes van was clean and comfortable and his driving on the crazy, windy roads was very good. I highly recommend him for a tour!
An exceptional experience
278JamesS278,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day with Timur has been the highlight of our time in Portugal. Everything was first rate. Timur was a joy to be with. His knowledge of wine and port is extensive and he is an excellent communicator. We had many interesting conversations. Our tastings were excellent, ranging from a small fourth generation family run winery (excellent) to the Sandeman Quinta do Seixa. Lunch was the best meal out we have had in our time here. Everything about it was excellent. I can recommend spending a day with Timur without reservation.
Excellent Tour!
U2620DWdianea,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently engaged Nomad Steps to take me from Porto to Lisbon on a day-long guided tour with stops at Fatima, a sacred pilgrimage site, and Obidos, an enchanting medieval village. They did not disappoint! From my on-time pickup to my arrival in Lisbon, Timur, my guide and driver, was professional, pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the day, it was clear that he's intellectually curious and loves sharing his knowledge with others. I would highly recommend Nomad Steps and Timur for your next Portugal adventure!
History Tour
danielacO876JZ,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Timur provided an excellent tour right from the start. He provided a well adversed tour full of history and great sightseeing. He accommodated and trailered the trip to the needs of the group. Always with a great smile and willing to assist in any possible way. Overall a wonderful experience! Highly recommend people take tours with him.
Transfer made easy with extra tour bonuses!
Heather T,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We hired Nomad steps for a transfer from Lisbon to Porto with a stop over. Our driver, Jose, was so kind and patient and knowledgeable. He also drove carefully and had a car seat for our toddler. He recommended a great historic and beautiful stop for lunch and a history lesson and walk. It was wonderful! Timur was communicative and also wonderful. This transfer was much easier than taking the train or a taxi. Thanks!
Tour company par excellence!!
davids814,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Timur and Nomad Steps were glowingly recommended by friends who are seasoned travelers...how lucky for us! Do not look elsewhere, this is your company. After four solid days spent touring with Timur, we felt we were leaving a friend. Every tour (Douro Valley Premium, Braga and Guimaraes, Porto Highlights, Porto-Lisbon Transfer) was superb. In a polished Mercedes. Most importantly, Timur is a pro behind the wheel. Winding, narrow streets; cliffside; no guardrails...no problem. His is a consummate professional, steeped in the history of Portugal, its wines and food. He made each village, each town, each site--the country--come alive for us, with engaging conversation and good humor. Asked about anything--a particular statue, a tree, you name it--he had the answer. He's a walking encyclopedia of Portugal! Ditto for Timur's associate in Lisbon, Helena. Our full day tour with her of the city, and our day trip to Sintra and Cascais were equally fantastic, and every bit as enjoyable as our time with Timur. No, I am not an investor or pitch man for Nomad Steps. Though I sound like one. Only a completely satisfied client, grateful for our experience with Nomad Steps, and full of superlatives for both Timur and Helena. For us, a tour company without peer. David S, Boca Raton, FL
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