Douro Valley small group tour, Mateus Palace, Lunch and Wine tastings
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
No other Douro Valley tour gives you such a rich cultural, historical and gastronomy experience.
Each stop in the tour program will bring new stories about Portugal history, the importance of Port wine for the region and the country along with delicacies and wines of this amazing region!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Amarante
From your hotel in Porto, you’re picked up in the morning for the drive to Amarante. We will stop at the city of Amarante to visit its old bridge and São Gonçalo Church, a symbol of the local identity built in the XIII century by the city's patron saint São Gonçalo, a benedictine monk. Amarante's sweets and cakes are extremely famous and you will have the opportunity to taste them at a well known cake-shop.
Vila Real
After Amarante we will proceed to the Mateus Palace in the city of Vila Real. Mateus Palace, set in beautiful gardens on a vast farm, is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. You will learn from a certified guide the story of the palace and at the end enjoy walking and taking pictures in the gardens.
What‘s Included
Hot & Cold Drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Coffee and Pastries in Amarante
Regional Lunch in Douro Valley with white and red wines, Favaios muscat and Port Wine.
Luxury Air-Conditioned Van
Photo & Video
Visit to São Gonçalo church and the old bridge in Amarante
Gratuities
Options
Douro Valley small group tour, Mateus Palace, Lunch and Wine tastings
Pickup included
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day, excellent guide!
Marci L,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pedro was an amazing guide. He knew so much about the area, history and everything. And we lucked out and it turned out to just be my husband and myself, so we had a private tour! Everything was included in the price and Pedro took great care of us.
Douro valley
beachnj83,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fabulous day! Pedro was an excellent guide-very knowledgeable and personable! Highly recommend!!
Thoroughly enjoyed the...
Patricia F,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was both relaxing and informative. The views of the Douro valley were spectacular! Highly recommend this tour. Pedro was a wonderful guide!!
Fantastic day in the Douro Valley
Culture08564855519,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed every minute. Our guide, Pedro, taught us so much and presented such interesting stories. He was very professional and bright. I highly recommend him and his great itinerary.
Douro and Mateus
Gregory W,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic day trip. Pedro, your guide, is knowledgeable, informative, welcoming, generous and genuine. He provides an excellent introduction to everything the Douro Valley has to offer, with lunch and wine tasting included. Visiting the beautiful Mateus Palace was a highlight I'll never forget.
A very interesting day...
jane b,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very interesting day with a nice mix of places on the tour. Pedro was a very good host and couldn't have been more helpful. He has a wide knowledge of the sites we visited and scheduled our timings to avoid the worst of the crowds.
A day not to be missed!
Susan V,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our third tour with Pedro, this time with 2 young ladies. Picked up in front of our apartment for a drive to the picturesque little village of Amarante, a highly regarded foodie and wine region. This is the hometown of Portugal’s Valentine, with the picturesque Rio Tamega running under a medieval bridge leading us to the 13thC Sao Gonçalo Church and monastery. After our tour and history lesson it was not a surprise to find ourselves in a local café for a coffee and a tasting of their town’s famous sweets and cakes! It was then on to the Mateus Palace, with its magnificent baroque architecture, and a walk in their massive garden estate, and to finish with a tasting, not of the ubiquitous rose of the 1960’s, but two red wines our host had selected!! The highlight of the tour followed – lunch in the Favaois Estate… for which black tie/pearls for the ladies would not have been overdressing for such a repast, and in such a setting! Fully sated, it was a pleasant drive down to Pinhao, and the right bank of the Duoro River for a 1hour round trip cruise on a traditional Rabello boat, to be able to fully appreciate the setting and viniculture of this appellation, before our return trip to Porto via the picturesque and N222 scenic drive! A gold medal to those who do not doze off!! Another superb day!
Memorable experience
807chandnip,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Pedro. I went with my husband and two kids, aged five and eight. Pedro made us feel like family. He’s very knowledgeable about Portugal and made us feel very safe. He made sure the kids were entertained, comfortable, and learned along the way. He treated my kids like his own. He even came equipped with snacks and drinks since it was a very long day. If you’re looking for a family friendly tour of Douro Valley, I would highly recommend Pedro.
Douro tour
Bob B,May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pedro was AWESOME! Knowledgeable, punctual, professional. A real gentleman as well. Highly recommend him to all! Wonderful day!!
Best tour-ever
sylvieFS,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ours was a private tour just for the 2 of us. Our first trip to Portugal. Pedro was the best guide we’ve had in our travels. I told him he spoiled it for all other guides. Picked us up on time, kept us entertained and informed throughout the day. His knowledge of wine making is vast as his family owns such a business. Lunch was delicious as well as the wines ( we had/tasted 5 different varieties). Coffee break was a wonderful stop. He said we were his guests for the day. we could not we have asked for a better host. I read too many awful reviews of similar tours before splurging on a private one. So happy I did. Just book it. Don’t hesitate.
From €180.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by North-On-Wheels