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Port : Private Boat Tour on the Douro River – 6 Bridges |2 Hours

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Enjoy a private boat ride on the Douro River, exclusively for you and your group, with no other passengers on board. This 2-hour private cruise provides a relaxed and personalized experience, ideal for couples, families or small groups wishing to discover Porto from the river.

Starting from Douro Marina, the route runs between Foz and Palácio do Freixo, crossing the cities of Porto and Villa Nova de Gaia. During the tour, you will sail under and along some of the city's most iconic bridges, including the Ponte da Arrábida, Ponte D. Luis I, Ponte do Infante D. Henrique, Ponte D. Maria Pia, Ponte de São João and Ponte do Freixo.

On board our private boat, enjoy panoramic views over the banks of the river, the historic areas and the unique landscape of the city of Porto.

This private cruise on the Douro River was designed to provide comfort, privacy and a memorable experience in one of Portugal’s most iconic locations.

What's Included

  • Drink provided on board
  • Fuel
  • Skipper and sailor
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    R. da Praia 430
    4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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    Douro River

    The journey, which lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, runs between the mouth of the Douro River and the Infante D. Henrique Bridge. Departing from Douro Marina, this route allows you to observe the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. A tour that will stay in your memory forever.
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    1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Ponte da Arrabida

    Ponte da Arrábida is an arch bridge over the Douro River that connects Porto (through the Arrábida area) to Vila Nova de Gaia (through the Candal junction), in Portugal.Since the 1930s, it was necessary to create alternative connections to the old bridges (D. Maria Pia and D. Luís bridges) in order to respond to the growing flow of road traffic.At the time of its construction in 1963, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch of any bridge in the world. A tour that will stay in your memory forever.
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    Luis I Bridge

    The mythical bridge! Transport and communications architecture, 19th century. 19. Iron bridge, for road, rail and pedestrian traffic, made up of two metallic decks, supported by a large iron arch and five pillars. The decks located at different levels, and with different dimensions, adapting to the riverbanks, allow access to different points in the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The entire structure is made up of straight and parabolic beams, filled with other vertical beams supported by others that are crossed or perpendicular. The construction of the bridge played with the deep valley in which it is inserted, through two decks, placed at different heights and lengths. A tour that will stay in your memory forever.
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    Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar (pass by)

    Serra do Pilar or Serra de São Nicolau or Serra de São Nicolau de Vila Nova is an elevation overlooking the Douro River located in the parish of Santa Marinha, Vila Nova de Gaia, bordering the city of Porto. The famous Serra do Pilar Monastery is located there.
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    Ponte Infante Dom Henrique

    The Infante D. Henrique Bridge was inaugurated on March 30, 2003. Ponte Infante Dom Henrique, also known as Ponte do Infante, is a road bridge that connects Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River, in Portugal. Named in honor of Infante D. Henrique, born in Porto, it is the most recent bridge connecting Porto and Gaia.
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    Ponte D. Maria Pia (pass by)

    The D. Maria Pia Bridge is a railway infrastructure, which carried the Northern Line over the Douro River, between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, in the North of Portugal. It was inaugurated on November 4, 1877 and closed on June 24, 1991, having been replaced by Ponte de São João.
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    Ponte Infante Dom Henrique (pass by)

    The Ponte Infante Dom Henrique, also known as Ponte do Infante, is a road bridge that connects Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River, in Portugal. Named in honor of Infante D. Henrique, born in Porto, it is the most recent bridge that connects Porto and Gaia.
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    Ponte de São João (pass by)

    The São João Bridge is a railway infrastructure that transports the Northern Line over the Douro River, close to the city of Porto, in Portugal. Built to replace the already century-old Ponte D. Maria Pia, it entered service on June 24, 1991
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    Ponte do Freixo (pass by)

    Ponte do Freixo is a road bridge that connects Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River, in Portugal. Of the bridges that connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, Ponte do Freixo is the one furthest upstream of the Douro River. Project authored by Prof.
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    Pestana Palácio do Freixo (pass by)

    Palácio do Freixo is located in the parish of Campanhã, city, municipality and district of Porto, in Portugal. It is one of the most representative examples of civil baroque in the country. Palácio do Freixo has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
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    Cais De Gaia (pass by)

    Cais de Gaia is a tourist area with terraces, restaurants and bars, located on the left bank of the Douro River, in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite the historic area of Porto, a UNESCO world heritage site, in Portugal.
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    Alfândega Douro (pass by)

    The Alfândega do Porto Congress Center is part of AMTC - Association for the Transport and Communications Museum, founded on February 21, 1992, being a private non-profit institution, made up of 56 individual members and 25 institutional members .
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    Promenade Foz do Douro (pass by)

    Foz do Douro is where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean.
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    Cais da Ribeira (pass by)

    Cais da Ribeira is one of Porto's postcards. Located along the banks of the Douro next to the D. Luís Bridge.
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    Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro (pass by)

    The Douro Estuary Local Natural Reserve is located in the parish of São Pedro da Afurada, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, district of Porto, in Portugal and was created on July 10, 2018. It has an area of 62 hectares, It is a resting, feeding and sheltering place for many species of migratory birds.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Go to Douro Marina Pontoon B and get in contact with us, using the contact provided ( + 351 914242934)

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Port : Private Boat Tour on the Douro River – 6 Bridges |2 Hours?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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    What's Included

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    • Drink provided on board
    • Fuel
    • Skipper and sailor
    • Exclusive boat up to 6 people

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Go to Douro Marina Pontoon B and get in contact with us, using the contact provided ( + 351 914242934)

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