Porto · 1-DAY TOURS

The 15 1-Day Tours in Porto That Earn the Fare

24 tours  ·  from $59 a head

The popular 1-day tours fill up first, especially from May to October. Below: the 15 to reserve early, what each one covers and how they differ.

From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip - Braga: cathedral, cafés and a proper lunch break
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From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

1.Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,951 reviews · 9 hours · from $59Our pick

Travel from Porto through the Minho region to Braga and Guimarães, with a guide, minibus transport and entry to three major sights included. Expect medieval streets, Portugal’s oldest cathedral, Bom Jesus’s monumental staircase and time for lunch and independent exploring. Guides vary; Tânia, Pedro, Castro and Carlos have led recent departures.

“Slimmy was a great guide. Knowledgeable and passionate about the subject.”

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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto - Braga Cathedral and a free-time pause
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Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

2.Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,552 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Leave Porto by air-conditioned minibus for Braga and Guimarães, two northern cities central to Portugal’s story. See Bom Jesus’s water-powered funicular and grand staircase, enter Braga Cathedral and Guimarães Castle, and walk Guimarães’s UNESCO-listed old town. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, though a second language may also be used.

“Trip had good pacing, proper amount of time per stop. Lunch break in Guimaraes was good to walk around the old town.”

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Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença - Lunch in Santiago: allow time to choose
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Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

3.Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Leave Porto at 7:30 am by minibus for Santiago de Compostela, where you can explore the old town and cathedral at your own pace. Your guide shares history en route, then leads a visit to Valença’s fortress on the way back to Portugal. Guides have included Susana, Orlando, Paul and Pedro.

“Very comfortable tour car Suzan has been great and professional I can recon this yo my friends Sue explained us while she drive”

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From Porto: Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip - Arouca’s sweets make a good first stop
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From Porto: Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip

4.Arouca 516 and Paiva Walkways Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 456 reviews · 9 hours · from $135

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and a full day in Arouca. Cross the 516-meter suspension bridge, hike about 8 kilometers beside the Paiva River, sample local sweets, and finish with a substantial regional lunch in Alvarenga.

“We had a great day, the forecast was for rain, but it held off. Our guide Pedro was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, our lunch was great and he even stopped in his village to buy us a treat, just so we could decide if he was telling the truth about who makes the best Portuguese tarts!! So far that’s the winner! Thanks Pedro From Alina, Vicki and RANI 😜”

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Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto - Bom Jesus do Monte: Braga’s grand ascent
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Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto

5.Day Trip Braga and Guimarães from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about nine hours visiting Braga and Guimarães from Porto in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. See Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Guimarães Castle, and the UNESCO-listed old town. Admission to the main sites is included; lunch is not. The guide may speak more than one language, and the route can change.

“Dom Jesus, Guimares and Braga Cathedral Guide was excellent & people were friendly!! All in all a nice way to experience more of Portugal 🇵🇹”

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Porto: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Day Trip - Seeing the cathedral at the end of the Camino
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Porto: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Day Trip

6.Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave central Porto at 7:30 am for Santiago de Compostela, where a guide introduces the Camino and the cathedral before free time for lunch and exploring. On the return, stop in Valença do Minho to see its border fortress. Guides such as Susana, Manuel, Miguel, and Paulo have been praised for clear, engaging explanations. Food is not included.

“We had a wonderful trip and Francisco is the best tour guide you could ever find! He’s very knowledgeable and professional and entertaining and loves to share his vast experience and history telling! We loved it a lot!”

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Day Trip Through the Enchanting Douro Valley #DuckSideOfPorto - Vineyard paths and wine at Quinta da Roeda
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Day Trip Through the Enchanting Douro Valley #DuckSideOfPorto

7.Day Trip Through the Enchanting Douro Valley #DuckSideOfPorto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $350

Travel from Porto in private transport with guide Anselmo for an 8 to 9-hour Douro Valley day. Stop at a local spot for coffee and Port, visit Quinta da Roeda and the small Portuguese-run Quinta Val Moreira for vineyard and cellar visits and tastings, then take in the view from São Leonardo de Galafura.

“What a wonderful day! We wanted to visit quiet, local, and non-touristy places. Ansalmo created the perfect itinerary. We had fantastic views, great food, and plenty of port. Would recommend him to anyone!”

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Porto: Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip - Pace, comfort, and a few smart preparations
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Porto: Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip

8.Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave Porto at 7:30 am for Fátima’s Marian sanctuary, time for religious activities, and a visit to the homes of shepherd children Francisco and Jacinta. Continue to Coimbra for a guided historic-center walk and views from the university grounds. Expect a long day, moderate walking, and a university admission fee if you want to enter.

“Great day !! Our guide Alec was wonderfully entertaining and knowledgeable. Lunch was beautiful and great company. Highly recommend”

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Douro Valley Private Day Trip including Boat Ride & Wine Tasting - Lunch with a view, if the arrangements line up
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Douro Valley Private Day Trip including Boat Ride & Wine Tasting

9.Douro Valley Private Day Trip including Boat Ride & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $325

Leave Porto at 9:00 am with a private local guide, then head toward Pinhão for Douro Valley viewpoints, a one-hour river cruise and a family-run winery visit and tasting. Guides such as Anselmo, Luis, Teresa, Gustavo, Rui and Andre have led the tour. Lunch is at a local spot, but confirm its cost and setting before you book.

“Anselmo gave us a lovely day tour of the Doura Valley. About a 90 minute drive from Porto in a comfortable car, we then enjoyed about an hour (out and back) on a riverboat through the river valley of the wine region. Our guide gave us lots of interesting history and information. We then went to a lovely local winery to learn more about port and then went to a restaurant/hotel/winery for a beautiful lunch and more wine tasting. It was a very pleasant day and Anselmo was a fun and knowledgeable guide!”

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From Porto: Full-Day Trip to Coimbra & Aveiro with Boat Ride - Aveiro by Moliceiro: canals, color, and a short walk
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From Porto: Full-Day Trip to Coimbra & Aveiro with Boat Ride

10.Full-Day Trip to Coimbra & Aveiro with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Travel from Porto in an air-conditioned van with a guide and a group of no more than eight. Explore Coimbra’s historic center and University, then see Aveiro’s waterways on a traditional Moliceiro boat. A local pastry and water are included; lunch is not. Guides have included David, Carla, and Nuno, though your guide may vary.

“It was a nicely packed trip and David is a great guide - informative and helpful.”

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From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip with Lunch - Lunch in Braga, with Minho flavors
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From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip with Lunch

11.Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Travel from Porto by air-conditioned van to Guimarães and Braga on an eight-hour small-group tour. Visit the Dukes of Braganza Palace, Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral, and Bom Jesus do Monte, with lunch and Vinho Verde included. Guides have included Paulo, Hugo, and Pablo; your guide may vary.

“Our day trip to Guimares and Braga was wonderful. It ended up being a private tour with Paulo who was very knowledgeable about the cities and showed us many important and impressive landmarks. The lunch was tasty and the weather was a bonus too! I’m happy that we had the opportunity to visit these places and would return. Thank you Paulo!”

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Porto: Day Trip to Douro including lunch and Rivercruise - Pinhão by Boat and Vineyard
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Porto: Day Trip to Douro including lunch and Rivercruise

12.Day Trip to Douro including lunch and Rivercruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $106

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Porto through Amarante and the Douro Valley, with a stop at São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint, a traditional lunch, a Douro River cruise, and a vineyard visit with wine tasting. Guides including Anna, Joanna, Paula, and Marta have been praised for clear, engaging commentary, though the guide and group language can vary.

“The trip was excellent. The guide named Maria was very nice and friendly. She guided us both in English and French and spoke both languages fluently and clearly. The van was convenient. The places we visited were beautiful and interesting. We stopped for lunch at a very good restaurant with a magnificent view. Everything was beyond my expectations.”

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From Porto: Aveiro Private Guided Day Trip - Costa Nova’s striped fishermen’s houses
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From Porto: Aveiro Private Guided Day Trip

13.Aveiro Private Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 7 hours

Leave Porto by private, air-conditioned vehicle for Aveiro and Costa Nova. Your driver-guide can tailor the day around canals, moliceiro boats, the fish market, Art Nouveau buildings, or the striped fishermen’s houses. Guides have included Paulo, Claudio, Eduardo, and David. Lunch, entry fees, and any boat ticket are not included.

“Beautiful day visiting Aveiro and Costa Nova! To me this area is a must see. Our guide was great.. Informative and helpful. Great day out of the big cities!”

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From Porto: Wonders of Braga & Guimaraes Private Day Trip - Bom Jesus and Sameiro: choose your hilltop priorities
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From Porto: Wonders of Braga & Guimaraes Private Day Trip

14.Wonders of Braga & Guimaraes Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours exploring Braga and Guimarães in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. Choose among Braga Cathedral, Bom Jesus, Sameiro and the old town, then see Guimarães Castle and the historic center. Guides on past trips have included Rodolfo, Paulo and Roberto. Lunch and entry fees are extra, and you can tailor the day to your interests.

“For my family this trip was a vacation saver! Rodolfo shared a lot of interesting facts about Portuguese history and culture, taking us from one breathtaking art monument to another. We wouldn’t have the same experience, traveling on our own or in a large group. On top of everything Rodolfo booked a table for us in an authentic Portuguese restaurant. Every member of our family was delighted with the quality, taste and presentation of our food. We recommend this trip and would like to repeat it again.”

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Porto: Douro Valley Day Trip with Lunch and Favaios Village - One hour on a traditional Douro boat
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Porto: Douro Valley Day Trip with Lunch and Favaios Village

15.Douro Valley Day Trip with Lunch and Favaios Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 34 reviews · 9 hours · from $136

Start with guide Albano Capela at São Bento Station, then take the train to Régua, where Douro guide Rui Santos leads a scenic minivan journey. The day pairs a traditional river cruise and Casal de Loivos viewpoint with lunch, wine tasting, Favaios’s Bread and Wine Museum, and a hands-on bread workshop.

“Antonio gave us a wonderful day out . He was punctual ,clear with instructions on what we were about to do,excellent driver and gave us a unique day out”

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