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What you actually do
This is a one-day River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise run by LIVING TOURS. It departs from Porto and its itinerary includes Porto and the Douro Valley. You are on the water for a full day, not a two-hour spin, so the trip is built around the river and the stops listed for it.
It is for travellers who want to see Porto from the Douro and continue into the Douro Valley without committing to a private boat.
A look inside Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise. What you see on the day follows the weather and the season.
- Operator
- LIVING TOURS
- Duration
- 1 day
- Starts from
- Porto
- Group
- group
- Guiding
- no guide listed
- In English
- not stated
- Pickup from your hotel
- not stated
- Price
- from €17
- Meeting point
- Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5 from 4,263 ratings
What is part of the tour, what is not, and what the operator leaves open
Every line below is marked included, not included, or not stated. Not stated leaves the door open rather than closing it, so ask before booking.
| Item | Status | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to the site | not stated | admission not stated |
| Pickup from your hotel | not stated | The operator does not say either way, though the meeting point below is confirmed. |
| Food on the tour | not stated | Not stated. |
Admission to the site
- Status
- not stated
- What it means for you
- admission not stated
Pickup from your hotel
- Status
- not stated
- What it means for you
- The operator does not say either way, though the meeting point below is confirmed.
Food on the tour
- Status
- not stated
- What it means for you
- Not stated.
What you pay, and what is extra
You book from 17 EUR. In its category of 74 river cruises, that starting price ranks 6th from the bottom; only five listings in the category start lower. The category range is 13 EUR to 585 EUR, and most of the category sits between 30 and 60 EUR (44 listings).
The entry price is what you pay for the cruise.
The price in context
This starting price sits alongside 4 of the top-rated tours in its group; the highlighted bar is this one.
Starting prices: your chosen date or option may cost more.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise | Porto: Private Yacht Tour with Local W… | Porto: Charming Sailboat Cruise with P… | Porto: 7 Bridges Cruise & Port Wine wi… | Porto: Private Douro Cruise, 6 Bridges… |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 17 EUR | 288 EUR | 34 EUR | 39 EUR | 66 EUR |
Compared with 4 similar tour choices
All 5 come from “River cruises in Porto”. This one is highlighted; the others are the best-reviewed in the group.
The one we'd pick
Price
from €17
from €288
from €34
from €39
Duration
1 days
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
Guide
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Live tour guide (Portuguese, English, Spanish)
Live tour guide (Portuguese, English, Spanish)
Live tour guide (English, Portuguese, Spanish)
Pickup
–
Meeting point
Meeting point
–
Group type
–
–
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small group
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
| Rating | Duration | Guide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overallPorto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise | ★ 4.3(4,263) | 1 d | – |
| Porto: Private Yacht Tour with Local Wine and Snacks | ★ 5.0(611) | 2 h | Live |
| Porto: Charming Sailboat Cruise with Port … | ★ 5.0(2,375) | 2 h | Live |
| Porto: 7 Bridges Cruise & Port Wine with Sunset … | ★ 5.0(1,575) | 2 h | Live |
Review weight sets the order, not commission, and the same facts fill every column, so the lines compare like for like.
How many people have rated it
Each bar shows how many ratings it has, the score in brackets beside it; on its own a score tells you little without the crowd behind it.
With fewer than about ten ratings, chance shapes a score more than the experience does.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges C… (4.3) | Porto: Private Yacht Tour with… (5.0) | Porto: Charming Sailboat Cruis… (5.0) | Porto: 7 Bridges Cruise & Port… (5.0) | Porto: Private Douro Cruise, 6… (5.0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4,263 | 611 | 2,375 | 1,575 | 252 |
How far to trust the rating
The rating is 4.3 from 4,263 reviews. That review count ranks 6th of 74 in its river-cruise category, so the score rests on a large amount of feedback. A 4.3 across that many ratings is a solid score, and the rank by review count shows the sample is not thin.
The day, stop by stop
Each stop appears in the usual order of the day, with what you will find and the key numbers, and the data sheet carries the remainder.
Meeting point
Where you meet: “Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked. From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise (Depart from Gaia Quay) Living From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise (Depart from Gaia Quay) Living From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Departing from Ribeira Quay) From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Departing from Ribeira Quay)”
Porto
- Population of Porto231,800Wikidata
- Area of Porto41.42 km²Wikidata
- Municipal tourist tax per night3 EURCâmara Municipal do Porto
- Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour1.4 EURMetro do Porto
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilarinscribed 1996UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Douro Valley
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Alto Douro Wine Regioninscribed 2001Wikipedia (Douro DOC, UNESCO infobox)
- Wine region first demarcated1,756Deutsche Welle
- Vineyard area of the Douro Demarcated Region45,000 haRebelo et al., The Douro Region: wine and tourism (IVES)
- Douro railway line, Porto to Pocinho160 kmByway
- Train Porto São Bento to Pocinho (Inter-Regional)3 h 20 min, 15.10 EUR singleporto-north-portugal.com
A place on the list means the tour makes a stop; it does not promise a set time.
Temperatures in Porto through the year
Average daily highs and lows by month, helping you decide when to travel.
Daily highDaily low
The chart shows averages over many years rather than a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 13.8 °C | 15 °C | 17.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 25.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 14.4 °C |
| Daily low | 5.2 °C | 5.9 °C | 7.8 °C | 9.1 °C | 11.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 15.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.7 °C | 12.2 °C | 8.9 °C | 6.9 °C |
The best time to go
The cruise runs for one day, so the month matters more than the hour. July and August reach average highs of 25 °C and 26 °C, with lows of 16 °C. June and September both reach 24 °C highs. January is cooler, with a high of 14 °C and a low of 5 °C.
For heat on the water, July and August are your months; for milder conditions, June and September still give you 24 °C highs.
The full data sheet
Each row carries its source in the last column, and nothing is filled in by guesswork.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The tour28 | ||
| Title | Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Operator | LIVING TOURS | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Product number | 64873 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Departure point | Porto | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Duration | 1 day | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Multi-day | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Starting price | €17 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Starting price in local currency | about 17 EUR | Rate 1.00 EUR to the EUR |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Number of ratings | 4,263 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Rank within its group | 63 of 74 in “River cruises in Porto” | Own analysis: score weighted by the number of ratings |
| Admission to the site | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Food on the tour | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Pickup from your hotel | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Kind of guiding | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Guiding languages | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Guide speaks English | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Bookable privately | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Small group | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Group form | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Priority entry | no | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Suitable for wheelchair users | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Free cancellation | yes | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Cancellation deadline | not stated | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Basis in the catalogue | not stated | Own check of the catalogue fields |
| Photos | 5 photos | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Meeting point | Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked. From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise (Depart from Gaia Quay) Living From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise (Depart from Gaia Quay) Living From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Departing from Ribeira Quay) From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Departing from Ribeira Quay) | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Data as of | August 2026 | GetYourGuide partner catalogue, August 2026 |
| Porto100 | ||
| Coordinates of Porto | 41.15, -8.61083 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Population of Porto | 231,800 · As of 2021. | Wikidata |
| Area of Porto | 41.42 km² | Wikidata |
| Elevation of Porto | 104 m | Wikidata |
| Region | North Portugal | Wikipedia |
| District | Porto | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in January | 13.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 5.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in January | 147.1 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in February | 110.5 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 129 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 17.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 7.8 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in March | 95.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 192 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 18.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 9.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in April | 117.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 217 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 20.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.6 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in May | 89.6 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 258 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 23.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.5 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in June | 39.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 274 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 25.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in July | 20.4 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 308 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 25.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in August | 32.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 295 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 24.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in September | 71.9 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 224 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 20.7 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 12.2 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in October | 158.3 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 184 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17.1 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 8.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in November | 172 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 139 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 14.4 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 6.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Rainfall in December | 181 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 124 h · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Annual rainfall | 1,237 mm · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Highest temperature recorded | 40.9 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| Lowest temperature recorded | -3.3 °C · Station: Porto (Fontainhas), elevation: 93 m, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2007, sunshine & humidity 1961–1990. The weather box cites: IPMA | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar | inscribed 1996 · The listing covers the historic centre, the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Serra do Pilar monastery across the river in Gaia. | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Municipal tourist tax per night | 3 EUR · Raised from 2 to 3 euros per night (porto.pt news; the municipality's Leme portal reports 32.3 million euros collected in 2025). | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Tourist tax cap per stay | 21 EUR · Charged for at most seven consecutive nights per stay, per the consumer magazine; the municipal regulation is the authority. | Which? |
| Metro and bus single ticket, zones Z2 (central Porto), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket; tariff in force from 1 January 2024. Ten loaded at once give one free. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante 24 ticket, 24 hours in zones Z2 | 5.35 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro single ticket, zones Z3 | 1.85 EUR | Metro do Porto |
| Metro line E from the airport to Trindade (city centre) | 27 minutes · Two independent guides give 26-30 minutes (livingtours.com); trains every 20 minutes. The airport sits in fare zone Z4. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Metro single, zone Z4 (airport to the centre) | 2.3 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; paper Andante card 0.60 EUR extra. A 24-hour Z4 ticket is 8.55 EUR. | Metro do Porto (official) |
| Metro single, airport to central Porto (zone Z4), used as the airport transfer fare | 2.3 EUR · Line E, Andante Z4 occasional ticket, tariff in force from 1 January 2026; the paper card costs 0.60 EUR extra. | Metro do Porto |
| Metro and bus single ticket in central Porto (zones Z2), valid one hour | 1.4 EUR · Andante occasional ticket. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 1, 24 hours on the whole Andante network | 7.75 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only, no museum entry or discounts. | Metro do Porto |
| Andante Tour 3, 72 hours on the whole Andante network | 16.55 EUR · Tariff in force from 1 January 2026; transport only. | Metro do Porto |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter (December to February) | 14.25 EUR · National average from the rental broker DiscoverCars, bookings of the previous year, published about 2024; not a Porto quote and not the 2026 rate. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer (June to August) | 35.78 EUR · National average, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Petrol 95, efficient price per litre, week 7-13 September 2026 | 2.12 EUR · Regulator reference price with taxes; DGEG discounted pump prices were 1 cent lower. | ERSE |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure; real driving on hills uses more. | Renault Portugal |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Hostel dorm bed, median per night | 27.37 EUR · 12 dorm-bed offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Budget double: guest houses, B&Bs and 1-2 star hotels, median per night | 105.56 EUR · 78 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Mid-range double: 3-4 star hotels, median per night | 220.1 EUR · 51 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| Upper double: 5-star hotels, median per night | 419.73 EUR · 19 two-person offers. Median of the lowest rate per listing for two nights from 10 October 2026, 1,000 central listings, converted from US dollars at the site's rate; one sample date, so the same figure stands for every season. | Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours |
| A cheap meal per person, upper end of the EUR 5-10 price band | 10 EUR · 31 of the restaurants that publish a band sit in EUR 5-10, the second most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| A mid-range meal per person, upper end of the EUR 10-15 price band | 15 EUR · 68 restaurants, the most common band. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| An upscale meal per person, the start of the EUR 50+ band | 50 EUR · 9 restaurants publish EUR 50+. Bands are the restaurants' published price ranges per person, 554 restaurants checked September 2026. | Porto Tours restaurant database |
| Porto tourist tax per person per night | 3 EUR · Up to seven nights; children under 13 exempt. | Câmara Municipal do Porto |
| Port lodge visit with tasting, Taylor's adult ticket | 25 EUR · Audio tour with three Ports, September 2026. | Taylor's |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in winter | 14.25 EUR · National average of a car-rental broker's bookings, December to February, published about 2024; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Budget car hire in Portugal, average per day in summer | 35.78 EUR · National average, June to August, same study; dated. | Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Booking.com Cars' average for a medium car in Porto, read 17 September 2026; no season given, so the same figure is used all year. | Booking.com Cars |
| Medium car hire in Porto, average per day | 38 EUR · Same figure; no seasonal split published. | Booking.com Cars |
| Mid-size petrol car consumption, Renault Captur, WLTP combined | 5.7 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Premium car consumption (mid-size figure used) | 5.7 l/100 km · No premium model's official figure was sourced; the mid-size Captur figure stands in. | Renault Portugal |
| Small petrol car consumption, Renault Clio, WLTP combined | 5.1 l/100 km · Manufacturer figure. | Renault Portugal |
| Domestic draught beer, 0.5 litre, in a bar or restaurant in Porto | 3 EUR · Crowd-sourced average, range 2.00-4.50 EUR, read 17 September 2026. | Numbeo |
| Private airport transfer to central Porto, per vehicle, median of the site's six picks | 27.35 EUR · Median of six private airport transfers rated in partners/transfers.json (EUR 17.00 to 74.90), 16 September 2026. | GetYourGuide and Viator listings |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; no public source separates premium from medium car rates. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Premium car hire in Porto, per day | 100 EUR · Set by the site owner on 17 September 2026; same figure all year. | Porto Tours (owner figure) |
| Historic tram, single ride bought on board | 6 EUR · About 6 euros a single and 8 euros for two rides the same day; the historic trams are a separate fare from the Andante network. | STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides |
| Palacio da Bolsa guided tour, adult | 14 EUR · Guided visits only, in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English; 9.50 euros student, school or senior. | Palacio da Bolsa |
| Soares dos Reis National Museum, adult | 10 EUR · Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays and on 24 June, the city holiday. | Museus e Monumentos de Portugal |
| Douro Valley45 | ||
| Coordinates of Douro DOC | 41.1768, -7.33191 decimal degrees | Wikidata |
| Average daily high in January | 12.4 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in January | 3.8 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in January | 88 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in February | 15.5 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in February | 5.1 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in February | 110 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in March | 18.7 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in March | 6.6 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in March | 165 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in April | 20.2 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in April | 8.6 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in April | 186 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in May | 23.3 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in May | 11.2 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in May | 235 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in June | 28 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in June | 14.3 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in June | 269 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in July | 31.5 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in July | 16.3 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in July | 321 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in August | 31.8 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in August | 15.9 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in August | 305 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in September | 28.8 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in September | 14 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in September | 210 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in October | 22.8 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in October | 10.8 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in October | 161 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in November | 17 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in November | 7.3 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in November | 106 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily high in December | 13.4 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Average daily low in December | 5.6 °C · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| Sunshine hours in December | 77 h · Station: Régua, 1971-2000 normals and extremes, 1961-1990 sunshine hours. The weather box cites: Instituto de Meteorologia | Wikipedia |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site: Alto Douro Wine Region | inscribed 2001 · 25th session; criteria (iii)(iv)(v); reference 1046. | Wikipedia (Douro DOC, UNESCO infobox) |
| Area of the UNESCO property | 24,600 ha · With a buffer zone of 225,400 ha. | Wikipedia (Douro DOC, UNESCO infobox) |
| Wine region first demarcated | 1,756 · Described as the first legally protected wine-growing region in the world. | Deutsche Welle |
| Vineyard area of the Douro Demarcated Region | 45,000 ha · Almost 18% of the region's total area. | Rebelo et al., The Douro Region: wine and tourism (IVES) |
| Douro railway line, Porto to Pocinho | 160 km · About 3 h 20 min each way. | Byway |
| Train Porto São Bento to Pocinho (Inter-Regional) | 3 h 20 min, 15.10 EUR single · Return 27.20 EUR. CP publishes the current fares. | porto-north-portugal.com |
| Road distance from Porto | 157.3 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Porto | 144 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
What happens on the day
The cruise starts in Porto and its stops are Porto and the Douro Valley. For a one-day river trip, weather is the thing that can change your plan; free cancellation is offered.
Who this suits, and who it doesn't
This suits you if you want a full-day Douro cruise from Porto at a low starting price, and you are happy to join a shared trip rather than a private boat. It does not suit wheelchair users, because the operator states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you would rather be on the water for two hours, the Charming Sailboat Cruise with Port Wine, Sunset Option runs 2 hours from 34 EUR and holds 5.0 from 2,375 reviews; the 7 Bridges Cruise & Port Wine with Sunset Option runs 2 hours from 39 EUR and holds 5.0 from 1,575 reviews.
If you want a private boat instead, the Private Douro Cruise, 6 Bridges & Sunset Only for You runs 2 hours from 66 EUR and holds 5.0 from 252 reviews.
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Common questions
Is admission included?
It is not specified. Open-air stops cost nothing; ask the operator if the route includes a museum, a tower or a lodge.
How long does the tour take?
1 day, counted from the start itself rather than your journey to the meeting point.
Is there an English-speaking guide?
Since the guiding languages are not given, ask before you book.
Where does it start?
Where you meet: “Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked. From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise (Depart from Gaia Quay) Living From Gaia: Six Bridges Cruise (Depart from Gaia Quay) Living From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Departing from Ribeira Quay) From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Departing from Ribeira Quay)”
Is the rating worth relying on?
Yes, a fair summary: 4.3 out of 5 from 4,263 ratings gives a reliable picture.
How do I find every fact about the tour?
The data sheet above covers every fact about the tour, the places it visits and the climate, each with its source, and it downloads as a CSV.
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Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise
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Sources
Every figure above comes from one of these sources, and the data sheet names the source of each row.
- 1GetYourGuide partner catalogue: Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise accessed 2026-08-04Title, duration, what is included, languages, cancellation terms, rating, number of ratings and starting price.
- 2Exchange-rate record accessed 2026-09-15Amounts in {base}, converted to {dest} at the rate on the date given.
- 3Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 4Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 5UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 6Câmara Municipal do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 7Which? accessed 2026-09-15
- 8Metro do Porto accessed 2026-09-15
- 9porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 10Metro do Porto (official) accessed 2026-09-15
- 11Notícias ao Minuto (DiscoverCars study) accessed 2026-09-17
- 12ERSE accessed 2026-09-17
- 13Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 14Booking.com listings sampled by Porto Tours accessed 2026-09-17
- 15Porto Tours restaurant database accessed 2026-09-17
- 16Taylor's accessed 2026-09-17
- 17Booking.com Cars accessed 2026-09-17
- 18Renault Portugal accessed 2026-09-17
- 19Numbeo accessed 2026-09-17
- 20GetYourGuide and Viator listings accessed 2026-09-17
- 21Porto Tours (owner figure) accessed 2026-09-17
- 22STCP historic tram fare, reported by Porto guides accessed 2026-09-18
- 23Palacio da Bolsa accessed 2026-09-18
- 24Museus e Monumentos de Portugal accessed 2026-09-18
- 25Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 26Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 27Wikipedia (Douro DOC, UNESCO infobox) accessed 2026-09-15
- 28Deutsche Welle accessed 2026-09-15
- 29Rebelo et al., The Douro Region: wine and tourism (IVES) accessed 2026-09-15
- 30Byway accessed 2026-09-15
- 31porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15
- 32OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM accessed 2026-09-15
- 33Wikidata accessed 2026-09-15
- 34Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-15
- 35UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-15
- 36porto-north-portugal.com accessed 2026-09-15