Six Bridges Douro River Cruise on a Rabelo Boat in Porto

Explore the Douro on a shared panoramic cruise aboard a traditional Rabelo boat, a symbol of Porto's wine-trading heritage. Take in the waterfronts of Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia without guided or audio commentary.

Itinerary

1. For Join-In Tour from Gaia Quay, depart at 11:00 from Cais de Vila Nova de Gaia on a Rota do Douro boat, with hourly departures available; find the dock beside the glass Gaia tourism board building. For Join-In Tour from Ribeira Quay (Porto), meet at Ribeira Square's Cube Fountain for an 11:00 departure from Cais da Ribeira; look for Douro Acima's red flag or Tomaz do Douro's yellow or blue flag.
2. Cruise for 50 minutes and view six bridges from the water: Dom Luis I, Infante, Dona Maria, S. João, Arrábida, and Freixo.
3. Return at 11:50 to Cais de Vila Nova de Gaia for the Gaia option or Cais da Ribeira for the Ribeira option. Your return time varies with your chosen departure time.

Important details

• Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 0–3 travel free; adult fares apply from age 13.
• This cruise is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Leave luggage and large bags behind. Smoking is prohibited on board.
• Cruise operations may vary with weather and navigation conditions.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure and check in at a stand at the meeting point before heading to the boat. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable.