Porto: 6 Bridges Douro River Cruise

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Duration

50 minutes

Hop aboard a typical Douro boat and discover the only city in Europe containing 6 bridges. Navigate past the historic center of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, and the mouth of the Douro River.

Highlights

Sail aboard a boat originally used to transport Port wine barrels
Admire views of the historic center of Oporto, Vila Nova de Gaia, and the mouth of the Douro River
Navigate through the only city in Europe with 6 bridges

Full description

Board the original boats used to transport the Port Wine barrels from the Douro Region to Gaia and Porto. The boats have been adapted with the most modern navigation equipment to transport passengers with maximum comfort.

Enjoy a journey that stretches from the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, upstream to Freixo and then downstream toward the mouth of the Douro.

Take the opportunity to admire the rich and breathtaking landscape while you learn the history of the 6 bridges that unite Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. Discover other points of interest in these two cities.