Porto: Douro Bridges River Cruise
Description
Come with us on this 50 minute Cruise along the Douro River and get to know all of its bridges and the History behind each of them. Get amazing views of the city from the water and experience one of the most typical and fun activities you can do in Porto. Departure and arrival at the historical region of Cais da Ribeira, in Porto's city center. A great plan for people of all ages and all preferences, from families with kids to a romantic getaway for couples, from bachelor parties to an educational field trip.
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Itinerary
Our cruise starts and ends at Cais da Ribeira, one of the most beautiful and important places to visit in the city of Porto
Pass by all 6 of the Porto Douro Bridges and get the chance to observe them up close, from the water, and get to know their History.
Pass by all 6 of the Porto Douro Bridges and get the chance to observe them up close, from the water, and get to know their History.
Pass by all 6 of the Porto Douro Bridges and get the chance to observe them up close, from the water, and get to know their History.
Pass by all 6 of the Porto Douro Bridges and get the chance to observe them up close, from the water, and get to know their History.
Pass by all 6 of the Porto Douro Bridges and get the chance to observe them up close, from the water, and get to know their History.
Pass by all 6 of the Porto Douro Bridges and get the chance to observe them up close, from the water, and get to know their History.
Pass by Alfândega do Porto and get to know some of its History.
Pass by the "Fernandine Wall" and get to know some of its History.
Pass by "Serra do Pilar Monastery" and get to know some of its History.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
On June 21, I purchased a ticket and waited for nearly two hours for the boat. However, I later learned from the police that the boat service was not operating because of the air show. I do not understand why tickets were still being sold when the service had been suspended. As a result, I wasted a considerable amount of time and experienced significant inconvenience. I am leaving Porto on the morning of June 22 and therefore will not have another opportunity to take the cruise. For this reaso
Make sure you check in with the right boat. Views from the river are great and the cruise was the perfect length of time
Good and nice approach to the shore.
We cruised the 6 decks. We bought the tickets on site for the boat "Pirates" and paid in cash. In all advertisements and information boards at departure, it is displayed that an audio guide is present on the boat. We ask for confirmation, the person tells us "yes, yes there is an audio guide in French! What a disappointment!!!! First the boat goes up the Douro to go to the 1st of 6 decks. We saw it from a distance and didn’t even go under it... then as we passed under the other bridges, no comments... we ask the pilot if it is possible to have the audio guide and there he answers that it does not work... On the way back to the dock, we ask for explanations that we will never have... we also ask for a commercial gesture, the person offers us a simple little port mignonette stayed all day in full sun... and refuses any other compensation. A real tourist arnarque with false advertising...
Bonjour Monsieur, J'espère que vous allez bien. Nous sommes vraiment désolés que l'audioguide n'ait pas fonctionné pendant votre croisière ; il y a manifestement eu des problèmes techniques. Cependant, nous proposons bien l'audioguide en 5 langues différentes, dont le français, ce qui ne constitue pas une publicité mensongère. Comme vous le savez certainement, il arrive parfois que des appareils tombent en panne et doivent être réparés ou remplacés, ce qui est exactement ce qui s'est passé. Si notre vendeur vous a dit qu'il fonctionnait, c'est parce qu'il n'a cessé de fonctionner que pendant votre croisière, ce qui est bien sûr très regrettable mais aussi imprévisible. Ce que vous mentionnez concernant le fait de ne pas passer sous le premier pont correspond à l'itinéraire habituel de la croisière, identique pour toutes les compagnies. Vous avez donc profité d'une belle croisière classique sous les ponts. Comme l'audioguide ne fonctionnait pas (ce que, si je peux me permettre, toutes les compagnies ne proposent pas), nous vous avons offert une mini-bouteille de porto – qui est conservée à l'intérieur de notre comptoir de vente, à l'abri du soleil. Je suis désolé si vous n'avez pas apprécié ce geste.
Easy to book and find and more intimate than the bigger boats
We finished our Sandemans tour and decided to book the tour, there are numerous companies offering tours all the same price = E18 so we opted for one that did the time we wanted . I scanned the QR code for commentary which was also provided in written form though I did struggle initially to figure out where I was and what was being commented on! Eventually audio commentary in a bit more detail was also provided via speakers but we struggled to hear what was being said. All in all it was around 45 mins, something to pass the time and learn a little. No onboard snacks available but there was a toilet.
We did this trip on 28 December. Based on the reviews we expected a guide with commentary on the history of the city especially the bridges. There was no guide or information provided.
Hello, and thank you for your review! There is in fact a recorded commentary on the history of the city (especially the bridges), I'm sorry if this wasn't working properly during your cruise. My colleagues informed me that there were some issues with the speakers, which are now completely resolved! I am very sorry for the inconvenience and I hope you enjoyed your cruise nonetheless. :)
Would recommend booking in advance , especially in busy summer season . Sunscreen is a must before trip. Extremely informative , beautiful views of the city & bridges , highly recommend !
Thank you for this lovely review and tips for fellow travelers! :)
Wonderful views of Porto & very informative . Huge thank you for accommodating my scheduled trip, went above & beyond to make my time in Porto amazing !
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we're glad to know you enjoyed your time in Porto and your cruise!
We experienced the sunset 6:30 ride and it was amazing. Easy to get tickets and very friendly staff. Cristina was great. A smaller boat but great seats and views. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we're glad you enjoyed your cruise and got to see a beautiful sunset!
