Tours by locals was one of the best choices we made for our trip to Mallorca. Ricardo was amazing. He went above and beyond. I told him I have celiac disease and he made sure I was safely accommodated every where we went. He even showed up at my hotel the day we were leaving with homemade gluten free Nata pastries for me that his wife made. 😊 He really made our trip personal and special
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WOW Donna, thank you very much 😊
Life is always better with sweets, specially nata 😋😋😋
Thank you and see you next time,
Ricardo
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Laura_B
September 17, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic wedding anniversary trip!
This experience is very unique and well worth the cost. Very special and away from main tourist traps. Ricardo was a great host, prompt to pick up and had little surprises throughout the day that were so kind and unexpected. Local to Porto, Ricardo recommended places to visit, good restaurants and lots of interesting history local to Porto en route to the duoro valley. We had a wonderful day, I won’t go into all the details as it’s so much better to just find out on the day, it really makes it! What I will say is that the wine tasting experience was excellent followed by a great lunch and great company in a location very difficult to describe for all the right reasons!! If you would like a unique experience among many available Duoro valley offerings, pick this one. It is absolutely worth it with a fantastic host who genuinely wants you to have a great experience, book it, I can’t recommend it enough!
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Laura thank you so much, what an awesome day for celebrating 20th anniversary, Blanc de Noir forever 😃😃😃
Cheers,
Ricardo
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Journey01523219749
July 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beyond all expectations!
Beyond all expectations!
There are no words that can describe the beauty of the Douro. The landscapes are simply stunning, with the vineyards, olive trees and nature in perfect harmony. What made this experience even more special was the fact that it was completely private, away from crowds and mass tourism.
Each moment was unique, quiet and authentic, allowing us to truly appreciate the essence of the Douro. It was a unique experience, memorable and far above our expectations.
I highly recommend to those who want to know the Douro in a differentiated, relaxed and genuine way. Just amazing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Muito obrigado, que passeio épico, o Douro é mesmo um sítio especial 🍷🍷🍷
Bem haja,
Ricardo
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Roving41118914275
May 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ricardo is the guide for you
My wife and I wanted a private tour of the Douro wine region. We were so fortunate to find Ricardo as our guide and driver. He picked us up at the train station in Porto and took us to our Airbnb but not before a lunch stop at Gazela for the local hot dogs and beer. The next day we had an insider tour of the Douro Valley, tastings at boutique wineries and culminating in a private lunch in a beautiful home with breathtaking views of the Valley. We tasted 9 Douro Valley wines over about 3 hours and heard the backstory on them all. He even picked us up at 4am on Saturday to catch our flight to Paris. What service! Ricardo was born in Porto and lived in Prosvendre (wine village in the Douro) for 7 years. You will get the ultimate insider experience with Ricardo. Highly, highly recommended. He created a never-to-be-forgotten experience for us in Porto and the Douro Valley.
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WOW Tom thank you and thank Deborah very much 😃😃😃
You made it easy, like very good old friends, and in the end everything went fantastic 🍷🍷🍷
You are the best 🏆
Hope to see you next time,
Ricardo
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227henriqueg
April 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
To repeat!!
The Ricardo always very friendly and attentive showed the gold region with a lot of passion.
Visit to a top farm and lunch to eat and cry for more.
I strongly advise
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Henrique muito obrigado és o maior 🏆🏆🏆
Grande abraço 💪🏼
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Alania C
April 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great communication, local touches and Ricardo went out of his way to share his extensive knowledge of the region. 10/10
Fantastic, locally crafted!
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Thank you very much Alania 😃😃😃
You know I will be waiting for you in harvest time in Douro Valley, got to make some juice 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Cheers,
Ricardo
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Lapfam
March 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Definitely Do Douro!
Ricardo is as just amazing. From early communications regarding our preferences to recommendations for our next city’s exploration, he was the best. Ricardo was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He shared much valuable historical information and was patient with questions. He was flexible with plans and really just so much fun to be with. He planned a wonderful adventure for us in the Douro Valley after our vacation plans had unexpectedly changed without hesitation. We toured Porto and had a wonderful lunch. We highly recommend him for any type of tour and cannot wait to tour with him again when we visit Portugal!
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Olá Michele & Stewart , thank you so much for your review 😃😃😃
Porto and Douro Valley are amazing and unique places, I am really happy I could help make your trip special, especially with the unexpected changes to your plans 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and great company made the tour amazing, funny and in a certain way super relaxing.
Cheers 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Ricardo
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Inspire12545905534
May 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Book it NOW
Don’t hesitate-book the tour! Ricardo was an exceptional tour guide and our day was the highlight of our trip. He thought of everything-offered breakfast and coffee, delivered wine to our room, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day learning about the Douro Valley. Lunch was delicious and the wine selection was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
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What a cool day we had, even the walking was ok 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but next time I will take a driver to join you on the wine tastings = drinking 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Cheers,
Ricardo
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erinb116
May 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Amazing tour!! Ricardo was so chill, so much fun, and so informative. Don’t hesitate to book a tour to this beautiful region. Wear walking shoes and bring the sunscreen. He catered to our every needs in our diverse group of 5!
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Thank you Erin, you are awesome!!!!
Expect the unexpected 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Ricardo
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751melisseb
October 31, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An unforgettable day!
Our day with Ricardo was truly unforgettable – one of the highlights of our entire trip to Portugal! Ricardo is not just a guide; he's a passionate storyteller who brought the history of the Douro Valley alive for us with incredible detail and enthusiasm. His knowledge of the area is outstanding, and he made every stop along the way meaningful and memorable.
Ricardo took us to a charming local spot for a short break where we got a taste of the Douro’s unique flavors and local traditions. But the best part was lunch at his friend’s home – a warm and welcoming setting where we enjoyed an incredible meal paired with exceptional wines from the region. This was such a special, authentic experience, something we would have never found on our own.
I came with my husband and two friends, and we all agreed this was one of the best days we had in Portugal. If you're in the Douro Valley, don’t miss out on a day with Ricardo! Highly, highly recommend – it’s an experience we’ll always cherish.
