Activities in The North
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River Cruises
Several outfits offer river cruises in ersatz barcos rabelos, the colourful boats once used to transport port wine from the vineyards. Cruises last 45 to 55 minutes and depart at least hourly on summer days. Board at Porto's Cais da Ribeira or Cais da Estiva, or Vila Nova de Gaia's Cais de Gaia or Cais Amarelo.
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Day Trip to Douro
11 hours (Departs Porto, Portugal)
by Viator
See one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, where Man has overcome the slopes of the land, planting vines in what can be considered open air sanctuar…
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Viana Welcome Centre
This private outfit offers adventure activities such as canyoning, rafting and kayaking. Unfortunately, it’s geared mostly to groups. Bike rental is also available (€2.50/6 per hour/day).
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Eco Tours
This new outfit offers two English-language walking excursions each day (other languages available by advance booking). Tours take in the highlights of historical Porto (Igreja dos Clérigos, Livraria Lello, Sé and a dozen other sites) before heading to Vila Nova de Gaia for port-tasting. Tours depart from Praça Carlos Alberto.
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Porto Vintage
The city transport company offers hourly hop-on-hop-off city tour. You can start at any of the chosen sights (eg Aliados), linger at others and then just catch the next bus, which run hourly. The circuit includes virtually all of the city's sights, including Vila Nova de Gaia and Foz do Douro. You can buy tickets right on the bus.
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Porto Tours
Situated next to the cathedral, this excellent municipal service provides details of all the recommended tour operators, from city walking tours and Douro cruises to private taxi tours or helicopter rides over the city. As well as providing impartial advice, Porto Tours will make bookings for you.
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Portela & Filhos
If there are enough passengers, boats run up and down the Rio Lima daily in summer, from the pier south of Largo 5 de Outubro. The most common trip takes 45 minutes, but longer excursions, with lunch, are available in midsummer. For details call Portela & Filhos or check at the pier.
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Crat
CRAT sometimes runs brief introductory workshops on azulejo painting and stamping, aimed at tourists. A lesson costs around €25, and you can usually pick up your freshly fired tiles a few days later.
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Douro Azul
Full-day cruises take you up into the heart of port wine country. Most tours head upriver by boat and return by train or bus (or vice versa), and offer a snack and at least one full meal. By far the largest carrier is Douro Azul.
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Panoramic Porto Tour
3 - 4 hours (Departs Porto, Portugal)
by Viator
Porto is rich with well preserved treasures, including monuments in the Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neo-classical style. See the major sights such as Cathed…
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Cellar Tours
Madrid-based Cellar Tours regularly offers pricey but very good half-day course for 5-8 people with one of Porto's top chefs.
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Porto Airport Private Arrival Transfer
20 - 30 minutes (Departs Porto, Portugal)
by Viator
If you need to get from Porto Airport to your Porto hotel, this is the service for you. Your private transfer will ensure a smooth departure from Porto Airport …
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Porto Airport Private Departure Transfer
20 - 30 minutes (Departs Porto, Portugal)
by Viator
Make the most of your vacation dollars, be sure to book your departure transfer and save both time and money! This Porto Airport Private Departure Transfer will…Not LP reviewed
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Equi Campo
Equi Campo is located on the right just before you arrive in town. Guides here lead horse-riding trips (one/two hours €17/30), hikes (half-/full day €7/12 per person) and combination hiking/climbing/rappelling excursions (€20 per person). You can also rent mountain bikes here, if you’d like to head off on your own (per hour/day €5/17.50).
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Aml
English-run AML rents single/double kayaks for €4.50/7.50 for the first hour (€22/35 for the day), plus pedal boats, rowing boats and small motorboats. It will also take you waterskiing (€40 per 20 minutes), or organise kayaking trips along the Albufeira de Salamonde. AML also rents three attractively furnished cottages, all with verandas, kitchen units and water views. The shop is 100m from the N304 roundabout, but staff are often down by the water on the other side of the bridge to Vila do Gerês.
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