Porto: 50-Minutes Rabelo Boat Cruise on the Douro River
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Enjoy a 50-minutes boat cruise made on the typical boat of the Douro River: “Rabelo” in Porto. See the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Dom Luís Bridge, from the water.
Highlights
- Take in the sights of Porto and Gaia from a different perspective on a boat
- See the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Dom Luís Bridge
- Admire the views of the city's most famous sights from the water
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Douro River in a traditional Rabelo boat
Description
Cruise on the Douro River on a typical Rabelo boat for 50 minutes. Wander through Porto and Gaia waterfront and see both cities from a different perspective. Take a selfie with the Dom Luís Bridge, one of the most iconic attractions in Porto.
Board a typical boat cruise of the Douro River called 'Rabelo,' once used to carry the Port Wine barrels from the Douro Valley until Porto. See some of the major sights of Porto, including the Dom Luís Bridge, Cathedral, Ribeira Historical Area, Afurada fisherman village, and many other sights.
During this route, appreciate some of the most emblematic points of the city, such as the Ponte Luis I, Ribeira, Foz do Rio Douro, and Ponte Maria Pia. After 50 minutes, return to the departure point.
Includes
50-minute cruise on the Douro River
Views of Porto's major sights
Audio-guide in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish
Departures every hour
Important Information
- The cruise starts and ends on the Gaia side.
After completing the booking, our team will contact you to schedule the time you'd like to do the activity. If you prefer, you can also choose an open ticket without a scheduled time, allowing you to join at any time!
The ticket will be sent by email within 24 hours before the activity, and there is no need to print it.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund