Six Bridges Cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Details

Duration

50 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English and other languages.

Included

50–minute tour in a traditional Rabelo boat
Audioguide in English

Not included

Visit to the wineries

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

7.7

Very good 14,450 Travelers·797 reviews

November 11, 2024
Zainab
Portugal
It was great experience. Amazing cruise and wonderful views.
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March 14, 2020
Rex Butters
Reading, United Kingdom
Plenty of space, good commentsry, lovely views and great weather. Just perfect.
As a couple
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January 16, 2019
Judith Smith
Sheffield, United Kingdom
It was one of the oldest boats and there was no commentary but otherwise trip itself fine. The stand is a brown box on the pavement manned by two ladi...
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September 24, 2018
Keith
Cheddar, United Kingdom
Some commentary would have been helpful otherwise good
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Enjoy the famous Six Bridges of Porto cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia. You'll take a cruise on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat, and enjoy the best views of the towns of the Douro.

Cruise Details

Leaving from the Vila Nova de Gaia dock, we pass along the Douro river on board a traditional Rabelo boat, with which the barrels were transported from the vineyards of the valley to the Gaia wineries.

During the boat ride we will admire the six main bridges which cross the Douro and link Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia: The Dom Luís I Bridge (the most famous of the six, built in the 19th century), Infante Dom Henrique bridge, María Pía bridge (designed by one of Gustave Eiffel's associates), the São João railway bridge, Arrábida Bridge and Freixo Bridge.

As we pass below the bridges of the Douro river, we will enjoy some of the best views of the towns along the river. We'll learn details about the main points of interest in Porto and Gaia thanks to audioguides in English which you can enjoy on board. From the Rabelo, you can see the most famous of Porto's vineyards, found in Vila Nova de Gaia.

The six bridges cruise ends back at the Villa Nova de Gaia dock.

Boat Schedule

From 1st April to 24th October the boats leave from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
From 1st November to 31st March the boats leave from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 4 pm.
A minimum number of participants is required. If this number of minimum participants is not reached for a given departure time, your reservation will pass automatically to the next available slot.