Porto · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 4 best tram & train rides you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Start near Porto Cathedral with a city train ride, then tour Real Companhia Velha, watch a short film, see the old cellars, and taste two port wines. Finish with a one-hour Douro cruise, which you may take the same day or separately.
“This was great value for money. The boat trip and wine cellar tour were both great.”
Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley by shared minivan, cruise the river with a Port or sparkling wine, eat a regional lunch, ride the scenic train, and taste wines at a quinta. Guides such as Manuel, Antonio, Carlos, and Ricardo are praised for their humor and local knowledge.
“An excellent day out and Antonio was a perfect guide”
Take the Magic Train from Porto Cathedral through the historic center, then tour Real Companhia Velha, founded in 1756. Learn how Port is made, visit the old cellar, and taste two wines. The audio guide comes in five languages, with an optional Portuguese buffet lunch.
“In order to have a wonderful introduction to port and Porto, you should take the magic train. We did and then spent the rest of our few days expanding on the information given to us. A lovely drive through the town of Porto following 2 excellent port wine tastings. Not to be missed!”
Travel from Vila Nova de Gaia into the Douro Valley for five estate wines, olive oil, jam, a traditional lunch at Quinta da Laceira, a two-hour Régua to Pinhão cruise, and a train ride back to Porto. Local guides lead the day in English or Portuguese.
“Plus: wine and port tasting was very interesting, with explanations from Helena and a chat with Isabella (her jams are +++). The lunch was excellent and the owner very friendly. Minuses: no guide to explain the history of the region, our driver friendly but shy (perhaps language barrier ...). On the boat not too many developments / train: nice ride but we could have taken boat and train independently of the excursion by ourselves. Value for money not very well balanced.”
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