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6 Bridges and Ribeira Boat Tour (1h30m) with Sunset Option

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Overview

Enjoy a shared and intimate boat tour. Depart from Douro Marina and see the 6 bridges of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

Admire the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. See the Foz do Rio Douro, Ponte D. Luís I, Ponte do Infante, Ponte D. Maria, and Ponte S. João.

Be amazed by the places that can be seen on board the vessel. In addition to the cities, pass by and see the grandeur of the 6 bridges that connect the banks of the cities.

Enjoy a welcome drink on board.

Discover the beauty of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia on a boat tour. Admire the 6 bridges that connect the cities as you sip on a welcome drink.

What's Included

  • Exclusive boat - Shared
  • Skippers
  • Fuel
  • Snacks No food service
  • Alcoholic beverages No bar service
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rua da Praia
4400-554 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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End point

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What To Expect

Douro River (Pass By)

The route lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes is between the Foz do Rio Douro and the Ponte Infante D. Henrique. Leaving from Douro Marina, this route allows you to see the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. A tour that will remain in your memory forever.
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Ponte da Arrabida (Pass By)

The Arrábida Bridge is an arch bridge over the Douro River that connects Porto through the Arrábida area to Vila Nova de Gaia through the Candal junction, in Portugal. Since the 1930s, it was necessary to create alternative connections to the old bridges D. Maria Pia and D. Luís bridges in order to respond to the growing flow of road traffic. At the time of its construction in 1963, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch of any bridge in the world. A tour that will remain in your memory forever.
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Ponte Infante Dom Henrique (Pass By)

The Infante D. Henrique Bridge was inaugurated on March 30, 2003. The Ponte Infante Dom Henrique, also known as Ponte do Infante, is a road bridge that connects Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River, in Portugal. Named in honor of Infante D. Henrique, born in Porto, it is the most recent bridge that connects Porto and Gaia.
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Luis I Bridge (Pass By)

The mythical bridge! Transport and communications architecture, from the 19th century. 19. Iron bridge, for road, railway and pedestrian traffic, composed of two metal decks, supported by a large iron arch and five pillars. The trays located at different elevations, and with different dimensions, adapting to the banks of the river, allow access to different points in the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. The entire structure is made up of straight and parabolic beams, filled with vertical ones joined by others that are crossed or perpendicular. The construction of the bridge played with the deep valley in which it is located, using two decks, placed at different heights and lengths. A tour that will remain in your memory forever.
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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar (Pass By)

Serra do Pilar or Serra de São Nicolau or Serra de São Nicolau de Vila Nova is an elevation overlooking the Douro River located in the parish of Santa Marinha, Vila Nova de Gaia, bordering the city of Porto. The famous Serra do Pilar Monastery is located there.
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Ponte D. Maria Pia (Pass By)

The D. Maria Pia Bridge is a railway infrastructure, which carried the Northern Line over the Douro River, between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, in the North of Portugal. It was inaugurated on November 4, 1877 and closed on June 24, 1991, having been replaced by Ponte de São João.
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Ponte de Sao Joao (Pass By)

The São João Bridge is a railway infrastructure that transports the Northern Line over the Douro River, close to the city of Porto, in Portugal. Built to replace the already century-old Ponte D. Maria Pia, it entered service on June 24, 1991
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Ponte do Freixo (Pass By)

Ponte do Freixo is a road bridge that connects Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto, over the Douro River, in Portugal. Of the bridges that connect Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, Ponte do Freixo is the one furthest upstream of the Douro River. Project authored by Prof.
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Cais De Gaia (Pass By)

Cais de Gaia is a tourist area with terraces, restaurants and bars, located on the left bank of the Douro River, in Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite the historic area of Porto, a UNESCO world heritage site, in Portugal.
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Cais da Ribeira (Pass By)

Cais da Ribeira is one of Porto's postcards. Located along the banks of the Douro next to the D. Luís Bridge.
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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Pass By)

The Crystal Palace Gardens, seen from the river, are a pleasant green space located in the parish of Massarelos, in the city of Porto, Portugal, from which you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Douro River and the sea.
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Alfandega Congress Center (Pass By)

The Alfândega do Porto Congress Center is part of AMTC - Association for the Transport and Communications Museum, founded on February 21, 1992, being a private non-profit institution, made up of 56 individual members and 25 institutional members .
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Promenade Foz do Douro (Pass By)

Foz do Douro is where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean.
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Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro (Pass By)

The Douro Estuary Local Nature Reserve is located in the parish of São Pedro da Afurada, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, district of Porto, in Portugal and was created on July 10, 2018. It has an area of 62 hectares, It is a resting, feeding and sheltering place for many species of migratory birds.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on 6 Bridges and Ribeira Boat Tour (1h30m) with Sunset Option?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Exclusive boat - Shared
  • Skippers
  • Fuel
  • Welcome drink
  • SnacksNo food service
  • Alcoholic beveragesNo bar service

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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