The 6 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Vila Real, Northern Portugal

December 8, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Vila Real is a municipality and simultaneously the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, northern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 51,850, in an area of 378.80 square kilometres.
Restaurants in Vila Real

1. CHARM DOURO small group, Valley & Wineries by LuxVan, River Mouth Sunset by Boat

Largo dos Lóios, 4000 Porto, Portugal North-On-Wheels
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CHARM DOURO is a unique experience to romantics that value quality in the details! Come on board and depart with us to Douro Valley, get enchanted by breathtaking landscapes, savor wonderful delicacies, taste world famous wines and finish the day at the city of Porto cruising the river from Crestuma dam, passing through the 6 bridges to the river mouth at Foz do Douro watching an unforgettable sunset. HighLights • Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with an expert guide • Visit to the city of Amarante with tasting of conventual sweets • Guided visit to Mateus Palace and gardens in Vila Real • Regional lunch at a renowned Favaios Estate • Dream boat trip at sunset, cruising the river from Crestuma dam to the mouth at Foz do Douro • Fantastic buffet on board with regional portuguese products and Douro wines.

Inclusions: Visit to São Gonçalo church and the old bridge in Amarante, Tasting of conventual sweets in Amarante, Regional Lunch in Favaios with tasting of Douro white and red wines, Favaios muscat and Port Wine., Two hours dream boat trip from Crestuma dam to Douro river mouth at Foz do Douro, Tasting menu on board with Portuguese typical food and Douro wines, Photo & Video, Bottled water

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Reviewed By Mark G

We had such a fantastic day touring the Douro Valley and surrounding areas. Pedro was a brilliant guide - such good company, and made sure my wife and I had a brilliant trip. The choice of vineyards was excellent (Joana's in the Vinho Verde region was our favourite) and lunch was delicious. Would absolutely recommend this tour! Thanks again Pedro,hope to see you again sometime for more wine! Mark and Amy

2. PRIVATE Day Trip Through Enchanting Douro Valley

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Step outside of Porto & explore the enchanting Douro Valley on a private day trip experience. Stop by on picturesque little towns and discover the beauty of this wine region. The scenic roads and wine tasting make this experience even more amazing! Are you ready for it?

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private Tour, A/C Car, Douro boat ride, Wine tour and tasting, Local guide

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Reviewed By ginger_openside

Rui was a warm and genuine host to give us a introduction to Porto. He's passionate about the history and stories of Porto which really gave us a feel for the life of the city. Thank you Rui! We actually visited in March 2019.

3. 6-Day North Portugal Tour: Porto, Braga, Fátima, Coimbra, Guimaraes, Aveiro and Batalha, from Lisbon

Rua do Infante D. Henrique 63, 4050-553 Porto, Portugal Cityrama Gray Line Portugal
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Explore northern Portugal on a 6-day tour. Departing from Lisbon, discover important cities like Porto and Braga, as well as historical locations like Coimbra, Guimarães, Óbidos, and Aveiro. See religious sites like the Batalha Monastery, Our Lady of Fátima Sanctuary, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Convent of Christ in Tomar. Take in views of Portuguese vineyards and coastal roads from your coach, and have plenty of free time during the day and night to discover more on your own.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Port wine tasting in Porto city center, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By 380toddy

Very poor, waited 2 hours for a bus this morning none arrived. So fed up with the service by this evening we took a taxi back to the hotel. You could buy a ticket with this company or instead take 30 euros from your wallet and set fire to it - the latter is less stressful

4. Taste the Douro

Luxury Douro Tours

Your day begins with a guided tour of a farm where you can taste wine and Porto. Lunch will be served in a restaurant with a family atmosphere where you will be tested in a gastronomy experience typical of the Douro region. The Rabelo boat trip and the visit to the viewpoint will be the moments to appreciate the charm traced by the work of men over the centuries. Your tour includes lunch, a visit and wine tasting on farms in the Douro, and the means of transport will be carried out in a mordern sedan. The tour carried out in the classic vehicle will have an additional cost.

Inclusions: Lunch in a typical Douro restaurant, Guided visits to the vineyards with wine and port wine tasting., Private transportation, Rabelo Boat Trip for 1 hour

Exclusions: Classic vehicle tour will have an additional cost.

Reviewed By anamK4344WJ

Me and my girlfriend had a beautiful time w Luxury Douro Tours and João a couple of months back. The car was incredible and the journey was fabulous - incredible views and breathtaking landscapes. We also had a great boat ride and a very sweet surprise at a gorgeous viewpoint (and by sweet I mean natas and port! Peeeeerrrfect!). Can’t wait to go back and do it again (and maybe try a different car - cuse they are all amazing)! THANK YOU SO MUCH JOÃO, YOU MADE OUR DAY!

5. Vintage car ride in Vila Real

Av. Carvalho Araújo 40, 5000-657 Vila Real, Portugal Luxury Douro Tours

Vila Real tour of many traditions through Mateus Palace, Vila Real Circuit and Bisalhães black clay. We left the city center through the red bridge to the top of Mateus with a toast in the middle in a place with a unique view. We return to the Circuit that has been around since 1931, and set out to discover the city's most iconic streets, historical sights and of course ... the Wine! Venture on this tour in the company of our vehicles and a local guide.  

Inclusions: Mateus Palace. Port wine tasting and traditional sweets. Visit the confectionery factory.

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Reviewed By anamK4344WJ

Me and my girlfriend had a beautiful time w Luxury Douro Tours and João a couple of months back. The car was incredible and the journey was fabulous - incredible views and breathtaking landscapes. We also had a great boat ride and a very sweet surprise at a gorgeous viewpoint (and by sweet I mean natas and port! Peeeeerrrfect!). Can’t wait to go back and do it again (and maybe try a different car - cuse they are all amazing)! THANK YOU SO MUCH JOÃO, YOU MADE OUR DAY!

6. Porto Classic Car Tour

Estátua O Porto, Praça da Liberdade 92-112, 4000-196 Porto, Portugal Luxury Douro Tours

Classic Car tour in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia will be a passionate experience about the history of cities, wine and Portuguese gastronomy. Tasting wine, enjoying the city landscape and Porto culture, visiting the centuries-old wineries in Vila Nova de Gaia where Port wine has been stored for over 200 years will be an experience not to be forgotten! We will visit the tourist and emblematic places of the cities in a classic car. At the viewpoint we are going to make a toast to the Douro and the Wine!

Inclusions: Lunch with wine accompaniment, Private transportation, Visit to Port Wine Cellars, Visit to the Museum

Exclusions: Extra products / services purchased by customers

Reviewed By anamK4344WJ

Me and my girlfriend had a beautiful time w Luxury Douro Tours and João a couple of months back. The car was incredible and the journey was fabulous - incredible views and breathtaking landscapes. We also had a great boat ride and a very sweet surprise at a gorgeous viewpoint (and by sweet I mean natas and port! Peeeeerrrfect!). Can’t wait to go back and do it again (and maybe try a different car - cuse they are all amazing)! THANK YOU SO MUCH JOÃO, YOU MADE OUR DAY!

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