Things to do in Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 20, 2022 Hana Mouser

Discover the best top things to do in Viana do Castelo District, Portugal including Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings, Alto Minho: Private & Premium Tour - All Included, Tour Spain and Portugal (South and Center) 15 days, Santiago and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour, Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days, Tour Portugal 14 days, Minho full-day private tour from Porto - Sanctuary, Castle, Granaries, and more, Galicia 4-day Food & Wine Private Tour, Meet Porto Highlights with Traditional Lunch Full Day Tour, Camino de Santiago Compostela Pilgrimage 7 days.
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1. Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings

Oporto Sensations Tour
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We will visit Viana do Castelo a town embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Lima river. The first stop is the sanctuary of Santa Luzia placed at the mountain top. The National Geographic Magazine (1927) described it as one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world has a view that includes the river, sea, mountain, and countryside. We will stroll through old town and visit several monuments including a widely known traditional pastry shop. It is a unique place where you will taste the towns regional pastry. Next stop is Ponte de Lima, Portugal’s oldest village, besides its vital importance in the global history of the country, it is known by its beauty, gastronomy and best green wine. You will have the chance to visit this wonderful place, enjoy lunch at a regional restaurant, taste green wine and visit a producer where another tasting will take place. On the sides of the Lima River, this village is a magic place that will make you travel back in time. It’s impossible not like it!

Inclusions: Round trip to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima, Pick-up and drop-off at the Hotel / Apartment, 5 to 9 seats NEW vehicles with air conditioning;, Expert tour Guide, Traditional sweet of the region (very famous), Regional lunch including drinks , Green wine tasting during the lunch (vinho verde), Visit to a wine producer with wine tasting (vinho verde), Umbrella (if necessary), Bottled mineral water, Refreshing tissues, Small group tour (max. 8 people), Satisfaction guarantee

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Reviewed By Richard F

Anyone who loves wine will absolutely love the Douro Valley and wine tour and the services from Oporto Sensations Tour are extraordinary. In Porto you'll be picked up at your hotel or apartment and learn all about the region as you are chauffeured to the Douro Valley. Our guide, Pedro, was incredibly knowledgeable in the region and was a joy to converse with over a lunch that was included in the very reasonable price, followed by a one hour boat tour of the valley also included. Two wineries are visited and the tours were very enjoyable and there is no pressure to purchase anything even after a few wine tastings. This is a family owned business and you'll definitely feel the personal attention which you never receive with the big commercial company tours. They offer other tours as well and this is now my go to tour operator in Porto

2. Alto Minho: Private & Premium Tour - All Included

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Visit Alto-Minho, absorb the culture of picturesque towns such as Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo and Arcos de Valdevez. We will take you through the beautiful green landscapes from the Ocean to the mountains. Our experienced tour guide will take you through the green landscapes of this region in a private mini van. Come with us to the heart of Portugal and feel the history and the culture of this unexplored region.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Lunch, Vinho Verde: wine tasting, All Fees and Taxes, "Chill & Wine" moment

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Reviewed By peter2020l

Our tour is arranged adhoc with very short notice but the company is so accomodating. Pascal is our tour guide, he is sooooo humorous (never had a boring moment) yet so knowledgeable on everything about Porto (and Portugal) from history to architecture, telling us special details around those heritages and observations. It is like a happy discovery journey. Various activities like wine tasting and boat cruise were great that adds to the tour. We also had our 2 80+ years old moms joining us in this trip. Pascal has been very attentive taking extra care to ensure the arrangement works well for them and in the most comfy and safe way. He was so sweet to get our moms a bag of hot chestnuts when it was windy and chill out there visiting the coast of Atlantic ocean, which made it especially yummy and warm. 5 stars, absolutely recommended for the great personal experience.

3. Tour Spain and Portugal (South and Center) 15 days

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This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Southern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional drver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Quest39842961517

This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.

4. Santiago and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour

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On a 8 hours tour we offer you the opportunity to visit Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important places for pilgrimage in the world and Valença do Minho, historical village with its famous Great Wall. Enjoy some free time in Santiago de Compostela to explore de Historical centre and to visit its impressive Carthedral. Luch is also included so that you may appreciate the local gastronomy and before return to Porto, stop in Valença do Minho for a guided tour throught the old town.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By W9073EVverak

Went on this tour last October, and had a wonderful experience! Silvia was our guide and she was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful. We travelled with a french couple and she literally explained everything in two languages: French and English. Not only is that extremely nice, I can only imagine the energy that takes :) The whole experience of driving through Douro, the wines, the people we spoke to and the delicious wines we could taste: would definitely recommend. Love, Dennis & Vera from the Netherlands

5. Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days

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This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Quest39842961517

This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.

6. Tour Portugal 14 days

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This comprehensive 14 Days Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Portugal has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Accredited driver-guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees to paying attractions, hotels

Reviewed By Quest39842961517

This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.

7. Minho full-day private tour from Porto - Sanctuary, Castle, Granaries, and more

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Minho is a region located in the north of Portugal being arguably one of the most beautiful regions from where traditions give color to an ancestral culture. In addition to the secular cities, you will find in this region unique landscapes where rivers pass through historic villages and which still have much to tell today and where the imposing mountains serve as a backdrop for this cultural and natural wealth that is absolutely unsurpassed.

Inclusions: Costume Museum and historic center of Viana do Castelo, Santa Luzia Sanctuary - with ascent to the dome, Lindoso castle and museum, Soajo and Lindoso granaries, Guide in your language, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Personal accident insurance required by law, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By tbar914336

This was a well designed tour that provided us with the information and insights that we were most interested in. Hotel pickup was prompt and the day well paced. There was a free flow of convesation on Portugese history, traditions and current affairs. This was our first day in Portugal and this experience set a high standard from which to judge future tours. Xavier and Rui where a great team.

8. Galicia 4-day Food & Wine Private Tour

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Tours of Galicia
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Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs. We will visit the main wine regions of Galicia, enjoy their wines, visit their cities monuments, and hidden corners, taste the typical meals and obtain an off-the-beaten-track experience, rest in the best hotels, monasteries, old castles or manor houses. An exclusive experience hard to forget.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, WiFi on board, Phone charger, Photographic memento of your experience

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Reviewed By pdbnyc

Juanjo took us on an amazing tour of the Albariño wine region. He took us to four vineyards that were unique and each made Albariño in a slightly different way. They were not commercial wineries and each one had an owner/winemaker whose passion for making Albariño shown through in their product. Juanjo took care and effort in selecting these places and really made the tour special. He has extensive knowledge of the region and was an excellent guide. For lunch, he offered us several options and we went with a local restaurant in a seaside town that had excellent seafood and was a good break in between wine tastings. The Pulpa a feira was delicious. I highly recommend Juanjo for a fantastic experience in Albariño wine country

9. Meet Porto Highlights with Traditional Lunch Full Day Tour

Shuttle Douro Tours
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Interested to discover my city ??? Then walk with me on this amazing streets full of centuries of history and wisdom, we find family businesses open with centuries of experience in trade and commerce, we will walk together through pedestrian streets to gardens and fountains, we will discover the history engraved in tiles and stone, through church patios you will see the best viewpoints and in Porto bridges you will make a connection with this amazing city !!! In the end of our journey a typical lunch in a tavern only with local food and amazing Porto cuisine, the olives with the traditional portuguese breads, fish soup or the authentic "caldo verde", portuguese best friend the codfish with enoumerous recepies, octopus rice , fresh sardines or the frie hake, everything served with a bottle of sparkling green wine, homemade desserts with lots and lots of TLC, last but not least let's relax with a Port Wine and enjoy the moment. Looking forward to see you in this invicta city, PORTO

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Lunch in a typical portuguese Tavern all-inclusive, Admission tickets to skip the line in Lello Bookstore

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Reviewed By isabel_ms_rodrigues

Ricardo gives us the best experience inside a boat riding Douro river. We will repeat for sure, with food and wine hás the best we can ask.

10. Camino de Santiago Compostela Pilgrimage 7 days

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA PATHWAYS We challenge you to take a millennial path full of history and tradition. Going through it is a unique, personal and meaningful experience that stays for life. The Camino de Santiago is a sculptor of men and, among other things, shows you the detachment and simplicity of life. Everything you need is in your backpack and you know the true meaning of the word freedom.

Inclusions: 24-hour group tracking by field guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Insurance included, Pilgrim Passbook, 6 nights in shared accommodation, Transfer from Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto to Valença do Minho and Return

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Reviewed By CatarinaG19

Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!

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