Wonderful experience to participate the Douro valley winery trip. The tour is accompany with professional tour guide and wine expert. The visiting of independent winery and enjoy home cooked lunch is one of the highlights. The driving in the trail of vineyards provides unique view to the landscape.

My wife and I did the Wine Venture & Boat trip in Douro Valley with Ricardo and his company. First off, let me just say that Ricardo was just an overall great host and guide through our entire day. He is trained in hospitality skills and from morning to eve he did an excellent 10/10 job keeping our group engaged and helping us get to know each other so that we could enjoy the experience all together. The day was filled with some thoughtful surprises and both wineries we visited provided an excellent experience to our group. Also, the boat trip was fantastic and the guides Ricardo and his group use for the boat tour were a lot of fun and very hospitable as well. I would highly recommend Ricardo or any of the tour guides in his company for a great experience visiting Douro Valley! Thanks again Ricardo, and take care!

BL Heritage Tours offers a completely unique experience in the Douro Wine Valley. We booked with Airbnb which was around $240 CAD each - not sure if it would be cheaper booking directly, but I'd recommend checking. This may seem on the pricier side if you're not sure what the tour entails, but I can assure you it was completely worth it. This is not like a wine tour you'd get at another winery in Napa, Niagara, etc. We started with the boat tour of the Douro River. We were blessed with perfect weather on this day, meaning it was partly sunny and below 30 degrees Celsius, which seemed rare. The tour lasted around one hour and we enjoyed a cocktail and meat and cheese during the ride. We then did our first winery, Quinta de Foz, where they gave us a short tour of the winery and then we did a wine tasting. They allowed the group to try stomping the grapes as well, for those that were interested, which was really cool! Our final winery was definitely the star of the show - we had lunch here, and it was a private experience. Just look at the photos I've attached. It was beyond beautiful and without the help of BL Tours and their connections, there is no way a normal tourist could have access to this space. The lunch was delicious and we also enjoyed some port wines during the meal. Overall everything was perfect and went smoothly. I am certain you would not get this level of attentiveness with another tour - thanks to the whole team and our guide, Bruno. The whole BL Heritage Tours team that was involved in making the day possible was amazing and I wish them great success.

This trip far surpassed my already high expectations. By far the best tour I've ever been on and worth every penny! The two guides on our boat tour were funny, professional and made the trip fun! Rita, our guide and driver for the day, knew about the wines, the history and kept our group engaged the entire trip! The two family-owned wineries were visited were fascinating, seeing the casks up close, the pits where some of the wine is even today stomped by humans to prepare it and then all topped off with a wonderful several course lunch with wine pairings. If you do one tour in Porto, do this one. You will remember it always.

Our tour through the Douro Valley with José was absolutely amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better day. The wineries we visited were beautiful and so welcoming and the boat ride on the Douro was stunning. Both guides were so knowledgeable and we had so much fun. You have to do this when you come to Porto!

Book this tour! It is well worth the cost and an amazing day jam packed of information (not boring), wine, amazing food, and strangers that become friends along some of the most unique scenery I’ve seen. Leonardo was very knowledgeable, personable, and interesting-everything you want in a tour guide. The several different options of wine were all tasty and plentiful as was the food. It is a long day, but honestly the perfect amount of time as you really get to see so much-2 different wineries as well as a personal boat tour on the river. We had the River to ourselves 🤫 I’ve done a lot of wine experiences and this is definitely at the top of my list! Thank you 🙏🏻

This wine tour was my favorite thing we did in Portugal. I highly recommend this tour! Leo was a fantastic guide and all the wineries/locations felt very authentic. You really get a lot for your money with this your.

We enjoyed a wonderful day with Carlos! This tour was well organized, educational and fun. The winery tour was great and the boat ride relaxing. There were amazing and beautiful views everywhere, especially from the boat. Also, Carlos is a good driver. Highly recommend this outing.

We took the full day tour to the Douro Valley and the experience was incredible! Highly recommend for a very authentic and relaxing day of Portuguese food and wine. José was our guide and he was so friendly, knowledgeable and funny. He made the experience spectacular. It rained on and off all day for us but that never stopped us from having an amazing time.

An experience not to be missed while in Portugal! Magical landscapes, which we'll be day dreaming for years to come! Delicious wines, and the boat ride on the Douro River incredibly memorable!!! Carlos was an excellent host, accommodating our needs throughout the day. He was kind and super engaging, keeping our group up beat and cohesive. When in Portugal, do this tour, you will not be disappointed. Thank you to Carlos, Bruno and the entire team!!

Cannot say enough good things about this experience! Our tour guide Jose was absolutely amazing- so knowledgeable about the history of the Douro and the wine culture, and it was so clear how much he loves this place and wants to protect it and share it with others. His way of making the history engaging and personal was truly phenomenal and made for an unforgettable experience for us! I loved that we got to visit smaller, family owned vineyards that clearly care so much about tradition and are passionate about the history of the Douro. The traditional portuguese lunch and boat tour were both amazing as well, but I have to say the highlight of our trip was the first vineyard and Jose! Thank you so much Jose!!!

We had a wonderful experience with BL Heritage tours! It was a great value and a fun way to learn about the Douro Valley and history of Portugal. Our tour guide, Daniel, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took the time to get to know all the guests and personalized the experience to fit our interests. He truly went above and beyond for us and we feel so lucky to have spent the day with him and Leo. Would 10000% recommend to any friends and family.

Such an amazing start to our trip in Portugal. Our guide Rita was wonderful. She was very personable, knowledgeable and fun. The wineries were beautiful and the views were breathtaking. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.

Absolutely phenomenal tour and well worth the price for the insiders tour of the Duoro wine region. We really felt personally welcomed by the winery owners, who sat and drank with us, served homemade food, and spoke about the wine and the area. The guides were also very well informed and funny and the whole day passed quickly. Don’t hesitate to book this one! Probably one of my favorite tours I have taken on my travels

Book this one. I understand they all seem to have the same type of experience. I also believe many are probably great. I can share with certainty that this was an epic trip for us with these guys. If you’re in Porto for more than a couple days and want to learn about the wines and ports being made here, it’s a must do. Go with this group. Awesome!

What an incredible tour where you feel well taken care with the food, wine, and events you partake in. Leo was a fantastic guide who brought personal connection to each place we went. The spots we stopped at had breathtaking views, the boat tour had great drinks and snacks with a very smooth electric boat experience, and the lunch was one of the best meals we had on our entire trip. Don’t question the cost - worth every penny.

Absolutely unforgettable experience! Even if you stay in Porto for two days only I recommend to spend one day in Douro Valley with BL Heritage Tours. We enjoyed absolutely stunning nature of the valley, visited 2 old wineries and had a boat tour on the river. Our guide Leandro is extremely knowledgeable friendly and fun person who actually was born in the valley and has a lot of personal stories to tell. Really happy we decided to rake the tour.

What a wonderful day. Rita your host is very knowledgeable about the Douro Valley and provides lots of information. She also can answer your many questions about other things and places. She connected the group together very quickly and we all enjoyed eachother's company. The tour offered a variety of atmospheres for wine tasting and the included meal was excellent and plentiful with some traditional foods. This is a full day of fun and learning. The valley is very pretty like the pics show. I highly recommend this tour whether you go solo or with others!

This was an exceptional experience, and our tour guide Rita was amazing and really fostered an excellent group dynamic. The drive to and from the valley was smooth, felt very safe, and did not feel long. The views of the valley were spectacular, and the boat ride was exactly as you imagine it. Smooth sailing, beautiful views, and a delicious snack and beverage. Rita was extremely well-informed and gave lots of great historical information about Porto and the Douro Valley, as was each guide at the different winery’s. The lunch was very delicious and a great experience for trying traditional Portuguese dishes, especially when paired with wine! I highly recommend booking this tour if you want to experience all the beauty (and wine) the Douro Valley has to offer. An incredible experience at an even better price!!

This was possibly the best tour I've ever been on, and I've been on a LOT over the years. The views were incredible, the wine was delicious, and literally EVERYONE working in the tour group was happy to be there, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about our many questions about the wine making process. Rita - our driver and main guide was above and beyond AWESOME!! You'll be lucky if you get her when you book - and you should book, right now!

Fabulous day with our guide Carlos. He drove our group of 6 from Porto in his luxury van to two small wineries that treated us like royalty. There were several surprises along the way as we tasted plenty of different wines and had an amazing 4-course lunch prepared just for our group. It rained off and on, but we still enjoyed a river boat ride complete with a cocktail and more food. And we saw 3 rainbows! Highly recommend.

We had the best day of our trip on this tour. Leo was the greatest tour guide. The entire day was spent visiting vineyards, historical sites, family wineries and a boat trip on the Douro River. Every aspect of the trip was well planned, enjoyable and educational. Our guide, Leo, Was entertaining, educational, and funny. He was both personable and knowledgeable. Cannot say enough positive things about the entire experience!

The best part of my Porto trip! If you are even thinking of looking at other tour companies, stop, and book with BL Heritage immediately! You won't be disappointed. Leo did such an amazing job from start to finish with our tour group. We learned so much about the Douro Valley. it's wineries, it's history and why people are so passionate about the area. And boy did we laugh a lot. I didn't want the day to end. I hope to come back soon and tour with Leo again!

Fantastic day out in the Douro Valley. Ana was and excellent guide, very knowledgeable, relaxed and fun. Its my first time travelling on my own so this was a lovely day spent with strangers who soon became friends. Tastes, drank and bought many wines. The home cooked lunch at the wine yard was delicious. Such lovely touches to the day.

Best guides ever!! We have bought the Douro Valley Tour and it was the best choice! We loved it. Thank you guys

This tour was amazing. Even though it was a grey rainy day we had a brilliant time visiting the duoro valley and some of the vineyards there. Our group consisted of only 6 people so we had a really personal service throughout the day. The tour in a duoro vineyard was brilliant and the wines perfect. Then we went on a boat trip on the duoro and the people on the boat were great as was the port and nibbles. We then went onto an7 vineyard where we were treated to a beautiful lunch accompanied by a selection of wines and port. All in all it was one of those days that will stay in our memories for a very long time. Go on book it, you will have such a good day.

We did the Douro Valley Tour on March 12, 2019 and loved every minute. Our guide was friendly, funny and informative. The river cruise, with our "pirate" captain, was amazing. All the food and wine we had that day beat any expectation we might have had. Well worth the 9 hours!

Excellent quality service. The tour guides very knowledgeable and professional.

(Translated by Google) I loved it! Wonderful day accompanied by an extraordinary, cultured and affable guide! I strongly recommend it! (Original) Adorei! Dia maravilhoso acompanhada por um guia extraordinário, culto e afável! Recomendo vivamente!

(Translated by Google) Professionalism and friendliness Are the dishes of the house ... best guides ever (Original) Profissionalismo e simpatia São os pratos da casa... melhores guias de sempre

All the great reviews are not exaggerations. Bruno and his team have designed a absolutely wonderful experience for anyone who wants to see how Portugal port and winemaking has been done for centuries. I learned so about the artful way grapes are grown and processed to make the delicious wine we sampled. There was a lot of great wine. And food!! I won’t spoil the moments of delight you will surely experience of you book a tour. Just know it was all worth the time and money!

Can't recommend this tour enough. Bruno was a fabulous guide and the day was organised extremely well. We were picked up in a luxury minivan, then driven to the Douro valley. The tour started with a visited to a winery that still stomps grapes by foot, followed by a lovely boat tour, and then lunch and another tasting in a historic house! Everything was perfect!

It was mutually agreed that this was our favorite tour in Portugal. The warm demeanor of Jose and his guidance throughout the day always made me feel like we were in great hands! The day was nonstop adventure and luxury from our first stop to our last. Our meal was delectable and so much attention was paid to make sure that everyone's dietary needs were met. Missing a trip to the Duoro Valley really would have been missing out on the heart of Portugal. The culture and history that was imparted to us throughout the day was so interesting and intriguing. We just had a blast that day!!

Truly magical! the tour description sounded too good to be true but the reality was even more splendid. This is a must do if you like wine, beautiful scenery and boat rides! Def the only way to visit the Douro valley.

Ricardo’s tour was unmatched. He greeted us at a convenient location with a warm smile and great attitude. Our tour was full of information from beginning to end. The wineries we visited were smaller, family owned vineyards. We were served a full meal at lunch that would match anything your grandma could cook. The intimate atmosphere perfected the experience. Each of the questions we asked were answered fully. By the end of the tour, we not only felt like old friends, but extremely educated in Portuguese traditions. We will recommend this tour to all of our friends.

We did a tour with Leonardo and it was amazing! If your debating this tour, 100 percent you should book. Great group, great knowledge, great guide and great wineries. Makes us feel like family here.

If you do one thing in Portugal book this trip! It’s the perfect balance of scenery, food, wine, and experiencing Portugal as a local. I cannot recommend it enough. We will be talking about this experience for years to come.

Book this company without hesitation. We had the most fantastic day learning about the wines and heritage of the Douro Valley. Leo was a brilliant guide, the day was so relaxed and the group size was perfect. Not to mention of course the beautiful wines, delicious food and incredible scenery. They made sure I was catered for as a vegetarian and were full of great tips and suggestions for the rest of our visit. Overall this was the highlight of our trip. Thank you to Leo and the team!

This was a great tour! Bruno is really nice and funny, therefore a great tour guide. The vineyard we were taken to have the wine tasting was so beautiful with a breathtaking view. Lunch was delicious and the boat tour was amazing! We had a lovely time with lots of food and wine! I definitely recommend taking this tour fi you're a foodie and wine lover!

What a perfect day! We had a great time with Bruno seeing the Douro Valley yesterday. Amazing wine and breathtaking views - the highlight of our trip to Portugal so far. This is a must-do!

This tour and our guide Daniel were both absolutely fantastic! Daniel told us some great stories and interesting info about the valley on our drive out to the first winery where we met up with another one of their tour groups (so 12 of us total) for our first wine tasting. Then we headed with our group (5 people) to a beautiful, historical winery where the family who owns it cooked us a fantastic, authentic Portuguese lunch. From there we went on a boat tour where we had one of the local cocktails, a Port and Tonic. Everything about this tour was fantastic and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Thank you, Daniel!!

An amazing experience! A truly great trip through the beautiful Douro Valley. We had a lovely boat trip and visited two wineries where the people we met were really friendly and answered all our questions. And the best of all: Our amazing guide Leonardo who drove us safely to, around and from the valley. He was so friendly, taught us a lot about Douro and Porto and made us laugh a lot. He really made the day special!