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Six Bridges Cruise

The six bridges cruise in Porto is the city's most popular attraction. This trip along the Douro River will allow you to discover beautiful landscapes. Six Bridges Cruise.

  • 50 minutes
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The six bridges cruise in Porto is the city's most popular attraction. This trip along the Douro River will allow you to discover beautiful landscapes.

Six Bridges Cruise

During the cruise of the six bridges, we'll sail along the Douro from the Dom Luis I Bridge and the Arrábida Bridge to the Freixo Bridge, located at the eastern end of Porto.

As well as the aforementioned, we'll cross the Infante Don Enrique Bridge (built in 2003), the Maria Pia Bridge (designed by Gustave Eiffel's partner Théophile Seyrig in 1873) and the São João Bridge (for trains only).

And more than just bridges, during the cruise you can also enjoy the best views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, where the most famous wineries in Porto can be found. The cruise takes place on a traditional Rabelo boat, used for transporting barrels from the vineyards of the valley to the Gaia wineries.

At the end of the 50-minute trip on the Douro, we'll return to the starting point.

Cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia

If you are staying on the other side of the river Douro, you can reserve the six bridges cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will embark on a scenic 50-minute cruise along the Douro River, observing six iconic bridges that span the waterway. Starting from the Dom Luis I Bridge, you'll journey downstream past notable structures including the Arrábida Bridge, Infante Don Enrique Bridge, Maria Pia Bridge, and São João Bridge, ending at the Freixo Bridge.

Included
50-minute cruise on the Douro River.Live commentary about the bridges and the views.Use of traditional Rabelo boat.

Not Included
Food and beverages.Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Meeting Point

The cruise departs from the designated docking area near Dom Luis I Bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Included

  • 50–minute tour in a traditional Rabelo boat
  • Phone app with information in English

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Good Friend, 4050-243 Porto, Portugal

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