Six Bridges Cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia

Enjoy the famous Six Bridges of Porto cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia. You'll take a cruise on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat, and enjoy the best views of the towns of the Douro.

Cruise Details

Leaving from the Vila Nova de Gaia dock, we pass along the Douro river on board a traditional Rabelo boat, used to transport barrels from the vineyards to the Gaia wineries. During the ride, we will admire the six main bridges which cross the Douro, linking Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia: Dom Luís I Bridge, Infante Dom Henrique Bridge, María Pía Bridge, São João railway bridge, Arrábida Bridge, and Freixo Bridge.

As we pass below the bridges, we will enjoy views of the towns along the river. Audioguides in English provide details about the main points of interest in Porto and Gaia. From the Rabelo, you can see the most famous of Porto's vineyards, found in Vila Nova de Gaia. The cruise ends back at the Vila Nova de Gaia dock.

Boat Schedule

From 1st April to 24th October, boats leave from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.From 1st November to 31st March, boats leave from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 4 pm.A minimum number of participants is required. If this number is not reached for a departure time, your reservation will pass automatically to the next available slot.

Six Bridges Cruise

If you're in Oporto, you can also book our Six Bridges Cruise.