Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- D. Luis Bridge
- Ponte da Arrábida
- Ponte de São João
- Ponte do Freixo
- Ponte da Ribeira
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 50-minute guided river cruise
- Live commentary in English
- Panoramic views of Porto's six iconic bridges
- Food and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The cruise operates in English; consider booking a private tour for other language preferences.
- Food and beverages are not included; feel free to bring your own snacks or purchase them before boarding.
- The cruise is subject to weather conditions; check the forecast and contact the operator if uncertain.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a boat ride.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic views.
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
- Third party services are subject to availability and may change without notice
- The cruise is panoramic and no guide or audio guide service is guaranteed
- There is a minimum of participants for the activity to run
- The opening hours of the Six Bridges Cruise are daily from 10:30am - 6pm April - September and from 11am - 4pm October - March
Traveler reviews
Very good and worth the cost.
This was an enjoyable trip and definitely worth the cost. However the English translation was always lagging behind the viewpoint so we were neck craning to see behind us. Having said that we saw all the bridges and some other sites and also we could have downloaded an audio guide. Worth the cost and I’d recommend if you want to spend 50 mins on a boat.
Avoid Douro Acima 6 bridge river ‘cruise’
Avoid Douro Acima for a 6 bridge rover cruise. Their agent near the cathedral told us we couldn’t buy tickets at the wharf (totally wrong) and said the boats go off every 30 minutes for an hour cruise. The crew takes a lunch break so there is no 1:00pm boat. The cruise is a scant 40 minutes, no safety instruction, no access to the promised QR code that provides history and context. Despite having tickets, and with no signage nor staff available to answer questions, you are expected to know you must ‘check in’ before lining up to board, which caused several passengers to lose their expected departure time. Staff seem nice enough but are working with super slow technology and only one machine. Once on board, there is a Portuguese and English dialogue but it is hard to hear. There are numerous boats along the dock that offer similar service; go talk to them….or look for more reputable operators online.
The only thing that was...
The only thing that was disappointing is that we were unaware of the audio about the bridges that could be downloaded. More communication at the check in point would have been. Also the check in point was not easy to find.
River cruise offers spectacular views
A visit to Porto would not be complete without a ride down the Douro River. The views of the area and the six bridges are spectacular. This is a good way to put your feet up, relax and enjoy the city.
Excellent perspective
River view gives an excellent perspective of Porto and Gaia, local history and the two cities connection to the vineyards up stream and to Gustav Eiffel