From Porto: Six Bridges Cruise (Cais da Ribeira)
About This Tour
See Porto from the water on a classic Douro River cruise that passes beneath the city’s six iconic bridges. In just 50 minutes, this panoramic journey offers a...
Duration: 50 Minutes · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia · Languages: English
Know before you go: Porto - open ticket is valid for the boats of Douro Acima or Tomaz do Douro departing from Ribeira Quay with departures every hour; Gaia - open ticket is valid for the boats of Rota do Douro departing from Gaia Quay with departures every 30 minutes; The opening hours of the Six Bridges Cruise are daily from 10:30am - 6pm April - September and from 11am - 4pm October - March; 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; A printed voucher is required/mandatory; Please note this activity requires a printed voucher to be given on board • Also, keep in mind this is a busy activity so make sure you are there earlier than the starting time • Please also note this is a nautical activity and subject to weather and river navigation conditions which may change with no prior notice
About Porto
Porto
Rising elegantly from the banks of the Douro River, Porto is an enthralling town of port cellars and UNESCO-tagged streets in the Ribeira. Discover the culture of Portugal’s northern hub with a local guide.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
There are six magnificent bridges that join the two banks of the Douro River. Have fun on the Six Bridges Cruise and get to know them – Luís I, Infante, Dona Maria, S. João, Arrábida and Freixo – from the oldest to the most modern. Enjoy the trip and observe the main points of interest that the view allows to reach: Ribeira Historic Area. S. Francisco Church . Stock Exchange Palace. Porto Customs House (Alfândega) . Port Wine Museum . Massarelos Church . Arrábida Bridge . Foz do Douro. AfuradaThe Ponte Dom Luís I is a true icon of the city of Porto and a marvel of 19th century engineering. The Dom Luís I Bridge spans the River Douro between Porto on the north bank and Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank. Designed by German architect, Téophile Seyrig (1843-1923), a disciple and business partner of French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame), the Ponte Dom Luís I had the longest span of any metal bridge in the world when it was completed in 1886. Originally meant for road traffic, now the upper span carries Line D of the Porto metro and a pedestrian walkway, while the lower deck is for road traffic and pedestrians with no fear of vertigo.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Porto, PT · Tour start: Porto, PT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
