Six Bridges Cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia

Six Bridges Cruise

Leaving from the Vila Nova de Gaia dock, we pass along the Douro river on board a traditional Rabelo boat, with which the barrels were transported from the vineyards of the valley to the Gaia wineries. 

During the boat ride we will admire the six main bridges which cross the Douro and link Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia: The Dom Luís I Bridge (the most famous of the six, built in the 19th century), Infante Dom Henrique bridge, María Pía bridge (designed by one of Gustave Eiffel's associates), the São João railway bridge, Arrábida Bridge and Freixo Bridge.

As we pass below the bridges of the Douro river, we will enjoy some of the best views of the towns along the river. We'll learn details about the main points of interest in Porto and Gaia thanks to audioguides in English which you can enjoy on board. From the Rabelo, you can see the most famous of Porto's vineyards, found in Vila Nova de Gaia.

The six bridges cruise ends back at the Villa Nova de Gaia dock.

Schedule

• From 1st April to 24th October the boats leave at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. 
• From 1st November to 31st March the boats leave at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm. 
• A minimum number of participants is required. If this number of minimum participants is not reached for a given 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.