Top Porto Outdoor Activities

The rocky mountains, oak forests, and historic villages of the Gerês National Park lie just over an hour’s drive from Porto. With this tour, venture off the beaten track in a 4x4 and explore little-known viewpoints, local villages, and secret swimming holes. Stop along the way to admire the wild landscapes and waterfalls, enjoy short hikes, tuck into a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cool off with a swim in a natural lagoon.

Come with us and get to experience all the diversity the park has to offer in one single day! This tour is for water lovers and nature addicts! Kayak in the Caniçada reservoir and start your day surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes. The kayaking trip is very easy! The idea is to provide you with a completely different perspective of Gerês! Taste a delicious traditional Portuguese food and wine in a local restaurant with a panoramic view to Cavado River. You will be able to explore and swim in some of the most beautiful hidden waterfalls and lagoons in Gerês National Park. And walking to an old village, learning more about Portugal far away from the cites. To be able to absorb all the sounds, smells, and natural beauty of Gerês during your day, you should be able to open your heart and clear your mind. Therefore, our price has everything included so you don’t have to worry!

Get out of the city and enjoy a day in the countryside during this small-group excursion from Porto. You’ll travel to local vineyards where you’ll get to sample wine and cheese, passing by gardens, lakes and picturesque homes along the way. At the Paleozoic Park of Valongo you’ll have the chance to explore ancient Roman mines dating back 2,000 years. You’ll also stop at the River Sousa, home to rock formations between 250 million and 500 million years old.

Escape the city in favor of Arouca Geopark, a natural wonderland home to the Paiva Walkways, on a full-day trip from Porto. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll follow a wooden walkway on a 5-mile (8-km) trail alongside the River Paiva. Upgrade  your tour to revitalize with a Portuguese specialty in the small village of Alvarenga, sample pinguça, a local liquor and enjoy a regional lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience Portugal’s wild side on this adventurous canyoning tour with an expert guide, departing from Porto. Join a small group of like-minded thrill seekers as you set out for the lush countryside. Learn the ropes of canyoning as you descend into serene passageways, climbing past gorges, waterfalls and more. Depending on the weather, you’ll go to either Peneda-Gerês National Park or Arouca Geopark. Swim between narrow cliffs, then reward yourself with a picnic lunch. Along the way, learn about the area from your local guide.

Hike into the heart of Gerês National Park and spend about an hour swimming in the natural pools. This guided day trip from Porto is ideal for nature lovers, and most hikers will find the 5-mile (8-km) round-trip trek easy on flat terrain. On rainy days during cooler months, you’ll visit Roman hot springs as an alternative. Make getting to your destination easy with hotel pickup.

Bicycling with a guide through Porto ensures you’ll explore the best bike routes through the coastal city. Cycle alongside the river and discover old neighborhoods in the historical center, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its economic significance as a port city, stop for coffee and pastries, and pass between two lovely city parks en route.

The spectacular Paiva Walkways is perfect for nature lovers who want to see idyllic landscapes. You’ll have a carefree day from the onset with round-trip transfers provided. Avoid long visitor lines by having an entrance ticket to Paiva Walkways included. After exploring the walkways, you’ll visit Aveiro on foot, enjoy a scenic boat ride along the canals, and also visit Costa Nova fishing village.

Take a horseback ride through the breathtaking scenery of Viana do Castelo. You will pass through fields of flowers, mountain trails and even the paradisiac beaches of Viana. The tour is supervised by an experienced teacher who will guide you and teach you how to better control your horse.

Cover more ground in less time on this active and informative 3-hour bike tour of Porto. Ideal for families, this tour covers the beaches, historic quarter, and port-side splendor of Porto at a leisurely pace suitable for all fitness and skill levels. Tick off top attractions such as São Francisco Church, Ponte de Don Luis I, and the Ribeira District, and pedal along a safe, pedestrianized route to the Porto wine cellars and the beaches of Foz. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people. 

Widely considered among Porto’s top attractions, the Porto Sea Life Aquarium is home to dazzling displays of coastal marine life. With this entrance ticket, gain entry to the aquarium and explore its exhibits at your leisure. During your independent visit, enjoy up-close encounters with some of the sea’s most colorful inhabitants. Watch octopus, rays, sea turtles, and sharks swimming through the waters, and learn of life beneath the waves in Portugal.

Get your adrenaline pumping while seeing Northern Portugal on this small-group Porto extreme city bike tour. Cycle through the city and watch its history, architecture, cultures, and gardens collide. An expert guide leads the way past historic landmarks. Along the way, break for lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant (additional expense). Travelers on this small-group tour are limited, to ensure a quality experience. Private tours are available.

Immerse yourself in Portugal’s wild landscape on this full-day small-group tour of Gerês National Park from Porto. You’ll hike up part of the mountain ranges of Peneda, Soajo, Amarela and Gerês, stopping to admire the Cávado river and Arado waterfall along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Gerês village and admire the gorgeous surrounding scenery as you rest. The rest of the day will feature stops at picturesque Pedra Bela, Portela do Homem and the natural hot springs of Lobios just over the Spanish border. This small group tour ensures a more personalized experience

Learning to surf has never been so relaxed. Lean back and let Linha de Onda's team take care of everything! You will be picked up in Porto and taken to the beach with the best waves for your level. Before that, you will get a wetsuit and a surfboard. You choose the board together with the experienced surf instructors of Linha de Onda. During this course, you will collect incredible memories and remember this experience forever! What are you waiting for?

Veer from the city sites and journey to the lush Douro Valley on this full-day 4x4 adventure from Porto. See Portugal’s enthralling landscape up-close, including the terraces vineyards of its most famous wine region, which is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, taste the region’s world-class wines and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Don’t miss out on Portugal’s epic waves — try surfing on this 3-hour lesson in Porto. Learn the basics of catching the best wave from a local Portuguese surfer and hang ten near one of Porto’s famed beaches. Your experienced surf instructor will teach you how to safely paddle out, stand up on your board and ride the Atlantic’s gnarly waves. Take the skills you learn here to other beaches around the world.

Get a feel for Gerés on this intimate, small-group walking and 4X4 tour which will have you feeling like a local. Observe waterfalls, enjoy a hike during which your guide provides fascinating insight into the flora and fauna, and dive into a crystal-clear lagoon if you wish. Not only will you cover lots of ground in just one day, you’ll learn about the people and culture of the region too.

Explore Portugal’s only national park on this full-day trek of Peneda-Geres National Park, departing from Porto. Venture into the unknown on a thrilling 4x4 ride, as your cruise into the countryside. Admire Portugal’s natural beauty, including green mountains and photo-worthy waterfalls and learn about the region from your knowledgeable guide. Savor a picnic lunch while you take in the sites.

Morning bike ride along the banks of the river Douro, beaches of Foz and City Park culminating with a typical lunch in the fishing village of Afurada. Along the way our guide will draw attention to the most typical and picturesque places of the city besides some precious suggestions of what to do in the city. After a tour of the magnificent park of the city, the return will transport us by boat to the other side of the bank where we will finalize the Tour with a magnificent lunch in the fishing village of Afurada de Baixo. After lunch we finish the TOUR with the delivery of the bikes in our store of Ribeira.

The Bestseller experience on an Electric Bike! All bikes in this tour are powered by an electric motor, you will be able to stroll with ease through all the highlights of the city. Discover a charming city perched over the river, composed by old houses that huddle together from the river quay until the sea. See the old palaces, the churches, the emblematic neighborhoods as well as the people that bring life into the city that was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This is perfect for those who enjoy bike riding and culture. Combining both in an exhilarating experience through Porto’s hills and cobblestone streets. Choose between the morning and afternoon schedule and make sure everyone has a minimum height of 4.3 feet. Let's GO! HIGHLIGHTS: * Cordoaria Garden * Clérigos Tower * Gomes Teixeira Square * Lello Bookstore * Cândido dos Reis and Galerias Paris streets * Aliados Avenue * São Bento train station * Porto Cathedral * Bridge D. Luís * Ribeira

You will discover the forest and nature at the "Serras do Porto" park. Leave the noise and stress of the city behind and enter in a natural park where you can hike in the mountains, just beside river, cross suspended bridges and visit ancient villages inhabited by only 5 people. In this perfect bucolic landscapes we will stop for a picnic with traditional products, cheese, fruit, and beverage, including local wine if desired. During the walk it's usual to see the shepherd and his sheep. Feel embraced by the nature, this peaceful place where you only hear the relaxing sound of the river and the birds! Don't forget to bring your camera as you will take amazing photos.

Spend a couple of hours exploring Portugal’s beautiful Douro River on this sightseeing cruise. After boarding your comfortable Bénéteau First at Douro Marina, check out landmark sites like Ponte da Arrábida, Alfandega, and Ponte Luis I. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Port, watch for wine caves and historic churches, and marvel at the abundant wildlife of the Douro Estuary.

Make the most of your time in Porto on this Sunset Porto Bike Tour. Traveling by bike means you’ll be able to see more places than a walking tour, and access areas that can’t be reached by car or bus. With bike hire included, you can travel light, and you’ll be in a small group tour, so you won’t lose your group. Highlights include Alfândega do Porto, Passeio Alegre Garden, and much more. 

Experience all of Porto’s bridges on this 50-minute cruise of Porto’s six bridges. Coast down the peaceful waters of the Douro River by boat as you see Porto to one side and Gaia to the other, and all of Porto’s stunning bridges connecting the two cities. You’ll quickly notice that no two bridges are alike, each with their own architecture and personality, making for stunning photo backdrops. As you sail the UNESCO river, you’ll see why this is one of the most unique ways to experience Northern Portugal.