Fun activities for couples in Northern Portugal

Popular activities for couples in Northern Portugal

Vineyards explanation at a wine estate

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

10 hours

4.8
10586 reviews

$93.87

Douro Valley - Oporto Road Trips

Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise

9 to 10 hours

4.8
3556 reviews

$127.00

Enjoy our private boat trip in Douro Valley

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto

10 hours

4.9
682 reviews

$182.22

São Leonardo Galafura ViewPoint

Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

10 hours

4.8
4303 reviews

$93.37

Porto

Porto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos

4 to 12 hours

4.9
493 reviews

$276.09

Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

4 hours

4.8
971 reviews

$58.52

Small-group Experiences

Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

10 hours

4.8
3379 reviews

$139.15

Full Day Tour in the Douro Valley with 1 hour River Cruise

Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

10 hours

4.8
2507 reviews

$93.87

Quinta da Roêda

Premium Douro Valley Small-Group Tour, Wine Tasting, Lunch & Boat

9 hours

4.8
1095 reviews

$150.63

Food & Wine Walking Tour - Porto

Porto 3-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour

3 hours

4.8
1819 reviews

$81.72

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Small Group Day Trip to Braga and Guimarães with Lunch Included

8 hours

4.8
344 reviews

$138.04

Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

2 hours

4.7
1528 reviews

$26.50

Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

10 hours

4.9
1367 reviews

$138.04

Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise

10 hours

4.8
325 reviews

$254.00

Douro Valley Prime Tour: Wine Tastings, Boat and Lunch from Porto

8 to 9 hours

4.9
335 reviews

$143.56

Bom Jesus

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

9 hours

4.7
2234 reviews

$58.64

Port Wine Tour

Port Wine Lodges Tour Including 7 Port Wine Tastings (English)

3.5 hours

4.8
1511 reviews

$59.63

Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime

2 hours

4.7
556 reviews

$44.73

Porto to Lisbon with stops Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Nazaré-Óbidos

3 to 8 hours

4.8
28 reviews

$220.87

Authentic Food and Wine Tour in Porto by Food Lover Tour

3 hours

4.9
558 reviews

$72.33

Tips for couples visiting Northern Portugal

When is the best time to visit Northern Portugal?

The best time to visit Northern Portugal is during the spring months of March to May and the fall months of September to November. These times of year provide warm and pleasant temperatures ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Additionally, these months tend to be less crowded than the summer months.

What are some fun activities for couples in Northern Portugal?

  • Explore the historical buildings of Porto, Portugal’s second largest city.

  • Visit the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Monserrate Palace and Park and the Mitra Monastery.

  • Take a cruise along the Douro River, discovering charming port-wine villages.

  • Go on a hike through the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.

  • Adventure into the Forest of Alvao, the largest rocky massif in Portugal.

What are some romantic date ideas in Northern Portugal?

  • Take a romantic boat trip on the Douro River, followed by a dinner at a waterfront restaurant

  • Visit the stunning Mosteiro de Guimarães, a historic monastery dating back to the 10th century

  • Explore the stunning Sintra Palace and its surrounding gardens

  • Stroll along the winding cobbled roads of Porto city center to take in some beautiful architecture

  • Relax in one of the many beach parks in the northern region for a tranquil and romantic experience

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