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
9248 reviews

$98.38

São Leonardo Galafura ViewPoint

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

10 hours

4.7
3760 reviews

$93.36

River Cruise in the Douro River

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

10 hours

4.8
2374 reviews

$99.37

Douro Valley - Oporto Road Trips

Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise

9 to 10 hours

4.8
3404 reviews

$138.02

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

4 hours

4.8
673 reviews

$55.20

Porto

Porto to Lisbon Up to 3 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare or Fatima, Obidos

4 to 10 hours

4.9
444 reviews

$248.44

Enjoy our private boat trip in Douro Valley

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto

10 hours

4.9
639 reviews

$154.58

Majestic Douro Valley

Douro Valley Wine Tour: 3 Vineyard Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch

10 hours

4.8
1255 reviews

$99.37

Quinta da Roêda

Douro Valley: Small-Group Tour Wine Tasting, Lunch, River Cruise

9 hours

4.8
1069 reviews

$176.67

Premium Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

10 hours

4.9
1178 reviews

$138.02

Small-group Experiences

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

10 hours

4.8
3360 reviews

$154.58

Food & Wine Walking Tour - Porto

Porto 3-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour

3 hours

4.8
1720 reviews

$81.71

Douro Valley: Food and Wine Small Group Tour from Porto

10 hours

4.7
408 reviews

$149.06

Port Wine Tour

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

3.5 hours

4.8
1403 reviews

$57.42

Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime

2 hours

4.7
539 reviews

$44.72

Porto: Boat Tour by the Douro River with Wine and Snacks included

2 hours

4.7
161 reviews

$42.73

Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

10.5 hours

4.6
2203 reviews

$99.37

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

2 hours

4.7
1423 reviews

$26.50

Bom Jesus

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

9 hours

4.6
1709 reviews

$58.63

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Small Group Day Trip to Braga and Guimarães with Lunch Included

8 hours

4.8
313 reviews

$132.50

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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