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
10377 reviews

$79.35

Douro Valley - Oporto Road Trips

Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise

9 to 10 hours

4.8
3507 reviews

$116.37

Enjoy our private boat trip in Douro Valley

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto

10 hours

4.9
670 reviews

$174.56

Porto

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

4 to 10 hours

4.9
485 reviews

$238.04

River Cruise in the Douro River

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

10 hours

4.8
2465 reviews

$79.60

São Leonardo Galafura ViewPoint

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

10 hours

4.8
4253 reviews

$89.45

Small-group Experiences

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

10 hours

4.8
3373 reviews

$148.11

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

4 hours

4.8
890 reviews

$52.89

Food & Wine Walking Tour - Porto

Porto 3-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour

3 hours

4.8
1791 reviews

$78.29

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

10 hours

4.8
317 reviews

$243.33

Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime

2 hours

4.7
549 reviews

$42.85

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Small Group Day Trip to Braga and Guimarães with Lunch Included

8 hours

4.8
333 reviews

$126.95

Quinta da Roêda

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

9 hours

4.8
1088 reviews

$153.40

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

8 to 9 hours

4.9
333 reviews

$137.53

Majestic Douro Valley

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

10 hours

4.8
1287 reviews

$84.12

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

2 hours

4.7
1503 reviews

$25.39

Bom Jesus

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

9 hours

4.7
2128 reviews

$56.18

Premium Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

10 hours

4.9
1337 reviews

$132.24

Douro Valley Wine Tour - Oporto Road Trips

Exclusive Douro Valley: Visit 3 Wineries, 9 Wine Tastings & Lunch

9 to 10 hours

4.8
288 reviews

$121.66

Porto: Douro River Boat Cruise with Port Wine and Snacks

2 hours

4.8
72 reviews

$42.32

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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