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
11093 reviews

$112.90

Douro Valley - Oporto Road Trips

Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

9 to 10 hours

4.8
3789 reviews

$142.54

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
2685 reviews

$108.33

Quinta da Roêda

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

9 hours

4.8
1147 reviews

$165.35

Enjoy our private boat trip in Douro Valley

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto

10 hours

4.9
732 reviews

$188.16

São Leonardo Galafura ViewPoint

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

10 hours

4.8
4449 reviews

$101.49

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

4 hours

4.8
1396 reviews

$62.71

Porto

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

4 to 10 hours

4.9
562 reviews

$285.09

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

10.5 hours

4.6
2307 reviews

$91.23

Small-group Experiences

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

10 hours

4.8
3435 reviews

$159.65

Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

10 hours

4.9
1496 reviews

$142.54

Porto Douro River Sightseeing Sailing Cruise at Sunset or Daytime

2 hours

4.7
587 reviews

$51.32

Food & Wine Walking Tour - Porto

Porto Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

3 hours

4.8
1919 reviews

$84.39

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

8 to 9 hours

4.9
388 reviews

$165.35

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

2 hours

4.7
1610 reviews

$45.61

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Braga & Guimarães Small Group Tour: Lunch & All Tickets Included

8 hours

4.8
380 reviews

$142.54

Majestic Douro Valley

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

10 hours

4.8
1348 reviews

$108.33

Douro Valley from Porto with Wineries, Lunch and Boat Trip

10 hours

4.8
454 reviews

$125.44

Port Wine Tour

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

3.5 hours

4.9
1617 reviews

$61.58

Bom Jesus

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

9 hours

4.7
2324 reviews

$67.28

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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