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
13525 reviews

$115.71

Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise

10 hours

4.9
2010 reviews

$146.09

Douro Valley - Oporto Road Trips

Douro Valley Small Group Tour: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

9 to 10 hours

4.8
4861 reviews

$146.09

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

4 hours

4.8
3506 reviews

$64.27

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
3669 reviews

$111.03

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

10.5 hours

4.6
2670 reviews

$92.33

Porto: Luxury Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting & Snacks

2 hours

4.9
242 reviews

$64.28

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto

9.5 hours

4.9
959 reviews

$192.84

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

4 to 10 hours

4.9
842 reviews

$292.19

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

2 hours

4.7
1906 reviews

$46.75

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

10 hours

4.7
5260 reviews

$104.02

Porto: Douro River Boat Cruise with Port Wine and Snacks

2 hours

4.8
633 reviews

$46.75

Douro Valley Half-Day Tour with Winery and Lunch From Porto

6 hours

4.9
160 reviews

$128.56

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

10 hours

4.8
1594 reviews

$128.56

Quinta da Roêda

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

9 hours

4.8
1372 reviews

$149.02

Bom Jesus

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

9 hours

4.7
2633 reviews

$68.96

Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

4 hours

4.5
1601 reviews

$53.76

Douro Estate

Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise

9 to 10 hours

4.8
3656 reviews

$172.98

Authentic Food and Wine Tour in Porto by Food Lover Tour

3 hours

4.9
1090 reviews

$80.64

Porto Douro River Cruise With Port Wine - Daytime or Sunset

2 hours

4.7
775 reviews

$52.59

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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