Porto · HIKING & TREKKING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 hiking & trekking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Hike to natural pools or tour Gerês waterfalls from Porto, with a guided small-group day, transport, and swimming time.
“Andre was a great guide, we had a really nice day!”
Paiva Walkways and the 516 Arouca suspension bridge from Porto, with an 8 km downhill hike, lunch in Arouca, and convent sweets.
“The suspension bridge and Paiva walkway is beautiful and a nice break from city sight seeing. Luis, our guide talked about the history of Portugal on the ride over. The walk is about 7km (all downhill) so wear good walking shoes, with a tasty veal lunch to follow. In the afternoon, we visited the monastery in Arouca with sweets and coffee afterwards. It was a fun day and would definitely recommend.”
Half-day hike and picnic in Porto’s Serras do Porto Park with guide Ricardo, dog Shy, and homestyle lunch from São Bento.
“Ricardo and his dog were great. Beautiful scenery and tiny mountain villages. We saw villager tending goats and beautiful streams. Made for nice conversation with the other travelers.”
Private Peneda-Gerês hiking with hotel pickup from Porto or Braga, waterfall views, a Roman road walk, and a guide who sets the pace.
“Very nice.Our tour guide is very knowledgeable of the normal flora. The swim after the hike is also very refreshing”
Porto to Peneda-Gerês National Park for a small-group hike and wild swim in seven lagoons, with breakfast, picnic lunch, and photos.
“Michael was a great tour guide. He kept a good pace for us to hike and knew of good spots for photos. We had a delicious and plentiful homemade lunch. He even taught us so much about Portuguese wine, it was like two tours in one.”
Guided Douro Valley hike from Vale de Mendiz to Pinhão with UNESCO scenery, wine tasting, and free-time options, in a small group.
“Miguel is a character (in the best way)! Lovely guide and fun experience. Can’t go wrong with this one.”
Walk the Passadiços do Paiva UNESCO gorge from Porto, zigzag stairs, river swims, lunch in Espiunca, plus Arouca monastery sweets.
“Sergio est un guide enthousiaste. Très beau site à visiter. Repas très agréable. Dommage que le guide pendant la visite n’était pas français comme précisé.”
Serra d’Arga hike in Minho with waterfall pools, a local-style swim, and included dinner, with small-group guiding from Portugal Active.
“I love this experience with Portugal Active. The guide, Jorge, is a very friendly and helpful guy. I loved all the scenery and the waterfalls. The meal, included, at the end of the activity was wonderful, it highlighted the welcoming spirit of the population of Viana do Castelo”
ATV quad tour from Meixedo near Braga, climbing to 825m, with helmet safety gear and scenic stops at chapels, mills, and watchtowers.
“Les quads confortables de bonne qualité, un décor et un circuit au top ainsi qu’un hôte genial a l’écoute et prudent permettes une balades de qualité !! Je recommande”
A private 5-hour Douro hike from Pinhão with a 370m climb, big views at Casal de Loivos, and a traditional picnic with wine.
“Very nice hike with private guide. The best part was the picnic with our guides Antonio and Silvia. Picnic was a small visit to portuguese cultut”
Hike Douro Valley vineyards from Porto with a Sabrosa coffee stop, picnic option, optional river cruise upgrade, scenic N222 return.
“Vineyards everywhere, absolutely beautiful. Walking through them you experience them from close up. Excellent combination with wine tasting. And where else would a guide lead this tour with one guest only? Adriano, you're the best, thanks a millions. Go join him!”
River trekking near Braga, Portugal: soft canyoning with jumps, natural slides, lagoon swims, snorkeling gear, helmets, and photo memories.
“From the first second on, our guides Bruno & Sara were outstandingly accommodating and made the river trekking a fantastic experience. They took time to explain us about the region, the river and brought us to the most beautiful spots. Even afterwards the two gave us personalized recommendations on excellent restaurants. The communication on English worked perfectly and we have to recommend this tour to every couple or family spending their time in this gorgeous region.”
3-hour river trekking in Arouca Geopark with NaTour Way, wetsuit and helmet included. Jump, slide, swim in UNESCO protected waters.
“Adoramos a experiência. Pequenos momentos de tensão mas é incrível. Saímos de lá a querer mais”
Cellars, cruises, day trips and everything between.
