Published on Jan, 2025

Thanks to Gisela, it was one of the best tours I have ever experienced. We had a small group tour, and Gisela took us to local cafes and restaurants that we would not have visited without her. She explained the history of wine production and shared fascinating details while driving to both small and large wineries. :) I highly recommend this tour with Gisela! :)

Published on Dec, 2024

Simply perfect experience touring a stunning area. Our driver, David Mutinho, picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable Mercedes van a whisked us around more places than I had imagined we would have the opportunity to experience in one day. Truly a packed and long day, but we were so informed and entertained by David (impressive knowledge about EVERYTHING we asked or saw) the entire time. It was my daughter’s 22nd birthday and everyone we encountered made it all the more special. I can’t recommend this tour with David highly enough.

Published on Dec, 2024

We almost skipped visiting the Douro Valley since my wife doesn’t drink wine and the distance from Porto but we are so happy we did. The Douro Valley is the “Grand Canyon” of vineyards! We have visited many wineries around the world and the Douro Valley is head and shoulders above the rest. The views are spectacular! The wine tasting experience was phenomenal especially at Sandeman. We were blown away by the tour and tasting room overlooking the valley and river. We also visited a smaller winery with a different but equally impressive view and tasting which also included a tasting of olive oil. Between the two different wine tastings, we stopped for lunch at a local restaurant where we found the dishes to be tasty and plentiful. We booked our small group tour with Meridian4People and João was our guide. We are so happy we did. Our guide, Joao met us on time with a fairly new Mercedes van for a day of wine tasting with just us. Joao was an outstanding guide who spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable about the Douro Valley, wines, port, and all things Portuguese. João takes pride in his job and it shows. It was one of the most memorable days we spent during our 10 day visit to Portugal. Thank you Meridian4People and João for making it so! I highly recommend this tour company and guide.

Published on Nov, 2024

My husband and I had a wonderful day with Gisela and Chris and it ended up being a private tour with them the whole day! We enjoyed a quick stop in Amarante for coffee and a light breakfast before getting back on the road to our first tour and tasting at Quinta do Seixo-Sandeman for port wines. Following our tour, we stopped in a small town for a great local lunch and wonderful conversation. After lunch, we spent an hour cruising along the Douro River viewing the beautiful landscapes from the water. Our last stop of the day before heading back to Porto was a small family run winery and olive oil producer with stunning views of the valley. Definitely recommend this tour for those looking for an intimate group size with a variety of tastings!

Published on Nov, 2024

A fantastic day with an amazing guide and driver. We so much appreciated the stories, history, and food from the Douro Valley. Gisela took great pictures, told amazing stories, and played great music. Chris the driver is ready to bring his amazing experineces to future travelers too. The tours, boat trip, and great food just kept getting better. Our small group tour was top rarated.This is a lifetime memory.