15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Porto Worth Booking

1.From Porto: Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 323 reviews · from $77Our pick

Hike to Gerês waterfalls and natural pools from Porto, or choose a scenic loop with lunch and Bom Jesus de Braga.

“I had the incredible opportunity to explore the breathtaking Gerês National Park, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The 10-kilometer hike into the heart of the park was an adventure that I will cherish forever. The lush greenery, the sound of birds, and the fresh mountain air combined to create a serene yet invigorating experience. One of the absolute highlights was reaching the park's stunning waterfalls. The sight of crystal-clear water cascading down the rocks, surrounded by the untouched beauty of nature, was simply mesmerizing. Taking a refreshing dive into the natural pools felt like a dream—it was the perfect reward after the hike. The water was cool, clean,…”

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2.Porto: Paiva Walkways and Suspension Bridge Hike with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · from $111

Hike Portugal’s Paiva Walkways, cross the 516 Arouca bridge, enjoy a local lunch, and taste convent sweets on a small-group day trip from Porto.

“It was raining, but it was an experiance and the guide was perfect.”

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3.Half-day Hike & Picnic with Dog Love in Porto’s Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Escape Porto for a guided mountain hike, homemade picnic, river views, and dog Shy in Serras do Porto Park.

“This hike was so beautiful, and Ricardo and Shy made it even more memorable! As a solo traveler, finding activities that only require one person are hard to come by, but I'm glad I found this one.”

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4.Peneda-Gerês Hiking & Sightseeing: Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $144

Explore Peneda-Gerês from Braga with a private guide, waterfalls, mountain views, a Roman road, hotel transfers, and flexible hiking.

“To have your own guide was fantastic. We learnt so much and went to places we may not have seen otherwise.”

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5.Porto: swimming, hiking, picnic in Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 9 hours · from $76

Swim in seven lagoons, hike through Gerês National Park, enjoy Portuguese food, and visit a traditional village on a small-group trip from Porto.

“We had an amazing trip. Ruben is a really great guide who always looked after us and made sure that we had enough rest. We learned a lot from him and his insights. The lagunes are stunning and swimming in them felt really refreshing after the hike. The view was simply breathtaking. We really recommend Ruben as a guide and the Gerês-Nationalpark for a beginner friendly hiking activity.”

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6.Douro valley: 10 km hike in the Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $74

Hike 10 km through Douro vineyards and villages, enjoy valley views, wine tasting, and optional Pinhão boat ride from Porto.

“Enjoyable day from the moment we met our guide, Jiao, and our group of 8 people from around the world. The van was comfortable and Jiao was full of personal stories as well as information about the Douro Valley. 2 wine-tastings with explanations were excellent - the smaller one with a guitar concert by another tour guide- was more intimate. Lunch in a restaurant was delicious and gave us more time to get to know our group. Boat ride was relaxing and picturesque. You could tell that Jiao really loves what he does.Read more”

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7.Leave Porto and go hiking in the Paiva Walkways, Arouca

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Hike Arouca’s Paiva Walkways from Porto, cross zigzag stairs, swim in the river, and taste convent sweets for $76.

“Sérgio was an awesome host! The walkways are gorgeous and the tour was handled very well. On time and very friendly.”

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8.Serra D’Arga Hike, Dive & Dine Like A Local in a Secret Spot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Hike Serra D’Arga, swim beneath waterfalls, and enjoy Minho food with Portugal Active on a small-group afternoon from Braga.

“I had an amazing adventure with PORTUGAL ACTIVE!!! The guide, Jorge, knowledge and passion made the trip unforgettable. Friendly and approachable, he created a comfortable environment throughout. Don't miss out on an adventure with PORTUGAL ACTIVE and with Jorge!”

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9.hike quad mountain altitude 825m / hike atv mountain altitude 825m

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $71

Ride an ATV from Meixedo to 825 meters, passing chapels, mills, watchtowers, free-roaming horses, and mountain honey stops.

“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”

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10.Pinhão Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $201

Hike Pinhão’s Douro Valley hills with guide Antonio, enjoy sweeping river views, and share a homemade picnic with local wine.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Antonio! The hike we took was exhilarating and challenging, but we saw and learned so much about Douro, the land, and cultivating vines for wine. We also went to a small village at the top of the moRead more”

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11.HIKING in the Douro Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

Hike through Douro vineyards from Porto with a picnic, river views, small-group guiding, and an optional Douro cruise.

“I had an excellent time. Got a great hike in (It is beautiful!) made some friends from other countries, and ended the day with snacks :) Our guide for the day was very friendly and made sure everyone had fun!”

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12.River Trekking/soft canyoning through wild lagoons and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Explore Braga’s wild river by swimming, sliding, climbing, and hiking through clear lagoons and waterfalls with a small English-speaking group.

“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.”

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13.Ana Ferreira Caves & Peaks Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Hike Porto Santo’s Pico Ana Ferreira, explore volcanic caves, and enjoy wide island views with guide Matias, Sherlock, and hotel pickup.

“Wonderful surprise this hicking that we´ve had. It was very nice to meet Matias, Sherlock (the dog) and Sofia. The tour was very interesting, with several breathtaking views and incredible places to enjoy nature. Matias has a very huge knowledge about Porto Santo and it´s points os interest and he is very attentive guide. Unforgetable experience, for sure!”

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14.Walking & Hiking Through Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Walk Porto’s tiled churches, medieval lanes, riverfront, bridges, and viewpoints with a private guide, ending with Port wine by the Douro.

“Ricardo was outstanding! He was fun, playful, informative, and professional. Great variety of views of the city and different neighborhoods. Food, culture, history, etc…all enjoyably covered during the tour. Walked 18,000 steps. Highly recommended!!”

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15.River Trekking in Arouca Geopark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

River trekking in Arouca Geopark pairs local guides, clear lagoons, rock slides, swimming and safety gear for a lively three-hour outing.

“Adoramos a experiência. Pequenos momentos de tensão mas é incrível. Saímos de lá a querer mais”

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