Dderm33September 2026 • TripAdvisor
Most personalized comprehensive tour of the Douro Valley
My husband and I had never been to Portugal. Our 12 day trip had five stops starting from the Douro Valley and going down to the Algarve. It was important that our tours were personalized and with the most knowledgeable guides and best locations. João of Luxury Douro Tours provided several options but the one we picked was his Luxury Tour of the Douro Valley. João, the owner of Luxury Douro Tours, arranged and personally guided us through a full day of activities. Our day began with João picki...read more
KKatjohn55September 2024 • TripAdvisor
Outstanding Tour
We had the most memorable day touring with João. The tour was outstanding from beginning to end. A very special part of the day was lunch at a local restaurant where he knew the owner. We ate what the owner prepared. I would recommend any tour with João as he is a warm, knowledgeable, intelligent professional!
MMobile48642816987May 2024 • TripAdvisor
Best Trip Ever!!
If TripAdvisor went to 100 for ratings we would give Joao 200…. The whole experience was the best part of our trip to Portugal ….
Eemmaroonie323November 2023 • TripAdvisor
Once in a lifetime experience
Wow! Is the word I said the most yesterday and wow it was. Joao was an amazing tour guide, he organised the whole day for myself, my wife and my two friends who are visiting us from the UK. The whole day was seamless, filled with information, beautiful views and of course food and wine. This is once in a lifetime experience and in my opinion one of the most beautiful places in the world and what a better way then to visit it then in luxury.
TTrip55548390251November 2023 • TripAdvisor
Douro Valley + João + Engagement = A Trip of a Lifetime!
I surprised my fiancé with this trip to get engaged - one of the best decisions of my life! It was better than I could have ever imagined! I want to start by saying, I never write reviews but João deserved one because everyone needs to know about this tour (more accurately, many tours inside of one tour) and make it happen at least once in their lifetime.
First off, João really made the trip extra special. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, passionate and insightful; by the end of it we fe...read more