The 6 Bridges Cruise

The Trip

The 6 Bridges Cruise is carried out by Rabelo boats, which were originally used to transport Port wine barrels from the Douro Region to Gaia/Porto.

Nowadays, these boats have been fully adapted for passenger transport with maximum comfort and are equipped with the most modern navigation systems. In 50 minutes, you can enjoy a tour from the Historic Center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Freixo upstream and to the mouth of the Douro, downstream.

Take the opportunity to admire a rich and stunning landscape, while learning about the history of the 6 bridges that unite Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, as well as other points of interest in these two cities.

Duration: 50 min

D. Luís I Bridge

Built in 1886. It is the oldest bridge in the city that remains in operation.

Maria Pia Bridge

Built between January 1876 and 4 November 1877 by Gustave Eiffel’s company.

São João Bridge

Built in 1991, to replace the Maria Pia Bridge.

Arrábida Bridge

At the time of its construction, it had the largest reinforced concrete arch in the world.

Freixo Bridge

Considered the most upstream bridge on the river, in the city of Porto.

Infante Bridge

Named in honour of the Porto native Prince Henry the Navigator, it is the most recent bridge.

Via D’Ouro Vessel

The Boat

The rabelo boat Via D’Ouro, PT-132518-AL, was built at the Peniche shipyard, made of iron and clad with wood above the waterline.
This vessel is designed for passenger transport and offers all necessary safety and comfort features.

The Via D’Ouro rabelo boat has a capacity for 225 people and includes a covered dining area with 120 seats, a bar, kitchen, restrooms, air conditioning, an upper deck, and an audio-guide system.

Vessel Length: 37.27 meters

Start

Cais da Estiva, Ribeira, Porto

End

Cais de Gaia, Vila Nova de Gaia

VP

The Restaurant

The Perfect View to Fall in love with the City

This is undoubtedly the most beautiful view from which to enjoy “Invicta”. The large terrace shows visitors the city of Porto, inviting them to take their table and enjoy the restaurant’s gastronomic offer without rushing. The view also takes in the entire interior, surrounded by large glass windows. And there’s also an elevated, large and almost secret garden!

Rua do Choupelo, 39 4400-088 V.N. Gaia

900 meters on foot – 13 min

May 15th 2025
17:30 - 17:45
Boarding Bus - IPO Porto
18:00 - 18:30
Cais da Estiva, Ribeira - Porto
18:30 - 19:30
Douro River Trip
19:30 - 20:00
Walk from Cais de Gaia to VP restaurant at WOW
20:00 - 23:30
Dinner at VP restaurant at WOW
23:30 - 23:45
Boarding Bus - WOW
23:45 - 00:00
IPO Porto