Included: An experienced, local cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day guided cycling tour on the Camino de Santiago through Portugal and Spain (6 days of riding) Accommodation for 7 nights at comfortable historic hotels 7 breakfasts Cube hardtail mountain bike rental, professionally maintained and fitted to you before the first ride Support van and mechanic assistance throughout Luggage transfers between hotels Energy snacks and water refills along the way Travel insurance during the tour Bike jersey of the Camino Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout): Gravel bike or e-bike upgrade Transfer from Santiago to Porto at the end of the tour — leave a note at checkout if interested Not included: Transportation to Portugal Lunches and dinners Transfer back to Porto at the end of the tour Personal expenses Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this cycling tour, good fitness is required as well as comfort spending several days in a row in the saddle . You’ll ride 295 km (180 mi) in total across six days on mountain bikes, on a mix of waymarked trails and quiet roads. A support van rides along with the group, so there’s always a spot to hop in if you need a break, plus mechanic assistance if something needs fixing. Luggage is moved between hotels for you, so you only carry what you want for the day. If you’d like the climbs to feel easier, an e-bike upgrade can be arranged at an additional cost. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of Portugal bike tours and Camino de Santiago tours .

What do I need to bring?

Riding gear: Cycling helmet (optional) Padded cycling shorts or bib shorts (two pairs are handy for six days of riding) Cycling jerseys and a light long-sleeve layer for cool mornings Windproof and waterproof cycling jacket Cycling gloves Cycling shoes, or comfortable trainers with a stiff sole Sunglasses Chamois cream (optional, but your legs will thank you on day four) Clothing & footwear: Casual clothes for evenings at the hotels Comfortable walking shoes for exploring towns and Santiago Warm layer for cooler Galician evenings Other: Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, and hand sanitizer Any personal medication Passport or ID Phone charger and a power bank Camera (optional but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

What are the rental bikes like?

A Cube hardtail mountain bike is included in the price. It has front suspension, a Shimano Deore 1×10 drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes, which make it a good match for the Camino’s mix of trails and gravel paths. If you’d like something different, two upgrades are available at an additional fee: Kona gravel bike — carbon fork, Shimano Cues groupset, hydraulic disc brakes, and mixed-terrain tires Bosch e-bike — Cube or Radon frame, Bosch mid-drive motor, Shimano Cues groupset, and hydraulic disc brakes

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: This is a fully guided tour in a small group, with an experienced local guide and a support van accompanying the riders. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants. Cycling can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18 , you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the cycling tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your cycling tour is Porto . To get there, most people fly into Porto Airport (OPO) . From there, you can take a shuttle service or public transport to reach the city. You will meet your guide in Porto on Day 1 of the tour.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Guided Camino Portugués Bike Tour: Porto to Santiago in 8 Days

Name: Camino Portugués Bike Tour: Porto to Santiago
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8 days | Moderate | 5.00

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For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have made their way north toward Santiago de Compostela, and the Camino Portugués is one of the most popular routes to get there. On this guided bike tour, we ride it from Porto to Santiago’s cathedral over six days. We’ll follow waymarked stone trails and hidden gravel paths, roll through green river valleys and quiet Galician villages, and stop for hilltop views along the way. Whether you come for faith or simple curiosity, a support van, luggage transfers, and comfortable historic hotels handle the logistics, so every day is about the ride itself.

Adventure Highlights

A thousand-year-old pilgrimage: Follow the waymarked Camino from Porto all the way to Santiago de Compostela, finishing the journey at the city’s famous cathedral
Galicia at bike pace: Sleepy villages, centuries-old churches, hilltop views, then long descents into river valleys
Support at every turn: A local guide, a support van with mechanic assistance, energy snacks, and water refills keep the days running smoothly, whatever the terrain

Duration

8 days

Season

April through October

Group size

Up to 12 people

The adventure, day by day

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The trip runs eight days, with six of them in the saddle. We meet in Porto and transfer to the start, then ease into the Camino with a first day of gentle pedalling before the route settles into its rhythm: waymarked trails, quiet villages, a few honest climbs, and green valleys on the way down. The final stage brings us into Santiago de Compostela and the cathedral square, which is a moment worth arriving at slowly. Each night is in a comfortable historic hotel with breakfast, bags are transferred for us, and rental bikes are included with upgrades available at additional cost.

Day 1: Arrive in Porto and transfer to the start

Image 8: Tour group raising glasses in a sunset toast by the Atlantic

Arrive in Porto, where we’ll all meet at 3 pm at our first hotel. Once everyone has checked in, we’ll get to know our bikes and adjust each one so it’s set up and ready to ride. We’ll finish with a group briefing, where your guide will walk us through the daily routine for the days ahead on our pilgrimage to Santiago.

Accommodation: Historic hotel

Day 2: First pedal strokes on the Camino

After breakfast, we clip in and join a route that pilgrims have travelled for more than a thousand years. The first day is about finding your rhythm, getting used to the bike beneath you, and letting the group settle into a pace that works for everyone. Your guide sets the tempo, the support van is never far behind, and a mechanic is on hand if anything needs adjusting. Energy snacks and water refills keep you going between stops. Your luggage travels ahead to the next hotel, so you ride light and arrive to find your bags already waiting for you.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ocean view hotel

Day 3: Waymarked stone trails and scallop-shell markers

Image 7: Cyclist beside a Camino waymarker surrounded by green foliage

Today the Camino shows its character. We follow waymarked stone trails through open countryside, with yellow arrows and scallop-shell markers pointing the way at every junction. It’s an easy route to love: no map-reading stress, just your guide, the markers, and the steady turn of the pedals. We pause for coffee, refill bottles, and swap stories with walkers heading the same direction. The van shadows the route all day, so you can hop in for a stretch if you want to, and your bags are moved to tonight’s hotel while you ride. Dinner is your own to choose in town.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ocean view hotel

Day 4: Quiet villages and centuries-old churches

Image 5: Historic church tower along the Camino beneath a clear blue sky

Today the Camino slows right down. We roll through small villages where the church is often the oldest thing standing, stopping to look inside when the doors are open and to grab a coffee wherever it smells right. The support van is never far behind, so all you carry is what you need for the ride, and your bags are waiting at the hotel when we arrive. Our guide keeps the pace friendly and handles anything mechanical along the way. Lunch is on your own, which means you get to pick the village café that looks best when hunger hits.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Historic hotel

Day 5: Hilltop views and green river valleys

Image 6: Cyclist overlooking a coastal bridge on the route to Santiago

A climbing day, and a rewarding one. We work our way up to hilltop viewpoints, take the time to look back at where we have come from, then drop into green river valleys on the far side. Nothing about it is a race; we regroup at the top, refill bottles, and share out the energy snacks before the descent. Waymarkers and scallop shells keep pointing the way north, and the van shadows us the whole day in case anyone wants a lift up the last ramp. We finish at another comfortable hotel with your luggage already in the room.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Historic hotel

Day 6: Riding through Galicia with fellow pilgrims

Image 12: Cyclists riding together along a shaded woodland trail

Galicia feels different, and you notice it straight away. The trails get busier with walkers and riders heading the same direction, and a steady stream of “Buen Camino” follows us all day. We chat with people from all over, swap stories at the coffee stops, and settle into the rhythm that has carried pilgrims along this route for more than a thousand years. Your guide rides with the group, points out what is worth a pause, and the mechanic sorts any wobbly gear. Dinner is your call tonight, and Galician kitchens are a good reason to go hungry.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Historic hotel

Day 7: Final stage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Image 3: Cycling group celebrating their arrival at Santiago Cathedral

The last pedal strokes of the pilgrimage. We roll out after breakfast, following the waymarks north with the support van and mechanic never far behind, trading “Buen Camino” with walkers and riders who have come from all directions. The closer we get, the busier the trail feels, and then the spires appear and we ride the final stretch into the old town together. Arriving at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after six days on the road is a moment that lands differently for everyone, so take your time with it. Evening is yours to celebrate in the city, however you like.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 4 star hotel

Day 8: On the next morning you are free to explore Santigo

Image 4: Buen Camino stone marker decorated with shells and pilgrim keepsakes

Breakfast together one last time, then we say goodbye to each other. We finish the tour in Santiago so you have the option to continue your voyage in Spain or get back to Porto (transfer back not included). Safe travels, and Buen Camino.

Meals: Breakfast

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Image 3: Bicycle beside a yellow Camino de Santiago scallop-shell waymarker

Lisbon cityscape with a view of the Tagus river

Lodging

Historic hotels

Every night of the trip, seven in total, is spent in very comfortable historic hotels chosen for their character and their location close to the route. Our bags travel ahead of us in the support van, so when we roll in after a stage, everything we need is already waiting in the room. There’s time to shower, stretch out sore legs, and wander into town to see where the local pilgrims are gathering. Mornings start easy with breakfast included every day, enough to get us back on the bikes and heading north. Note that exact accommodations may vary depending on availability, but will always be of the same standard and comfort.

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What others say about this adventure

5.00 (4 reviews)

Tatiana Borba Guedes

My first cycling trip, and even outside my country, couldn’t have been with a better guide. Rodrigo is super patient and responsible with everyone, and he even carefully chose all the accommodations along the Way, so we could rest comfortably after cycling. I LOVED IT!
God willing, I will do other incredible cycling trips like this one to Santiago de Compostela.

Ankit Gaurav

Amazing bike tour. Definitely recommended. Everything was perfect.

Oswaldo Silva

This is the third trip I’ve taken to Portugal with Rodrigo. He’s an excellent professional, attentive and cordial. The contract was rigorously fulfilled and I have nothing to complain about, only praise.

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Tatiana Borba Guedes

Ankit Gaurav

Amazing bike tour. Definitely recommended. Everything was perfect.

Oswaldo Silva

Virginia Paula Paes

For the third time, we had an amazing experience with this company. I recommend them.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 8-day guided cycling tour on the Camino de Santiago through Portugal and Spain (6 days of riding)
  - Accommodation for 7 nights at comfortable historic hotels
  - 7 breakfasts
  - Cube hardtail mountain bike rental, professionally maintained and fitted to you before the first ride
  - Support van and mechanic assistance throughout
  - Luggage transfers between hotels
  - Energy snacks and water refills along the way
  - Travel insurance during the tour
  - Bike jersey of the Camino
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):
- - Gravel bike or e-bike upgrade
  - Transfer from Santiago to Porto at the end of the tour — leave a note at checkout if interested
Not included:
- - Transportation to Portugal
  - Lunches and dinners
  - Transfer back to Porto at the end of the tour
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  - Guide gratuities — optional
In order to join this cycling tour, good fitness is required as well as comfort spending several days in a row in the saddle. You’ll ride 295 km (180 mi) in total across six days on mountain bikes, on a mix of waymarked trails and quiet roads.

A support van rides along with the group, so there’s always a spot to hop in if you need a break, plus mechanic assistance if something needs fixing. Luggage is moved between hotels for you, so you only carry what you want for the day. If you’d like the climbs to feel easier, an e-bike upgrade can be arranged at an additional cost.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover our collection of Portugal bike tours and Camino de Santiago tours.
Riding gear:
- - Cycling helmet (optional)
  - Padded cycling shorts or bib shorts (two pairs are handy for six days of riding)
  - Cycling jerseys and a light long-sleeve layer for cool mornings
  - Windproof and waterproof cycling jacket
  - Cycling gloves
  - Cycling shoes, or comfortable trainers with a stiff sole
  - Sunglasses
  - Chamois cream (optional, but your legs will thank you on day four)
Clothing & footwear:
- - Casual clothes for evenings at the hotels
  - Comfortable walking shoes for exploring towns and Santiago
  - Warm layer for cooler Galician evenings
Other:
- - Toiletries, including sunscreen, lip balm, and hand sanitizer
  - Any personal medication
  - Passport or ID
  - Phone charger and a power bank
  - Camera (optional but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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A Cube hardtail mountain bike is included in the price. It has front suspension, a Shimano Deore 1×10 drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes, which make it a good match for the Camino’s mix of trails and gravel paths.

If you’d like something different, two upgrades are available at an additional fee:
- - Kona gravel bike — carbon fork, Shimano Cues groupset, hydraulic disc brakes, and mixed-terrain tires
  - Bosch e-bike — Cube or Radon frame, Bosch mid-drive motor, Shimano Cues groupset, and hydraulic disc brakes
Group sizes and pricing:
- - This is a fully guided tour in a small group, with an experienced local guide and a support van accompanying the riders. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  - Cycling can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the cycling tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  - If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your cycling tour is Porto. To get there, most people fly into Porto Airport (OPO). From there, you can take a shuttle service or public transport to reach the city.

You will meet your guide in Porto on Day 1 of the tour.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
- If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
- If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
- If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
- Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48 hours grace period.

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