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38 reviews
5/5 average rating
Patricia Henry
Carol Rochon
"We needed transport from Lisbon to Porto so, I began the hunt for someone to take us who would be willing to make a few sightseeing detours along the way. After reaching out to a few services we came across Rui and could not have been more happy that we did! Rui is a super nice guy who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome in his country. Cannot say..." Read more
3 months ago
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Vladimir Shumskij
"Perfect service from Rui, he took us to several vineyards for wine and porto tasting in the Duoro - which were all amazing choices. Would recommend him to anyone travelling to Porto."
3 months ago
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Colin Davies
"Five members of my family were brought from Oporto airport to Pontevedra, a distance of 175km on August 4 2025. The driver, Fabio, was excellent, speaking fluently in both English and French. At the hotel at the arranged time, he was helpful with the 3 kids and the luggage, both in Oporto and in Pontevedra. I'm happy to recommend The Road Butler for their e..." Read more
4 months ago
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Kay Elyse Motheral
"We had an absolutely amazing time in Vinho Verde with the road butler! He made some amazing tasting reservations with beautiful views. Amazing wine and food. Even had a great time exploring a little town in between! Can’t recommend enough. Definitely will go back and explore Douro one day!"
5 months ago
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Patricia Hernández
"Rui was great. He drove me from Douro Valley to Coimbra. It was great company!"
5 months ago
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Alan Darnowsky
"We had all kinds of problems with delays through Customs and lost luggage, but Rui patiently waited for us and got us to our hotel for some much needed rest."
5 months ago
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Devan Eppes
"I cannot recommend this company enough. The driving service was great for our large group and Rui picked out some exceptional wineries that truly showcased the Douro region. Excellent wines, excellent people, and excellent service!"
6 months ago
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shane gentry
"When in Portugal, do it with The Road Butler! Having a private car and knowledgeable host, Rui, was invaluable. We went to the best locations and had the best experiences. We were in Porto when the power went out. As you can imagine, being in a foreign country, we were a little freaked out. Rui made sure we were ok and checked in frequently until phones and..." Read more
7 months ago
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Mita Cosentino
"Rui, il miglior Road Butler di Porto! Persona splendida, grande professionista, appassionato del suo lavoro e della sua terra che mi ha fatto davvero amare al punto che ci tornerei subito...con lui, tutto è stato come poesia. Grazie Rui, sei fantastico!"
a year ago
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Kevin Monaghan
"Fantastic! We always make sure to collaborate with Rui for one of his Douro wine tours. Rui is one of Portugal’s leading wine experts; knows every winery both the large, more established ones as well as the small, emerging gems. Speaks excellent English; very funny and knowledgeable. Just love Rui the famed Road Butler!"
a year ago
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jon morrone
"My family of four (2 adults, 2 kids) had the BEST day with Rui! He picked us up from our hotel, drove us to two great wineries and a fantastic lunch, then returned us safely at the end of a long, exciting day. He was great with our kids, too! Highly recommend!"
a year ago
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Brian Jones
"Rui is on time, reliable and very knowledgeable. He took my wife, myself and 2 friends out for 6 hours. The stops included must see tourist spots and also asked us where we would like to go. We had lunch and snacks with him throughout the day. We wanted to do a port tasting and he took us to an amazing place. Would definitely recommend him, very professi..." Read more
a year ago
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Whitney de Luna
"Enjoyed the day in Duoro Valley very much! Rui very helpful in trying to plan the day so we got to see exactly what we wanted. He was very knowledgeable about the region and the wines. We will definitely be interested in him when we come back!"
2 years ago
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Linda Hubbell
"Fantastic driver and tour guide. Rui made our trip to Portugal even more memorable. For us, he planned 1) an amazing day in the Douro Valley which included 2 wineries and a wonderful lunch; 2) a birthday dinner prepared by an EXCELLENT Chef; 3) Full day outings along the coast and inland. Rui is the best. I HIGHLY recommend him."
2 years ago
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Marc Tillement
"Wonderful day within the Douro valley with Rui From suggestions/preparation of the journey to the actual trip, it was perfectly done Rui is super nice and will continue leverage his knowledge for future trips"
2 years ago
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Pedro Soares
"Empresa com elevado profissionalismo e cortesia. Tours fantásticas com pessoas elevado conhecimento e super simpáticas. Recomendo vivamente!!|"
2 years ago
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Ash Holliday
"We organised a private wine tour of the Duro Valley with Rui The Road Butler and it was a fantastic day! Two (2) wineries, site seeing and lunch, being chaffered in a very luxurious & comfortable car. Was just told Rui what we were looking to do and he made the rest of the plans. We chose a private tour as it is more personal and we could bring a family..." Read more
2 years ago
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Mindy J
"Rui was very responsive and kind during the whole process of my trip. He picked me up very late at night and even made an extra stop so I could get my keys. I am very appreciative of his service."
2 years ago
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John Van Olden
"Rui is an excellent guide. He took my family and I on a great tour of the Douro Valley, including a private winery tour. He's knowledgable, prompt, and a great driver. By the end of the day, we all became good friends. The tour was more reasonably priced, per person, than if we had gone on a large, generic tour. I highly recommend!"
2 years ago
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Sylvia Pinto
"Used Rui for Porto and Douro tours. He is knowledgeable flexible and professional. Highly recommend."
3 years ago
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Marie-Hélène Lafleur
"A really great experience! We felt safe and had a great time. He was patient and helped us a lot with our trip. We recommand this service! Thanks again!"
3 years ago
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Andrew S
"Excellent guide, driver, and wine buff."
3 years ago
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RB BOTEGLIONI
"The Best Snow Road Butler ever ⛄💙"
3 years ago
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איציק רוזה
"The best driver in porto !"
3 years ago
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"I cannot say enough good things about Rui and his team. They drove us to get our rental car, spent hours helping load, unload, carry 20 suitcases up a flight of stairs and even took slightly aggressive direction from a friend of mine - all with a smile and behind accommodating persona. What was meant to be transportation an hour away turned into 4 or so hour..." Read more
a month ago