Half-Day Guided Tour - Mysteries of the Sea by Bike

5.0 (1 reviews) Porto, Portugal
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Enjoy your guide's personalized explanations while cycling through Porto, learning about the city's history!
Designed for travelers who don't have time to explore on foot, this half-day bike tour is accessible to everyone (the route is practically all flat), and covers a large part of the bike path that follows the Douro River and the Foz do Douro waterfront
The tour ends in the iconic area of Ribeira, not without first passing the no less famous Ponte d. Luiz I.
This is the perfect tour for those who like culture and cycling!

What's included

  • Use of bicycle
  • Guide, helmet, padlock, water bottle, boat crossing and taxes

What to expect

  1. Ponte da Arrabida
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the road bridges that connects the cities of Porto and V.N.Gaia. At the time of its construction, in 1963, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch in the world.
  2. Fortress Sao Joao Baptista
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The São João Baptista da Foz Fort, also known as São João da Foz Castle, stands in a dominant position on the Douro river bar, defending fluvial access to the city of Porto.
  3. Promenade Foz do Douro
    Pass by
    Its seafront promenade, dotted with terraces, bars and gardens by the sea make this area one of the most sought after in Porto, due to its high refinement.
  4. Castelo Do Queijo
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The São Francisco Xavier Fort is located on the Atlantic Ocean and a short distance from the mouth of the Douro River, and is also known as Castelo do Queijo because, according to tradition, it was built on a rounded granite rock, and with a similar to a cheese.
  5. Parque da Cidade
    It is the largest urban park in the country, occupying a total of 83 hectares and about 10 km of paths. The park is a sophisticatedly designed landscape, with lakes, varied flora and fauna, integrated into the fabric of the city.
  6. Parque Urbano da Pasteleira
    Pass by
    Built between 2004 and 2009, it was designed by landscape architect Marisa Lavrador. The wild pine and cork oak, represent the last great portion of natural vegetation, the Pinhais da Foz
  7. 15m · Admission ticket included
    We are going to cross the Douro river towards the bank of V.N.Gaia, using one of the most traditional means of doing this: the boat "Menino do Douro"!
  8. 15m
    In this fishing village, the stories of those who put their lives at risk, every day, going to the sea to bring the fish were always told!
  9. 15m
    For many centuries, a river port was located here from which various goods were exported, with special emphasis on Port wine. From here we can enjoy one of the most beautiful views over the city of Porto!
  10. Dom Luis I Bridge
    Pass by
    The Luiz I Bridge, is a bridge in metallic structure with two decks, built between the years 1881 and 1888, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia (north and south bank, respectively). It is one of the icons of the city!
  11. 15m
    Ribeira is one of the oldest and most typical places in Porto!
    It is part of the Historic Center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is 500 metres from Trinidad Metro Station

End point

It is 500 metres from Trinidad Metro Station

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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