Past and Present Porto Architecture Private Tour

Porto, Portugal
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Porto in a unique and exclusive way, with a local expert who will take you to explore the city through its architecture.
This tour approaches the city from the point of view of its architecture.
Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of great names such as Alvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto Moura, both winners of the Pritzker Prize, without forgetting the legacy of Rem Koolhaas.
Visit in detail Siza's masterpieces, such as the "Boa Nova Tea House" and the "Tidal Pool", icons of national heritage and world references. Stroll through the gardens of "Casa de Serralves", visit the "Museum of Contemporary Art", a masterpiece.
Explore the richness of Porto's classical architecture, with a route that goes from Nasoni to Marques da Silva, from Távora to contemporary masters.
An unforgettable tour between the city's glorious past and vibrant contemporary life!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Tickets for the Contemporary Art Museum - Serralves
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Porto City Hall
    30m
    Starting Point, near the Porto City Hall.
    Brief Introduction of the Tour, Location and History of Porto and Portugal.
  2. Palacio da Bolsa
    Pass by
    Drive through the Square and take a look at the Stock Exchange Palace
  3. Alfandega Porto Congress Centre
    Pass by
    Pass by the Customs Building, by the river
  4. Fortress Sao Joao Baptista
    Pass by
    Pass by the St. John Fort, right next to the mouth of the river Douro.
  5. Castelo Do Queijo
    15m
    After a 30 minute ride, pass by the Fort of St. Francis, also known as The Cheese Castle and see the limits of the City Park
  6. She Changes (The Anemone)
    15m
    After a 10 minute drive, stop to see the Cruise Ship Terminal, a modern building with a unique architeture,
  7. 45m
    After a 45 minute drive, enjoy one of the most important buildings of the pritzker awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.
  8. Piscina das Mares
    30m · Admission ticket included
    One of the most iconic constructions, by the ocean. Also from the awarded Alvaro Siza Vieira.
  9. Museu Serralves
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After a 30-45 minutes drive, stop at the Contemporary Art Museum.
    Invited to visit the original house of the property (Art Deco), the museum and the gardens.
    Also the suggested place to lunch.
  10. Casa da Musica
    Pass by
    After a 15 minutes drive, The House of Music. An Iconic building in Porto to feel the Contemporary Architecture. Design of the Pritzker prize awarded architect Rem Koolhaas.
  11. 45m
    After a 30 minutes drive, visit the School of Architeture, from the Porto University. Design by Alvaro Sica Vieira.
  12. Torre dos Clerigos
    45m
    Back at Porto´s city center, a outside visit of the Clerigos Tower and church. One of the most iconic buildings in Porto, from the 18th century. A complete explanation of the design fo the building and surrounding area.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the city hall, near the "Porto." sign, will be the default place for pick up.
Please look for a sign flag with our name on it.
Any issue, call or message us on the Number on the Ticket.

End point

In front of the city hall, near the "Porto." sign, will be the default place for pick up.
Please look for a sign flag with our name on it.
Any issue, call or message us on the Number on the Ticket.

Pickup details

The meeting point for the transfer can be in Porto, including the airport.
Any issue, call or message us on the Number on the Ticket.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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