Best of Porto Walking Tour Small Group Experience and Local Guide

4.9 (2,862 reviews) Porto, Portugal
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Get to know the history and culture of Porto on this Walking Tour!!

This experience introduces you to the essential sights and locations in Porto.

Explore the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, seeing Baroque churches and the incredible Porto Cathedral. Hear of Moorish invasions and see some of the city’s more modern highlights, like the wine cellars where its famous Port (fortified wine) is aged, and its iconic iron bridge – Ponte de Dom Luis I.

We will take you to discover this city that perches over the river and it´s composed of old houses that seem to huddle each other, with a unique charm and character.

Just need to choose from the morning or afternoon schedule and inform us about your preferred language. Don't forget to bring your camera, we guarantee amazing views and great moments. Public and private tours available every day.

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Best of Porto - Shared Tour

English Public Experience
Guided Tour in English: Discover the city’s architecture, stories, neighborhoods, culture, and top highlights on this walking tour.

Porto Gastronomy Walking Tour

English Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
No Tastings Included: Pay as you go
You will get to know about: Porto-style Tripe, Francesinha, Coffee, The Discoveries and Portuguese & European Cuisine, Eating Out in Porto
Discover Porto: Visit landmarks, cafés, taverns, traditional shops and Bolhão Market while your guide explains iconic dishes and local habits

Best of Porto - Private Tour

English Private Group
Duration: 3 hours
Guided Tour in English: Discover the city’s architecture, stories, neighborhoods, culture, and top highlights on this walking tour.

What's included

  • Best Of Porto Walking Tour of 3-Hour, with Live Comentary.
  • General briefing is given before the activity.
  • Company Liability Insurance and Personal Injury Insurance
  • Each Tour is accompanied by one of our Storytellers.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

What to expect

  1. 5m
    Meeting point
  2. Catedral do Porto
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The Porto Cathedral is located in the heart of the historic area and is one of the oldest monuments in Portugal.
  3. Sao Bento Railway Station
    10m
    The station connects the Minho and Douro Valley railway lines. The building has french arquitecture traces which was designed by the portuguese architect José Marques da Silva and officially inaugurated on October 5th, 1916. This site is very well-known for its tile panels.
  4. Cafe Majestic
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    This historic coffee shop can be found in Santa Catarina street. This place resembles the Belle Epoque-era with carved wood, mirrors and chandellers. In 2011, this beautiful coffee shop was considered the sixth most beautiful coffee in the world.
  5. Mercado do Bolhao
    10m
    The market is one of the most emblematic markets in the city. It is a typical neoclassical building. The Bolhão market offers fresh local products. The market is organized by product areas which includes fish, meat, vegetables, fruits and flowers. Outside the building, there are a variety of coffee and clothes shops.
  6. Torre dos Clerigos
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The church and tower are great architectural examples of the 18th century. The tower is the trademark of the city. It was designed by the architect Nicolau Nasoni, both buildings have a Baroque style and since 1910 they are part of the National Monuments.
  7. Livraria Lello
    Pass by
    Lello & Irmão Bookstore - This bookstore has been considered as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world by several personalities and entities. The stairways served as inspiration for the Hogwarts’ stairways in the Harry Potter books, since JK Rowling lived in Porto.
  8. Praca Da Ribeira
    30m
    Ribeira Neighborhood - Ribeira is one of the oldest areas of the city. Located along the river, it integrates the list of UNESCO sites. This is a very popular area full of restaurants and bars.
  9. Dom Luis I Bridge
    10m
    This bridge of metal structure was built between 1881 and 1888 linking both cities, Porto and Gaia.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at our shop: Rua Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto

End point

Might suffer adjustments

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved. We recommend comfortable shoes.
  • This tour operates in the rain so please check the weather conditions and dress accordantly.
  • All customers with reservation must check in 15min prior to the tour start.
  • Minimum number of 2 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.

Cancellation policy

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

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