Discover Porto City Tour - Extravacantza.com

Duration7h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Dutch, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

During this tour you will discover the shoreline from the North to Porto. From the golden beaches, charming fishing villages to Porto, the birthplace of Port wine. Nestled at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a city that invites you to experience the best of both worlds: centuries of history and modern-day vibrancy, old-world charm and new-world creativity. Known for its Port wine, scenic riverfront, and stunning architecture, Porto is a destination that will captivate your senses.

What's included

Boat tour on the Douro river on a typical boat
Bottled water
Glass of Port wine at a local cellar

Entrance fees, unless specified
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch

What to expect

Muro de Azulejos
5m

This typical blue tiles tell the stories of the fishermen fishing at the atlantic ocean. Nowadays the harbour of Póvoa de Varzim is still one of the most important fishers harbours in the north of Portugal.
Pass by

The Fishing Port is located in the coastal area that served as the starting point for fishing activity, marking the cultural essence of Póvoa de Varzim.
Fortaleza da Povoa de Varzim
Pass by

The majestic fortress originally had the function of defending the coastal area.
During the trip, you will observe its charm and beauty.
Pass by

This church has a lighthouse at the front. In the old days this lighthouse guided the fisher boats.
Pass by

One of the biggest traditional fishermen´s community in the north of Portugal. With small houses facing the beautiful beach and the ocean.
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At this place the traditional salted and dried codfish was produced. The field with the ancient equipment is still there!
Nau Quinhentista
10m

A replica of an old Nau (=ship) as used in the Portuguese discovery-times.
10m

A small chapel at the top of a hill with a shape of a mosque. We will enjoy the view for the Ave river and appreciate the magnificent blue tiles inside of the chapel.
Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde
Pass by

An old roman church in the middle of the city center.
Santa Clara Aqueduct
Pass by

Founded at the beginning of the 15th century to provide water to the monastery.
5m

Here we will enjoy the view on the village and the Ave River.
Port of Leixoes
Pass by

The Port of Leixões is one of the most important port infrastructure in the Country.
10m

Foz do Douro where the Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean. A beautiful place with a spectacular view on the river and the ocean.
Igreja do Carmo
Pass by

The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house. This baroque church has a famous tiled side facade.
A Casa Escondida
Pass by

Arriving to the Historical center of Porto, the first stop is in ´The hidden house´, it is situated between two churches. This house was built to make all contact between the nuns and the monks impossible.
Igreja dos Carmelitas
10m

The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house.
Livraria Lello
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We will walk along the streets, passing ´Livraria Lello´, one of the oldest bookshops in Portugal and recognized as “one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world” by the magazine ´The Guardian´, and the travel guide Lonely Planet.
Torre dos Clerigos
Pass by

This is a Baroque church is the highest Point in Porto, that can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
5m

The main square of the city with its impressive characteristic builings. Here we have a great view at the city hall and the statue of ´D. Pedro IV´.
Sao Bento Railway Station
10m

´São Bento´ train station. A 20th-century building known for the massive symmetrical facade and the tile-adorned vestibule with approximately 20,000 ´azulejos´ tiles.
Catedral do Porto
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The Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. The neighborhood ´Morro da Sé´ is the oldest district in Porto. The ´Sé Cathedral´ is one of the city's oldest monuments.
Dom Luis I Bridge
Pass by

We will cross the Douro river by the upper deck of ´Dom Luís I´ Bridge to ´Vila nova de Gaia´.The double-deck metal arch bridge from the 19th-century is one of the city´s most characteristic symbols. From here you will have amazing views to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Vila Nova de Gaia
1h

We will arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia at lunchtime.
You will have free time to lunch and enjoy the boulevard on the riverside with the beautiful view on the city of Porto.
Cais De Gaia
55m

After lunch you will embark on a typical flat-bottom-boat the ´barco Rabelo´ for a trip on the river Douro.
Espaco Porto Cruz
30m

Your tour ends in the best way, with a Port wine tasting and a spectacular view on the city of Porto.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

at the hotel reception

End point

at the hotel reception

Pickup details

This tour does not start from Porto district, please check our pickup points.

Additional information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

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