The Best of Porto: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour


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From $28.56

316 reviews   (4.78)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: portugal, portugal

TicketType: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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.

Join us!


What's Included

Best Of Porto Walking Tour of 3-Hour, with Live Comentary.

Company Liability Insurance and Personal Injury Insurance

Each Tour is accompanied by one of our Storytellers.

General briefing is given before the activity.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees

Food and beverages

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • All customers with reservation must check in 15min prior to the tour start.
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Minimum number of 2 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • This tour operates in the rain so please check the weather conditions and dress accordantly. The company provides ponchos.
  • All customers with reservation must check in 15min prior to the tour start.
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Minimum number of 2 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • This tour operates in the rain so please check the weather conditions and dress accordantly. The company provides ponchos.

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
The Porto Cathedral is located in the heart of the historic area and is one of the oldest monuments in Portugal.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ponte de Dom Luis I
This bridge of metal structure was built between 1881 and 1888 linking both cities, Porto and Gaia.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sao Bento Railway Station
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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mercado do Bolhao
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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cafe Majestic
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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Livraria Lello
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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Torre dos Clerigos
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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ribeira Square
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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Great introduction to Porto
Jerseyclh, 26-09-2022
Very informative and friendly walking tour with Lucas. He entertained us with history and fun facts. The tour moved at a good pace with a nice coffee break. We almost did a complete circle around old town Porto stopping to discuss key landmarks.
Great Porto Introduction
H5492UTdavidf, 19-09-2022
My wife and I enjoyed our tour, It provided a great overview of Porto—what to see and how to make it happen. Our guide was high spirited and covered the practical aspects of visiting Portugal, although she also touched upon the history and culture of the city. Apart from the beautiful Sao Beno train station we did not go into any buildings. That activity would be left for other excursions, which could easily be accomplished without a guide.
Great way to learn about Porto day 1
sph01, 26-09-2022
Great history of the city and region, as well as the best pastel de nada of our entire trip. Teresa was a walking history professor!
Great overview of Porto with an awesome guide!
Susan S, 15-09-2022
This was a great way to experience Porto! Lucas was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area. He truly cared for our group, made sure everyone had ample opportunity to see and experience as many things as possible in our 3 hours together. Highly recommend, ask for Lucas!
Beautiful Porto
Journey43573160193, 29-09-2022
Claudia was excellent and gave us great insights of a local. We explored the beautiful old city with its many historical sights.




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