Explore the best of Porto with an exciting guided tour of the most interesting and picturesque places in the city center.
With an expert history guide by your side, you'll discover the cultural and architectural richness of this vibrant city.
Starting in Ribeira, you will have the opportunity to explore the charming old quarter of Porto, with its colorful houses and narrow streets, as well as the Bolhão market, Clérigos, the old Jewish quarter, the Sé Cathedral and enjoy a panoramic view from contemporary Porto on Avenida da Boavista and Casa da Música towards Foz do Douro.
Lunch at Ribeira, overlooking the Douro River, and then a visit to the Port Wine Cellars, where you will learn about the history and production process of this famous wine.
This tour is a unique opportunity to get to know one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal and learn from a local expert. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Casa da Companhia, Vignette Collection, an IHG hotel
2. Saboaria
3. Eurostars Aliados
4. Vincci Ponte de Ferro
5. Hilton Porto Gaia
6. Villa Cascais Boutique Hotel
7. S. Bento Residences
8. Se Catedral Hotel Porto, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
9. Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton Restaurant
10. Gabriel Guesthouse
11. Casual Raizes Porto
12. Youropo - Capela
13. Portfolio Guest House Premium
14. Youropo - Cosy
15. Hotel Porto River Infante
16. Mercure Porto Centro Aliados
17. Fontinha Porto, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
18. Hotel Porto Interface Trindade By Kavia
19. Oca Republik Hotel
20. Portofino Motel
Additional Info: Transfers more than five km from the center of Porto may incur an additional fee.
Itinerary
1
Monument evocative of the Peninsular Wars / Napoleonic Invasions
2
Casa da Musica
outside visit
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Jardim do Passeio Alegre
Jardim do Passeio Alegre is a garden in Foz do Douro, designed by landscape architect Émile David.
The Garden is part of an urban complex known as Passeio Alegre, which has been classified as a Property of Public Interest (IIP) since 1993. Passeio Alegre encompasses, within or in its vicinity, several monuments and classified heritage
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Igreja Paroquial de Sao Joao da Foz do Douro
Baroque church, notable main altarpiece, considered one of the best Joanine altarpieces in Porto, and eight baroque carved side altars.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Igreja dos Carmelitas
Visit to the Carmelitas church, baroque building from the 16th century. The gilded carving, in the Baroque and Rococo style, stands out in the side chapels and on the main altar.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Clerigos Church
Ex-libris of the city of Porto, the Church and Tower of Clérigos (18th century) is a remarkable architectural complex located in the city of Porto, Portugal. Designed by Nicolau Nazoni, this set is one of the most notable examples of the late-baroque style in Portuguese territory.
Duration: 20 minutes
7
Mercado do Bolhao
Mercado do Bolhão is one of the most emblematic markets in the city of Porto, in Portugal.
Its construction is characterized by its monumentality, typical of neoclassical architecture. The vendors in the market are distributed over two floors in a very unique atmosphere that leaves anyone who visits it amazed.
Duration: 20 minutes
8
Rua de Santa Catarina
It is the most commercial artery in Baixa do Porto, with a large part of it now closed to car traffic and reserved for pedestrians only. It is here that you can discover the famous Majestic café and the chapel of Almas.
Duration: 20 minutes
9
Catedral do Porto
Interior visit of the Cathedral of Porto, a Gothic Romanesque monument (12th and 13th centuries), which underwent major renovations in the Baroque period (17th-18th centuries). The cloister is from the 15th century and is decorated with tiles from the 18th century that represent scenes from the "Song of Songs", in reference to the mystical dialogue between God and the Virgin, patroness of the Cathedral.
Duration: 45 minutes
10
Sao Bento Railway Station
The beautiful São Bento Station is the interface of the Minho Line, which serves the city of Porto. Located in Praça de Almeida Garrett, in the Historic Center of Porto, the station has established itself as one of the main monuments in the city, being especially famous for its tile panels. The building, of French influence, is the work of the Porto architect José Marques da Silva.
Duration: 20 minutes
11
Praca Da Ribeira
Walk through the most picturesque area of the city of Porto, Ribeira, where we will also have lunch. After lunch, boat trip on the Douro River
Duration: 60 minutes
12
Douro River
Cruise of the six bridges. On this short walk along the Douro River, you can appreciate the urban landscape of Porto seen from the river, as well as the famous bridges that connect the two banks.
Duration: 50 minutes
13
Guided tour and port wine tasting at the famous Burmester cellars. Adjacent to the D. Luiz I bridge, the recent visitor center in a very privileged environment. The cellars, from the end of the century. In the 18th century, they kept almost the original architecture, with a ceiling of darkened wooden beams and granite walls, greenish with age, dripping with humidity, a water mine runs through its interior.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
