Make the most of your time in Porto on this premium private tour, which is tailor-made to suit your preferences. Before the tour date, please contact me some time in advance to share your special interests and ideas so I can plan an itinerary accordingly.
I have left here my suggestions of favorite landmarks and trails, the most emblematic spots, and some hidden gems that only a local knows the way to. Among several experiences, you can choose a mix of nature and art, stop for a local pastry or a port wine on a rooftop, and from different viewpoints you will easily recognize the whole shape and details of the city. Let's be creative and design this tour together. I am sure this will be an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Visit to the Cathedral of Porto
✔ Private local guide
✖ Lunch
✖ Visit Igreja de São Francisco $8 per person
✖ Visit to Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis 9$ per person (it closes on Mondays)
✖ Visit to Palace da Bolsa 12€ per person
✖ Visit to Santa Clara Church: 4€ per person
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Trindade Church is located behind the Porto City Hall's building. Our meeting point will be at the small square Trindade, in front of the church.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Matosinhos Beach
"She Changes (The Anemone"), public art work.
2
Museu Serralves
Selected as one of the 12 museums that are most worth visiting worldwide, by the american prestigious review "Artnet".
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Jardim Botanico do Porto
Run by the Faculty of Sciences of Porto University, the city's Botanical Garden is of great scientific, historical, artistic and literary interest.
(It closes on Monday)
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
One of the Porto's best-loved escapes and breathtaking views over the Douro river.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis
It was the first public art museum in the country.
(it closes no Monday)
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Torre dos Clerigos
Clérigos Tower has marked Porto city's skyline for more than 250 years. The Baroque church is magnificent and we will visit it. For the tower it will be needed a ticket for a 30 minutes duration visit.
7
Antiga Cadeia da Relacao
This building, commissioned in 1765, is a unique example of the judicial/prison architecture of the Old Regime.
Nowadays it is a museologic center of Photography.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
Miradouro da Vitoria
Viewpoint.
At the old medieval Jewish Neighborhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Livraria Lello
Built in 1906, this is the most iconic bookstore worldwide.
10
Praca Gomes Teixeira
The green winged lions' fountain, the "twin" churches of Carmo and Carmelitas and Porto's University Administration.
11
Avenida Dos Aliados
Praça da Liberdade/Monumento a D. Pedro IV/Town Hall of Porto.
The main plaza of Porto.
12
Mercado do Bolhao
One of the most emblematic buildings in Porto, the market Bolhão reopened in 2023, after a demanding restoration and modernization work to welcome traders, customers and visitors.
In the heart of the city, the historic market reopened its doors with more than 70 traders with various products, ranging from fish, vegetables and fruits, but also to handicrafts, coffee shops and restaurants.
(it closes on Sunday)
Duration: 15 minutes
13
Rua de Santa Catarina
At the heart of Porto's shopping district and a pleasant area to browse shops.
The Chapel of the Souls and Majestic Cafe.
Duration: 15 minutes
14
Praca da Batalha
"Battle Square": the Bohemian 19th century square in Porto.
See from the outside: Teatro Nacional São João, Cinema Batalha and Igreja de Santo Ildefonso.
Duration: 10 minutes
15
Muralha Fernandina
The 14th century Fernandine Wall. Guindais neighborhood.
16
Church of Santa Clara
The interior of this church is notable for its rich gilded woodcarvings.
Duration: 15 minutes
17
Sao Bento Railway Station
Porto's central train station, with its beautiful concourse decorated with fine "azulejo" tile paintings.
Duration: 10 minutes
18
Luis I Bridge
It has one of the world's largest arcs in wrought iron and two decks.
Duration: 10 minutes
19
Catedral do Porto
It dates to the 12th century and has the appearance of a medieval fortress, including battlements. Inside, the gilt altarpiece, the frescos on the walls and the silver altar are the main reasons for a mandatory visit.
Duration: 20 minutes
20
We are now at the heart of the Medieval Historic Center, going down the picturesque Penaventosa Neighborhood.
Duration: 20 minutes
21
Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique
A splendid harmonious square with three major buildings: the Mercado Ferreira Borges, the Palácio da Bolsa and the Igreja de São Francisco.
22
Palacio da Bolsa
Built by the Porto Commercial Association, it is the most visited monument in the northern Portugal.
Duration: 30 minutes
23
Igreja e Museu de Sao Francisco do Porto
The richness of the gilded woodcarvings within this church is astonishing. There are more than 200 kilograms of gold inside this building.
Duration: 30 minutes
24
Praca Da Ribeira
Views over the Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars, at the other side of the river...Nowadays, a typical city forum, with several bars, terraces, restaurants and handcraft shops.
25
Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Viewpoint (admission free). Church not open to visits.
16th century ex-libris of renaissance architecture in Northern Portugal and World Heritage.
Duration: 10 minutes
26
Ponte da Arrabida
Built between 1956 and 1963, becoming the first Douro bridge to be entirely made by the Portuguese engineering and attracted several foreign technicians.
27
Jardim do Passeio Alegre
The bustling Cantareira, the Lighthouse de São Miguel-o-Anjo and the Jardim do Passeio Alegre, one of the most beautiful gardens in Porto.
28
Igreja Paroquial de Sao Joao da Foz do Douro
This is one of Portos's finest churches, with its Baroque façade and the high-up niche dispaying the parish's patron, St John the Baptist.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Total tour duration includes travel time and 1 hour break for lunch
• Tickets to Palacio da Bolsa are not incuded. To visit, please contact in advance.
