Porto Trip Overview
Porto is one of the oldest cities in Portugal and the one that gave name to our country (and the famous wine). Located on the banks of the Douro River, its historical area was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Porto became an economic power during the Age of Discoveries, between the XV and the XVII centuries. Prince Henry the Navigator, the father of the Discoveries, was born here and the city became one of the largest shipyards of Portugal. In the early XVIII century, the Douro Valley was established as a famous wine region and it played a important role in the development of the city.
Hi Porto Walking Tours will take you around this charming city and show you the historical facts that changed the history of Portugal, the incredible architecture with its impressive buildings and monuments, the local culture, traditions and of course, the delicious food typical from the North of Portugal and you’ll find out why Porto was elected Best European Destination in 2017.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Porto District, Portugal
Porto is one of the oldest cities in Portugal and the one that gave name to our country (and the famous wine). Located on the banks of the Douro River, its historical area was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Porto became an economic power during the Age of Discoveries, between the XV and the XVII centuries. Prince Henry the Navigator, the father of the Discoveries, was born here and the city became one of the largest shipyards of Portugal. In the early XVIII century, the Douro Valley was established as a famous wine region and it played a important role in the development of the city.
Hi Porto Walking Tours will take you around this charming city and show you the historical facts that changed the history of Portugal, the incredible architecture with its impressive buildings and monuments, the local culture, traditions and of course, the delicious food typical from the North of Portugal and you’ll find out why Porto was elected Best European Destination in 2017.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porto City Hall, R. Clube dos Fenianos 5, Porto 4000-172 Portugal
We’ll see Porto’s city hall, one of the most charming buildings in the city
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal
The most important symbol of Porto, Clerigos Tower
Pass By: Livraria Lello, Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória, Porto 4050-161 Portugal
One of the most famous and beautiful bookshops in the world
Pass By: Fonte dos Leoes, Praca Gomes Teixeira 10, Porto 4050-290 Portugal
the most famous fountain in Porto
Pass By: Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, Praca Gomes Teixeira, Porto 4099-002 Portugal
The most famous University in the North or Portugal
Stop At: Igreja do Carmo, Rua Carmo, Porto 4050-164 Portugal
The incredible church with amazing tile work on the façade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal
Considered one of the most beautiful stations in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), S/N0 Terreiro Se 3 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
The most important church in Porto and one of the oldest ones.
Pass By: Ponte de Dom Luis I, Pte. Luiz I, Porto Portugal
The incredible bridge built by one of Eiffel’s disciples and one of the most remarkable landmarks in Porto.
Pass By: Palacio da Bolsa, Rua Ferreira Borges, Porto 4050-253 Portugal
The former Stock Exchange
Pass By: Casa do Infante, Rua da Alfandega, 9, Porto 4050-270 Portugal
The birthplace of the most important person to be born in Porto, Henry the Navigator, the father of the Discoveries
Pass By: Ribeira Square, Praca da Ribeira, Porto 4050-513 Portugal
The oldest area of Porto was named an Unesco Heritage Site in 1996 and is one of the most incredible areas in all Portugal.
