Porto Trip Overview
A private and unforgettable tour for those who wish to have a full experience of Porto’s history, culture, gastronomy and architecture.
Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby and embark on a 7h day tour, seeing and admiring the most iconic landmarks and sightseeing areas, where your official tour guide will answer all your questions.
A coffee break with local pastry and a traditional lunch are also included, not only to enjoy Porto’s and the Northern gastronomy, but also to learn about it. At the end and also tradition from this city, a Port Wine tasting is also included.
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* Duration: 6 to 8 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
A private and unforgettable tour for those who wish to have a full experience of Porto’s history, culture, gastronomy and architecture.
Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby and embark on a 7h day tour, seeing and admiring the most iconic landmarks and sightseeing areas, where your official tour guide will answer all your questions.
A coffee break with local pastry and a traditional lunch are also included, not only to enjoy Porto’s and the Northern gastronomy, but also to learn about it. At the end and also tradition from this city, a Port Wine tasting is also included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Porto City Hall, R. Clube dos Fenianos 5, Porto 4000-172 Portugal
Our experience will start at the Roaring 20’s Town Hall and admire the beautiful Neoclassical facades around the main Aliados Avenue.
Get to know the real hustle bustle of the most economical area of Porto and how it contributed for the city’s growth.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, Praca Gomes Teixeira, Porto 4099-002 Portugal
Located in the students’ quarter, the headquarters of the University of Porto packs an astonishing presence with a museum inside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Igreja dos Carmelitas, Rua Carmo Vitória, Porto 4050-164 Portugal
Two twin churches with Baroque architecture and one century dividing them.
The Carmelites, founded in Israel, was originally a Feminine Nun Order, that established its roots all over the world, including in Porto. Know where the smallest door in Portugal is located and why there are two churches who where built side by side.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Livraria Lello, Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória, Porto 4050-161 Portugal
The huge inspiration of J. K. Rowling in Porto and the 3rd most beautiful bookshop in the world.
The Bookshop Lello isn’t always known for being the Harry Potter Bookshop in Porto, but also for its amazing interior and the Neogothic facade.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Morning coffee break
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Vitoria, Rua Sao Bento da Vitoria 11, Porto 4050-543 Portugal
The heart of one of the oldest Jewish Quarters. Stroll through the old alleys and take pictures with the breathtaking view with the Douro River facing us.
Ultimately, know how the Jews have survived throughout the Dark Ages until the current days and their importance during the Renaissance and Age of Exploration.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Avenida dos Aliados, Av. dos Aliados, 4000 Porto, Portugal
A hidden gem is also included during this experience!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal
One of the most famous landmarks for its 20.000 tiles, depicting images of Medieval battles, Age of Exploration and the evolution of transports.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Lunch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cafe Majestic, Rua Caterina, Porto Portugal
An almost Parisian style cafe. This incredible 1920’s coffee house holds an unique interior, which could be painted in a canvas. Marble tables, wooden chairs and glazed chandeliers make the Majestic a lively cafe where and an UNESCO landmark in Porto.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), S/N0 Terreiro Se 3 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
The true heart of Porto’s downtown – the Cathedral. Walk with your tour guide around the Medieval streets and alleys around the Cathedral quarter and witness areas and buildings from the Middle-Ages.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Square, Praca da Ribeira, Porto 4050-513 Portugal
The beating heart of Porto is the Ribeira Square, Through every day, thousands of tourists gather here to see the Douro River, have a cup of beer or even to enjoy the music from street performers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ponte de Dom Luis I, Pte. Luiz I, Porto Portugal
Designed by a student of Eiffel, the D. Luis I Bridge is the ultimate postcard of Porto. Cross this 19th century old bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia to finish our experience
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Visit a Port Wine Cellar and taste Port Wine.
Duration: 45 minutes
