Porto private afternoon tour, discover the most iconic attractions

Our Porto private afternoon city tour experience offers travelers the opportunity to discover some of the city’s most breathtaking attractions.
One of the highlights of this tour is the famous Porto Cathedral, an impressive old building with a beautiful interior and stunning views of the city. Travelers will also visit the historic Praça da Ribeira, a lively and colorful area located near the Douro River, where they can explore its narrow streets, local shops and restaurants.
Another attraction on this tour is the stunning São Bento Railway Station, known for its magnificent blue and white tile panels depicting historical scenes.
The tour also includes a visit to the iconic Clérigos Tower, a must-see attraction that offers a panoramic view of the city from its top.
Overall, this private tour experience is an excellent opportunity to discover Porto’s rich history, culture and beauty in just a few hours.

This wide avenue, flanked by a group of buildings from the 20s and 40s, is closed on the south side by the Cardosas building (19th century) and on the north side by the Porto City Council.
In the center of Praça de D. Pedro, a square that merges with Avenida dos Aliados itself as they are contiguous, in front of Palácio das Cardosas, is the statue of D. Pedro IV, the Liberator.

The São Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the 20th century, in the exact location of the former Convent of São Bento de Avé Maria, a construction from the 16th century.

The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that illustrate the evolution of transport and the events in the history and ways of life of the Portuguese in the region.

The Cathedral of Porto is a construction dating from the 12th/13th century that was expanded and renovated over the centuries until its final configuration, in the 20th century, always maintaining the initial configuration of a medieval cathedral.

Special mentions:
– Gothic chapel of São João Evangelista and its cloister
– Enlargement of the chancel
– Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and its silver altar

Building of Gothic origin whose original construction dates from the 15th century.

However, in the 17th century, it underwent some changes when the beautiful Renaissance portal was added, as well as the gilded carvings inside.

This wall began its works in the 14th century, in the reign of D. Afonso IV, to replace the old wall and face the expansion of the city. Despite being almost completely completed around 1370, its completion was already in the reign of D. Fernando, in 1409, hence the name given.

In the 18th century, after it was no longer needed in military terms, the wall began to be demolished and only a few parts have survived to the present day.

Located in front of Praça D. João I, the Theater was opened in 1913, but changes in the city forced the rethinking and modernization of the building shortly afterwards.

After the renovation of the former National Theater in 1913, the Rivoli Theater was opened in 1932 adapted for cinema and with a program of opera, dance, theater and concerts.

In 1989 it became the property of the Câmara do Porto and closed in 1992 for a total refurbishment, which was completed four years later.

The Mercado do Bolhão is the most emblematic of the city and was classified as a property of public interest in 2006. It dates back to 1850, with a unique two-story structure, characterized by the monumental nature of neoclassical architecture.

Outside, the market is divided into many establishments, which face the four streets that delimit it: Fernandes Tomás, to the north, Alexandre Braga, to the east, Formosa to the south and Sá da Bandeira to the west.

It focuses mainly on fresh produce. Merchants are divided into different specialized sections: fishmongers, butchers, horticultural products and floral items.

The Clérigos Tower is one of the most emblematic monuments in the city of Porto.

This Baroque work by Nicolau Nasoni was built in the first half of the 18th century.

A panoramic view over the city and the Douro River, which can be seen from the top of the tower, makes the 240-step climb worth the effort.

Interestingly, this tower appeared in the 2021 Hollywood blockbuster movie “Suicide Squad.”

The building where this bookstore is located was opened in 1906.

Classified as a building of public interest, its beautiful Art Nouveau facade, with neo-Gothic details, is noteworthy.

Inside, the library is decorated with painted plaster imitating wood and features a magnificent staircase that connects it to the upper floor, one of the first works of reinforced concrete in Porto.

Also worthy of attention is the huge stained glass skylight, with the library’s monogram and motto.

Designed by Carlos Amarante in the neoclassical style, it was financed by the Literary Subsidy, a tax on wine, in 1803.

The building, of classic style, has some similarities with the Santo António Hospital.

In 1911, it housed the Faculty of Sciences and is currently where the Rectory and the Natural History Museum of the University of Porto are located.

This is the oldest public museum in Portugal, initially installed in the building of the Convent of Santo António da Cidade, the current building of the National Public Library of Porto.

It has been installed since 1942 in the Palácio dos Carrancas, a building from the late 18th century that has undergone several renovations for its new function as a Museum.

It is a museum of fine arts, decorative arts and archeology.

The Palácio de Cristal Gardens, from the Romantic era, occupy an area of 8 hectares in the center of Porto and were designed in the 19th century by the German landscape architect Émille David, in the context of the construction of the Palácio de Cristal building.

Currently, the gardens remain preserved according to the original project: Jardim Émille David at the main entrance, Avenida das Tílias, the forest, and the design of the balconies over the Douro River.

Classified as a National Monument, Palácio da Bolsa is the property and headquarters of the Porto Commercial Association.

It was designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in neoclassical style in 1842 and built on the site of the former São Francisco Convent, which was completely destroyed in a fire during the siege of Porto.

Located in the historic center, it is one of the most visited monuments, with the famous Arab Room as its main highlight.

A Cultural and Conference Centre, Palácio da Bolsa is a place with unique conditions for holding events.

The suspension bridge, officially designated D. Maria III, was created as a need for a permanent bridge that would connect Porto and Gaia.

This work by the French company Claranges Luccote et Compagnie, was inaugurated in 1843, but was deactivated after four years due to a feeling of insecurity on the part of those who passed it.

Currently, only two stone pillars, in the form of an obelisk, remain.

In 1879, the government determined the opening of a tender for the “construction of a metal bridge over the Douro River, in the most convenient location in front of the city of Porto, to replace the current suspension bridge”. The winner was the proposal from the Belgian company Société de Willebroeck, with a project by Engineer Teófilo Seyrig, who had already worked with Gustave Eiffel in the construction of the D. Maria Pia Bridge.

The bridge was inaugurated in 1886 (upper deck) and 1888 (lower deck and fully operational).

This bridge, included in the Historic Center of Porto on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is made up of the largest wrought iron arch in the world.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Fully accessible for people using detachable wheelchairs.
• Detachable wheelchairs can be accommodated in the vehicle’s trunk and drivers are available if needed to assist you in getting in and out of the vehicle.
• If you have special needs, please let us know when making your reservation.
• Accessible to people with limited vision; Guide dogs are always welcome.
• Please let us know if you need a car seat for children under 8 or 144 cm tall.
• It is mandatory to present a valid photographic ID to drink alcohol at the Quintas and Wineries. Please be aware that the legal drinking age in Portugal is 18 years old.
• Exact destinations and itineraries may change due to weather conditions, road conditions and guide advice.
• Please do not smoke, eat or drink anything but water inside vehicles. Upholstery damage or soiling (which includes stains) will incur an extra charge for repair or cleaning.

• Business Van – 7 Pax
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  Mercedes Class V
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• Business Suv – 4 Pax
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  Hyundai Santa Fe
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• Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing environment.
• Personal accident and civil liability insurance.
• Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and equipment adapted to your needs
• Certified Tour Driver.

• Tickets to places and attractions along the way.
• Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
• Extra – Fado Concert – €15.00 to €20.00
• Extra – Dinner with Fado Concert – €45.00 to €50.00
• Extra – Visit a Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting – €15.00 to €25.00

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• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.