Porto private night Tour, discover the most iconic attractions

Our private evening tour experience around the city of Porto is an enchanting journey that reveals the city’s best attractions under the light of the moon.
Our tour guides will take you through the old town’s narrow streets, where you’ll discover the charming architecture of the traditional houses, monuments, and the illuminated city’s iconic landmarks.
The tour begins with a visit to the lively Ribeira district, where you’ll witness the beauty of the Douro River and admire the stunning view of the historic bridges that connect Porto with Gaia. Then, we will take you to the famous Porto Cathedral, where you can discover its rich history and take in the stunning panoramic views of the city.
Finally, we will end the tour with a visit to the iconic Clérigos Tower, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city at night.
This private evening tour experience is the perfect way to discover Porto’s most enchanting sights and create unforgettable memories.

This wide avenue, bordered by a group of buildings from the 1920s and 1940s, is closed on the south side by the Cardosas building (19th century) and on the north side by the Porto Town Hall.

In front of the Cardosas Palace, at the center of D. Pedro Square -, a square that is confused with Avenida dos Aliados itself because they are contiguous, – is the statue of D. Pedro IV, the Liberator.

The São Bento Railway Station was built in the early 20th century, in the exact location of the former Convent of São Bento de Avé Maria, a 16th-century building.

This glass and iron structure was designed by 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 of history and ways of life of the Portuguese living in this region.

The Cathedral of Porto is a building dating from the 12th/13th century that has been 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 St. John the Evangelist and its cloister
– The expansion of the chancel
– Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and its silver altar

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

However, in the seventeenth century, it underwent some changes on which the beautiful Renaissance portal was added, as well as the gilded carving inside.

This wall began its works in the fourteenth century, in the reign of D. Afonso IV, to replace the old wall and cope with the expansion of the city.

Although it was almost completed around 1370 its completion was only in the reign of D. Fernando, in 1409, hence the name assigned.

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

Placed in front of D. João I Square, the Theatre was inaugurated in 1913 but the changes in the urban centre created the need to rethink and modernize this Theatre.

After the refurbishment of the former National Theatre in 1913, the Rivoli Theatre was inaugurated in 1932, adapted to the cinema and with the programming of opera, dance, theatre and concerts.

In 1989 it became the property of the Porto City Council and closed in 1992 for a total remodelling and expansion, being completed in 1997.

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

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

In 1911, it housed the Faculty of Sciences and is currently home to the Rectory and the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Science of the University of Porto.

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

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

It provides a panoramic view of the city and the Douro River, which can be seen from the top of the tower, makes climbing 240 steps worth the effort.

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

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

Classified as a building of public interest, its beautiful Art Nouveau façade, 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 of Porto.

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

This railway structure, by Edgar Cardoso, connects the Campanhã station in Porto to all destinations in the South. Its inauguration took place on St. John’s Day on June 24, 1991.

The bridge adopts a gantry solution, with three spans (two of 125m and one of 250m) supported by two majestic pillars founded on the Douro River bed near each of the banks.

Created to replace the suspension bridge, it is Gustave Eiffel’s first masterpiece – in which he worked with his partner and former disciple Theóphile Seyrig – and was inaugurated in Porto in 1877 and remained in operation for 114 years until its use was replaced by São João Bridge.

It consists of a biarticulated arch that supports the single-track rail board through truss pillars.

The bridge was inaugurated on March 30, 2003, after a project by engineer Adão da Fonseca, to replace the top of the D. Luís I Bridge through which currently one of the Porto Metro lines passes.

With a deck of 371 meters long and 20 meters wide, it is a bridge in arch of the Maillart type, with a span/arrow ratio of 11.2m for a 280m arch span, thus being a world record, of domains never before achieved in this typology of bridges.

It is a type of bridge considered the slenderest by experts.

In 1879, the government determines the opening of a tender for the “construction of a metal bridge over the Douro River, in the place that is most convenient in front of the city of Porto, for the replacement of the current suspension bridge”. The proposal of the Belgian company Société de Willebroeck was the winner, with a project by Engineer Teófilo Seyrig, who had already worked with Gustave Eiffel on the construction of the Ponte D. Maria Pia.

The bridge was inaugurated in 1886 (upper board) and 1888 (lower board and full operating entrance).

This bridge, covered by the whole of the Historic Center of Porto on the UNESCO World Heritage list, consists of the largest wrought iron arch in the world.

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

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

Currently, there are only two stone pillars left, shaped like an obelisk.

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

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

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

A Cultural and Conference Center, the Bolsa Palace is a place with unique conditions for holding events.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible

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

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

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