Porto Trip Overview
A private 8-hour tour where we propose to discover Porto with its old houses, streets and alleys where at every corner there is a discovery, markets and old stores where tradition remains, with cafés that tell stories and invite us to stay enjoying a coffee (or cimbalino), with bookstores that have been kept alive over the centuries and an amalgamation of colors typical of the city Invicta.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
A private 8-hour tour where we propose to discover Porto with its old houses, streets and alleys where at every corner there is a discovery, markets and old stores where tradition remains, with cafés that tell stories and invite us to stay enjoying a coffee (or cimbalino), with bookstores that have been kept alive over the centuries and an amalgamation of colors typical of the city Invicta.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Monumento aos Herois da Guerra Peninsular, Praca de Mouzinho de Albuquerque 3220 Round bout Boavista, Porto 4100-359 Portugal
Built to honor the heroes who kept Portugal independent with great sacrifice.
Stop At: Casa da Musica, Avenida da Boavista 604 610, Porto 4149-071 Portugal
Designed by Rem Koolhaas for the European capital of culture in 2001 but only opened in 2005, Casa da Música was a landmark building to bring the inhabitants of Porto closer to this building in a prime area of the city. Visit abroad.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Edificio Vodafone, Avenida da Boavista 2949, Porto 4100-136 Portugal
Another example of the Porto architecture school with a futuristic building.
Stop At: Castle of the Cheese, Praca Goncalves Zarco 20, Porto 4100-274 Portugal
Stop at an emblematic square in the city to explain the monument built there and where a lot of its rich history and proximity to Brazil are also mixed.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Matosinhos Beach, Avenida General Norton de Matos, Matosinhos 4450-208 Portugal
Understanding Porto will also mean perceiving the neighboring cities and Matosinhos is one of them.
A city clearly facing the Sea, where the Port of Leixões is installed, one of the main merchant ports in the country.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Promenade Foz do Douro, Rua do Passeio Alegre, Porto 4150-571 Portugal
Place where the Douro River meets the Ocean after almost 900 km from the source to its mouth.
Stop At: Largo António Calém, 4150 Porto, Portugal
Guide time to explain the story and origin behind the name that the inhabitants of Porto are known for.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Livraria Lello, Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória, Porto 4050-161 Portugal
Inaugurated in 1906, Livraria Lello continues to be one of the most visited places, from tourists, lovers of literature and fans of the saga celebrated by J.K.Rowling (Harry Potter).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Igreja do Carmo, Rua Carmo, Porto 4050-164 Portugal
One of the most beautiful churches in Porto with some curiosities that will be told by the guide.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardim de João Chagas, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 4050-366 Porto, Portugal
The most central garden in the city where you can admire some monuments and sculptures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal
One of Nicolau Nasoni’s most striking works in Porto, this Tower is one of the city’s icons.
Through the church program it is possible to hear an organ concert. Visit the Tower not included.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal
Started to build in 1900 and finished in 1916, this station is one of the most beautiful examples of Portuguese tiles.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), S/N0 Terreiro Se 3 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
On a hill overlooking the river it was built in the 12th century and symbolizes the power of the church in Porto.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja dos Carmelitas, Rua Carmo Vitória, Porto 4050-164 Portugal
A good example of Baroque architecture in Porto and where you can admire the beautiful altars covered with gilt woodwork.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Liberdade Square, Avenida dos Aliados Downtown, Porto 4049-066 Portugal
Emblematic square of Porto surmounted by the Edificio dos Paços do Conselho.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Churchill’s, Rua Fonte Nova 5, Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-156 Portugal
Visit and tasting of the various wines produced by one of the families with the most tradition in fortified wines (Porto)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, Largo de Aviz Próximo à Ponte Dom Luís I, Vila Nova de Gaia 4430-329 Portugal
Monastery located on the south bank of the Douro River where we can enjoy one of the best views of Porto. Visit to the exterior of the Monastery.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Square, Praca da Ribeira, Porto 4050-513 Portugal
Boat trip on the Douro River (Non-private tour)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rua Santa Catarina, Porto 4000-447 Portugal
One of the most commercial streets in the port where one of the city’s icons is located: Café Majestic (coffee or drink not included)
Duration: 15 minutes
