Why choose this Porto tour ?
This tour starts in the square of Henry the Navigator, also known as the Infante of Sagres, the seed of imperial Portugal and the most beloved infante of Oporto, since he was born here, we will see his house and tell his story, fundamental to understand that Portugal occupied 4 continents.
We will go into Ribeira and Barredo, the oldest neighborhoods of Porto, we will see what they were, what they are, and what they will be.
We will talk about how the medieval city functioned, its walls, gates, and posts, the old customs, and above all the importance of the Douro, since like so many other great cities, Porto was born on the banks of this great river.
And we leave for the end, the best known of both shores which is, obviously, Port Wine, we will explain why it is neither wine nor Port Wine in a small winery where the tour will end.
Our tour will be full of recommendations of where to eat, drink, see the best sunsets, and have a good time.
Make the most of your Porto adventure
What makes Two banks of the Douro river walking tour in Porto a unique experience ?
The Porto Stock Exchange was the first in Portugal and one of the must-see buildings in the city.
One of the things that defines the history and character of the Portuguese people is their faith and on our tour, we will see and talk about the church of San Francisco, probably one of the most beautiful churches in Portugal.
Casa do Infante, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the historic center of the city of Porto, which is why we recommend that you include this historic monument as a must-see if you have the opportunity to travel to the Portuguese city of Porto.
Sitting on the banks of the Douro River, the Ribeira Square boasts one of the oldest squares in Porto and one of the liveliest areas of the city.
On the shores of Oporto, we will still talk of bridges and French invasions, of queens, kings, and princes, of legends and stories, of heroes and cowards.
Vila Nova de Gaia, although it is not Porto, cannot be understood without the other, and we will put this great unknown of Portugal in its rightful place.
We will talk about the Monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Sierra del Pilar, which is a World Heritage Site.
We will see something current, modern, and controversial such as urban art in contrast with something classic, traditional, and full of legends such as the Corpus Christi convent.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Two banks of the Douro river walking tour in Porto Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- *Includes boat taxi ticket ONLY ONE WAY (depends on the weather or capacity reasons)
- English or Spanish-speaking guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Amsterdam Guías & Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
The walking tour departs from the Monumento ao Infante Dom Henrique at 14:30 am, see map (Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique, 4050-450 Porto) , our guide will wait for you with a blue umbrella or a name tag with the logo of Guides & Tours.
Please do the check-in at least 5/10 min before the departure time.
With less than 4 participants, the tour could be cancelled
