Experience Porto's Charm: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

Get to know the history and culture of Porto on this Walking Tour!!

This experience introduces you to the essential sights and locations in Porto.

Explore the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, seeing Baroque churches and the incredible Porto Cathedral. Hear of Moorish...

What's Included

Best Of Porto Walking Tour of 3-Hour, with Live Comentary.
General briefing is given before the activity.
Company Liability Insurance and Personal Injury Insurance
Each Tour is accompanied by one of our Storytellers.

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and beverages
Gratuities
Entrance fees

Itinerary

Meeting point Stop 1
5 min
Catedral do Porto Stop 2
The Porto Cathedral is located in the heart of the historic area and is one of the oldest monuments in Portugal.
10 min
Sao Bento Railway Station Stop 3
The station connects the Minho and Douro Valley railway lines. The building has french arquitecture traces which was designed by the portuguese architect José Marques da Silva and officially inaugurated on October 5th, 1916. This site is very well-known for its tile panels.
10 min
Cafe Majestic Stop 4
This historic coffee shop can be found in Santa Catarina street. This place resembles the Belle Epoque-era with carved wood, mirrors and chandellers. In 2011, this beautiful coffee shop was considered the sixth most beautiful coffee in the world.
10 min
Mercado do Bolhao Stop 5
The market is one of the most emblematic markets in the city. It is a typical neoclassical building. The Bolhão market offers fresh local products. The market is organized by product areas which includes fish, meat, vegetables, fruits and flowers. Outside the building, there are a variety of coffee and clothes shops.
10 min
Torre dos Clerigos Stop 6
The church and tower are great architectural examples of the 18th century. The tower is the trademark of the city. It was designed by the architect Nicolau Nasoni, both buildings have a Baroque style and since 1910 they are part of the National Monuments.
10 min
Livraria Lello Stop 7
Lello & Irmão Bookstore - This bookstore has been considered as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world by several personalities and entities. The stairways served as inspiration for the Hogwarts’ stairways in the Harry Potter books, since JK Rowling lived in Porto.
Pass by
Praca Da Ribeira Stop 8
Ribeira Neighborhood - Ribeira is one of the oldest areas of the city. Located along the river, it integrates the list of UNESCO sites. This is a very popular area full of restaurants and bars.
30 min
Dom Luis I Bridge Stop 9
This bridge of metal structure was built between 1881 and 1888 linking both cities, Porto and Gaia.
10 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Meeting point at our shop: Rua Alexandre Herculano 251, 4000-053 Porto

End point

Might suffer adjustments

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved. We recommend comfortable shoes.
  • This tour operates in the rain so please check the weather conditions and dress accordantly.
  • All customers with reservation must check in 15min prior to the tour start.
  • Minimum number of 2 people applies. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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