--- title: Porto Guided Tour to the Historical Center on a Tuk Tuk lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/porto-guided-tour-to-the-historical-center-on-a-tuk-tuk/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.56 reviews: 472 duration_minutes: 110 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-guided-tour-to-the-historical-center-on-a-tuk-tuk/ --- # Porto Guided Tour to the Historical Center on a Tuk Tuk **Guidekin's take:** A private tuk tuk for your group only, across the landmarks and neighbourhoods and over the river for the view of the city, with a glass of Port along the way and day, sunset or night departures. Two people minimum, monument entries extra. 4.56 from 472 reviews at €35 per person for 1h 50m. ## Overview Embark on a Tuk Tuk journey to explore Porto's key landmarks and monuments, delve into the city's neighborhoods, and ultimately cross the river for a breathtaking view of Porto and the Douro River. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Café Batalha. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 20:00 - Food included: Port Wine Glass - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 1h 50m - Rating: 4.56/5 from 472 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Portuk - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Day Tour | €35 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese, Spanish | - | | 2H Day Tour | €39 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese, Spanish | - | | Sunset Tour | €40 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese, Spanish | - | | Night Tour | €60 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Portuguese, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Local guide - Driver/guide - Port Wine Glass ## Not included - Gratuities - Monuments Entrance ## Itinerary 1. **Teatro Nacional Sao Joao** (pass by, no stop) - This classic building was constructed in 1910 on top of the ruins of the Real Theatre which burned down in 1908. With stylistic emblems representing pain, quality, hate and love. The main façade is inspired by its renovation in the style of Luís XVI, which is typical of the... 2. **Muralha Fernandina** (pass by, no stop) - A Muralha Fernandina do Porto é um dos segredos mais bem guardados da cidade, representando uma importante herança da arquitetura militar. Construída entre 1368 e 1437, esta muralha histórica foi erguida com fundos provenientes da Sisa do Vinho e estende-se por cerca de 3000... 3. **Catedral do Porto** (10m) - Construction dating from the twelfth/thirteenth century, in Romanesque style, that has been enlarged and renewed over the years up to its final setting, in the twentieth century, resulting in an idealized reconstitution of the medieval cathedral. 4. **Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto** (5m) - Following the national policy imposed by the Estado Novo, the buildings surrounding the Cathedral, the Casa do Cabido and the Bishop's Palace, were demolished in 1940. A paved terrace was built instead, where a stone monument representing local government (pelourinho) was... 5. **Episcopal Diocese of Porto** (5m) - It was probably built in the 13th century, although it might be founded on an older construction. In 1737 it was remodelled; the changes were designed by Nicolau Nasoni, according to some authors. The main façade is open by a full arch flanked by pilasters and topped by a... 6. **Sao Bento Railway Station** (10m) - Located in the centre of the city and built in the early 20th century, it has a glass and cast iron roof designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The lobby is covered with twenty thousand narrative tiles by the painter Jorge Colaço. 7. **Avenida Dos Aliados** (pass by, no stop) - The square has its origins in the beginning of the 18th century. It was in 1718 that a project for the urbanisation of the area begun, which resulted in the creation of new streets and an ample square, known as Praça Nova (New Square). The square was initially limited by the... 8. **Praca de Carlos Alberto** (pass by, no stop) - During centuries it was called Praça dos Ferradores (Square of Blacksmiths), who had their workshops there.In the 18th century, the Palace of Viscondes de Balsemão was built in the east side of the Square. Rented out at a later time, it served as a guesthouse and hosted the... 9. **Fonte dos Leoes** (5m) - The Fountain of the Lions (Portuguese: Fonte dos Leões), is a 19th-century fountain built by French company Compagnie Générale des Eaux pour l'Etranger. Cast by the Val d’Osne foundry in France, it is a copy, in most part, of the fountain in the Town Hall Square of Leicester,... 10. **Igreja dos Carmelitas** (pass by, no stop) - Seventeenth century church whose classical façade dates from the 1850s. The project has been attributed to the architect/painter Nicolau Nasoni. The altarpiece, of Porto rococo style, was considered to be a stylistically revolutionary piece. Building designated national monument. 11. **Igreja do Carmo** (pass by, no stop) - Church built in the second half of the eighteenth century. Due to its architecture and interior carvings, it is considered to be one of the most remarkable buildings of Porto rococo. In 1912, its lateral façade was covered with tiles. The drawings on those tiles were designed... 12. **Better known as Cordoaria Garden, this garden has been called João Chagas Gar...** (pass by, no stop) - Better known as Cordoaria Garden, this garden has been called João Chagas Garden since 1924. The name by which it is best known is due to the activity of the rope makers who stayed here - in the new rope maker's - for about 200 years. In the nineteenth century, the... 13. **Torre dos Clerigos** (5m) - The Clérigos Church is a Baroque church in the city of Porto, in Portugal. Its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols. 14. **Mosteiro de Sao Bento da Vitoria** (pass by, no stop) - Dating back the late sixteenth century, it was declared a National Monument in 1977, and is one of the most important religious buildings in the city. Between 1985 and 1990, the IPPAR submitted the Monastery for restoration, allowing its occupation by the Benedictine monks,... 15. **Palacio da Bolsa** (pass by, no stop) - A National Monument, the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) is the property and headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto. It was designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842. Situated in the historical centre, it is one of the most... 16. **Monumento a Dom Pedro V** (pass by, no stop) - Made by Célestin Anatole Calmels (sculpture) and Joaquim da Costa Lima (architecture), this statue was unveiled in October 1866. The monument is made up of a base on which the two-sided pedestal stands. One of the surfaces show the donation of D. Pedro's heart to Porto's... 17. **Livraria Lello** (pass by, no stop) - The building where the library is now located was inaugurated in 1906. Special mention goes to its beautiful Art Nouveau façade with neo-Gothic details. On the inside, the library is decorated in painted plaster imitating wood and presents a magnificent staircase linking it... 18. **Mercado Ferreira Borges** (pass by, no stop) - This market was built in 1885, by order of the City Council, in order to replace the old Mercado da Ribeira (Ribeira Market). It operated as a market for a very short period of time, having been used for various purposes. It represtents an important example of iron... 19. **Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique** (pass by, no stop) - Existing since 1885, this square is surrounded by Mercado Ferreira Borges and Palácio da Bolsa, located in the historical center. Here, there is a small garden, under which an underground car park was built and a Monument to the Infante D. Henrique, inaugurated on the... 20. **Iglesia De San Francisco** (pass by, no stop) - The city's most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the fourteenth century. It is one of the most important works of the Baroque, by its gilded interior from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It was the exuberance of its gild carved wood work that led... 21. **Alfandega Porto Congress Centre** (pass by, no stop) - A neoclassical building, built in the 19th century, according to a project carried out by the engineer Jean F. G. Colson. It has two facades, one facing the Douro river and one facing the city. Note the structural solutions that resorted to the use of iron in conjunction with... 22. **Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar** (15m) - World Cultural Heritage, it started being built in 1538, and was concluded only around 1670. At first it was created in order to accommodate the Augustinian Friars of the Monastery of Grijó. Later, during the Civil War of 1832-1834, the liberal army settled in the monastery.... 23. **Dom Luis I Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Planned by the engineer Teófilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886 and it is composed by two overlapping iron decks. The bridge has 395 metres long and 8 metres wide, and its arch is still considered to be the world's biggest one in forged iron. Nowadays... 24. **Ponte Infante Dom Henrique** (pass by, no stop) - The bridge was inaugurated in 30 March 2003 following a project by the engineer Adão da Fonseca. It was built to replace the upper deck lane of the D. Luís I Bridge, used now by the metro line D . With a 371 metres long and 20 metres wide deck, it is a Maillart-type arch... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of Café Batalha. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate - Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. - Each TukTuk, has capacity for 2, 3 or 4 adults of average height (up to 75 kg each). For larger groups, we’ll use multiple vehicles, but we will always travel in a group, making the same stops at the same time. ## More in Porto - All Porto tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/porto-guided-tour-to-the-historical-center-on-a-tuk-tuk/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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