Explore Porto's Charm and History on a Private Full Day Tour

Experience the beauty of Porto on this full-day private tour and explore its iconic monuments, try traditional cuisine, and cruise the six bridges of the Douro River!

About this activity

  • Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
  • Languages: Espanol, Francais, Portugues, English
  • Duration: 9 hours

Overview

Discover the charm of Porto, the Best European Destination for three consecutive years, on this full-day private tour. You'll explore the city's rich history and culture, from its UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town to its modern districts.

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Included/Excluded

  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Wine tasting
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Availability and rates

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    Important information

    Please note
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • We collect all passengers from their hotels, apartments, guesthouses, hostels in Porto and Gaia city.
    What do I need to know?
    • Operator: Living Tours
    Cancellation policy
    • Cancel 24 hours before the start of the activity and you will get a full refund.

    What will you do?

    Discover Porto's Rich Heritage

    Porto and the North regions are the birthplace of Portugal and its people. As a World Heritage city, Porto is the ideal starting point to explore the diverse cultural and natural wonders of the region. You'll savor its famed Port wine and marvel at its mix of ancient and modern architecture, including the Cathedral, Church of São Francisco, Casa da Música, and Serralves Museum. Porto's School of Architecture has also produced Pritzker Prize-winning talents, like Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura.

    Porto Cathedral and Views

    Initiated by its first bishop, D. Hugo, in the 12th century, Porto Cathedral is also known as the Church of Santa Maria do Porto, de Nossa Senhora do Porto da Eterna Salvação or Nossa Senhora da Vandoma, highlighting the significance of the Marian cult. Our guide will showcase the building's exterior architecture and stunning views of the river and wine cellars in Gaia while delving into the rich history of Porto and Portugal.

    S. Bento Railway Station

    The S. Bento Railway Station was constructed in the early 20th century on the site of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria. Marques da Silva, an architect, designed the glass and iron structure, and the vestibule is decorated with 20,000 tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that depict the transport evolution and events from Portuguese history and life. During the tour, our guide will enlighten you on the history of Portugal represented in the titles.

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