Sightseeing and Sipping: Explore Porto's Heritage & Port Wine Tasting

We'll begin our tour at the birthplace of Porto, in the oldest district of the city, Morro da Sé, where the historic Porto Cathedral stands. The cathedral, dating back to the 12th century, has undergone many reconstructions over the years, resulting in a combination of styles. While most of the cathedral is Baroque, the façade structure and the body of the church are Romanesque, and the cloister and chapel of São João Evangelista are Gothic in style.

The historic São Bento Train Station, constructed at the start of the 19th century, is renowned for its atrium adorned with twenty thousand tiles depicting significant events in Portuguese history, painted by Jorge Colaço. Originally a Benedictine monastery, the station exudes the typical wistful and nostalgic atmosphere of the city. Though impressive from the outside, the station's true splendor lies within. The main hall is nothing short of breathtaking with its over 20,000 tiles that reflect Portugal's history. During the tour, our expert guide will explain the building's significance and the famous scenes portrayed on its impressive tiles.

You will embark on a comfortable minibus and be taken through the winding and steep streets of Porto's historic city center. Our tour expert will highlight and explain the most remarkable buildings, monuments, streets, and avenues, such as the Porto Cathedral, the São Bento Train Station, the Santa Catarina commercial street, home to the renowned Café Majestic, the Aliados Avenue, the Stock Exchange Market House of Porto, the Church of Saint Francis, the Church and Tower of Clérigos, the Lello & Irmão Bookstore, the Ribeira, the D. Luis I Bridge, and the Port Wine Cellars. Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.