Best of Porto Private Walking Tour
Overview
Porto became an economic power during the Age of Discoveries, between the XV and the XVII centuries. Prince Henry the Navigator, the father of the Discoveries, was born here and the city became one of the largest shipyards of Portugal. In the early XVIII century, the Douro Valley was established as a famous wine region and it played a important role in the development of the city.
Hi Porto Walking Tours will take you around this charming city and show you the historical facts that changed the history of Portugal, the incredible architecture with its impressive buildings and monuments, the local culture, traditions and of course, the delicious food typical from the North of Portugal and you’ll find out why Porto was elected Best European Destination in 2017.
Inclusions
- professional guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porto City Hall, R. Clube dos Fenianos 5, Porto 4000-172 Portugal
We'll see Porto's city hall, one of the most charming buildings in the city
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal
The most important symbol of Porto, Clerigos Tower
Pass By: Livraria Lello, Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória, Porto 4050-161 Portugal
One of the most famous and beautiful bookshops in the world
Pass By: Fonte dos Leoes, Praca Gomes Teixeira 10, Porto 4050-290 Portugal
the most famous fountain in Porto
Pass By: Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, Praca Gomes Teixeira, Porto 4099-002 Portugal
The most famous University in the North or Portugal
Stop At: Igreja do Carmo, Rua Carmo, Porto 4050-164 Portugal
The incredible church with amazing tile work on the façade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal
Considered one of the most beautiful stations in the world.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), S/N0 Terreiro Se 3 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
The most important church in Porto and one of the oldest ones.
Pass By: Ponte de Dom Luis I, Pte. Luiz I, Porto Portugal
The incredible bridge built by one of Eiffel's disciples and one of the most remarkable landmarks in Porto.
Pass By: Palacio da Bolsa, Rua Ferreira Borges, Porto 4050-253 Portugal
The former Stock Exchange
Pass By: Casa do Infante, Rua da Alfandega, 9, Porto 4050-270 Portugal
The birthplace of the most important person to be born in Porto, Henry the Navigator, the father of the Discoveries
Pass By: Ribeira Square, Praca da Ribeira, Porto 4050-513 Portugal
The oldest area of Porto was named an Unesco Heritage Site in 1996 and is one of the most incredible areas in all Portugal.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Gianfranco was a kind, sophisticated and incredibly knowledgeable guide! The tour was a lot of fun, a leisurely stroll through a gorgeous city narrated by a sophisticated gentleman. His understanding of history and enthusiasm for Porto came through and offered an amazing lens through which to le...
Gianfranco was a kind, sophisticated and incredibly knowledgeable guide! The tour was a lot of fun, a leisurely stroll through a gorgeous city narrated by a sophisticated gentleman. His understanding of history and enthusiasm for Porto came through and offered an amazing lens through which to learn about this beautiful city.Well what a great tour we had. Gianfranco was a wealth of great information and fun facts. The tour gives a great overview of some of the history and some of the beautiful locations around the City. Gianfranco is happy to answer any questions and gives great advice, even sending a follow up em...
Well what a great tour we had. Gianfranco was a wealth of great information and fun facts. The tour gives a great overview of some of the history and some of the beautiful locations around the City. Gianfranco is happy to answer any questions and gives great advice, even sending a follow up email with great suggestions of places to eat and see. We really recommend this as a great way to start your time in Porto, and Gianfranco is a great guy with a love for this City and a fascinating personal background.Felipe was a very cool guide who encouraged questions and created a good atmosphere amongst the group. The historic facts and secrets about the sights were super interesting just as his contemporary recommendations. I loved it.
Felipe was a very cool guide who encouraged questions and created a good atmosphere amongst the group. The historic facts and secrets about the sights were super interesting just as his contemporary recommendations. I loved it.Gianfranco Stanzione Was a great guide. His knowledge was amazing and wow what a sense of humour. I stumbled across the group in the morning and so glad I did. Gianfranco even followed up with an email listing suggestions of how to make the best of our time afterwards. Glad I met him, awesome 😊
Gianfranco Stanzione Was a great guide. His knowledge was amazing and wow what a sense of humour. I stumbled across the group in the morning and so glad I did. Gianfranco even followed up with an email listing suggestions of how to make the best of our time afterwards. Glad I met him, awesome 😊Gianfranco was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and a lovely guy. He showed us some great sites and his gave us fascinating details
Gianfranco was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and a lovely guy. He showed us some great sites and his gave us fascinating detailsThis was among the best of many walking tours I’ve taken throughout the world. Felipe is a Professor of History and a very skilled presenter. He delivered an interesting and well structured introduction to Porto and Portugal. All of the stops were relevant and he encouraged questions and group...
This was among the best of many walking tours I’ve taken throughout the world. Felipe is a Professor of History and a very skilled presenter. He delivered an interesting and well structured introduction to Porto and Portugal. All of the stops were relevant and he encouraged questions and group interaction. This tour is an excellent “first day” option to quickly get oriented in this beautiful city. I highly recommend this tour!