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1.5-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tour Historic Porto
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Porto
Experience the charm of historic Porto on a private electric Tuk Tuk tour. Explore the city’s hills without breaking a sweat and enjoy a comfortable and informative ride.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Avenida dos Aliados - On this tour, you will discover Aliados Avenue, a beautiful avenue, originally named Allied Nations Avenue, which was opened in 1916 after a renovation plan for the city center connecting the Trinity and Liberty squares. You can see among others the statue of Almeida Garrett, writer, poet, speaker, a politician who was one of the greatest figures of Portuguese romanticism. He proposed the construction of the National Theatre D. Maria in Lisbon.
- Igreja de Santo Antonio dos Congregados - A first look of the church on board of our electric tuks “Santo Antonio dos Congregados” that was inaugurated on 8th December 1680 is dedicated to Saint Anthony whose interior murals represent scenes from his life. Its baroque façade of the 17th century is covered with the traditional Portuguese “azulejos”.
- Sao Bento Railway Station - Your guide will tell you the story of the famous train station “Estação São Bento”, built in the early twentieth century under the reign of Carlos D. Da and Amelia where stood the convent of Saint Benedict Ave Maria, the inauguration took place in 1896, while the official opening of the line was November 7, 1916. A cover designed glass and cast iron the architect Marques da Silva.
- Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - You will have a quick stop at “Se Catedral”. An imposing Romanesque monument whose construction began in the 12th century. It is the oldest monument in Porto. Some say that the first stone was laid by Queen D. Teresa. Many changes over the centuries have reduced its austere appearance. You can see on its facade a beautiful rosette of the 13th century, its marble interior and paintings of Nasoni.
- Church of Santa Clara - You will then head off to the Church of “Santa Clara” “Igreja de Santa Clara”, gothic origin built in the 15th century whose interior was covered with gold leaves in the first half of the eighteenth century. The foundation of the convent of Santa Clara in Porto was held on March 28, 1416. A harmonious combination of gilded wood carvings and tiles reign in this church.
- Ponte de Dom Luis I - We will cross the river Douro by the Infante bridge to reach Vila Nova de Gaia and its magnificent Monastery Serra do Pilar a unique perspective of the bridge on Luis 1st bridge Built between 1881 and 1886 by the engineer Théophile Seyrigby Gustave Eiffel and Maria Pia Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel.
- Praca da Batalha - One of Porto’s main squares.
- Teatro Nacional Sao Joao - The oldest theatre in Porto.
- Rua Santa Catarina - We will go past Porto’s most famous shopping street!
- Cafe Majestic - This Porto ex-libris was made famous because JK Rowling used to go there to write Harry Potter while she lived in Porto.
- Edificio da Reitoria da Universidade do Porto - Reitoria Square and The Science faculty “Faculdade de Ciencias” neo classical style Gomes Teixeira Square. Its construction began during the reign of D. João VI and ended in the nineteenth century. Inside, are Veloso Salgado’s paintings made in 1917. In 1651, the priest “Padre Baltazar Guedes ” founded the Seminario dos Meninos Orfaos. Then have followed the Real Academia da Marinha do Comercio e, Academia Politecnica.
- Centro Portugues de Fotografia - Then the museum of photography “Centro Português de Fotografia”, former prison of the 18th century.
- Livraria Lello - This world-famous library with a gothic inspiration was founded in 1904. The whole library is built around a carved wooden staircase that is said to have inspired the moving staircases in Harry Potter.
- Torre dos Clerigos - Finally, the Clerigos Tower, “Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos” representation of baroque style in the heart of the city, the work of the mid-18th century began exactly its construction in 1732. The interior is made of granite and marble, covered with gilded wood carvings. The internal staircase (225 steps) allows access to the top (76 meters) from where you can admire one of the most beautiful views of Porto. Masterpiece Nicolau Nasoni, Italian painter decorator, fell in love with northern Portugal.
- Palacio da Bolsa - You will admire the “Palacio da Bolsa”. Construction began October 6, 1842, Tuscan and neoclassical architecture of the eighteenth century, as well as English and Arabic influences. Inside the Arab living parallelogram is beautiful.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Dedicated personal guide
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Embarking on a private Tuk Tuk tour of Porto is a unique adventure. The tuk-tuks operate silently due to their electric motors, ensuring clear communication with your guide even on bustling streets. While Porto offers breathtaking views, its steep terrain can be challenging. So, swap strenuous hiking with a relaxing tuk-tuk ride to experience the beauty of this city without exhaustion.
Enjoy convenience, simplicity, and knowledge! Let’s Explore Porto!
- Children under 7 years old are not allowed
Location
Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
In front of Clérigos Tower. Find us on a white tuk-tuk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mrsr_l
Aug 20, 2024
Best tour ever! - Without a doubt we had the best guide!
David wasn’t just knowledgeable, but he also made us laugh throughout the whole tour. His English and Spanish were perfect and he took the time to show us all the important landmarks in Porto coupled with interesting facts and stories. He also gave us some pointers of where to dine, where to catch the best sunsets etc.
Gracias David, una experiencia inolvidable.
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Annalisa_m
Aug 19, 2024
Great tour - Really good trip with Tiago as our guide. Lots of sights in the short timescale.
Informative without being boring
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Jordan_v
Aug 18, 2024
Must do in Porto! - Barbara was so great and she was very knowledgeable and took us to the main spots. She was a safe driver and it was a really fun experience.
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Wander27468938120
Aug 18, 2024
David 5star - Im really glad that we got David as our tour guide because we was exceptional! We should’ve choose the 3 hour tour just to spend more time with him
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Zuber
Aug 18, 2024
Enjoyable tour - Our guide was very informative. Tuk-Tuk is a wonderful way to navigate the steep inclines of Porto. I highly recommend this tour!
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Elizabeth_c
Aug 16, 2024
So many layers to Porto! - Fran was an excellent driver and tour guide. She provided great detail on everything we saw in Porto.
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Vanessa_s
Aug 16, 2024
Ricardo was the best tour guide! 10/10 - Ricardo was 5 star! He curated the tour to fit our interests and stopped whenever we wanted to explore an area and take photos. He was extremely knowledgeable about Porto and Portuguese history. His spoke English very well and was warm and friendly. He also recommended restaurants and other activities we should try and they were all brilliant.
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Benoit_s
Aug 15, 2024
An experience amazing - It was perfect
Our driver was friendly, he knew very well history of Porto
Our family was very satisfied
we recommend you
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Diane_b
Aug 14, 2024
Superb - Driver was awesome and the sights were beautiful… great way to get a feel for the city . Would highly recommend the experience
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Deanna_c
Aug 14, 2024
Not worth it - I thought our tour was not very informative. We couldn’t hear our guide and she should have had an intercom for those in the back row. We didn’t see to much and our guide basically did the bare minimum.
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